Fogo de What? Fogo De Chao (pronounced chow)

Happy Birthday Mrs. Talburt- or as those of us close to her call her Mrs. T. I don't know how it is possible to be 40 and still look so young- I think that someone in that family must know magic- I think it is Mr. T, because he must have worked some kind of spell on Mrs. T in the first place in order to capture her heart!

Mrs. T also does this Ventriloquism act with a doll named Danny- it is so good it is FREAKY! She is A-M-A-ZING!!! So, Mr. T got a surprise party together last night for Mrs. T at Fogo and there were 40 people there! WOW! I was in heaven.

The evening was spectacular, and so was the attire worn by the women. Mrs. T wore a two piece turqoise esemble designed by Gautier. Her matching stone jewelry created especially for her from Tiffany's radiated around her neck.

Nikki Elliot wore a shoulder bearing creation borrowed from illustrious roommate Amanda Adams, apparently the acquisition of this item required some sneakery. She accented the delightful floral top with black capri pants and flats by Manolo.

Natalie Talburt wore a one piece black dress from the J-LO collection. Her blonde tresses glowed as they flowed down her backand reminded us all a bit of Beyonce Knowles formerly of Destiny's Child. Her only jewelry was her perfect white teeth that sparkled and lit up the whole room.

Shannon wore a white 50/50 cotton poly blend sleeveless top in a sheer white matched neatly to a black knee length skirt. Her rosy cheeks and overall tone and musculature were complemented by this simple yet chic outfit. (thank you alan meadows for the correct spelling/usage of chic, instead of sheik!)

Janie Joe sported the latest in a throw back to Little House on the Prarie. Her country girl summer dress was spaghetti strapped and sprinkled with flowers, sugar, spice, and everything nice. Her longer hair befitting a girl in the 6th grade gave her an uptown-girl look with an "I'm still a kid flare".

JD and Garret Talburt surprised each other by showing up in matching black Polo shirts, Cargos sans belt, and similar shoes.

The attire was not the only thing that stood out at Fogo de Chao. As always this Brazilian Churrascaria prepared meats the Gaucho way and provided service that was befitting of kings. Skewered meats are brought to the table in 15 different varieties, potatoes, fried bananas, fried polentas, cheese biscuits- and a salad bar that looks as if it was created in the Garden of Eden was also available. As if this were not enough, desserts were also provided in a sumptuous variety. Nikki had the creme brulee, I had the chocolate mousse cake, and Taylor Talburt had the Papaya Creme, which he allowed Nik and I to sample- according to Nikki the Papaya Creme was "To Die For".

Coffees were also served, gifts were opened, hugs, kisses and tears flowed. It was a night that I would not have missed for the world!

Mrs. T Happy Birthday!!!

Mr. T- Bravo! You have outdone yourself- which I thought at this point was impossible to do. Thanks for a wonderful evening.