Young at Heart Expo

On Saturday, October 19th Meetings and Milestones participated in the
Senior Resource Guide's Young at Heart Expo at the HBU/Bradshaw Fitness Center in Houston.  We met lots of nice people and made some new connections.  My friend Cindy and I staffed the table and had a great time.  I really enjoy getting out in the community like I did when I was the outreach person for Mental Health America of Greater Houston. On our table I placed a picture of my mom and dad taken just after they married in 1950. I also had a picture of my hubby and me after our wedding in 2008. The idea was to show that one can have different milestones at any time in one's life. There are couples who have been married 50 or 60 years then there are those who have found each other later in life and have been married 5 or 10 years.  At Meetings and Milestones we want to help couples celebrate their special milestones; whatever they may be!

Something Special for Your Princess

This cake was served at my birthday party this year.  I have to give Costco a plug; it's half sheet cake for less than $20.  It was a chocolate cake with mousse filling and was absolutely delicious.  The decorations were supposed to be a joke but I have to say my husband treats me like a princess.  He has given me a wonderful life and we've had many great adventures together.  I hope we're both around for many years to come. I'd like to say to all the husbands and partners out there, do special things for the woman in your life.  Plan something wonderful for her birthday or your anniversary.

Traditions

This topper (middle of picture) was on our wedding cake when my husband Morris and I got married on April 26, 2008. Each year on our anniversary, wherever we are, we take a picture of the cake topper, kind of like "Where's Waldo." It's one of our traditions.  Last April we were in New York City to visit Morris's brother and his wife.  The picture was taken in the bed and breakfast where we stayed in the West Village.

We've created special  ways to mark occasions that are important to us. We actually celebrate the day we met, October 23, 2004, and the day we got married so every six months we celebrate being together. To tell the truth, that's why I wanted to get married in April.

Do you have any special traditions with your significant other or family?  I'd love to hear about them!

Queens in Your Life

Wednesday the hubby and I went to see the Fabergé collection at the Houston Museum of Natural Science.  The tiara (at left) is part of this collection.  Looking at this beautiful piece made me think of the “queens” in my life: incredible women who have influenced me in some way.  I can recall several teachers who made a lasting impression on me: my second grade teacher, Ms. Burns; eighth and ninth grade history teacher, Ms. Sheridan; high school English teacher, Ms. Rhodes and high school drama teacher, Ms. Hughes.  Each of these ladies was brilliant and carried herself with a kind of regal self-confidence that was admirable. 

I have to say that my mother was also one of those women.  She had an incredible amount of talent.  She could design clothes, draw and paint, do every kind of needle work, and design and create jewelry.  In addition, she trained as a classical pianist as a child (then switched to jazz and musical theatre).  My mother directed numerous community productions and played many musical gigs both with groups and solo.

Take a moment to think about the important women in your life.  How did these women influence you? Are they still living?  If yes, take the time to let them know with words and deeds.

Meetings and Milestones Blog

Welcome to the Meetings and Milestones blog.  I'd like to post thoughts, ideas, etc. that are relevant to anyone planning an event whether that be a corporate/non-profit client or one planning a social event. 

Today I'm thinking about older adults, specifically about my mom and dad. When my parents celebrated their 50th anniversary, my sister-in-law coordinated a half-page ad which ran in the Fredericksburg, TX paper (where they lived).  At the bottom of the ad, their phone number was listed and it said, "Call Micki and Jim to wish them a Happy 50th Anniversary"!  Dad said they actually received calls from people they didn't know.  My dad loves to talk on the phone so he really got a BIG kick out of that.  The kids (my two brothers, sister and I) also gave them a party at a really nice venue in Fredericksburg which family and friends attended.  I so enjoyed being able to celebrate such a major milestone with my parents and family.

My thought for today is this: appreciate and celebrate the people in your life especially the older adults.  Remember their milestones so you can celebrate with them.  Some people may want a BIG party and some may just want a simple celebration.  The point is to let them know that you care.