And so winter came to Helsinki. Everything around is white and the air is pink and blue and the light, oh the light, so sweet … People smile again, after the autumn’s shades of grey, so many colors came at once. Sun shines. And the thermometer is well in the blue numbers. It warmed up around noon today, so me and my little ones decided to visit Ilmapallokeskus en route to our friends, who invited us over for some afternoon fun, play and piparit (gingerbread, pernicek) baking.

It was still -15 degrees Celsius when we spent about 40 minutes in Marketanpuisto. Boy, did we have fun. I am so glad to have finally captured the fun and playful spirit of my daughter. And in her new winter outfit too – which of course has to be of the princess color (read pink). Did I get frostbitten on my fingers? Of course. Did I try my new camera in less than favorable conditions? I did and it rocks! Did I realize again how much I love my daughter? Yes, I did, I love you so, my little darling girl…

Oh and I must not forget … This really never happens here in Finland, was it the weather or Xmas being so close, but in Ilmapallokeskus the ladies were so friendly, we got gifts and sweets from them and they chatted and laughed with us. You were like little indoor sunshines Thank you, lovely ladies!