2021
was a Fabulous one for the Hilton Clan
This year
was filled with happy times-- some were blessings straight from heaven, some
were from rolling with the punches, and some were from seizing the opportunity
presented. A few family highlights include: intense rounds of Bang and Great
Dalmuti; Tamaki, Hot Pot and Traeger grill meals at home; star gazing and cliff
jumping in Lake Powell; learning old love songs and classy ballroom dance
routines then performing them for grandparent’s anniversary; fun in the rivers
of water in the street after a huge downpour; hot tubbing; biking; kayaking at
Deer Creek; high ropes course at Aspen Grove; buffalo burgers in North Dakota;
butterbeer at Harry Potter World; spider monkeys sitting on our heads; visiting
ancient Mayan ruins; Redwoods; Mt. Rushmore.
Levi (20) –
Serving and teaching the people of the Georgia Atlanta North Mission! Witnessing
of Jesus Christ and being a part of miracles--amazing! Write to him at john.hilton@missionary.org
He returns home in August.
Annemarie
(19) – Enjoying fun college life as a BYU freshman. Smart in chemistry and
everything else. Has meals provided but still bakes in the dorm basement; National
AP Scholar; Nelson Scholar; We miss her! Planning on departing on an 18-month
mission shortly. A delight.
Maria (17)
– Chamber and A Capella choir, is loved at her work--a retirement center, 3rd
year in a row FCCLA nationals; Homecoming court; budding photographer; literature
analyst. Ready for college next year, but we aren’t ready for her to go—she is
seriously wonderful.
Joseph (15)
– Kind brother! 2nd place in his tennis league; several magic shows with
John; humanitarian trip to Guatemala with Lani during Thanksgiving week; 50-mile
back packing trip to Kings Peak; church history trip with John. Hard worker.
Katrina (12)
– Fun sister; read Lord of the Rings & the Work and the Glory series; honored
for high academic achievement at 6th grade graduation; reads
imaginative stories. She is awesome.
Rebekah (8)
– Went 100 days without sugar for $100; sang a short solo at her baptism;
earned two 1st place awards in Irish dance; excited to get a
retainer; fast runner, held a sloth in Honduras; wrote a 3-page persuasive
essay on why she should have a dog, still no dog, but she is persuasive.
Lani- Planning
for and celebrating her parents 50th wedding anniversary! So great
to honor their incredible lives, their commitment to each other and to Jesus
Christ! Zip line roller coaster in Puerta Vallarta with John; Brought children
to Mt. Rushmore, the Redwoods, and San Francisco!
John- Published
Considering the Cross, all about feeling love and connection with Jesus
Christ through his death. Lani says it is the best thing he has ever written! Received
an award for his research and for his book published last year The Founder
of Our Peace.
Some of
our favorite titles of Jesus Christ: Savior (Maria) The High Priest
of good things to come (Levi) Alpha and Omega (John) Lamb of God
(Rebekah) Omnipotent One (Joseph) Prince of Peace (Annemarie) Advocate
(Lani) The Good Shepherd (Katrina). Through all the turmoil and
uncertainty of the world it is a miracle to feel peace and stability through Jesus
Christ. We are so grateful for this. We BELIEVE IN JESUS CHRIST and HIS
POWER TO SAVE. Life is SO good when we LOOK to the Savior for the
HOPE and LOVE that only He can give!
Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Love, John
and Lani Hilton family
1 comment:
Wonderful, model family. Thanks for sharing your good lives with us, keep up the great work!
Post a Comment