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Luke and Rebecca (above) and Hannah (below).
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Today was a beautiful day in the Hudson Valley. While a cool wind was still present, the actual temperature was over 40 degrees Farenheit. The breaking ice on the Hudson River held the promise of Spring's close arrival.