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I was wrong on my bottom 3. I though for sure Phillip & Jeanine would be couple #3, but instead it was Jason & Caitlyn. I don't remember if I actually said it, but I called the losers! I told DH I need Fantasty SYTYCD. I'd have won the pot for the week. LOL I knew poor little Jonathan didn't have a chance and Auska just wasn't getting anything other than ballroom. I'm sure her meltdown didn't help things. I think it was time for both of them to go. Caitlyn really did have the best solo but all of the others were struggling and seemed out of steam. Maybe it was from that H-O-T opening number! Now that was some great dancing! I FFed through the musical act, but at least they were singing!

Kelly I'm so happy for you both! It is a very stressful process. Now that is it almost over you can focus on being happy newlyweds!

Searching the forum will be a great help in planning! There is all kinds of info on the RM. Good luck and happy planning!

This is a sad day. To think that our kids won't know MJ or might only remember Wacko Jacko. I wonder if this is how our parents felt when Elvis died?

That is beautiful!

I know what you mean Danielle. Sunday is True Blood, Monday is Weeds and Wed & Thur is SYTYCD. My BF and I trade off weekends and visit with each other and watch the show. There is no talking allowed and we usually have to banish the boys because they haven't been following the series. And seriously, after reading the books and seeing how tasty Erik was on Sunday, hot damn! I am definitely on Team Erik!

Thursday, 25 June 09 9:01 AM Going in to work late because I stayed up past my bedtime making Abbie drink wine with me and I'm a little hungover.

Ha! I was going to post last night but I had to wait for Kathy's summary! You always do such a good job! Lisa, I didn't notice the T-shirt but that is too funny! I might have to go back and watch! My thoughts: Karla & Jonathan - Hip Hop - Poor Jonathan was terrible. Karla is part of some dance crew so of course she looked good. I think that all of the hard core Hip Hop choreographers are having to water down their routines because there are no dancers in that genre. **Bottom 3** Melissa & Ade - Rumba - Awesome! Those two are like the dream team. It's going to be tough to beat them unless they get a really bad number. Both should make it to the Top 10. Janette & Brandon - Hip Hop - This was really cute and entertaining. Again I think the choreography was tailored to a specific skill. Brandon could pull of hip hop and Janette wasn't really hip hopping. Auska & Vitolio - Jazz - I heart Vitolio! He is so sweet! Auska and to cry and pout because she wasn't getting her way. (I just don't like that girl). She needs to go back to what she is good at and can have that kind of attitude - Latin Ballroom **Bottom 3** Kupono & Kayla - Waltz - I thought they did a good job pulling this one off. And to dance barefoot I think they got a pass on keeping heels up.Kayla is a great dancer but I got that "I wanna be a model and look at myself all day" attitude from her. I'd be sad to see my gay boyfriend go home! Caitlyn & Jason - Paso Doble - Ok routine. I was a little distracted by the costumes. Whoever is on wardrobe this year sucks. I felt like Jason looked like He-Man and couldn't really get past that. I know I'm the odd one but I do kinda like Caitlyn. She does have great lines and flexibility Randi & Evan - Contemporary - They are the cutest little couple! I seriously want to just squeeze both of them! Great job with Mia's choreography. I think if one goes the other will be the week behind unless they can make it to the Top 10. Phillip & Jeanine - Broadway - Jeanine did great. Phillip tried but I think he is getting to the point where he isn't catching up and growing in different dance styles. I like him and his personality but think it would be a shame if he stayed around and kept a better male out of the competition. **Bottom 3**

We're having a baby girl boom! I can't wait to meet Kerrington and Mikka! Andrea (Kev's girl), have you started thinking about names? Other Andrea, are you going to find out the sex?

We're having a baby girl boom! I can't wait to meet Kerrington and Mikka! Andrea (Kev's girl), have you started thinking about names? Other Andrea, are you going to find out the sex?

That's a beautiful dress and you look great in it! Congrats on finding it!

Yay for making a decision! It feels great to check things off the list. We are thinking of staying at CN at least for a few days, the next time we go to Jamaica. We were married at CSA and if that standard of service is what you can expect, you'll have a wonderful time!

everything looks great! I especially like the tablescape and the chargers.

OMG! Those are amazing pics! I bet you are going crazy waiting for more! Oh, and you look stunning! I'm anxious to see more!

Congrats! You and all of your guests look so happy! The flowers were amazing!

OOOOHHH! I love it! I'd get some funky blue heels or something and some pearls and be ready to go!

You'll find tons of info here on the Riu Ochos Rios (ROR)! We can't wait to hear about your plans so far!

I think they were 22 and 24 when the twins were born. That is really young! If Jon is 32 and the little kids are 5 then he would have been 26-27 when they were born and the twins are 4 years older so 22-23. Kate is a year or two older than Jon. I think they got married a year or two before that, so 20-ish. I know that a lot of people have children at a young age and that there are pros and cons to being younger and older parents. I am not trying to offend anyone or their choice. I just think that having children that young makes it hard for some people to find themselves. Perhaps if they had waited a little longer Jon could have found his voice and Kate could have learned that she can't always have things her way. IMO Jon is acting like a bratty kid right now or the 22 year old that thinks he knows everything about everything, LOL I've often wondered why a doctor would do a treatment like IUI on someone so young, like Kate was. I guess she must have had some major complications from her PCOS.

I would consider how over budget you would be and what you have to give up or cut back on. Will your dress cost you OOT bags or your private dinner or your photographer? I think every bride has a priority. For some it is the dress and for others it is something else. My dress was a little more than I budgeted so I got cheaper shoes, veil, hairpeice, etc. E-bay was my best friend! In addition to Morgan's wonderful thread you can try e-bay, craig's list, SavetheDress.com - Used wedding dresses. New, sample & used designer gowns. Buy & sell online., and lots of other resale sites. Good luck!

The babies are so cute! I need to take a pic of Izzy when I get home. Today is her 9 month birthday! The little girl is a heiffer at 70 pounds! And she's just gonna get bigger!

I have a friend that says Jon has gone Ed Hardy. Every time you look at him he's got on an Ed Hardy shirt and now the earring and spiky hair, LOL I think Kate has really been portrayed as a bitch. I've certainly thought so, but maybe it wasn't 100% fair. She came from a very poor family and wanted a better life for her kids, whatever it took. I was raised by a divorced mother with a dad who really wasn't in the picture much when I was a child. There is no way I could have ever done half the things her kids have gotten to do and if I had had siblings it would have been impossible. I do hate that every show is now just a half hour commercial. Add to all of that the stress of having not only 8 children but two sets of multiples and not having help or support from your spouse. She could have handled herself and her emotions much better but I can kind of understand her frustration. From what I have heard and even in interviews, Jon admits he didn't have any direction or goals and that Kate put him on track. WHile they were having kiddo special days, they should have been having couple special days and been working on their marriage. I lost a lot of respect for Jon with the way he was acting last night. It was so self-centered. He needs to do what is best for him, he needs a job offer, oh and whatever for the kids. He is supposedly moving to New York so how much time will he really be spending with those kids? He admitted that he was too passive and let things go on for too long but then that was it. WTH? I'm a believer in you make your bed and you lie in it. He signed up to be a husband and a father and on TV. Now that he has teh money and fame and it is inconvienent he shouldn't just bail so he can go snowboard all day.

That show broke my heart. Divorce is never easy and you could tell they were both in a great deal of pain. I got the feeling that Kate would be willing to work on teh marriage but Jon had his mind made up. I do think they would have had the same issues, if not more, even without the show. I think keeping the kids in their own house is a good thing, especially for their ages. I can't imagine having to pack up 8 kids! I've heard of couples having 2 houses one that was the kids' house and the other house/apartment was for the adults when they weren't with the kids.

Great pics! It looks like you had a perfect day! I'm so happy for you!

This season is not really following the books so I don't know what to think. I can see some parallels but is very much its own story. Jessica is a whole new character. I do wonder how they will get Jason out of this. In the book Sookie had to escape from the church so maybe they are just switiching roles? I think it will be a good story line for Jason as he has to struggle with his past (taking V, killing a vamp, etc) as well as his feelings for Sookie as his sister and only remaining relative. I officially love Eric. Bill is much more atractive this season than he was last.

I was going to suggest TCOYF as well. I actually think everyone should read that book! You might want to use a back up plan for the first few months, or begin charting now so you can get a really good idea about how your cycles work.