Traditional is silk or linen, Modern is pearls.
Hmm, how about taking a spin on the linen by buying him a nice warm, cozy
blanket?
You could, also, just veer off of the traditional/modern ideas & get him
something you think he would like & could use:
-beer stein
-favorite beer
-book if he reads
-write a nice loving note detailing your lives together, how you met, proposal
etc.
-a cd you know he'd love
-make him a nice dinner you know he'd like (steak, mashed potatoes etc. &
serve w/a nice beer or glass of wine if he drinks)
-copy a photo of either your wedding or favorite memory of something you
did together or went together.
-go somewhere for the day even with the kids. Go on a hike & pack a cool
lunch w/a couple of cold beers in your backpack. Or go to a local downtown
to walk around, walk through it's park & have lunch or dinner al fresco. It can
be all of you. Give him a card & write all the reasons you love him & are so
happy you ended up together.
Happy anniversary....enjoy your time together. Best wishes for many more!