My Moms 75Th Bithday

My friend's goal was for her mother to receive 75 cards. So she emailed people and asked them to send her a bday card with a memory in it!

Her mom loved it. Good luck!

My mom just turned 70 last month so I know what you are going through.

I emailed several of MY friends and asked if they would send her a card or email message for her birthday. Many did and she loved every one she got. Couldn't wait to call me and read me the card. Some people she knew, like old neighbors and friends from high school. But some she had never met and was touched that they would do something like that as just a friend of mine.

When my grandmother turned 70, my mom's mom, she had everyone bring a rose and I think she did end up with 70 roses. BUT our family was much bigger then, 21 years ago. So I knew I couldn't do anything like that this time. Plus my mom didn't want a huge party. We did do a little open house in her community which was nice.

Happy Birthday to your mom!

Congratulations to your mother!!!

We found that if you have a come and go event, it is fun to see and visit with all of the friends and family.

Pick a day and plan the event for 12:00 to 4:00. Serve cake, punch coffee sandwiches.. Invite everyone.

Or host a brunch which can be so beautiful on a pretty Saturday morning.
At a beautiful restaurant Lots of fresh flowers..

Consider having a beautiful portrait of her made, so it can be displayed at the event.

Have a portrait taken of all of the children. Doesn't have to be formal - unless your family is naturally formal. Depending on family relationships, you can choose to include spouses and grandchildren and even great-grandchildren at everyone's agreement. A photo is a snapshot in time, so it is up to all of you to decide who your Mother would want in the photo - and no one should have hurt feelings if it is decided that all spouses are to be excluded. Just like, no one should pull the you have to be actually married card, if your Mother has accepted a sibling's long time relationship (for whatever reason) as a family member. Everyone should put their own feelings on hold and make a family portrait that includes those your Mom considers familiy - since it is going to be a gift for her.

How sweet!
Gather all kinds of pictures of her from a baby, to a girl, to a young bride, mother, grandmother, etc....have them made into a DVD with some special music. You can play it looped (over and over) throughout the party!

I also like the idea of a memory book where all guests can write their best memories and well wishes!

Have a great time!

Hi R.-

My mom just had her 80th birthday! I happened to be up your way before it (leesburg) and I dashed into Ben Franklin there...they had cards and CD's there with 'if you were born in ____. The cards had all kinds of info on the year of birth...and the CD was music from that year.

I am sure they can be found anywhere...but happened to notice your address!

I also made her a beautiful lace shawl...and some hand embroidered hankies (she is allergic to fibers in tissues...so not strictly an 'old lady thing' LOL)

We were 'away' at my eldest son's graduation at the time...so we had a combined bday/graduation dinner.

Next year...god willing...we will focus JUST on my mom as there are no graduations scheduled...lol

Best Luck!
michele/cat