Hermiston Pics

Weekend Trip

Jack and I drove to Hermiston this weekend to go to Tyler's reception...I'm so glad we went! It has been over a year since I have been there (HORRIBLE, I know), and it was so good to see everyone! Tyler and Tara are so cute together and 'just fit' if you know what I mean :) !!! I'm sad I didn't get to stay longer, :( so Jack and I tried to cram in everything we wanted to do while we were there...

We stayed at Grandma and Grandpa's house which was great...and stopped by Sheila's, Mary's and the Benxisens house before we left on Sunday afternoon. The weather was beautiful and I was so happy I didn't have to drive in the rain!!!

Speaking of the drive...Jack was a very very...VERY...big chatterbox!!! :) I think there was about 15 minutes total of silence during the ride there and back lol. He's one curious kid. It was question after question that he wanted answered lol. For example, 'Kari, why is the power line on the bottom thicker than the one above it?'...Me: 'I don't' know Jack...'..Jack: 'What does it mean when that sign says -traffic patrolled by aircraft-"...Me: 'What do you think it means."...Jack: "Well, like, traffic is being patrolled by someone in an airplane or helicopter or, something." ...Me: 'Good job'...

You get the point. lol and then he spent much of the ride asking about all of the different religions and what they all believe in. (I think they're studying this in school), his favorite bands, the speed limit and how I was going 6 over and was going to get pulled over any minute, etc.

I will post a few pictures I took while we were there when I get home....

Things that make me smile....

Dog Parks:)

Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough - I eat the frozen cookies right out of the box (don't tell Matt!lol)

My backyard view when we lived in Florida

NASH. Steve Nash. I love him.

Boeckman Creek Trails in Wilsonville

Tomagotchis from back in the day...what a great invention

Bon Jovi. I love him from then and now! mmm mm mmmmmm

Feburary so far....

I don't think I've written since Valentines day....SO here's whats been going on in the life of the Gentry's....

- For V-Day, Matt took me to the macaroni grill and I had some yummy shrimp scampi! It was the first time I had it and it was very good (and garlicy!!!). Then we headed back home because Matt had his final test in the morning so he crammed some more studying in before bed. He got me the perfect gift....a MASSAGE that was sooooo great! I think I had a huge knot going from my shoulder all the to my lower back. OUCH, it was soooo painful half the time - but a good kinda pain, if you knwo what I mean. I'm glad Mando (yes, that was his name aye aye aye! jk...) couldn't see my face as he practically pushed as hard as his 250 lb body could straight into my back. I was clenching my teeth and my eyes were popping out of my head. lol but the feet rub made up for the pain!!!
I got Matt an engraved money clip because I remember him saying he wanted one a while back. I think he liked it, I hope. :)

- I've been back into the Dr a couple more times and got some good news (I guess). Earlier they thought a blood vessel was being blocked leading to my kidney and would have to do go in and 'unclog it' or whatever. But after more tests they said that's not the problem, for some reason the top half of my kidney never developed. So, I'll just be taking blood pressure medicine for the rest of my life! fun fun

- Matt passed his final Insurance test!!!! Yayyyy, he was so nervous and had been studying every day so we are glad that part is over with!! So if any of you in Oregon are needing new auto, life, house, etc Insurance please call Matt :)

- Jack and I are taking a trip to Hermiston this weekend for my cousin's wedding reception!!! Matt isn't able to get work off, My parents will be in Mexico, and Eli has a competition so it'll just be me and Jack making the trek to Hermi-town! Should be fun and I'm excited to see everyone - its been forever it seems!!!! See you all on Saturday :)

- I can't wait to watch Supernanny tonight lol...one of the chicks from WILSON PHILLIPS is on their with her crazy kiddos. I used to LOVE love LOVE Wilson Phillips..."Hold on for one more dayyy" mm Can't wait.

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Get to know me inside and out! :)

Last week I had another test for my kidneys, it was a Nuclear Dye test. They injected radioactive isotopes (i think) through an IV (one of my phobias) into my body and took pictures and videos of my kidney function for almost 2 hours. It was quite boring but very interesting to watch. I had Matt take a picture of the screen with my phone.....The one on the left is a nice chunky kidney that seems to be doing his job and the wimpy one on the right aint doin so hot. The pile on the bottom is my bladder :) lovely eh? I don't know the results of this test and was just told I have to go in again on Wednesday to do this all over again to verify whats going on because they found abnomalities. Ahhh the joys of medicine advances.

Jumpin on the bandwagon...;)

Tagged....

Matt & I

How long have you been together? 2 and 1/2 years
How long did you date? a year before we were married
How old is he? 25 (yeah, he's an old fart) jk!
Who eats more? He does, we come close though sometimes!
Who said "I love you first"? Him :)
Who is taller? He is by exactly a foot
Who sings better? Just play SingStar with us on the playstation and you'll clearly see who wins!!
Who is smarter? Streetsmart: HIM Booksmart: ME :)
Who does laundry? its a joint effort
Who does the dishes? I HATE dishes, they gross me out (I'm a wimp, I'm aware lol) so he loads and I unload
Who sleeps on the right side of the bed? Me
Who pays the bills? both
Who mows the lawn? I wish we had one....:(
Who cooks dinner? Me. He tries..sometimes...lol
Who is more stubborn? Moody? Depends on the time of the month if ya know what I mean ;)
Who kissed who first? ummm I think he did?
Who proposed? Matt
Who is more sensitive? Same as three questions up lol
Who has more friends? Whose counting?
Who has more siblings? Me
Who are you tagging? Mary and Ryan