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Tammy what camera do you use for those photos, seriously you do such a great job and its so hard to take photos of animals.

I know we have a thread on this but I saw this picture on AOL so I thought I would share... AP Posted: 2008-04-20 18:08:54 Filed Under: NFL NEW YORK (April 20) - A Super Bowl championship isn't the only big event this year for New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning. Manning married college sweetheart Abby McGrew during a sunset ceremony Saturday at the One & Only Palmilla resort on Mexico's Baja Peninsula. Both The New York Daily News and The New York Post covered the event, with the Daily News providing details from inside the intimate ceremony. The 27-year-old Manning and 24-year-old McGrew smiled and giggled during the 16-minute ceremony. They stood on a platform in the sand as waves crashed on the rocks behind them. Manning and McGrew were both students at University of Mississippi when they met. The Daily News reports that Manning popped the question to her during a date in Hoboken last March, and that they chose the resort for their wedding after vacationing there several times. McGrew carried a bouquet of white roses and wore a white gown with gold embroidering with a large bow and short train in the back. Her six bridesmaids wore champagne-colored strapless dresses. Manning and his groomsmen wore khaki suits and white roses in their lapels. Manning wore a tie with blue and white stripes, while his groomsmen kept their collars open. Moments before the ceremony, Eli Manning's brother Peyton, the Indianapolis Colt's star quarterback, wrapped his arm around his brother and whispered words of encouragement to him. The Daily News reported that the minister looked down at Eli Manning's hands during the ceremony and joked that they were "quite large." Giants spokesman Pat Hanlon declined to discuss the wedding when contacted Sunday by The Associated Press. Phone messages for Manning's agent Tom Condon and his Giants teammate Shaun O'Hara weren't immediately returned. Manning has been with the Giants since 2004, and was this year's Super Bowl MVP, leading the Giants to their 17-14 upset win over the New England Patriots. Manning threw 19 of 34 for 255 yards and two touchdowns, including a 13-yard touchdown pass to Plaxico Burress with 35 seconds to play.

anytime, let us know how we can be of help.

hmm the weather can be pretty iffy in April, don't expect real warm temperatures. Is it a church in South Tahoe? I would say also look into the Montblue (formerly Ceasar's), they have recently remodeled it and the rooms are nice. StephanieMN was also looking at the South Tahoe area so you might want to PM her.

oh Tammy I knew it was this weekend but I couldn't remember what day it was. I would be so sad too, they look really excited to have her though, I hope they will be awesome parents to little Elsie!

Welcome, I am from Reno originally and like Jessica said Tahoe will be a beautiful place to have a wedding...oh and random I live in VA too!

the pictures turned out great! You looked beautiful.

my mom chose to wear a champagne color, but that looked good with her skin. My step-mom wore royal blue and my step-mother in law wore sage green. I can't remember what my MIL wore (it was nothing memorable)... anyway, I say let her wear something that will make her feel comfortable and what looks good with her skin. I do like the coral

I moved all the sharing posts into their own thread, so from now on please refer to that thread to find an available starfish.

Girls, I have taken all your posts from the journal annoucement thread and put them all in this thread. It will be easier if the two are seperate. Again remember that the mods do not take responsibilty if you choose to share starfish, but please feel free to work this all out amongst yourselves

oh that is what Will wants to do once we get a house...I will be saving your finished pics to my idea file.

what great finds, you are getting pretty close to your big day Martha. Hope you are feeling well and the baby is doing well.

as always those are amazing photos!

also here is a thread that Christa started a while back about mattresses http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t17047

I think they are called Sleep Number Sleep Number Bed: Select Comfort, 1-888-BED FOR U, Luxury Sheets, Adjustable Air Chamber Mattress I have a friend who got the costco version of this bed and is so far really happy with it. DH and I have the Costco version of the Tempurpedic mattress and I love it (I would get the kind with a topper-we had to add one once the material hardened up). I have a terrible back and I could not have made it through pregnancy without a comfy bed. They are the novaform mattresses good luck.

I have been waiting to post in this thread, I finally finished Ainsleigh's room and I have to say I am pretty sure it's my favorite room in the house at this point. Just click on the picture for a slide show.

has anyone booked yet? I agree with the other girls, don't look at tripadvisor. if you decide to change, let us know how we can help you out.

Jamy, we have a few more entries to be posted and then those that have been included in it will get the link. Also girls, just a warning, don't plan your starfish too far out, the babies are fragile and have been broken/lost a lot, I know debbie downer here. I just don't want anyone to be dissapointed. I would say they only on average they last about 3-4 brides.

Plastic Bottle Ban? - MSN Health & Fitness - Cancer Plastic Bottle Ban? By Lisa Farino for MSN Health & Fitness Responding to growing consumer concern, sports-bottle maker Nalgene announced today that it will be phasing out the use of the chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) in its plastic containers over the coming months. BPA is a common building block of hard polycarbonate plastics (such as sports bottles, baby bottles, and eye glasses) and is also found in the resin lining of metal food and beverage cans. Because BPA mimics estrogen, there has been increasing concern that exposure, especially by fetuses, newborns, and infants, may cause long-term health impacts such as early puberty in girls, reproductive problems, and cancers later in life. Nalgene currently makes about a half-dozen different sports bottles, including ones made from stainless steel and also BPA-free plastics. Only one of its six bottle types includes BPA. Customers who wish to buy BPA-free sports bottles before Nalgene’s phase-out is complete can visit the Nalgene Choice website to learn more about Nalgene’s current BPA-free options. Canada Plans BPA Ban Across the border, retailers throughout Canada have been releasing plans to remove BPA-containing sports and baby bottles from their shelves. On Wednesday, Wal-Mart Canada announced that it would immediately stop selling baby bottles, sippy cups, pacifiers, food containers, and water bottles that contain BPA. Many of these retail changes followed an anonymous media leak earlier this week that Health Canada would declare BPA to be toxic. The official announcement came today as Canada’s Minister of Health, Tony Clement, declared that the Canadian government is taking action to reduce BPA exposure, especially in newborns and infants. “We have immediately taken action on bisphenol-A (BPA) because we believe it is our responsibility to ensure families, Canadians and our environment are not exposed to a potentially harmful chemical,†said Clement. The Government of Canada is proposing a ban on polycarbonate baby bottles and strict limits on BPA in infant formula cans. The government is also seeking to work with industry to develop alternative food packaging. A 60-day public comment period on the proposal will begin tomorrow. Will the US Follow Suit? On Tuesday, the National Institute of Health’s National Toxicology Program (NTP) released its draft brief on BPA, which found that current levels of exposure to the chemical did pose “some concern†for fetuses, infants, and children. The main concerns were that exposures in these groups could potentially cause neural and behavioral problems, impact the prostate and mammary glands, and contribute to earlier onset of puberty in girls. There are no immediate plans in the U.S. to regulate BPA in food and beverage containers. The report wasn’t intended to make recommendations, says John Bucher, Associate Director of the National Toxicology Program. Rather, the goal was to pull together the literature on the subject, conduct a thorough scientific analysis, and make that information available to regulatory agencies. “All we can do is point out where the exposures are coming from,†said Bucher. The two biggest culprits he identified were polycarbonate baby bottles and the linings of infant formula cans. On Wednesday, The Washington Post reported that congressional Democrats were pushing for the FDA to regulate the presence of BPA in food containers and beverage bottles. Although no regulatory agencies are required to take the report’s findings into account, Bucher says that some agencies—such as the FDA, the EPA, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission—could choose to use the NTP’s findings on BPA. Most likely, these agencies will, at the very least, wait until the draft report has been through a peer review process, which is scheduled for June 11, 2008. Meanwhile, the NTP is accepting public comments about the BPA report. What Should I Do? While the NTP does not make specific recommendations about how other agencies should regulate BPA, they did offer the public some tips for reducing personal exposure if they were concerned. These included: Don’t microwave polycarbonate plastic food containers. Polycarbonate is strong and durable, but over time it may break down from over use at high temperatures. Polycarbonate containers that contain BPA usually have a #7 on the bottom. Reduce your use of canned foods. When possible, opt for glass, porcelain, or stainless steel containers, particularly for hot food or liquids. Use baby bottles that are BPA free.

Stephanie don't print any programs until you absolutely have to and if something is off in them, o'well no one will really notice.

Jen your pictures look great, can't wait to see more.

Tammy I need to go to home goods and look for a bed, I need to start getting the dogs to sleep in a bed rather than our bed or the couch when they are not in their crates, my mom is totally freaked out about them jumping all over the baby, they use the couch as a spring board currently.

why did your flight get canceled so far out?

Urban Legends Reference Pages: Guillermo Vargas: Dog Starved for Art Exhibit this is considered undetermined according to snopes.com either way its a sick sick thing.

Quote: Originally Posted by TammyB HA,, We already have another foster dog. We picked him up last Friday.. But I have to admit (shh don't tell him this) that he doesn't hold water next to my Elsie.. Ok here are a few pictures of my baby girl.. Picture of her falling asleep, chewing on a bone next to the fireplace lol, this picture cracks me up, (sorry a bad pic) Elsie was laying on my lap and Cain called her name.. She hates when he picks her up, so this is the look she gave him. He took the picture.. :-) The rescue group we volunteer with, also partnered up with a local artist, they painted this picture and part of the money with to the rescue group. Umm yeah I had to buy the print. :-) And her first bath... OMG she hated it so much.. that bed is huge, I love the look she gave Cain, I can tell BT's have big personalities just like beagles. I love the bath picture, she is seriously adorable, I don't know how you do it Tammy.