What's the latest - April 2008

So, we finally decided to be more dedicated at keeping our family and friends updated on our life. Whether you are "bloggers" or not we hope our site helps you get the latest updates on our life...


SPRING IS HERE! Just as the trees are about to bloom and the flowers about to bud, our life is about to change! In March we found out that Emily is pregnant!

As I came home from a business trip late one Wednesday night and turned on the lights, I was so shocked to see our apartment decorated in blues and pinks with a big poster that said, "Welcome Home Daddy!" There couldn't have been a better way to tell me! We are so excited to begin building our family together and although we are still early in this whole process, we wanted to share the exciting news! All I can tell you is that I never knew there were so many books about having babies, and my goodness, so many names! The new edition to our family should be here in November. We are so excited to be parents and begin building our family together.


Highlights

Trip to San Fransiscio (Mar. 14-17): No better way to see the city than renting some bikes. One of my favorite Indian restaurants in SF - The Shlamar. Nothing better than the hole-in-wall restaurant....see more pics

Emily turns 26!!! (Mar. 9): Emily hit the big 2-6. Though she seems to think special attention shouldn't be given to her...how could we not! Her birthday included opening presents in the middle of the mall, dinner @ PF Changs with mom and dad Rytting, shopping with her mom and sister, breakfast in bed, dinner is SLC with family and Julia, her best friend. Happy Birthday sweetie - trust me, you deserve the attention. Sorry no pics :(


Trip to St. George (Feb. 29-Mar. 1): What a weekend. Hikes in snow canyon, watching Austin's(Emily's Brother) Rugby tournament, and time with family...see more pics.

San Fransisco Trip (Mar. 14-17)

I thought this was a great shot of the Golden Gate Bridge

Some flowers on the edge of the marina


What would San Fransisco be without a visit to China Town.
Lookin Good Emily!

I've got friends in China Town!


One of the best Indian Restaurants in SF - The Shalamar.
And yes, it is a hole in the wall...how is it those are always the best places to eat?

Can you see the guy drumming?
That is the way to wake up on Saturday Morning.
He was incredible!

Man she is cute!

Lunch at the CheeseCake Factory with Emily's Aunts and their families

Some Cathedral in downtown SF

Herbie was here!

Getting ready for the bike ride.
We won't tell you how long it took us to find the shop!

Us and the Golden Gate Bridge

Man it is hard biking on the bridge while taking pictures...

I nearly died!

Has there ever been a bad picture of Emily?

We tried to beat to boat to the point where it would cross under the bridge.

Beautiful coast. It started to get really cold.

"It's cold"...ditto.

A WW II cemetary near the marina

Another shot of the cemetary

Saying farewell to the Hotel Rex where we stayed.
What a sweet hotel! The people, service and room were great!
It was in the heart of downtown a block from Union Square.

We attended a stake conference near the Oakland Temple where we were
priveledged to hear Elder Nelson speak...talk about good timing!

We loved visiting with Adam and Adrienne (my sister and brother-in-law)!
Emily and Adrienne loved talking about babies.
This was just days before Adrienne's boy was born!

Trip to St. George (Feb. 29 - Mar. 1)

Sitting in the oversized chair somewhere on the way to St. George.

Anyone know where this is? I can't remember.

Man, it fit all four of us (Emily, Christian, Mom E, Dad E)

Don't ask Greg who locked the keys in the car...he is just enjoying his ice cream :)

Was it Debra?

Hiking in Snow Canyon was beautiful!

The father/daughter pic

How about this for a cool pic.
I love being able to see the reflections of the clouds in this small pond.

Another cool picture. Shapes like these were all over

Where's Austin? This is the Highland Rugby Team

...and this was only on the way down!

my thighs were never big enough.