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6 Feb 2010 Backyard after the Blizzard

Feb 6, 2010

26 inches in about 18 hours. Can you see the birdbath? Compare to January 29.

5 Feb 2010 Waiting for the Snow

Feb 5, 2010

And tasting the first flakes. You can’t see them in the photo, but the first, tiny wet flakes were falling.

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 …

2 Feb 2010 Ice Experiment

Feb 2, 2010

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 …

1 February 2010 Fallen Log

Feb 1, 2010

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.

31 Jan 2010 Grassy Snow Angel

Jan 31, 2010

Despite a meager snow fall, Sam was undeterred.

30 Jan 2010 Aunt Maureen Visits

Jan 30, 2010

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

7 Feb 2010 Sledding

6 Feb 2010 Backyard after the Blizzard

5 Feb 2010 Waiting for the Snow

4 Feb 2010 Puddle Art

3 Feb 2010 Feeding Fowl

2 Feb 2010 Ice Experiment

1 February 2010 Fallen Log

31 Jan 2010 Grassy Snow Angel

30 Jan 2010 Aunt Maureen Visits

29 Jan 2010 Sparrows