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All: Several of you asked, and I didn't feel like doing my work this morning, so I did this instead. Here are a few of the pieces of my welcome book. You can see a few other pieces in my planning thread. (http://bestdestinationwedding.com/forum/t24928) I've attached four files - one of instructions, two powerpoint templates and one powerpoint of the Spanish Phrases, Games, and Notes pages. If you get stuck, feel free to PM me for help.

Quote: Originally Posted by jreule Everything is so perfect!!! You're welcome books are AMAZING!! Have you ever posted the template for them?? If you haven't, I think it would be appricated by all Great planning!!!!!!! I haven't - because there's really not much of a template to it - more like just a bunch of stuff in powerpoint. I'll work on it and see what I can come up with.

Quote: Originally Posted by Morgan Glad you liked it. That is the reaction I had to the story you made me. Both laughing & crying tears. I showed it to Chris. He looked at me like I was certifiable and asked what was up with the ferrets. Classic! Meanwhile I was laughing like a hyena. Quote: Originally Posted by ErinB That is great! Rebecca, I never read your engagement story, but it sounds like it was a perfect evening, albeit smoky. I'm sure your wedding will be equally memorable. Any plans on how to smuggle Nibblet into Mexico to be your ring ferret? Morgan is working on training him to lay perfectly still around the back of her neck. I'm going to smuggle him in as a stole!

Hi Ladies: FI isn't sure if he wants to sell them or keep them as favors for the AHR. I'll let you know as soon as I can, but who knows when that will be!

I like 3 the best. And I think on a koozie, a little less detail will probably look better when printed.

We've been down to the Paradisus twice for site visits. They don't serve drinks in bottles at the resort - everything is in plastic cups - at least poolside. They aren't cheapy plastic, but they are something you'd see in a cafeteria. And even at the lobby bars and such, they don't put drinks in bottles. The only place you might have bottles is in your hotel room mini-bar, but even there it's mostly cans. For that reason, I'd say the can might be better.

they look great! And ready so fast! Congrats!

I'm ready for a new book if everyone else is.

Happy legal day Maura!!! I'm sorry I'm late getting to the party, but you know I hope it was fabulous!!!

Those are GREAT! I wish I could justify more prezzies!

Oh Morgan!!!! I'm in tears - both from laughing and otherwise. This is SO sweet! I LOVE it! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

I'm so happy for you!!! And I can't tell you how good it is to her that it was the best night ever!

I love the plumeria! Great choices!

Congratulations Susan!!!! She is absolutely beautiful!

Jenny - I don't think the dress is going to be too young for her. In fact I think she'll really like it. Has she seen it? I'd show it to her (don't tell her that the little one is wearing it) and tell her it's what you're thinking about and see what she says. I bet she loves it.

Just a quick thought, and I will caveat it by pointing out that this is all wall street rumor, and it may come to nothing at all. There is some real belief in the investment community that following the Beijing olympics in August, the price of oil will drop. The theory is that China's efforts to prepare for the inflow of people, and the use of oil, gasoline and deisel fuels to accomodate both the infrastructure build up and the tourists themselves will drop to significantly reduced levels after the end of August when the olympic visitors have returned home. If, in fact, China's oil and gas consumption goes back down (or close) to where it was pre-build up, there is an expectation that the price of crude could drop as much as 10-15%. If that happens, jet fuel prices will decline and, presumably, airline ticket prices will to. I"m keeping my fingers crossed for you all!

You look GREAT! You must be so thrilled!

Just a thought - we were seriously considering #2, except FI was concerned that the stainless outside might get hot to the touch. I dunno, it didn't seem like a big deal to me but he affirmatively wanted a plastic outside.

So, my update... they are sending me new mugs, with white lettering, expedited, AND I can keep the old ones. I have to check with FI to make sure he doesn't want to do anything with them, but I'll likely be selling them here if anyone is interested.

That is hysterical! FI would murder me. I MUST do this!!!

Oh NO!!! I'm happy to send you anything you need or want. Just let me know.

Great news!!! And by a creek sounds so nice! We're doing ours in the gazebo in the park across from city hall. Not nearly as romantic as by a creek, but I like it better than doing it in the office.

I just ordered one. How fun!

Yay!! How fun! Congrats to Carly and Matt! Take lots of pics Jac! You know how we are!

I love the one about the shirt, except for the dog part. I do that all the time... "Wow... you look fantastic! Have you lost weight?... I drank the last diet coke."