Ok friends, not letting this thread go by the wayside...

Update:

still need to connect with hotel re: actual deposit in the making....

return flight booked with JetBlue- a 15:15 ish flight which is so much better than the 11:15 flight I had this past April!

Also, working towards 27 Sept. when Southwest releases flights through first week of June then booking arrival flight with points!

I know I can't be the only one... you closet over-planners must be out there too!!! Let me know

disclaimer: remember that I only have certain weeks off, so this planning isn't totally crazy... (right?)