Christine

Ahhhmazing!

love the MGM and of course I love the valley of fire because that's where I got engaged! Its a beautiful spot and it sounds like it turned out really well for being a little last minute and behind schedule.

it will come out on its own soon, I am sure, don't try to pull it she will freak. My step-mom used to give us silver dollars and we thought that was so cool and way better than any other amount of money

Alyssa those look great!

Natalie did you know that you can file for the child amount through your 2008 taxes, since Cooper will be born this year.

oh I think cruises are really affordable considering all you get on them, but if they want something that leaves from the east coast do a cruise through the caribbean or eastern mexico.

oh Lizz that is so cool!

hmm I bet they would love a cruise, I have heard awesome things about Alaskan Cruises

Learn when you'll get a tax rebate check - MSN Money Learn when you'll get a tax rebate check The IRS will begin sending out the first of 130 million economic stimulus checks May 2. When you get yours depends on your Social Security number. The exact date you receive a stimulus check will depend largely on the last two digits of your Social Security number. More than 130 million stimulus payments will be sent out starting May 2, on a staggered schedule based on the last two digits of taxpayers' Social Security numbers, the Internal Revenue Service announced this week. On jointly filed returns, the mailing schedule will be based on the first Social Security number listed, the IRS said. For taxpayers who file by April 15 and get their tax refunds deposited directly into a bank or other financial account, the IRS will send stimulus payments from May 2 through May 16. For taxpayers who file by April 15 but don't choose direct deposit, the IRS will mail checks from May 16 through July 11. Procrastinators, take note: For stimulus payments to be part of this delivery schedule, the IRS said tax returns must be "processed" by April 15, not "filed." That implies that a later timetable may apply to taxpayers who mail their returns on or close to April 15, leaving little time for the returns to be processed by that date. If you expect a tax refund and choose to directly deposit it into two or three separate accounts, the IRS will send your stimulus check in the mail. (To have your refund sent to more than one account requires you fill out Form 8888. See this IRS page for more information.) If you owe taxes and are sending a payment to the IRS with your return, you can still have your stimulus payment deposited directly into a bank or other account, the IRS said. Simply fill out the appropriate section on your return related to direct deposit, detailing your account information. See this IRS page for FAQs on stimulus payments. If you do owe taxes, be sure to fill out your return and send payment as usual. That is, don't try deducting your expected stimulus payment from your tax bill. If you don't pay your tax bill by April 15, you likely will owe interest and penalties, said Anthony Burke, an IRS spokesman. However, if you have a past-due federal or state income-tax bill or some other type of past-due federal debt such as student loans or child support, your stimulus payment likely will be reduced by what you owe. This is the stimulus payment schedule for tax returns processed by April 15, the IRS said: There may be exceptions, the IRS warned. "A small percentage of tax returns will require additional time to process and to compute a stimulus payment amount. For these returns, stimulus payments may not be issued in accordance with the schedule above, even if the tax return was processed by April 15," the IRS said in this week's press release. "We have some returns that require a second look, that require us to pull them out of the processing for some reason or another," Burke said. "It may not be that there's anything wrong with the return." Read the Smart Spending blog The "vast majority of people" will receive stimulus payments according to the posted schedule, Burke said, "but it's a big system, a lot of returns go through our pipeline," so some returns may not go exactly according to schedule. Also, the IRS said there's a new online calculator taxpayers can use to figure how big their stimulus payments will be. You'll need to have a completed 2007 tax return on hand to use the calculator. This article was reported and written by Andrea Coombes for MarketWatch.

with STD's they are less formal so you can be less formal in the wording...I did and guest or addressed something to the entire family. I also did just Jon and Cindy Smith instead of Mr and Mrs Jon Smith for STD's.

I should be getting mine in the mail tomorrow, can't wait to see the entire article.

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan There were two identical threads. Except the one we replied to didn't ask for papyrus. I have that if you haven't received it already. I found the Bickam Swash Caps one & posted the link in the other thread. http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t17595 MOD Alert- can you merge these two threads? I merged them, thanks Morgan.

this happens quite often with girl dogs from what I understand, our girl gets UTI's all the time, we've had her checked for so many bladder issue possibilities. A friend of mine has her dog on pee pills that help with the incontinence, you might ask your vet about those, but they are for life basically. I think its because they nick the bladder while they are in taking out the female parts.

I thought Andy gave the one girl a ring, it was Brad who dumped both girls. I just watched the where are they now online and they totally skipped over some people, I was really curious what happened to Mary and Byron because the day after they were on the after the rose they got into a fight and then she got arrested.

Quote: Originally Posted by meltanirie I am looking for Bickham Swash Caps (has to be swash caps) Trajan Bernhand Fashion Papyrus Thanks so much I only have papyrus, but I got a lot for my wedding at dafont.com

oh wow Alyssa that is terrible, I would totally call the BBB and make sure you post negative reports about his business ethics on other wedding sites.

Quote: Originally Posted by LC_Rachel haha love the poems. I received a starfish from Paula V. I think this is following the "old" starfish guidelines. Who do I pass it on to when I return? Is this a questions specifically for Shelley? just make sure you pass it on, I don't think we had anyone on the list after you, but PM Shelley just in case.

oh that is where I got engaged, the valley of fire that is! Congrats and yes August will be sweltering hopefully they can provide some sort of shade tents for your guests.

Quote: Originally Posted by AlmostMrsForbes Fun! I was (and still am, too) an Alpha Chi Omega at Ohio State University. We had big sorority and fraternity houses - I lived in for two years, and loved it. I can't imagine college without it! Brian (fiance) was a Beta Theta Pi at Ohio State (although a little bit before my time!) :-) Hey there Sister! I figured there was at least one other AXO on this forum

Courtney, how exciting!

can you watch it on ABC.com? I have parents in town and have not watched TV for like 4 days.

what a great story and yes TammyB you are a doggy hero! I hope that if my dogs ever get lost someone like you or Kate is around to call us and wait with them.

Quote: Originally Posted by naga0066 Strangely, I am in a fraternity... however our current brothers are all girls so we are pretty much a sorority. It's a professional pharmacy fraternity (there are no pharmacy sorority that I am aware of) called Kappa Psi. I was never into it during undergrad... but I absolutely love it right now in my professional career. We still have many of the rules and what not, but the focus is different. The girls are my best friends and we have a great time. I can't imagine getting through these four years w/out them. Actually all social sororities are fraternities, except Gamma Phi Beta which is the only sorority founded as a sorority...so don't worry we all were actually in fraternities too! Quote: Originally Posted by Nrvsbride I was in Alpha Phi. Sororities were so my thing. LOL. I loved everything about it. I loved doing Rush once I was a sister, I loved the cheesy songs, the parties, everything. I can't imagine my college experience without it. Its not for everyone but I absolutely loved it. I preffed Alpha Phi but they were a little too snobby at my school for my taste, but they had a beautiful house and a few girls I really liked. As for me, I was (and still am) an Alpha Chi Omega, Gamma Nu Chapter, San Diego State University. I was chapter president and loved it. I am still friends with some girls from the house but I live so far away now that I am not as close with them as I would be if I still lived in So Cal. My hubby was (and is still very much) a Sigma Phi Epsilon in our hometown of Reno, NV at UNR. We are both still active in the greek world, we are both on the alumni boards of our local alumni chapters and he helps out one of the local universities. I know they aren't for everyone but it is such a great thing and we will for sure encourage our children to do it if they want to. I usually help out my students from the previous year when they have "rush" questions once they get to college, its so fun when they come back to visit and they all have their letters on.

Quote: Originally Posted by lauren c. great idea mods! i think the best idea is that each person is responsible for getting/sending her own starfish...what a pita for you to worry about whose fish is going where...! i'd write something to post to the blog, but i'm not the most sentimental person...to me, the starfish was more about having something borrowed than writing about the starfish's journey (sorry carly!) a few of the entries are not sentimental at all but just that, how much BDW helped them and how much they love the girls. Others talked about their experience at a wedding and how happy they were to be married. I think you should still write an entry.

Quote: Originally Posted by amym567 So does this mean us old married women can add ours (I mean those of us already married who used a starfish) Amy yes if you already wrote a journal entry yours will be added but if you didn't have a journal but did have a starfish then just PM Shelley and she will get you the info.