Stefan and His Sleeping Diagnoses

Over the past few years Stefan has been struggling with not sleeping well. It has become a lot worse.
So last night Stefan went for a sleeping evaluation to see of he has sleep apnea. While the kids and I had a fun camp-out in Daddy and Mommy's room, Stefan was taking his sleep test. He came home this morning with a diagnoses of having it. The doctor said prior to him going in for the test, that he was 100% sure he had it. After he went in, they hooked him up to wire sensors and an oxygen mask. He watched some TV and then went to sleep. He woke up so much more refreshed, and he woke up very easily which is a blessing!! So now he has to go back to the doctors to get his final diagnoses from him. We are encouraged and we are hoping this will help his body get back on a healthy track.

An Exciting Moment!!!

Well, for starters a lot has been happening here at the Dahl family homestead. We have been ill with the stomach flu for the past week or so. It hit quickly and quite viciously!
Thankfully the Lord heals us of these illnesses that seem so yucky.

On another note Stefan is experiencing his first EVER flying experience!!! A neighbor is has so kindly offered to take him up in his airplane today!! He goes flying at least once a week and so Stefan is hoping to do so and learn how to fly!! This has been a dream of his!! Isn't the Lord kind to allow dreams like this to come about? For Stefan to have a hobby like this is rare for him. Having 5 kids...hobbies are secondary. Yet, God in His kindness has allowed him to experience flying for free, to learn, and maybe get his pilots license!!!
I am so happy for him!!!

Daddy And Ava -The ABC Song...

A Few B'day Pics...

Chocolate!!!
(This was Carson's present to Stefan)

Say "Cheese!"

Stefan's desired B'day Cake-Peach Pie with vanilla ice-cream

#34!!

Isabel wanted to help open gifts...

We love you lots!!

Your Familia!!

Happy 34th Babe!!!

April 19th, 1974

Here are some pictures from the past!!
I hope you enjoy! (Linda, if I get any of the ages wrong,
feel free to correct me!!! Hope you enjoy them too!)

Honey I love you sooo much!

Things I love about you?

-your smile
-Your love for our children and MUCH help with them!
-your friendship
-our late night movie nights...these are fun!!
(Actually, no matter what we do together, we always have fun don't we?)
-your heart to want the best for us as a family
-your heart to tenderly care for others
-your heart to desire growth in your relationship with the Lord...
-your care for your parents and my Mom...
and
-your love for me...

Love you!!
Happy Birthday!


Stefan age 7...



Stefan-16??

Stefan-age 17

Stefan water skiing...this was always a Dahl family event!!
One of the fond memories he has-and me too once we were married.

and
Today...

It's Official!!!

Stefan is accepting his new position today-it's official!!!

Homeschool/Stefan's new job

The Dahl family school is back to testing again today...I am also using this time to begin thinking about what curriculum(s) to use next year for the kids. I am excited for them and what new things they will be learning next year. I must say I just love the fact that my kids are getting older-there is so much more to teach them and they are interested in a lot more too! (lots of field trips??)
I was sharing with Stefan yesterday that I am really content, very content, done content, that this season of having babies is over. I am just really ready for the next season of our lives. Focusing on teaching, spending time with Stefan and the kids, and having lots of fun!!
I love how the Lord gently leads us as Moms, to help prepare us for that next
season in our lives.

By the way...Stefan got a new position (promotional type) in a new division within his company that will allow for a more normal schedule. The Lord has had favor on him in a lot of ways here. His boss now really appreciates him and wants to keep in contact with him for the future. He has been officially released, by his boss, to accept the position. We are now waiting for the official offer in writing-it should be today.
Hurray!!!! Good is soo Good!!