My two daughters were here for lunch and brought out a huge, brightly wrapped box.
They informed me that it was exactly 80 days until my 80th birthday and that I was going to receive a gift each of the 80 days to commemorate a year in my life. This box held the gifts for the first 20 years.
The first gift to be opened was for the year I was born, 1932 – a large bottle commemorating Washington’s 200th Birthday – 1732-1932.
Truly, there are treasures in my life – far greater than antique bottles.
These two girls have spent six months scouring antique malls and eBay to come up with gifts representing 80 years. Next Friday, I’ll show what else they found.
Now, how sweet is that! What a wonderful, thoughtful thing to do. You have some really sweet ladies there…I’m looking forward to seeing all of your goodies.
Your daughters are such sweeties! What fun… every day, something new to open!
How exciting! It is so nice to have daughters like that.
Oh, my gosh, Lillian, what wonderful daughters you reared! What a novel idea, and the time they invested in getting what they wanted is a gift in itself.
Your girls are full of all kinds of thoughtful surprises. Happy Birthday 80 days early..
Oh Lillian, thanks for sharing what wonderful thoughtful girls you have-brings a happy tear to my eye, cheers Vickie
What a wonderful and thoughtful thing for them to do. How exciting too!
That is such a clever idea of your daughters to be so imaginative
In getting such a variety of meaningful gifts. I hope you share more about this unique gift series on your blog.
How lucky you are, Lillian, to have such terrific daughters! Happy birthday!
Oh Lillian…what fun you are going to have opening a gift each day. This first one is amazing. How did they ever find it? I am looking forward to Friday and seeing what else you have received.
Hugs from Holland ~
Heidi
I just read your last several posts–what an interesting and creative family!
What a lovely way to celebrate a milestone and special birthday. I can’t wait to see all the treasures your girls gift you!
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