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I have 4 siblings and we're trying to decide what to do for our parent's 50th anniversary. We've gone from giving them a cruise, to a trip to Japan, to a party at the local Sheraton hotel, to a measly Chinese restaurant dinner and a gift certificate. We cannot seem to agree and we all have differing budgets, not to mention having to pay for travel, hotel and car rental expenses for some of us - not in lieu of, but in addition to the celebration expenses.
Granted, some of us are "talking" more by email than we ever had, but it's also bringing up hard feelings, having to veto some ideas. We have at least 5 to 6 months to go, but I'm glad we started talking now! Any ideas?
I'm in NV, one sis is in CA, the other sis in NY and 2 brothers in WA state, which is where our parents live. I'd appreciate any ideas! Thanks so much, love this column.
Sheila
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We had a party Sunday afternoon in a park...
We had a party Sunday afternoon in a park, invited all their friends, fed everyone hotdogs, hamburgers, and low-country boil (we're in the Southeast US). We played "Little-known Mom and Dad" facts. Questions were things like "His favorite color?" "Who sleeps nearest a window?" "Where was the honeymoon?" "What were they GOING to name the 2nd child?" and the guests all got to call out answers. For a correct answer, the guest received a gag gift: a small candle, fish tackle, key chain, foot powder. It was a riot! And a wedding-style cake and balloons complete the festivities.
Monica
Link: http://www.tostopsnoring.com/116020
My parents celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1988.
My parents celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1988. Mom passed away nine months later. Dad 4 years after that. Both wanted to spend the celebration with children, grand children and great grand children. As a family for each member we created a quilt square. Mom was a quilter. The square represented either the personality of the person it represented, her/his occupation or a special memory of Mom and/or Dad she/he had. It was marked with her/his name and date of birth. The quilt has become a loving memory of Mom and Dad. Mom used to read it over and over during the remaining months we had her with us.
Sandi
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