Sparrow's Shower

 The Reichanadter family had a shower for Baby Sparrow in Elkhart this weekend.  We had so much fun planning with this woodsy, garden, nest theme.  (The banner hanging in front of the food table says, "Hello Love.") When guests arrived, there was a "blessing tree" (on the cabinet below) and they could write a prayer or blessing for Sparrow and attach it to the tree.

 Melissa and I enjoyed tapping into our creative side by brainstorming and coming up with ideas together.

 The four girl cousins

 Tiered plates of spritz, cream wafers, and babycakes

 We used moss, log "chargers," burlap, aqua mason jars, twine and lace.

There were over 30 women/children in attendance.  We had a great time eating, mingling, praying for Jayme & Sparrow, and playing Baby Bingo while Jayme opened the gifts.

Even Hudson was delighted by this sweet little girl, "Parrow," as he called her.

Mom Reichanadter was also a great mastermind behind the events.  She read some beautiful quotes about sparrows, and one of my favorites was by Henry David Thoreau:  "I once had a sparrow alight upon my shoulder for a moment, while I was hoeing in a village garden, and I felt that I was more distinguished by that circumstance than I should have been by any epaulet I could have worn." 

Harriett Sparrow, you have captured our hearts! We loved celebrating your life this weekend!