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While I was helping with the visit of Secretary Clinton to Marrakesh, we figured it made sense to take advantage of my two bedroom apartment.  Norma and the kids came down from Casablanca to spend a few days with me before things became too crazy with the Secretary’s arrival. 

While Marrakesh has really never been my favorite city in Morocco, after spending a week exploring a bit more, I must say that it grew on me quite a bit.  We found a couple really interesting museums like the Medersa Ben Youssef, which is a former Islamic school converted into a museum (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Youssef_Madrasa).

Entrance into courtyard

A window looking into the courtyard – amazingly detailed work

Another place we found quite interesting was the museum of Marrakesh (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marrakech_Museum).  It had a nice collection of jewlry, pottery, knives, textiles, etc.

A typical fountain

My in-laws were very gracious and let my parents spend the night at their cabin.  We all enjoyed using the ATVs and spending some time together, which we really haven’t done since last Christmas.

Gramps and Adam

Grandma and Adam

ATV fun

Boys having fun

We had quite a few family members travel for Adam’s blessing.  My parents and maternal grandparents were able to travel from out of town, and all of Norma’s brothers and sisters were able to make it.  After the blessing we went back to the Foote’s and had a nice open house. 

My grandparents and Adam

Four generation photo

I thought this was a pretty cute clip you might enjoy.

I went with Norma to her last doctor’s appointment, and he confirmed that we will be having another boy.  While we were kind of hoping for a little girl, we are very happy that both baby and mom are doing well. We’re over the half-way mark, so in another four months or so we look forward to welcoming the newest addition to our family.

New baby Bergaust