Ooh where's Sk1nny Pam when you need her. She's the queen of these things. And Ruth. Although you have a great start there. Bella. Such a good wife.
04 Sep 13 by member: Helewis
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I think you sound like you've got a lot planned already and it sounds great! For my mom's 60th I got her a toy, movie, and book from her birth year. I just saw at an open house, someone had everyone use colorful ink to put their fingerprints like balloons on a posterboard and sign their names on the balloon tails, that was cute. I think with what you already have planned, he'll be amazed!
04 Sep 13 by member: mars2kids
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Wow Bella!!! It sounds lke you have got this under control! Awesome ideas!!
04 Sep 13 by member: jaime30024
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So many great ideas... Why you need any more? He'll love it! :)
04 Sep 13 by member: Re Becca
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You've got a ton of fabulous, original ideas already! A balloon arch is cool (I used to work at a balloon store and did lots of decorating at weddings and events). You could do just a single row or make it thicker... all are attached to fishing line and you can weight the ends down with lots of things - decorate the weights with mylar or wrapping paper and ribbons. In addition to the "hallmark" photo on display, it might be cute to have pictures from all stages of his life on display. It might not be your cup of tea, but for my parents' 40th anniversary I made up a song (sung to the tune of the theme from Gilligan's Island!) and sung it for them in front of everyone at the party. I'm not much of a singer but it got great reception :)
04 Sep 13 by member: evelyn64
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Sounds like you have a lot of great ideas! You can make photo books online if you wanted to put some important photos together in a small book. I did it for my vacation photos once and it came out cute. It wasn't expensive either. I used York photo but I know there are other companies that do it too. Good luck with the planning
04 Sep 13 by member: SJacqueline
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You sure don't need any help from me. I am not creative at the least. I think you should come here and help me plan a party...lol Your husband will love every bit of it. Such attention to detail. I just know everything will turn out wonderful. I do like the song idea that Evelyn has. I'll bet that would be lots of fun.
04 Sep 13 by member: chattycathy1955
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I also think you have a really good handle on his party. I'll be stealing a few of those ideas!! How about putting together a video to play all day of things he's done, places he's gone to, tv shows etc. from 1948 until now, on a loop, so everyone who shows up can watch along with DH. Thats the only idea I could think of. Hope it comes together for you!!
04 Sep 13 by member: pumakitten
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Oh for heaven's sake woman! you're a wonder, Wonder Woman!!! That's a LOT to do for the love of your life. Now, sit back and enjoy the party!
04 Sep 13 by member: Sweet Ce
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I will put my mind to work, but you have already taken ALL the cool ideas. You're in great shape already. Also, I want a frickin' AIR SHARK! LOL! :)
05 Sep 13 by member: kingkeld
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Bella, what you have planned sounds wonderful. I like the idea of the big photo with room for people to sign beside it, that will be a great keepsake. And all the other foods, drinks, etc sound like it will be a lovely day. I can't think of anything else you could possibly do.
[glad the coconut oil mystery is solved, as in why your nails are so nice :) ]
05 Sep 13 by member: sarahsmum
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Wow is there anything left to suggest? This all sounds so wonderful. I like the tiny 6 oz bottles of Italian Aranciata (Orange) and Limonata (Lemon) fruit flavored Sanpellegrino waters in metal buckets on ice. Each bucket has a bottle opener attached with ribbon. Amazon.com has this amazingly delicious flavored water. I love the cupcake idea (pure genius). Maybe a photo of the home where he was born if you put a collage or book of photos together with old elem.,jr. high, high school and college or sports/playing photos. Or you could also use that great picture of him as the cover of a recipe book with all of his favorite recipes that you could give out as favors too.
05 Sep 13 by member: Neptunebch
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See... y'all have helped already :-) Totally forgot about the MUSIC - and while it'll be a struggle to get him to mute the TV for very long ... one of our friends is a musician and he's going to come perform 'You Got it' *by Roy Orbison - ((it's our Song)). Also - I added an 'Remote control Killer Air Whale' to the order as I imagine his guests will want to get into an 'air raid war' or something ...plus, I want one too when it's all over :-) Love the idea of the balloon arch and the bottled beverages (rather than canned) that will definitely give it a classy touch. I found a 'personalized galvanized beverage tub with stand' on Amazon and am considering that - can use it afterward as a planter. Keep the ideas coming :-) Thanks everyone!
05 Sep 13 by member: FullaBella
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LOL.. 'Meet Joe Black' is on TV this morning (where Brad Pitt ::death::: takes Anthony Hopkins on his 65th BD) I'm trying to pick up ideas... just not all of them... not inviting Joe.
11 Sep 13 by member: FullaBella
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oh such black humour! Yes, no inviting Joe, that's for sure! Good movie though.
11 Sep 13 by member: sarahsmum
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:-) yeah... watching the ending... they have fireworks - can't do that indoors but now I'm thinking about a fireworks DVD on his 73" TV :-)
11 Sep 13 by member: FullaBella
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That's a great idea! If you can get him to turn off his usual programming for the 'event' - lol
11 Sep 13 by member: sarahsmum
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