Okay, my oldest daughter is turning 16 yo tomorrow. Yikes!--I'm getting old. I want to do something special for her but still trying to decide what. Now, she is not your "typical" 16yo so I know that makes a bit of difference. No dating yet or driving. That won't happen for a few years. She is my very sweet daughter always putting everyone else first. Most helpful at home and most compassionate by far. Despite some of her limitations, she is always the most motivated to learn. I can not really say enough good things aobut her. The only thing she has ever asked for or ever wanted is a baby picture of herself. Trouble is, we have no pictures of her below 6.5yo when we brought her home. She was in a very remote village where their main form of transportation was donkey. So, obviously, no pictures. I know there are places that do regression photography. I've found one on the web but it is $100. Does anyone know of any other places that do that? Is this a typical rate? I would love to be able to do this for her as she has dreamed of seeing a picture of herself when she was younger. Having absolutely no history of yourself is still hard for her. I could ease it a bit maybe. Or maybe jewelry w/ an engraving? What do you all think may be a good idea? She is not having a big party. She just wanted her one friend to come over. This is a kid who never asks for anything and is beyond appreciative for what she has. Has realized this year that she is "different" than others in certain ways. I wanted to find a way that she "fits in." Believe it or not, all those family tree posters/ projects over the years that the schools do really have an effect on some of my kids. She just wants one baby picture. I want to do this for her but still having some nerves about it. Would she appreciate it as a gift? I honestly believe she'd go crazy for it. My mom said she'd help contribute toward doing this for her. So, guess I'm asking for opinons as to whether you all think this may be a good idea or bad. If not this, I'm going w/ a necklace of some sort I think. Also, let me know if that rate is typical for this type of photography. Thanks in advance. You all are always great for coming up w/ party ideas & stuff like this on these threads. Stephanie--mom to 7
I agree totally with the Family History projects as mine is adopted as well. Throughout the years I have made those projects more interesting for her so that she understands that all of the ones on the poster and computer are her family. Now, for a sixteen year old girl...hum. The picture is a wonderful idea but I don't think you have enough time. Tisk, tisk. First, the books Chicken Soup For The Teenage Soul found at WalMart. How about a day or half a day at the Spa? Manicure, pedicure, facial and massage. Always a right of passage for a young lady. If you can get a good price include her friend and then take them out to fill the belly after. Good luck, Sherry
A woman who works for me does some custom jewelry using a method to transfer images to tiles used for pendants. She has done some specialty stamps in the public domain and licensed original art, but could do something with a digital image of yours.
I understand her desire for a baby picture, and it is so sweet of you for wanting to fill that need.... but would age regression be the same? From my experience it is wanting more than just 'what I might have looked like', but what was in the background of the picture, that I REALLY had a 'babyhood' etc... I am not sure the age regression would be the same. Good luck.
I hope her birthday was wonderful. If you did not do the picture idea I think Wayne's idea is great and would be wonderful for Easter. Never to early to get things going. Sherry
