Anniversary
- First date anniversary
- The last day of school
- A great report card
- The last night together before everyone goes off to camp/summer program/college
- The first night together after everyone comes home from camp/summer program/college
- Visits from the Tooth Fairy
- A promotion
- College acceptances
- Completing a major business deal
- Nailing an audition
- A health triumph or recovery
- The anniversary of a major health triumph
- Finishing a big project
- A first haircut or a haircut for a Locks of Love donation
- Accomplishing a personal goal like finishing War and Peace or improving pitch speed or running a 5K
- When someone special comes to visit
- Moving into a new house or finishing a renovation
- Achieving a diet or fitness goal
- Getting a role in a play
- Opening night
- Closing night
- Winning a special game, match or tournament
- Conquering a fear
- Being quoted or having someone's picture appear in the newspaper
- Checking off a bucket list dream
- Getting a driver's permit or license
- The end of a sports season
- Music recitals
- Receiving an award or honor
- The anniversary of a pet joining the family
- Getting elected or appointed to a position
- Half-birthdays
- Being accepted to a special program
- Just because... (My dad and stepmom threw a fabulous party last spring "just because" they wanted to surround themselves with all the family and friends they love. It was the best!)
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