Thanks for all the suggestions and guidance for utilizing the forum better.
The assorted milage that I have is as follows:
25,898 miles with Alaska
17,301 with Delta
33,257 with Continental/United
2,644 with American
My wife has:
2,100 with Alaska
19,165 with Continental/United
I have no experience using miles for award flight other than directly with the associated airline. This is all unchartered territory for me...