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I just got off the phone with the airline rep, and it's official, I'll be "back home" in forty-two days. (But who's counting?) I am so excited and thankful that the Grandmas offered to pitch in to make it possible. :) We'll come back to Cali at the beginning of January.

Still waiting to get Bryan's ticket - it takes FOREVER to find out if leave time (vacation) has been approved.