Thank you all so much for your opinions!!
Hubby and I decided a couple of hours ago that we are indeed going to go with the darker floors
Seeing it in person is just wow...it is so darn gorgeous, we both love it!
There were a few times that I thought I wanted the lighter...but no matter what I always went back to the dark (we both did) so that is what we will be sticking with
If it takes alot more cleaning, well, that's ok with me
I'd rather have a floor I love than to get one that I didn't like as much just because it is easier to keep clean
We already ordered it and it will be in on Friday and they are coming to install it all on Monday or Tuesday (he is going to call us and let us know exactly when) WOOHOO!!!
And they are going to be knocking out our tile in the entry way so I'm sure we are going to have a huge mess
but like I care....I just want my new floor, LOL!
Thank you all again for your help and opinions and I will most definitely post pics as soon as everything is all finished!