The Big "2" Birthday Bash

I can't believe my little man is two-years-old! William celebrated his second birthday Thursday in true baseball style. His birthday party was a 'grand slam' and here's the reason why- Will had both of his grandma's there to celebrate with him along with two of his little friends and their families.

MiMi (my mom) traveled in from St. Louis and Gramma Sue (Rob's mom) came all the way from Boca. Is he a blessed little guy or what? As you can imagine, when you get a momma and two grandmas together there was a lot of food: popcorn, peanuts, crackerjacks, brats, mini pigs in blanket for the kiddos, plenty of fresh fruit and veggies. Needless to say, nobody when home hungry! :) We had storytime before dinner and after dinner we played a game of "Hot Baseball" (think hot potato) where we sang "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" over and over. Will really seemed to enjoy that one! There were baseball cupcakes and ice cream sundaes for dessert. To close the night, Will receieved some wonderful gifts. His new, handcrafted banjo from Daddy was probably the biggest hit. He walks around the house playing that thing like he's one of those guys in a Mexican restaurant- sometimes I think I should leave him a tip it's so funny!

Truly, William would not have had such a fun birthday party without the help of MiMi and Gramma Sue! Thanks for making our little guy's big day so special. We love you very much. :)

Before Will's birthday, we enjoyed a visit from Grandpa Bob for Sadie's baptism. The ceremony was lovely, even with little Will's enthusiatic and somewhat loud "Amens" and "Yeahs"! Sadie, we claim God's promises for you and pray that you will come to faith at a very young age! AMEN. Sadie wore a beautiful gown that is a family heirloom. Gramma Sue hand-stitched her name along side the names of her cousins on the French side of the family. Just beautiful!

We are still enjoying a visit from my mom, who is helping with the little ones as I type! She is my 'decorating partner in crime' so we hope to get some work done in the master bedroom this visit. Hopefully I'll have some pictures to post of that soon- meantime here are some shots from the Birthday and Baptism!

Oh- one more thing, Sadie girl is a little under the weather right now. She had 4 shots yesterday and doesn't seem to be handling them so well. Fever, vomitting- not good. Please say a little prayer for her.

Thanks guys! Hope everyone is doing well!

Talk to you soon-
Jamie

Waking up to happy birthday signs (a Praechter family tradition!)


Eating breakfast with his new ABC placemat from Gramma Sue and Grandpa Bob


William in his baseball gear rockin' out on his new piano from MiMi and PaPa (Actually, it was hard for all of us to keep our hands off of it!)


Sadie and Mom in our Cardinal gear for the party!


Sadie baby ready for big brother's party! (The bow was a last minute homemade addition to girlify her sports gear! I just can't help myself!:)

Some of the party decor






Playing "Hot Baseball"


A little cleaner than the first birthday


Opening his new banjo (or bee-no as Will would call it!)


Serenading little sis


Sadie's Baptism


Grandpa Bob and Gramma Sue with Sadie