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Pam and Howard

April 17, 2010 l Louisville, Ky.

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FUN THINGS TO DO IN LOUISVILLE

A sneak peek: What’s on the reception menu

To our darling daughter Pam, The day you’ve long dreamed of has finally arrived, and we couldn’t be happier for you.

While we may always see you as our sweet baby girl, words can’t express how proud we are to be the parents of the lovely woman that you’ve grown to be today.

We wish you and Howard all the best and are thrilled to welcome such a fine son-in-law into our family. May the two of you someday find yourselves as blessed as we feel today.

Love, Mom and Dad

To our loving son Howard, First, we must brag on ourselves a bit. We are clearly great parents, as evidenced by the wonderful man that you’ve grown to become. And we’ve obviously raised a boy with great taste too – just look at the fantastic bride you’ve chosen!

Bragging aside, we’re so proud of both you and your beautiful bride Pam on your big day. We couldn’t be happier for the two of you and look forward to spending as many of our days as possible with our wonderful son and daughter-in-law. May you live the blessed life you deserve and bring us lots and lots of grandchildren!

Love, Mom and Dad

Pam & Howard

Table of contents

2 Bio on the bride: Pam 3 Bio on the groom: Howard 4 Our wedding week schedule

5 Our favorite things 6 12 fun things to do

in Louisville

7 How he proposed 8 On the menu 9 Our honeymoon

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The bride: Pam Born in Walpole, Mass., in January 1977, Pam has always considered the Boston area home. She grew up in the South Norwood (The Flats) neighborhood of East Walpole and spent her elementary school years at Old Post Road School, where she first discovered her fascination with science.

“I can still remember my fifth-grade teacher, Mr. Adams, teaching us about why leaves change colors in the fall,” Pam said. “I was fascinated then, and I still am to this day.”

Her love for science continued through her days at Norwood High School (home of the Mustangs), where she was a member of the Spirit Club and the National Honor Society. Upon graduating with honors in 1995, she entered her freshman year at Boston College, where she majored in biology. Her top college activities included “studying, studying, and more studying,” along with frequent visits to Higgins Hall for her biology classes and to Conte Forum, where her beloved Eagles play their home basketball games. She graduated at the top of her class in 1999.

Pam entered her current job, working as the assistant curator of mammals for The Louisville Zoo, soon after her graduation from Boston College. Pam says that she can’t imagine a job more rewarding than working with animals every day, and hopes to continue in her position at The Louisville Zoo for years to come.

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A few things you might not know about the bride Pam’s first job: Movie theater ticket taker Pam’s first car: 1986 Pontiac Fiero Pam’s dream job: Head coach for the Boston Celtics

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The groom: Howard

A few things you might not know about the groom Howard’s first job: Car wash attendant Howard’s first car: 1984 Honda Accord Howard’s dream job: Travel writer for The New York Times

As his friends and family already know, Howard isn’t your typical Kentucky native. While he definitely pulls for his UK Wildcats, he’s most passionate about their pursuits on the gridiron, not the hardwood.

And while other Louisville locals follow the horse races, Howard spends his track time doing the running himself.

Born in Lexington in August 1974, Howard lived in the same University Heights home until he graduated from Henry Clay High School in 1992. While attending Henry Clay, Howard says that he spent most of his spare time on the football field, where he was an all-state wide receiver.

His gridiron pursuits kept paying off right through college, as Howard attended the University of Kentucky on a football scholarship. While playing for the Wildcats, Howard appeared in two bowl games (the Outback Bowl and the Music City Bowl) and lettered for the Wildcats.

A 1998 UK graduate in sports medicine, Howard now runs his own physical therapy business in Louisville. “Athletes seem to prefer working with a physical therapist who also has a background in athletics,” Howard said.

He also spends plenty of time on the track, where he puts in an average of six miles a day running.

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Our wedding week schedule Thursday, April 15 Bachelor Party: Start the day at 10 a.m. at Howard’s house (104 W. 32nd) or join the guys for dinner at the Galt House, 219 Thompson Ave. Bridesmaid Cocktail Hour: Pam thanks her bridesmaids for all their help!

Raintree Restaurant, 1111 N. Kennedy Blvd., 4 p.m.

Friday, April 16 Wedding Rehearsal: 5 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 805 Bardstown Rd. Attendance of the bridal party and the bride’s and groom’s parents is requested.

Rehearsal Dinner: 6 p.m. at The Palm, 406 N. Oak Parkway. All bridal party, parents, and out-of-town guests are welcome.

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Saturday, April 17 Decorating Begins: 1 p.m.

Bridal Party Photos: 3:30 p.m.

Parents, Siblings, Nieces/ Nephews Photos: 5:45 p.m.

Wedding Ceremony Begins: 7:07 p.m.

Cocktail Reception: Immediately following.

After-Party: 8:30 p.m., Galt House, 219 Thompson Ave.

Sunday, April 18 Pam and Howard will be arriving as husband and wife at Howard’s home at 3 p.m. We welcome any friends and family who would like to drop in between 3 and 7 p.m.

Pam & Howard

Pam

Our favorite things ...

Howard

CSI

Favorite TV show

Monday Night Football

A Night at the Museum

Favorite movie

The Matrix

Baking

Favorite pastime

Running

Chocolate with peanut butter

Favorite flavor of ice cream

Mint chocolate chip

Boston Celtics

Favorite team

Kentucky Wildcats

Mexican

Favorite food

Pizza

Cancun

Favorite vacation spot

Hawaii

The robot

Favorite dance move

The lawnmower

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fun things to do in Louisville Photo courtesy of the Louisville CVB

Visit the track: Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave., Louisville, Ky., 40208; (502) 636-4400

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Take a ghost tour: Downtown Ghost Tours, 4201 S. 2nd St., Louisville, Ky., 40214; (502) 689-5117

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Downtown drinks: Fourth Street Live! 420 W. Liberty St., Ste. 265, Louisville, Ky., 40202; (502) 584-7170

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Raise your glass (knowledge): Glassworks, 815 W. Market St., Louisville, Ky., 40202; (502) 992-3270

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Tour the Bourbon Trail: Various locations within two hours of Louisville; visit www.kybourbontrail.com

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Ride the historic railroad: 136 S. Main St., New Haven, Ky., 40051; (502) 549-5470

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Go out to the ballgame: 401 E. Main St., Louisville Slugger Field, Louisville, Ky., 40202; (502) 212-BATS

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Commune with the critters: Louisville Zoo, 1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, Ky., 40223; (502) 459-2181

See a Shakespeare show: Kentucky Shakespeare Festival, 1387 S. 4th St., Louisville, Ky., 40208; (502) 637-4933

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Satisfy your need for speed: Kentucky Speedway, Highway 35, Route 1, Box 15, Sparta, Ky., 41086; (502) 562-7800

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Check out The Champ: Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. 6th St., Louisville, Ky., 40202; (502) 584-9254 Ride a rollercoaster: Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, Ky., 40209; (502) 366-7508

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How he proposed As Pam tells the story: “It was the last sunset of an unforgettable, week-long vacation in Cabo San Lucas. We’d been looking forward to this trip for months, and everything had gone perfectly – long, lazy days spent reading on the beach or relaxing at the spa, beautiful sunsets over the ocean to end each afternoon, and delicious meals under the palms or by the fire every evening.

I felt especially spoiled this Saturday night because Howard was doing the cooking himself! He’d set a beautiful table with fresh boiled lobster, an incredible soup and salad, and even champagne. We watched the sun start to set while eating dessert (my favorite – grandma’s peach cobbler!), then Howard took me for a short walk to the beach.

He took me to what had become our favorite spot at the resort, a place on the beach

where the Land’s End Arch frames the sun as it sets into the Pacific Ocean each evening.

I was soaking up the sunset and the warm ocean breeze when I noticed that Howard was down on one knee. He’d obviously put some preparation into this, as “Marry me” was written inside a little heart drawn in the sand just next to where he was kneeling.

Before I could catch my breath, Howard pulled the most beautiful ring I had ever seen out of his pocket, then asked, ‘Pam, will you marry me?’ I, of course, said yes without hesitation, and must have spent every second of the rest of the vacation with the biggest smile on my face.

I will never, ever forget that moment. It was the most perfect ending to the best vacation I’ve ever taken in my life! (Although I’m entirely open to a return trip to try and top it.)”

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On the menu

APPETIZER Maryland Blue Crab Cakes Meaty crab cakes filled with Maryland blue crab, fresh cilantro, and red bell peppers. or Walnut-crusted Scallops Large sea scallops crusted with walnuts, bread crumbs, and parsley, sauteed in oil and garlic, and served with a dallop of caviar.

SOUP Pasta Fagioli An Italian classic, this soup features Northern beans, chopped spinach, and seashell pasta in a tomato-basil broth.

SALAD Spring Strawberry Spinach Salad Sweet poppy seed dressing and almond slivers top this mix of fresh strawberries and spinach.

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ENTREE Pan-seared Salmon and Scallops with Zucchini and Summer Squash Wild Alaskan King Salmon and sea scallops are seared in a hot skillet until brown and slightly crusty, accompanied by fresh zucchini and squash. or Balsamic-glazed Filet Mignon A 4-ounce filet mignon with a rich balsamic glaze, accompanied by steamed asparagus and baby red potatoes.

DESSERT Grandma’s Peach Cobbler Pam’s own grandmother (who just happens to be in attendance) can be credited for this recipe featuring fresh Georgia peaches, cinnamon, and plenty of sugar. Topped with a scoop of homemade vanilla ice cream upon request.

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Our honeymoon plans At Pam’s request, she and Howard will be returning to the beach resort where Howard proposed to her – Hammock’s Beach Resort in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. In addition to a lot of relaxing on the beach, visiting the spa, and sampling some of the area’s finest dining, Howard and Pam plan to: l swim with the dolphins l go sailing l take an ATV trip into the desert l go marlin fishing l go kayaking at Medano Beach l go snorkeling in Cabo San Lucas Bay l take a whale-watching cruise

... and, if Howard can talk Pam into it: l go bungee jumping.

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