The 'Hood

Our neighbourhood is full of families with young kids around Henry's age, and everyone is incredibly friendly. The weather has been beautiful almost every day since we arrived, so we're spending a lot of time outdoors, going for walks in the neighbourhood and hanging out at the park. Henry is a terrific social lubricant when it comes to meeting people. If someone is walking their dog, Henry will make a beeline for them. If their kid is playing with a toy he finds interesting, he'll go grab it (that one is a bit awkward). Or, people will just come over to us and introduce themselves. At any rate, it's been a warm welcome.

Here's a picture of Henry, Tom and his brother Jon on the Rideau Canal, which is two blocks from our house. On Sunday mornings the street that runs alongside it, Colonel By Drive, is shut down to cars. It's a great place to go for a stroll.