my t always has something for us on our birthday (or near it). usually a card & a gift card or gift. same thing at christmas. we always get ehr something on ehr birthday & for the holidays too...

she complains & says we shouldn't spend our money but then opens it and smiles and says she loves what ever we get her.

this year when her son signed his papers for eearly enrollment in the navy we got her a nice bunch of roses in blue & gold. we knew it was both a good & sad day for her...we sent her out for a glass of water for us & then surprised her when she came back in by having them on her seat.

she has brought that up a bunch of times so we know it meant a great deal to her....

stumpy