Mckinley & Hanna's Senior Pictures...

Mckinley & Hanna's Adorable Senior Pictures...so cute!!!

Sure love these girls!!! 

This year has been so different for these seniors because of the Cornavirus/Covid-19.  They missed all of school from March 13th to the end of the year and no spring sports or Prom.  It will defiantly be a year to remember.

Rainbow...

We had the most beautiful rainbow I have ever seen.  

God's creation is so beautiful!

 Mom took with her camera...

 I took with my new iPhone 11 camera...

Josh was determined he needed to head over to Adrian and find the pot of gold. haha!

Kacie's New Mountain Bike...

Kacie got a new mountain bike so they can ride together.

Looks like so much fun!

 Scott helped Mom & Dad get a windshield for his side by side.  

They will really like that.  

Brielle's Early Birthday Celebration...

After we had Brielle's birthday dinner we went to the cemetery and took some pictures together.  We then spent a little time looking at graves.  It was fun.

We then went back to Mom and Dad's and had some fireworks.  It was a fun day!  Hope Brielle enjoyed celebrating her birthday a couple of days early.  It was sure fun having Reid's family visit for a few days.  They stayed with us this time since Rosie's family was here too!  

I love how my new phone can take decent pictures in the dark.

Ten Years Since Kacie's Transplant...

I posted these pictures on Instagram & Facebook...

Time is a funny thing.  When we were waiting 19 months for a donor it felt like eternity.  Kacie was so sick with dialysis and we were so devastated each time we were told the living donor couldn't donate.  Still not sure why it took a life for her to finally get a healthy kidney, but we will be eternally grateful for this incredible gift of life.  It's now been ten years today and our hearts still hurt for the donor family, however we know the Lord is in the details of our lives.  Kacie has become a beautiful bride and is more healthy then ever all thanks to a loving Heavenly Father and her donor.  We don't know you but we love you and we love you Kacie so much!  #donttakeyourorganstoheaven #donatelife #tenyears #kidneytransplant 

Comments:

Jolene Wheeler said, "We are eternally grateful!"

Susan Schulthies said, "Tears of gratitude as I read this...well said Tammy, we love you!

Kacie Wheeler said, "Can't believe it's been 10 years! Love you!

Dorena Newman said, "Such a blessing!"

Marie Maldonado said, "This seriously has to become a sign, billboard, or something.  Kacie was a pleasure to have in class and brought so much joy to my life in one short school year."

Brady Talbot said, "So happy you have had a healthy kidney all these years!"

Rosie Raven said, "This is beautifully written Tammy! So grateful she is doing so well! We love you Kacie and Tammy!

Susan Ramos said, "I remember that day well, thankful she is now so healthy."

Natalie Savage Morrison said, "She is beautiful!"

Jaylene Udlinek said, "See I told you you should write.  You do a wonderful job.  I so remember that time and hurting for your family.  It's such a blessing the way things have turned out.  Kacie is a beautiful healthy young woman with her whole life ahead of her.  Your family has been through a lot and is forever in my heart."

Joe Wheeler said, "We're blessed to have Kacie and the rest of the Talbot's & Schulthies' as family.

Brandy Ragus said, "Tears here as well.  I remember her fighting for her life.  god is good!"

Mike Vanderwiel said, "I remember visiting her in the hospital.  Such a blessing!"

Jason Pearson said, "She has always been on eo f my favorite daughters."

Juliene Robins said, "Wow! A lot has happened in 10 years.  What a blessing."

Amy Rohyans Stewart said, "Oh my heavens...I am in shock! 10 years? And look at her!! Soooo beautiful!! We love your family so much!!

Scott Talbot said, "There isn't a day that goes by that I don't thank the Lord for my beautiful daughter.  I am so lucky to have been blessed with 3 great kids and an amazing wife.  I really don't know hat I did to deserve them.

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Mother's Day...

We had a really special Mother's Day having Rosie and Reid's families with us.  We got some family pictures taken and then had a really nice sacrament meeting together outside on the deck.  After the sacrament we all shared thoughts about mom and then our conversation went to Kaylin and our memories with her during her last days on earth.  The spirit was really strong.  We all really miss her.

Thought he would share a selfie with me on my phone after taking our picture...haha!

We missed having Cole and Kacie with us, but she shared this picture on Instagram and they went in together and got me a new iPhone 11 which was super nice.  My 7 is almost 4 years old.  I guess I was due for a new one.  I love the camera and battery life on it.

We went in together on Mom's gift.  We got her some new kitchen towels and tablecloths.  We gave Scott's mom new frying pan.  We went to her house in the evening for a couple of hours.  It was a nice day!

Cute, cute boys...

We had a nice lunch together...

I was having fun taking pictures with my new phone.

Email Stacie showed me this email from their Ontario Stake President for Mother's Day...

Dear Members of the Ontario Oregon Stake,
         To all the women of the stake, whether mothers or not, Happy Mother’s Day!  I express my love and appreciation to you, and more importantly, assure you that our Loving Heavenly Father doesn’t just love you, He adores you as one of His precious and choice daughters.  You are dear to Him.
         Last week a wonderful mother in our Stake and a dear friend, passed away very unexpectedly—Shelley Goodfellow.  I was shocked when I heard the news!  At her outdoor service, I got to see some of the fruits of her labors.  I looked at her husband of almost 50 years, Neill.  Neill would not be the man he is now without Shelley’s influence.  I looked at 5 beautiful and handsome children, and 27 healthy and happy grandchildren.  Good people!  Good children! I looked into the faces of the people who had traveled great distances to be there.  Why? Because of the impact Shelley had on them.  And I understand her funeral service, which was broadcast, has over 1,200 views!  Who can measure the impact of a righteous woman?
         A faithful woman, filled with the love of Christ, touches peoples’ hearts!  I honor today all the women in this stake who reflect the love of God to their families, friends, and communities.  I particularly honor my wife, Rashae’ whom I love dearly.  And like Neill, I know I wouldn’t be the man I am without her influence.
         As covenant members of Christ’s family, may we cherish, love and honor our mothers, wives, and all righteous women this Mother’s Day.

With my love,
Eric N. Dahle