First Snowfall

"Oh the first snowfall of the winter.
What a joy for a boy to behold.
In each house you'll find a sleigh,
That was waiting for this day.
And of course, down the road a hill,
For each Jack and Jill."
- The Carpenters


After yesterdays flurries, today yields to a light blanket of snow topping flowers, cars, rooftops, and swings. Enough where any native Texan would call this a 'white Christmas' but it is just the beginning to 5+ months of winter in Finland. The temperature is well below zero (Celsius) now but take away a few more degrees for that gusting wind. Still, not cold enough to keep us inside.


We headed to the neighborhood park today not wanting to stray too far from home in case we did get cold. The boys enjoyed the fresh air and attempted to make snow balls with their water-proof mittens. Before long, a few more daring mothers and children joined in on the fun.