Fes!

Today we arrived on our two week adventure to Morocco and and Italy. First stop Fes. We arrived 12 local time. Had an hour or two of R&R next to the hotel pool and then off to explore the city. I have to admit, after reading a few books about Islam, I was a little scared to come, but come to find out the Moroccans are a pretty low key, accepting, non-judgemental people. Today we went to a 14th century fortress that over looks the "Old" 8 century city. Crazy that we think anything in America is old. Then we went to the gates of the Royal Place, and walked around the Jewish quarters of the city.

8th Century buildings covered in 21st century satellites.

"Mallah"--Salt--or Jewish section of the city. They call it Mallah because the Jews sold salt. 1 kilo of salt=1 Kilo of gold. Not a bad business.

Gates to the Royal Palace.

Entrance to the 14th Century Fortress.

Wool coat anyone?

See the white minaret? Supposedly this is the site of the first University in the world. Interestingly enough, founded by a woman. How that happened in a Islamic country of all places, is beyond me.

What the? Who the?

Today I went to go get Wyatt from the nap and found him like this! I think once before he accidentally got from his back to his seat. So how he got from his back to standing!, is beyond me. Although his movement has exploded the last two days. It's a serious wrestling match to get that guys diaper changed now. The times, they are a changin.

Sad part, I am leaving in two days for two weeks. I have been fearing for months that I will miss his first crawls why we are gone:( Sucks.

Wy Guy!

This tiny guy is far too good and far too sweet. I know I am his mother and biased, but I will gladly tell you that his older siblings can be PILLS (Very cute ones)! I love them all the same, but this guy doesn't have bad moments, or hard moments, or even slightly irritable moments. He just goes with the flow. The only things he asks for is food, and sometimes his bed, and he asks very patiently and politely. I feel bad because sometimes I take advantage of his good naturedness and stretch his awake times and meal times to entertain his older siblings and their activities, or partake in my own selfish endeavors.

Wyatt, I appreciate all your goodness. You're a great example to all of us. I hope we can all be more like you.

Mountain Biking!

My first time to the "Rock Pile." A feat that needs to be recorded I am told.

I have found an old friend! Ben and I used to bike quite a bit, but when I got pregnant with Jesse, I no longer made the time...until this week. We are going to Italy in 2 weeks to bike in Tuscany for a week, so I thought that maybe I should ride a little before I go. Tues--I decided to just get my feet wet, so I went from my house to Vivians and back on the river trail--15 miles. Wed, Thurs, Saturday--I actually went on some single track. It was so fun and such a good work out. Now I am hooked, and can't wait to spend lots of time on the trails this summer with the huz and sister.

Meanwhile...I am also training for a half marathon at the end of summer. All this riding and running better melt that baby fat away. I don't know if my body has ever been worked as hard as it has this week. I'm planning an adventurous summer to say the least.

Golden Gate Park

Golden Gate Park is one of my most favorite places on earth. It's too pretty. The air is cool and crisp, and it always smells so good. We went to Strawberry Hill and walked around Stow lake and hiked up to the top of the hill. The kids loved hiking, watching the baby geese cross the road, and playing on the water fall. For me, it doesn't get better than this...

On top of Strawberry hill, if you look close, you can see the bridge.

B of A Building in the background

So beautiful...