The Leopard Lady Turns 80!

Meet the Matriarch of Mike's family - Roz Rosenblum.

Believe it or not, this woman turned 80 years old, and, as always, she threw a party you definitely did not want to miss.

I frequently tell people about Mike's grandma.  Usually it comes up when I am complimented on a beautiful piece of clothing and I have to confess that it was a hand me down from Grandma Rozi.  "A Grandma gave you that?" is always the question I get.  And I have to tell everyone that she is no ordinary grandma.

For her 80th birthday party, this fashionista decided to throw her party at the Lotos Club.  This is an extremely fancy literary club where we have had many Rosenblum family occasions like Thanksgiving where we relax in suits and ties and eat traditional Thanksgiving fare such as wild boar gnocchi and smoked salmon.

Okay, I tease, but it is a beautiful location and the perfect spot for an 80th birthday party.  The room was exquisitely decorated with gorgeous flower bouquets, waiters serving elegant cocktails and appetizers, and a piano player singing beautifully in the corner.

We were all excited about the dinner,

But first, there was dancing to do!

Mike's Parents

Grandma Rozi and Grandpa Bob (he's almost 90)!

Lee and Gail

Silly kids

Dancing with his mom!

The dinner was fabulous, but the real reason for the night came out over and over again in the speeches.  Friends from all over came to celebrate and the sentiments about what a wonderful woman Grandma Rozi is unified the crowd.

Everyone at the party talked about how lucky we were to be in Roz's life.  I think one of her son's said it best, "You're all here because you're my mother's friend.  And when Roz is your friend, you don't need a lot of friends."

It's true.  She has taken care of all of us.  In return, we put her on a chair and swung her up and down!

After some wine induced group singing,

and playing in the library

(The picture hanging on the wall is actually of Mike)

we had to go home.  But, the 80-year-olds raged on into the night.  I hope to be half as vivacious as this group when I'm 80!

Happy birthday, Grandma Rozi!  We love you!