Neighbors and Buddies.

When we lived in Nottingham we longed for a neighborhood - I would say this longing didn't really set in until after having Stella.  It makes such a big difference to have sidewalks right outside our apartment, the ability to walk downtown to see the ducks by the river, and playdates with new friends from next door!  Our other neighbors offered to walk the dogs for me one night when I was feeling so tired...they love our dogs.  What a gift it is to live so close to other people and to really feel like we're a part of a community.  Here are some shots of Stella playing with her new buddy from the next building over.