Kristy!

Thanks for the info Annie! And providing pics, even better! I was hoping you'd jump in here Andi! I should come out and visit you guys, it'd be so much fun. I feel like Chris and I are getting really old really fast here. We don't have much of a social life and we're turning into couch potatoes! I want an area that has some stuff going on and encourages activity. I hate commuting 2 hours each way to NYC for my job (hello, that's a part time job right there!), and I don't even really like my job. Chris is so frustrated with his and would like to leave. He's in finance, so even though it's not the best market for it, he can get a job anywhere. This is when I wish we hadn't bought a condo. If we're lucky, we'd break even. But, the housing is definitely cheaper out in the Denver area. I've been addicted to realtor.com today. Ah, here are some questions: *I was thinking Denver, but what other areas would make sense? (I can add looking at Fort Collins to the list, thanks Annie!) *Do the different suburbs around Denver have different personalities, or are they all pretty similar? So many thoughts running through my head right now. Thanks again girls!

DH and I have been feeling restless lately. We're thinking that we're tired of our area (we both live within 10 minutes of where we grew up) and are considering moving. The problem is, where do we go? We don't want to live in a big city, but would either like to be just outside of one or in a smaller city. I like having seasons and have no desire to move to the south. For some reason, Colorado keeps popping into my head. I would like to plan a trip out there to look around, but I'm completely clueless. Can anyone give me an idea of what different areas are like and places to avoid? I know this is pretty vague, but it's just the beginning of it all. I'd appreciate any help!

Oh it's on Carly!

Ha ha ha, who nominated me? I have to go look! ETA: Thanks Betsy!

I'm all for St. Lucia since I got married there. I believe USAir flies direct from Philly to St. Lucia, but that may just be seasonally (Dec.-April). Just something you may want to check into. Another AI resort you may want to check into on St. Lucia is Almond Morgan Bay. I believe there is also an Almond Smugglers Cove Resort. I've heard wonderful things about Windjammer, but I have never stayed at any of the resorts I just mentioned. I've stayed at Coconut Bay which is a really secluded AI resort, but I enjoyed it. I've also stayed at a villa (Villa Capri) and a private cottage (Orchid Cottage). The villa came with cooks and housekeeping, so that was a nice option for our immediate families for the wedding. Hope that helps.

Have you looked at LIAT? That's the only island hopper plane I can think of. Unfortunately much of the Caribbean is served by American Airlines and pretty much everything goes through San Juan, PR or Miami. The distance is pretty far to travel by boat. Not that air is much better. It took us longer to get from St. Lucia to the Dominican Republic than it did to get from New York to St. Lucia. My guess is you'll have to deal with a very annoying day of flying. Are you flexible about which airport you fly into on St. Lucia?

Erika, I just love this! It turned out great!

Well deserved!

Bumping this. Awesome Janet!

I'm so in love with St. Lucia and this our "someday" place that DH and I want to go to. THanks for the great review!

Sounds so perfect Heather! Between you and Erika, I'm thinking a Dreams Los Cabos vacation may be in order soon. Congratulations!

Great review Erika! Sounds like a dream wedding. I hope your SIL is all healed up. Obviously you healed well! Congrats hun!

Oh fun! I can't wait!!!

Did I miss it? What's the surprise?!

Hey ladies. Sorry I disappeared for awhile. DH and I were doing well for a few weeks, then we both looked at each other one day and said this isn't the plan for us. It just wasn't sustainable for us. So we're joining Weight Watchers on Saturday because that really seems to be the only thing that works for us. I wish I could do the plan on my own, but there is something to be said about those meetings working. Anyway, I just wanted to give you the update. Good luck Kathy and Lisa (and anyone else still chugging along)!

Ann, you tease. I was sure the next time you posted it would be to tell the surprise. Now I need to go change my underwear.

Hapy birthday to our fearless leader!

Congrats ladies! Jess...it's about time you got this! We're all anxiously awaiting the news!

Holy detailed! What a great planning thread, everything looks great! And thanks for the shout-out on the seating arrangement. I think you'll find it works quite well. Congrats soon-to-be-wifey.

I second checking google. There are thousands of pics out there, you just have to take the time to look.

I would give them something as a thank you for all they've done throughout your lives. But a diamond necklace? Ha ha, no way!

I agree with number 5

We did ours right after the ceremony. It was the first formal picture we took. We had no problem getting 32 people together. I say definitely do it!

No fair! I want to know! Good luck ladies!

Good luck everyone!