I like to set goals for myself, and I also like to know that I'm buying the best bike for my buck, so I always weight if a new model year is coming out. Glad I did this year. I've had my eye on the TREK Portland and while this years Orange/Copper metallic paint looks nice, the 2008 color makes this bike a classic in my eye.
I think you need to find a trailer to haul that little one around in too! LOL!
Chris