On the subject of ann. gifts....35th Ann.

[hffmnheidi]

My parents will be celebrating their 35th on the 21st of December this year.

Now, I am making a slide show with music of their parents, their wedding, each of their children, assorted photos, their grandchildren, all their pets, and vacations. I am burning a copy for my parents, myself, and both of my brothers.

We are also treating them to a nice dinner at a local steakhouse.

My brothers are already asking about gifts they should get because money is tight for them and they need the time to plan and purchase the gift. What gift would be appropriate to parents from children on an anniversary? And my dad wants my opinion on what he should get my mom---I will be purchasing the gift from him because he hates to shop and has no idea what to buy.

 

[scrapquitler]

How about a Pandora bracelet, and everyone in the family can buy a charm or two to remind Mom of some memory. Mom's birthstone, kids birthstones, something to remind her of a family trip, etc.

 

[3boymthr]

My Aunt & Uncle's 50th wedding anniversary is this month and we were invited to the party to celebrate. I recently had my hours cut so I needed something really budget for a present so....here's what I'm doing:

I'm printing out 4x6 photos of their wedding date using some elegant yet funky number pics I found on fickr.

Then I'm printing out a list of things that happened on that day. I'm going to search the internet for events.

At the bottom I'm going to add:

And her name

&

his name

got married

with a really great photo from their wedding that I found in one of my grandmother's photo albums.

I'm going to frame it all with a mat I cut to fit.

It sounds a little like some of the stuff you're doing, but really, unless there's something they need, I don't think that there is any need for an expensive present at 35 years. It's a milestone yes, but not one that calls for a fancy present.

 

[powellrj]

Is there a special reason you are celebrating the 35th? I ask because mine will be in 3 years and I really don't want anything special done for it. I only want the milestone ones celebrated by other people. I guess I feel if you make a big deal for the 35th, what will you do for 50?

I may be the only odd person out there that feels this way, but I would keep it very simple and just do a family dinner out. I wouldn't even want a gift. I have enough "stuff" as it is!

 

[hffmnheidi]

The special reason that we're celebrating this year is because last year, I was in ICU in December and nearly died on their 34th anniversary.

We've never really celebrated their anniversary, except for their 25th, when my dad bought my mom black pearls.

 

[SCHBR'smom]

My inlaws will be married 35 years on Aug. 1. Sis in law and I are planning on suprising them by taking everyone to get a group family portrait. It's something we know they will appreciate. It's amazing to see how their family has grown in 35 years, from just the two of them to 14+.