This summer it dawned on me that my sister would be turning 40 in November. I couldn't believe it -- my little sister! I thought about knowing her for 40 years and what a lucky sister I am. I really wanted to make it a special day for her, so I decided to pull together 40 for 40 -- 40 gifts for 40 years of Terri!
I couldn't post about it until Terri's birthday because I didn't want to ruin her surprise, but the big day was yesterday so I'm free to share!
I started the process in August, figuring that I would need some time to come up with 40 gifts. I'm glad that I did because I would think of a few ideas and then stall. I'd call my mom, ask Glenn and try to steer Terri in the direction of giving me ideas. I didn't come up with the 40th idea until last week.
Here is what I gave Terri in her 40 for 40 package:
3 pairs of fun socks (Terri loves socks. She was once featured on the Boston Globe's style page for her cool socks.)
3 vintage Christmas ornaments
5 antique Christmas postcards (She collects them -- I believe that she has over 500)
1 little vintage pitcher, just because it caught my eye
1 container of her favorite Ginger Peach Tea
1 sodoku book
1 pad watercolor paper (she paints as a hobby)
1 bag of candy raspberries
1 bag of yogurt covered pretzels (this & the previous are her favorite candies)
10 Le Pen Pens
1 note from Hope (Hope very much wanted to be part of it)
It was well worth the effort when I spoke to Terri yesterday & could hear how much she loved it. She said that it was like I was buying her things that related to all parts of her life.
Happy Birthday again Sisterfriend! I love you!
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