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Watching Sam feed the ducks today eased the knot in my stomach a little bit. Yesterday we believed that we were 1-2 weeks away from emigrating to the UK. Today we learned that we could have still 2 MONTHS until the UK border agency approves the visas. What happened? I sure would like to know. For now we’re chalking it …

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Out in Western PA, not far from where we used to live, Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning. We didn’t need the groundhog to tell us that winter is going to be around for a while. The last few days have been cold. Not Midwestern-bite-your-face cold, but finger-to-toe-tingly-I-should-have-long-underwear-on …

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We braved the cold and went to Ridley Creek State Park today. Sam spent 30 minutes log hopping and flinging sawdust into her hat and hair.

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Despite a meager snow fall, Sam was undeterred.

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Aunt Maureen gets acquainted with Bicycle Dorbie (left) and Queen Dorbie (right).

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Highs in the 20s today. Too cold for us but not for sparrows.

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First time on a scooter. After completing the 1/2 mile loop around the park, Sam declared that uphill was “a lot of work” and downhill was “scary.” Flat was “just right.” She is the Goldilocks of Scooterers.

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Today was the last class of a semester-long gymnastics session at The Little Gym. Even though Sam has been with the class for only 4 weeks, she was included in the closing ceremonies. I don’t think she’s ever going to take that medal off.

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Miss Faith reads a book at the Middletown Free Library preschooler storytime.

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