A Bunch of Fuzzy Pictures

I didn't realize until I was putting this together that every single picture is fuzzy and/or out of focus.

Oh well, you'll get the idea.

Sunday I went to Holy Spirit Episcopal church in Houston to hear JD sing.

I couldn't help but giggle thinking about how two children who were raised in Baptist churches every time the doors opened were "Sundaying" with the Episcopalians.

JD came to greet me before the service started and I actually had to quote Dolly in Steel Magnolias to make myself feel more comfortable, "Oh, honey, God don't care which church you go, long as you show up!"

The service was full of readings, responses, kneeling, and crossings (which I think were blessings). I did my best to blend in, but felt like a total heathen when I stayed firmly seated during communion. (I was very uncomfortable with their lack of mini Saltine-looking wafers and tiny plastic cups of grape juice.)

But I did get to hear JD sing, (I hadn't heard him since my wedding) and he sounded amazing!

And, of course, I took pictures during the service for you.

Choir processional

He's famous!

When we got back to Jason's dad's house we tried to have JR take a picture of us. 

Fuzziness aside, in case you were wondering just how tall JD is, and just how short I am...

My most famous and favorit-est former student!

Celebrity Magnet

So it was just last Saturday night I got to rub elbows with a Food Network star, then this past Saturday night we had another celebrity run in!

We were in Telluride this weekend staying with Steven and Liz at their condo.  (JR's BFF, Steven's parents).

We were having a before dinner cocktail at Cosmos (we have a Cosmos in Durango, but the Telluride one is the original) when in walks Kelly Ripa and family. 

So here's the dirt:

-Of course she was little, but didn't think her hubby, Mark Consuelos, would have been that little.  Liz's description of him: "He's 4'11"!" 

(BTW, I googled him and he's listed as 5'8".  Um, okay.)

-Her hair was down and wavy (she obviously hadn't had a professional blow-out) and she's much blonder than she looks on TV.

-They were with their kids but I didn't even look at them.

We talked to the hostess after she got back from seating them and she said that "They are great friends with the Seinfelds and have a house near them."

In other celebrity news, I talked to the girl working the front desk at the condo who has lived in Telluride her whole life:

-She once rode a ski lift with Val Kilmer. (Val Kilmer, Caroline!) Said he told her he was in town visiting his girlfriend, which was Daryl Hannah.

-Tom Cruise and Katie don't come to their house much anymore.  Telluride is too "small town" for Katie, she doesn't like it.

Kelly and family were whisked to their table too fast for a picture, so I have the two requisite Telluride scenery pictures for you instead.

Picture of the mountains

Picture on the gondola

(Steven, JR, and Steven's little brother, Clayton)

This Much Closer To Adam Richmond

If you're a Food Network fan keep reading, you'll think this is as cool as I do.

On our last night in Denver we went to Capitol Grill for dinner, but before we did, we had dessert first at d Bar Desserts.

After the waitress took our order, Cassidy asked, "Is Lisa here tonight? Tell her Cassidy is here."

Lisa and her husband, Keegan Gerhard, who's the host of Food Network's Extreme Cake Challenges, are the owners of d Bar.

Lisa is from Brazoria, Y'all!

She was a cheerleader with Cassidy in high school, and still has plenty of Southern hospitality as Keegan and she both came out to greet us.

JR loves the Extreme Cake Challenges, so I told them I needed a picture for my son...even though I really just wanted it for myself.

And, seriously, the desserts were amazing!

Before they came to talk with us, they sent out a special treat of their version of S'mores.

 These aren't even on the menu yet!

(But coming soon!)

Cassidy and I both ordered waffle ice cream sandwiches.

I may, or may not, have licked my plate clean.

Jason got the homemade donuts.

His review? "These are the best donuts I've ever put in my mouth."

Now if I could just get a friend's friend to marry Adam Richmond (Man V Food) I'll be all set.