65Th Birthday

For some of the "gifts" you could write on a note cards, I OWE YOU . . .and offer a neck massages, a certain favorite dessert, a particular activity you know he'd enjoy . . . all to be "redeemed" when he chooses. You must have a sweet husband!!!

We gave a coin minted for each year of birth. We did quarters, but that was about 20 years ago. I would probably use pennies, nickels or dimes now. It took some time searching for the years, but was fun--my daughters did it--we gave him a coin each day before his birthday.
We also did this another year for his dad, and gave it to him all at once, as a one day gift. His dad then took my mother-in-law out to eat with the money.
Both of these years, they were surprised that we were able to find coins for each birth year. We were, too!
We also have given different things on each day before the birthday--which is what I think you want to do.
Another idea-- a newspaper (front page) printed on the day of birth, could even do one for each year. I did this for a sister who is a history nut. She loved it. I found the prints on the internet--archives from your local newspaper.

We also did the marbles--a marble for each year, since as we get older, we tend to lose them sometimes . . . .of course, he needs a sense of humor . . . .
We put a twig of firewood in a basket every day for 60 (that year he was 60)days, then on his birthday, had a "bonfire" in the fireplace to commemorate the occasion. Roasted marshmellows .. .September is still pretty warm--burn it in the grill.
These were inexpensive and fun, hope it helps you think of ways to celebrate your husband's great day.
C.

I immediately thought about the "book" my husband gave me on our wedding day - he did a daily log with a different reason each day on why he was marrying me. So I had 50 logs of 50 reasons of why he was marrying me. :) It stemmed from my telling him all the reasons we SHOULDN'T get married - and I had some real good ones lol i.e. I was divorced with three kids, i was - am several years older than him, I couldn't give him children and I was poor. I STILL am not sure what was in his head but we got married and have been for 22 years. Anyways, my point was you write down a special memory for each day - there are alot to work with and you could get others from his childhood who would share a special memory with you so you could write it down. You could give it to him each day or wait and give it to him all at once.
Other than that, maybe you could write some silly little poems, offer personal coupons for things like outings to his favorite restuarant or meal he likes you to make or even a massage or foot rub. Then there are all sorts of candy things that you can come up with a funny saying to go with it - A wrapped up Hershey bar - "You are the best, bar none." A tootsie roll - "Roll on over, Tootsie" Mine are sort of lame but I bet you could do better.
I'm struck by your excitement and committment to do such a special gift of love to him. It's very heart warming.
Have fun - I bet you have a lot of fun in your life!! God's Blessings!!

How giving him letters each day containing 65 reasons that you love him or 65 memories from your lives together, one each day? For my 20th anniversary, I gave my husband a letter with memories and events that happened each year of our marriage (i.e., day one outlined memories from our first year of marriage; day two covered the second year, etc.). On our actual anniversary, I presented him with a book containing all of those memories. He told me these letters meant more to him than anything I had ever done for him.

Good luck and have fun with whatever you do.

one day you could fix his favorite meal, next day his favorite dessert, a message, but his favorite candy, ect.Just some ideas, that is very sweet of you! What love! Enjoy

Dont overthink it is my first suggestion. Do things like make him his favorite breakfast, leave him a love note in his briefcase, buy him a new tie..everyday does not have to be grand. I think the best thing is just that you are doing something extra everyday to celebrate him. Fill a jar with 65 reasons you love him, or 65 memories of your time together..a walk down memory lane is always a great way to start the day. Something fun might even be that you make a some yummy desserts for a meal..just different is always fun! Enjoy celebrating your husband:) ~A.~

on our friends' 50th, friends and family all wrote her a letter, then compiled it into a book and presented it to her on her birthday.

maybe, you can get people to write a letter, or a funny memory oh him as a child, or whenever, then present letters to him interspersed throughout those days

For my parent's 50th anniversary, I requested from friends and family pictures, stories, etc about them and my parents. My parents didn't want a party, so I thought this would be great. I "borrowed" all of the slides from their past (& learned a lot about my parents before I was born)and included many pictures also. I ended the album with a special letter from myself about what they meant to me (they adopted me when I was born). My mother was so proud of her album and still pulls it out and looks at it 6 years later. Even though you might note have 65 pages, you could give him a page a day through out the 65 days along with other ideas you are receiving. It was a wonderful gift for my parents, but an even better gift for me to learn so much about my parents! Good luck.

Hi C.,
What a wonderful idea. I would suggest being creative with photos. Pretty inexpensive and a great way to celebrate someone. With technology there are so many ways.
Have fun!!

I don't have a lot more to add to the wonderful suggestions you already have. Just wanted to say what a thoughtful person you are. You have probably inspired a lot of kindness with your idea.
Does he like football and you've never watched it with him, fishing and you haven't gone with him? Maybe do something with him. Men just like for the women they love just to be around-like when he works on or washes the car. Just be there.
Have fun!
Victoria

I did this for my husband when he turned 40. I had someone give him "40" of something each day prior to his b-day, then had a surprise party for him to "reveal" the culprits (it was all done without him knowing any of it). The gifts ranged from 40 Hershey kisses, 40 emails from an anonymous sender, 40 pennies, 40 cookies, etc. My kids and I filled in on days we didn't have someone or they weren't able to provide their 40 "things". This was a big undertaking but SO worth it in the end. Maybe you can get some of your friends/family to help you out. Your husband will LOVE it! Good luck!