The Idiot’s mother received her first bouquet of flowers (a dozen white roses) on her actual birthday shortly after getting out of bed at her home in Redding, California.

The Idiot’s mother received her second bouquet of flowers (100 blooms of Peruvian lilies) on her actual birthday moments before she had her first cup of hot chocolate, which she considers one key to her longevity.

Friends of The Idiot’s mother hosted a 100-miinute luncheon for her in Redding, California. Thanks Joan and Pat! (Photo: Marc Beauchamp)

The Idiot’s mother had no problem blowing out the candles on her first birthday crème brûlée.

The Idiot’s mother was serenaded with “Happy Birthday To You” by her favorite waiters at Nello’s, her regular late afternoon watering hole in Redding, California. She considers her switch  from vodka to vodka light one key to her longevity. (Photo: Kip Stratte-McClure)

Family members attending a dinner party at the Riverview Golf and Country club were asked to bring “100 of something.”

Classy attendees at the 100th family birthday bash for The Idiot’s mother.

Classy attendees at the 100th family birthday bash for The Idiot’s mother.

The Idiot’s mother and guests were given a book with 100 family photos when they arrived at the 100th birthday bash.

The Idiot’s son Luke and Baby Gaga, The Idiot’s 2.09-year-old granddaughter, look at the book with 100 family photos while the band plays 100 tunes from 1919 (After You’ve Gone) until today.

One clever 100-of-something gift photo-shopped The Idiot’s mother on some of the 100 events that occurred between 1919 and 2019. (Courtesy of Luke Stratte-McClure)

Members of Lou White & The Band led the family group in a seductive version (think Marilyn Monroe) of “Happy Birthday To You.”

The Idiot’s mother asked family members to perform everything from the jitterbug to the twist, the hokey pokey, the floss and 96 other dances at her 100th birthday bash.

Everyone took home masks of The Idiot’s mother that were used in a skit portraying her numerous careers and hobbies during the last 100 years.

The Idiot’s mother asked everyone to sit down and practice silent mediation the day after she turned 100. (Photo: Liz Chapin)