Pehrson in Panama

Pehrson had an awesome trip with Ayuda. He and some of his dental school classmates went to Panama for 10 days and gave dental care to as many people as they could. It was pretty hard work and they were in the middle of the jungle serving an indian tribe. There was no electricity, no running water...pretty much nothing! It was extremely humid and they just sweat all day long. But, they helped a lot of people and got a couple days to explore the area. Here are some of my favorite pics...there are SO many it was hard to narrow them down. This first one is there visit to the panama canal.

Some of them got to see the Panama temple and even do a session.

This is in the village. Very humble lifestyle.

This is their Chief.

Doing the pledge allegiance

The set up in one of the classrooms, they had the kids lie on desks and just went at it.

I love this picture. Many of these kids have never seen a camera before so they loved seeing themselves on the screen. Pehrson said that some of these kids have never even seen a white person before and when they walked into one of the classrooms one of the little girls screamed! ha

Eating candy. Just hanging out. (i love the girl with the towel on her head)

Really cool tree.

The Kids.

One night they went to a baseball game and it was against two really close cities. I guess it was pretty intense.

A couple of the days they had to hike up to other villages and find people that they can treat and to tell them about the clinic at the school. Look at this trail? non-existant.

Look at the faith in this little girls eyes. Totally trusting Pehrson with whatever he is doing.

Coconut.

The crew in the Jungle.

Cute little girl with her candy.

This is a restaurant they went to after they had worked there butts off.

I want to go back here someday with Pehrson.

Beautiful clear water that was about 80 degrees. YUM!

Red frogs.

Don't worry he got some surfing in. A couple guys rented boards and took a boat ride to this break in the middle of the ocean. Surfed for about 3 hours while there boat driver just waited for them and then they got taken back.

The group. Tired and worn out. But blessed for all the hard work they did. Good job guys!

Looks like they had a blast. Maybe one of these years. Wives will be invited! =]

Home...

We went to Hawaii the last week of april and getting off that plane felt like we had made it home. The smells and the island haven't changed at all, it felt like we never left. We still have a bunch of friends there so we just partied all week. It was pure bliss. Here are a few things that we did...

spent a day at sunset with the one and only Michael P. Schoneman.

went to Ted's bakery...got a burger and the BEST carrot cake in the WORLD!!

Went to Waimea

did a lot of surfing with the boys. I was mostly the photographer but still got out a couple days! It was so much fun to just hang out at the beach and be together with each other and friends.

Went to Halewia Eats...of course!

Walked to the point...where we first meet 4 years ago. And lived for a couple years.

My husband is so good looking...seriously look at the face!

the guys shredding...

cute.

And the biggest thanks to the Raynor family for letting us crash at their place all week...you guys are the best!

We will be back again hawaii...never change!

BRAGspot.com

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.