Promo Video

Mr. Hilton finished up these promo videos for the BYU Hawaii soccer team a couple of weeks ago. I think it turned out great so naturally I have to do a post about it. The first video is a longer one, and the second is a bit shorter more dramatic. Let me know what you think.

Art on canvas

Finished painting I created for my new future niece. Congrats to Karla & Chris!

Hau’oli Makahiki Hou

If you want the short version of our blogpost, then just watch the video. And even if you don't, watch it anyways. Clark did a stellar job on this one!!! :) 

Happy New Year in Hawaiian is Hau'oli Makahiki Hou. That still is a tuff one for me to say. 2011 is officially gone!!! We can at least say we celerbrated the last few hours of 2011 in style. We started the last day of the year with visting Waimae Bay. Spent time snorkeling, cliff jumping and of course, tanning. After the bay, we ventured up to Pupukau trail. We found the perfect spot to overlook the bay and watch the sun set.

While we watched the final sunset of 2011, I'm pretty sure all of us were reflecting on the past year. Thinking about all the fun times, the memorable times, the hard times, and everything in between. Clark and I were overcome with gratitude. Gratitude for being right in the very spot we stood while watching the sun fade away. Gratitude for being in Hawaii, surrounded by friends. Gratitude for all we have and going to have (little Ms. Hilton). 2011 was a year of change. Some good and some not. Either way, here we are. Trying to live life and enjoy each other and take in all the blessings we have been given. So, with all that being said, we feel like 2012 is going to be a great year. There are so many things to look forward to. We have only been in Hawaii about 3 months and have had so many amazing experiences. Many blank pages await for 2012 and we have no idea what's going to be written on them, but we are ready to start writing our story.  

After watching the sun set we got our things and drove to the beach to enjoy a good old fashion tin foil dinner. A first for myself. I couldn't imagine a better place to be while ticking away the last remaining hours. We then finished the night off with a toast to 2012. 

The Book

I haven't made time to sit down and make my new years resolutions list yet, but I definitaley decided that on the top of my list this year will be making crafty things (basteln like they say in german) for our house and especially for our new baby girl. I still have some free time so I better get on with it so I can be ready for the little miss. 

SO, since I made a big deal about making stuff my adorable hubby got me this amazing book today! Fist up will be something I'm going to try and make for our new niece arriving in February. Only a few weeks before our little one makes her big entrance. They will be besties! 

I have a good feeling about this year.

Let the fun begin!!

Tubular MaDDness

Most recent film done by the Mr. of the famous Pipe Masters 2011 surf competition. This is probably one of my favorites he has done so far. Glad he got to capture this EPIC day. 

"An older sister helps one remain half child, half woman"

Thank you Marle' for coming to visit us in Hawaii. Clark put together a short video of your time here. Hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Love you!!

A sister is someone who is there and understands who you are. She will be there with you no matter what situation you have been through and going to hit in the future. A sister is your family, best friend, and your friend forever. She is the one you tell your deepest secret to.

Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day

Christmas morning. Opening presents. The Mr. did such a good job picking out the coolest diaper bag ever. Thank you to all our family and friends for the special gifts we have received. We love you guys!!

The day consisted of pancakes + fruit. beach time. snorkeling. secret service. family time. new friends. food. board games. more really good food. A Christmas to remember!

"Mele Kalikimaka is the thing to say on a bright Hawaiian Christmas Day
That's the island greeting that we send to you from the land where palm trees sway
Here we know that Christmas will be green and bright
The sun to shine by day and all the stars at night
Mele Kalikimaka is Hawaii's way to say Merry Christmas to you"

We knew we had a pretty good setup when Edward + President Barack Obama showed up.