Help W/ 20Th annv.gift for Husband

I think the photobooks from shutterfly are fabulous! Either do one that spans over the 20 years of marriage or his lifetime:)

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Best wishes!

International Star Registry - have a star named for you for your anniversary

If he's into toys - high end remote control helicopter.

My husband's suggestion - Porn. Sorry, he's such a guy.

Good luck.

Amelia Island is great for a get-a-way. If you can't go far because of the kids, maybe you could get tickets for Circue-de-Soleil and get a night and one of the nice Disney hotels.

are you in the jacksonville area? i think a long weekend at amelia is one of the best gifts ever! they have packages where he can play golf and you can go to the spa. it's beautiful up there especailly if you get a place on the ocean, and it is close enough that it's not a long drive.

This is my first time on this site, but I have an idea. Why don't you get the family (or mom/dad, father/son etc)matching t-shirts that are especially made for you? They can have a design that is particular to you done in batik and can even have the date placed on the shirt as part of the design. Perhaps his interest is biking. Then put a bike on the front. Fishing? Put a fishing boat and gear on it etc. The other cool thing about doing something like this is that you can pick your colors for the T-shirts and for the design. It will be different and unique. If you need more info, I have a children's store in Bay Harbor at 1039 Kane Concourse called ManyBabyThings.com (we're online as well) and we can show you what the shirts look like. Have a great anniversary!
M. B

How about a weekend (or longer if you can do it) getaway with your husband and sons. It may take some planning ahead, but the memories will be so worth it. Enjoy! And in today's world, congratulations on 20 years together!

The getaway ideas are great. Especially if there's something you haven't tried before -- for example, if you've never gone fishing with your husband, take him on a fishing trip together. Just work up some enthusiasm for it ahead of time since if you feel put out then it won't be fun for either of you.

I have some hobbies that my wife doesn't really share, and once in a while when we do those things together, it makes me feel really special.

BTW, congrats on the 20 years!

Hey T.,

Congratulations on 20 years!!! Have you ever read the book "The Five Love Languages". You can find it at just about any Christian book store and it really helps me knowing my husbands love language.

For instance, I can buy my husband the most expensive gift, or a gift I know he will just love and when he receives it he doesn't express much appreciation. I felt so crushed when we first married because I couldn't seem to find a gift that blessed him. Then after time, I realized that gifts are not his love language. It wasn't that he didn't appreciate them, its just that a long back rub, a walk on the beach, a pan of brownies, or time sitting with me on the couch speaks love a lot louder to him than gifts. I Love getting gifts, so I assumed that he would love them too.

Find out what your husbands love language is and that will give you a better idea of what to do for him. It's not how much money you spend, it's whether or not it speaks his love language.

Hope this helps,
T.

Most of my initial ideas have already been mentioned. For my husbands 40th birthday I got him a flight in an antique WWI fighter plane, but since your hubby doesn't do planes . . . it got me thinking. Whenever I share the plane idea with others, they always ask me if I've ever taken him to one of the major racetracks for a spin behind the wheel. We have not, but you might look into it at Daytona or somewhere like that. Many woman I have talked to have said that even if their hubby's aren't racecar fans, they all love the "need for speed". Or try a charter yacht or fishing boat for the day.
As for the keepsake idea . . . how about gather up all his old flannel shirts, t-shirts, etc and send them off to have a memory quilt made. Many times you have those old concert t-shirts that have worn out but you hate to throw them away . . . the memory quilt is the solution for not throwing them out, but still getting to enjoy the memories. Another keepsake idea is a wallet valet for his dresser. Have it personalized with a plaque and a coin tray for his pocket change and pocket knife.

Hi T.,
If I could my hubby and i would book a nice hotel room for the weekend! Possibly on the beach! We did that one year and it was the best! we were able to go out the back door and be mere feet away from Miami beach! We ate out at nice little restaurants and enjoyed each other! That was a special weekend to us both! Now we are raising our 2 nieces age 7 & 4, so I am looking forward to that "gift" again in a few years! get a baby sitter and give yourselves to each other all over again! Good luck and God bless you both! Happy Anniversary!
Sincerely,
Kathy N.

T.,

We have 2 things in common. One, our name. Two, we both love and enjoy doing special things for our spouses.
I will tell you one thing that my husband really enjoyed that I did for him one year for his birthday. (He loves to hunt as well-grew up in the country in Alabama).
I made all the arrangements to stay at a very nice hotel (Marriott) within driving distance, for one night. I made arrangements for the kids to stay at their grandparents and I packed our things in a suitcase. I got everything he needed, so he would not have a clue. I ordered chocolate covered strawberries to be delivered to the room prior to our arrival. I made dinner reservations at the elegant dining restaurant at the hotel. I made sure breakfast was included for the room. I packed the suitcase in the trunk and when he arrived home from work, I told him to get freshened up because we were going to a nice dinner. I already had his change of clothes laid out for him. He thought, "Okay, she's taking me to a nice restaurant for my b-day, that's nice." So we show up about 30-40 min. early and I say to him, "let's walk around a little cause we're a bit early." No problem. We walk around (away from the front desk). I say, "Wait right here, I'll be right back, I want to ask the attendant something." He waits. I get the room key and sign off. Place it in my pocket and act like it was no big deal. He still has no idea. I lead him, claiming curiosity, to our room and say, I wonder if I can get in here...I open the door and there are the strawberries on a plate with a sweet note to my dear hubby. He turns all shades of red and grins from ear to ear. We go to dinner and then back to the room and get ready for the hot tub. We had such a wonderful evening enjoying each other. In the morning, we go to breakfast and then we observe a beautiful wedding taking place outside. It was a perfect wrap up to a wonderful time. He still, to this day, brags about that birthday to people. He loved every minute of it. One night is all it took, not a week or even a weekend. We were refreshed and thanked God for His goodness. My husband is a software engineer, there are few gifts that he cares for, he's more practical, but this one struck a nerve in his love tank!

Take Care,
T. S

What about a weekend getaway together? It doesn't even have to be far away: camping in the Ocala national forest, or maybe white water rafting together in the Carolina's? Spending time together just the 2 of you doing something he loves would be very romantic and memorable. As far as a keepsake, how about something like an engraved pocketwatch (symbolizing your time together) or compass (so you can always find your way back to eachother)? Best of luck and enjoy!

Hi T.,
I have the peferct thing! I do lifeCasting and a Statue of your and your husband holding hands would be fantastic! This is an exact replica of your hands in Cement. See my website for details and pics. www.weebabies.com. I also do baby hand and foot casts, hence the name. A Anniversary statue mounted on beautiful black granite runs $160. It marks your special anniversary in a unique way and what a treasure to pass on to your sons.
T. - Artist/Owner
Wee Babies
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