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I usually don't do this. But, I am mostly just keeping this for records and well....to let my good friends and family know how grateful I am for a man named Pehrson Hawkley!!!

So last friday P left for Panama (he is doing a free dental clinic for some villages in panama with USC. I'm sure there will be a blog about it) But, before he left he took me out to dinner and down to the beach, he handed me a note and said that I couldn't open up until monday (the 19th). So finally monday came and I opened it right when I woke up. It was a sweet note that led me to a present that was taped under our table.

It's an ipod holder for when I run. Something he thought of on his own and totally something that I needed. And at the end of that letter it told me where the letter would be the next day. So I woke up on tuesday and found the letter and it told me to look inside a leg of his wetsuit. And this is what i found...

I mentioned i wanted these like FOREVER ago...shows that he listens! Then on wednesday I found a note that led me to another hiding spot where I found some new scriptures with my name on it.

I got the Bible on wednesday and on my actual bday I got the Book of Mormon. And my favorite part about this gift is that he typed up my P.B. (in scripture format) and put it inside. Also, on my actual birthday I got a letter that said, "HAPPY BIRTHDAY, if i was there I would have made you breakfast, but i got it started for you..." I looked in the fridge and he had made some waffle batter, that is so good, and wrapped the bowl. And in the crockpot there was some boysenberry syrup. How i didn't see that earlier, i have no idea. But it was perfect. I was told to cook the waffle, put a candle in it, take a picture of myself, and then look on photo booth and low and behold...there my husband was singing me happy birthday.

Here are all the awesome letters from him...

I mean seriously where did i find this guy? He is the best in the world. Thanks for making me feel so special Pehrson. (i better start planning for october...geez how can i even compete with that)

ALSO, a big thanks to all my friends and family for the phone calls and messages. Those mean more to me than you know! 24 is going to be a good year, i can feel it!

i cAn'T WaiT tO...

jump off waimea like this...

or lay in the sun like this...

or go on the monawillies hike like this...

or walk around barefoot like this...

or see tourists like this...

or do LOTS of this...

Thats Right! Pehrson and I are going to hawaii for the last week of April. We are SO excited i almost pee my pants just thinking about it! So to all of our Hawaii friends out there...we want to see you and party with you! 12 days and counting...

I got to spend my easter with this Easter Bunny...

AYUDA Terra Bella (a month late)

Pehrson and some of his peeps from school went to a city called Terra Bella, Ca last month. He had quite the experience. USC goes there every year and they have a really good reputation in this city. They dedicate about 3-4 days of free dental work at the local elementary school. It is pretty amazing and to say thanks the city showered them with gifts. Movie tickets, an entertainment pass where they got to ride the wave rider, lots of good food, and a pass to the skate park. Needless to say Pehrson had a good time.

The first of many Ayuda trips!

Chesebro Half-Marathon

It's true...we did it! And it was awesome. This was my first race and it definitely won't be my last. Last saturday us 5 girls left South Pasadena at 5 am. Not really knowing what we were about to get ourselves into. The race started at 7 am in Augora Hills. We started running with about 1300 other people. I was feeling good. We ran about 2 miles on road up to a trail and for the next 8 miles we ran on a rocky, dirt trail up the side of a mountain. Sometimes the trails were very narrow and there were tons of people in front and back of you, so you couldn't stop cause you would slow everyone else down. (Which was good cause it made you keep going) I had an ipod and just ran to some music. Every two or so miles people were passing out water and cheering you on! it was a blast. The last 3 miles were on road again and that was the longest part of the race, cause you are SO close...but still so far. I made it though! and my time was 2:14. Better than i thought it would be and for my first race (uphill) not to shabby. I averaged a 10 minute mile. So now that i got my feel i want more! And I couldn't have done it without these awesome girls. (who all did amazing!)

(Running pictures really aren't the most flattering, but just wanted to give you an idea.)

What's next you ask...well on april 10th i'm doing a sprint triathlon and then in june the plan is to do another half-marathon (but it's all downhill and pretty cheap) so hopefully that all works out.

This was so much fun! I think everyone should do one in their lifetime. It is very rewarding.