HappyGrace Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 It'll be a big surprise party. He has a ton of stepchildren/step-grandkids who are all rich. I'm his only biological child and we're NOT rich-I can't compete with their gifts, nor do I want to. I just want to give him something very special. I thought of writing special memories I have of him into a book, but that seems kind of lame. I thought of making a photo collage of some sort, but all the ones from my childhood were when he was married to my mom (horrible divorce-he tries to basically forget that time period.) Just a regular gift doesn't seem special enough for this special party for his special day. I want something he will remember and treasure. He deserves it! Any ideas? Has anyone else done something for a parent's bday that they loved? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmvaughan4 Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I saw something on Pinterest that I hope to do for my mom's birthday. They had people write letters/memories to the dad. I believe they had the same number as his age, but I don't see that that would be too important. For my mom, I'm planning to contact Facebook friends. Some of them are co-workers, friends from high school, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ottakee Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 Do you have pictures of him with you and your family? If so, could you make up a picture calendar? I know it isn't expensive, etc. but my brother does this each year for my mom and she really likes it. They put 4-10 pictures in a collage for each month--pictures taken the year before in that same month if possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 (edited) I thought of writing special memories I have of him into a book, but that seems kind of lame. I did something like this for my mother and she absolutely loved it. It helps that I have a good memory, so I wrote down dates of vacations, houses, pets -- almost like a timeline. I even 'remembered' things from before I was born, since I had heard some stories so often. So, I don't think your idea is lame at all, quite the contrary. You can use a black artist's sketchbook with heavy paper and then modge-podge scrapbook paper on to make a decorative cover. (Leave the spine black -- it's easier that way.) Edited April 19, 2012 by Alessandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annie Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 I saw something on Pinterest that I hope to do for my mom's birthday. They had people write letters/memories to the dad. I believe they had the same number as his age, but I don't see that that would be too important. For my mom, I'm planning to contact Facebook friends. Some of them are co-workers, friends from high school, etc. I thought of the same thing when I read the OP! I found the link: http://nothingbutbonfires.com/2011/06/sixty-years-memories I think it's an awesome idea. My sister and I want to do it for both of our parents for Christmas.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Inna* Posted April 19, 2012 Share Posted April 19, 2012 We had a surprise party when my in laws turned 70. We sent emails/letters to all their friends, asking to write about some funny/touching/memorable things and put all the letters, along with photographs in a big photo album. We did slideshow as well. It was wonderful. They absolutely loved it. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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