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we're back!

Well, we are back. It has been slow-going at the Givens' house! Well, for me(Ashleigh) at least. I think the jet lag really hit me pretty hard. Kraig says he was fine and seems to be so that is good. But other than that, we have been trying to get into a regular schedule.

I got my coupons this past week and I am pretty excited about getting started on that again. I really missed shopping. haha I guess every girl does when she can't for a time. I know I did. I missed the thrill of getting the best deals, going to the grocery stores for just things on my lists with coupons and just organizing my coupons and setting out to have the best strategy for getting the best deals. I have missed it. I think I may have a problem. :) O well, I should be able to budget this week in order to go out to see what I can find and I am so excited about that.

Kraig is back to work and so excited. He has been in inservice and meetings and getting everything ready mode so he is so ready for the kids to be back on Thursday. :) I know he is working in his calling and we are so thankful to God that he has placed him at such a great school.

I have been on the job hunt for the last few weeks. I will probably go back to my part time job next week but I was looking for another part time job or maybe something full time, so that has been a big hurdle to jump these last few weeks as I have been searching and coming up with nothing. A little discouraging but both Kraig and I know that it will all work out and the perfect job will come :) and for that, I am so excited about.

Other than that, I can finally say that I am glad to be home. At first, I had mixed emotions but after our youth service Wednesday night, I AM GLAD I AM HOME! I am missing Alaska and all our travels a lot but I know that the Lord has us here for a time and I couldn't be happier here! :)

Well, off to my Gran's house to visit with her for a little while before my mom puts me to work :)

Love you all.
k & a

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