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Kelly McDonald

Coming Soon...Photos Of Kentuckiana

Ok, I'm SOOOO excited I can hardly stand it. My old digital camera broke about 6 months ago. I've been holding off on purchasing a new one because I just couldn't decide on what I really wanted. So, after reading the reviews online and here no ActiveRain, I finally made a choice. I ordered the Lumix DMC-FZ18K 8.1 MP 18X Zoom Digital Camera

It's supposed to ship sometime next week and I'm just dying to get out and use it. My first project is a photo tour of the LaGrange, KY area, so be watching for it in the next few weeks! We're going to have fun!

2008 Mother's Day Out Guide

Last year about this time I posted a Mother's Day Out guide of nice places to take Mom on Mother's Day. It was so well received, I'm posting it again.

Here's your 2008 Mother's Day Out Guide

Special Gifts for Mom

Blow Mom a Vase at Glassworks
Glassworks - 815 W. Market Street, Louisville
Reservations: 502-992-3056
Cost: $60
Dates: Saturday, May 3 10am - 5pm
Saturday, May 10 10am - 5pm
Sunday, May 11 12 pm - 5pm (Mother's Day)
Saturday, May 17 10am - 5pm

Dining Events for Mom

Mother's Day Brunch - Locust Grove
Location: Locust Grove - 561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville
Reservations: 502-897-9845
Cost: $27.50 (adults); $12 (children)
Date: Sunday, May 11 from 10am - 2pm

Mother's Day Lunch Cruise - Belle of Louisville
Location: 4th Stree (Downtown Louisville)
Reservations: 502-574-2992
Cost:

Cruise Ticket:

Adult (13-59)

Senior (60+)

Child (3-12)

$17.00

$16.00

$10.00

Cruise Ticket
with a Meal
*:

Adult (13-59)

Senior (60+)

Child (3-12)

$30.00

$29.00

$20.00

*Meal doesn't include items from concession stand unless noted. Reservations are required at least 24 hours prior to the cruise's boarding time.

Date: Sunday, May 11 from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm (boarding begins at 12:30pm)

Mother's Day Lunch Cruise - Spirit of Jefferson
Location: 4th Street Wharf (Downtown Louisville)
Reservations: 502-574-2992
Cost:

Cruise Ticket:

Adult (13-59)

Senior (60+)

Child (3-12)

$15.00

$14.00

$7.00

Cruise Ticket
with a Meal*:

Adult (13-59)

Senior (60+)

Child (3-12)

$26.00

$25.00

$17.00

Date: Sunday, May 11 from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm (boarding begins at 12:00pm)

Mother's Day Brunch at Churchill Downs
Location: Churchill Downs
Reservations: 502-636-4400
Cost: $45 (adults); $25 (children 4-12); Children 3 & under Free
Date: May 11, 2008
Brunch available from 11:30 am - 3:00 pm in the Millionaires Row Dining Room

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!

Do You Remember Hunting for Easter Eggs?

Hunting for Easter Eggs is always fun - it doesn't matter if you're 2 years old or 80 years old. Finding a prize is always fun. I remember one Easter in particular. My sister and I had to be about 7 and 5 (I being older) and we were out in the back yard playing and we kept finding black jelly beans in the grass. It was the coolest thing (you know, back in the good old days when no one was really paranoid about eating things that fell in the dirt?)! My sister and I ran around the yard collecting all of these jelly beans in the yard and having the best time.

Anyway, in the spirit of the Easter Egg hunt and good memories, here are a list of local places that are offering Easter Egg hunts for the kiddos! Make sure you bring your camera and your video camera - it's sure to be a good time.

Douglass Community Center
2305 Douglass Blvd, Louisville
March 15, 2008
10:00 AM - Noon
This is an Easter Egg Hunt and Party. The Easter Bunny will be there too and the cost is FREE!

Central High School
March 22, 2008
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Free for children 1-12 (accompanied by a parent or guardian)Inspector Rabbit
Meet the Easter Bunny, Easter Egg Hunt, and prizes

E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park
Eggstravaganza
March 22, 2008
Beginning at 12:30 PM - ?
Free event for the whole family.
Meet the Easter Bunny
Egg Hunt Schedule:
1:00 PM - Ages 0-2
1:10 PM - Ages 3-4
1:20 PM - Ages 5-7
1:30 PM - Ages 8-10

Wedding Season is almost here!

Spring time is right around the corner and wedding fever is starting to show itself around the Louisville, KY area! For those of you who are preparing for the "Big Event", here are a few links and numbers of places to buy your wedding dress, rent your tuxedo, event/reception halls, etc. Congratulations to you and your significant other on your engagement and upcoming marriage!

BRIDAL SHOWS:

Bridal Fair

January 20, 2008

11AM - 5PM

KY International Convention Center

Whitehall Bridal Show

3110 Lexington Road

Louisville, KY

January 26, 2008

11AM - 4PM

Oxmoor Bridal Show

January 27, 2008

12PM - 5PM

Oxmoor Mall

Brown Hotel Bridal Show

January 31, 2008

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Brown Hotel

4th & Broadway

Gardencourt Bridal Show

February 3, 2008

12PM - 4PM

Louisville Presbyterian Seminary Campus

1044 Alta Vista Road

Mall St. Matthews Bridal Show

February 24, 2008

Mall St. Matthews

Special Occasions Bridal Show

June 8, 2008

11AM - 5PM

KY Fair and Exposition Center

RECEPTION HALLS:

Conrad-Caldwell House

1402 St. James Court

Louisville, KY 40208

502-636-5023

http://http://www.conradcaldwell.org/

Locust Grove

561 Blankenbaker Lane

Louisville, KY 40207

502-897-9845

http://www.locustgrove.org/rentals.html

Glassworks

815 W. Market Street

Louisville, KY 40202

502-584-4510

http://www.louisvilleglassworks.com/events.html

(Note: This is the glass blowing company downtown. Visit their website - they have a VERY elegant facility for weddings and special events)

Louisville Zoo

1100 Trevilian Way

Louisville, KY 40213

502-238-5348

http://www.louisvillezoo.org/groups/special.htm

(Note: I know this sounds like an unusual place to have a Wedding, but my Husband and I had our wedding here and it was fantastic! You can have your picture taken with the animals, they have a great catering group, and your guests will be entertained as they're waiting for you to finish up with pictures.)

Kavanaugh Life Enrichment Center

7505 Kavanaugh Road

Crestwood, KY 40014

502-241-9091

http://www.campkavanaugh.com/

WEDDING DRESSES:

David's Bridal

3000 Bardstown Road

Louisville, KY

502-459-7061

http://www.davidsbridal.com/

The Bridal Suite of Louisville

11601 Main Street

Louisville, KY 40243

502-244-2909

http://www.thebridalsuiteoflouisville.com/

(Note: This is a boutique shop)

The Couture Closet

123 E Main Street

LaGrange, KY 40031

502-225-0305

http://www.coutureclosetboutique.com/

(Note: This is a boutique shop)

Bridal Warehouse

1850 S. Hurstbourne Parkway

Louisville, KY 40220

502-499-7911

http://www.usabridal.com/locations.htm

TUXEDO RENTALS:

Colonel Quick Formal Wear

Multiple Locations in Louisville, KY

http://www.colonelquick.com/

Men's Wearhouse

Multiple Locations in Louisville, KY

http://www.menswearhouse.com/index.jsp

Sam Meyers Formal Wear

Multiple Locations in Louisville, KY

http://www.sammeyers.com/