on London time: London Snow Globe

I generally do not like snow. I wish I could say I missed the grand state of Minnesota right now, but in all honesty, I'm so glad I'm not in the frigid temps and multiple feet of snowfall. Having said that, I think the snow in London might grow on me. The way it blankets the city is amazing. It makes everything prettier.. and I think it makes Londoners happier.

I knew it was supposed to snow today, but we headed to Borough Market this morning anyway because we are hearty Minnesotans. While picking up the few items that, apparently, we cannot live without anymore, the flurries began to fly. By the time we left, it had started to snow a bit harder. Now, the snowflakes here are pretty large, just like the raindrops and within a matter of minutes, we were in smack in the middle of a mini snowstorm (I still say mini, because this is still nothin' compared to home!)

Thankfully, Gavin got us home in one piece. It took us MUCH longer but considering how people tend to freak out about traveling in any precipitation, I was just glad to get off the streets. Once we dried off, Chewie and I were off to the park to play with Jonah, Chewie's BT friend. I had to carry the little wimp to the park because he does not like to walk in snow (based on my scientific observations, I think we have about 4-6 inches.) Miraculously, once at the park, he was fine. Little stinker ;)

Walking to and in the park, you would have thought you were in the song, "Walking in a Winter Wonderland." Families were out in the streets laughing, having snowball wars. People all throughout the park were building snow forts and snowmen. Dogs were running all over, eating snow, chasing snowballs. I don't think I've ever seen people just enjoy snow, en masse. It was almost beyond my comprehension that people could find pure joy in it, but the feeling almost was contagious. It defies every fiber in my being that has despised the cold snow for my entire life! Buuut.... It really is so pretty the way it clings to every little branch and leaf. And it will probably melt in a few days anyway ;)