Originally Posted by Annaquilts
Maybe because of the cost of coming out of state they have little funds to help? I know travel and lodging cost can be prohibitive.
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Unless they are going to be staying with you, then maybe you can send them shopping and ask what they were planning on getting for the celebration.
Probably all you'll get is a blank look, but worth a try. Just think how pleased your folks will be for this, and consider it well worth the while. At their age, there probably won't be many more celebrations, so just suck it up and enjoy the party.