Getting to Know Our Ma's and Pa's

What is your name?
Ma: Lizzy Hortin
Pa: Andy Hortin

Where are you from?
Ma: I grew up in Holladay Utah
Pa: West Jordan Utah

Where did you meet?
Ma & Pa: We met while swimming laps at the Sports Mall

How long have you been married?
Ma and Pa: 2 years this May!

What are some of your hobbies?
Ma: I love to swim, bike, run, hike, cook/bake, read, knit, blog, and play with my cute nephews.
Pa: Running, triathlons, and hiking

Have you been on a pioneer trek before?
Ma: Yes! When I was 14 and I loved it.
Pa: Yes

What is your favorite food?
Ma: I love pasta, sushi, and chocolate, but not all at the same time.
Pa: Teriyaki chicken

What is your favorite scripture?
Ma: Doctrine and Covenants 68:6-Wherefore, be of good cheer and do not fear, for I the Lord am with you, and will stand by you; and ye shall bear record of me, even Jesus Christ, that I am the Son of the living God, that I was, that I am, and that I am to come.
Pa: 1 Nephi 3:7 - And it came to pass that I, Nephi, said unto my father: I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them. 


What is your favorite hymn?
Ma: I Know That My Redeemer Lives
Pa: I Need Thee Every Hour

Tell us one interesting thing about you that most people do not know.
Ma: I was born in San Antonio Texas. I only lived there for a few months, but I love Country music and wearing cowboy boots!
Pa: I can ride a unicycle

What part of trek are you most looking forward to?
Ma: I can't wait to do trek as a Ma! It was so much fun when I was a youth, and this will be a whole new perspective. I am also really looking forward to being able to feel the amazing spirit that you feel when you walk in the footsteps of history.
Pa: I'm excited for everything!