I am going to my great aunt's 100th birthday celebration today. After a lot of thinking and shopping, I decided to get her a pretty, handmade pot from a local potter w/paper white bulbs in it so she can see them bloom. My mum told me that she (my aunt) is a bit sad because she has outlived all of her friends and most of her siblings.

This is also the very first birthday party that she has ever had. Which I found hard to believe, but apparently she spent her childhood taking care of her 7 brothers and sisters, and since her birthday is actually on Christmas Eve, no one ever really gave her any kind of party. I want to put something special on the card w/the bulbs but I need some ideas. TIA

By Bobbie~moderatr on Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 07:16 am:

I have no clue... But I bet if this is truly her first party she will be so overwhelmed she won't really care... I would just go towards the type of relationship I have with her.. If it is loving look for a loving card, if it is filled with humor look for a funny one... I hope it is a wonderful party...

By Kim on Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 09:45 am:

Colette, even if its late you can write to the white house and get a birthday card sent from the prez and his wife. Even if you do not like the current president I think its an awesome gift to ive! I started doing that for my Grandpa after he became an octagenerian (sp?). I think that's when they start. For others interested, you can also receive congrats on your baby's birth, I have one from Clinton for my son ( I think). Let me see if I can find it. As I said, it will not get there right away but its really cool!

By Kim on Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 09:47 am:

http://chicago.about.com/od/government/a/110705_cards.htm

By Kim on Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 09:48 am:

Maybe you can call the number listed and ask if she can still get one? Being 100 years old is pretty special!!!!!

By Colette on Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 10:30 am:

Thanks Kim, I'll try that! Maybe I can get it for next weekend.