1. Kaden has just not been himself this week… which, consequently turns everything upside-down because I can’t function normally when I’m worried about one of my kids.
He was tired, SO sad, would NOT let me put him down, and had a low grade fever for several days. I was SO lost as to what he could have, especially because he hadn’t left our house for 5 days before showing these symptoms. 
Sad Tado, sad mama.
Until he woke up from his nap (4 hours!) with a rash covering his chest and tummy, and hives on his legs. I immediately made an appointment for him to be seen but then memories of my cousin’s little girl having something similar crept into my foggy head. I called my cousin and in all her wisdom, described the EXACT symptoms Kaden had, and told me it sounds like Roseola.
And after researching it a bit and watching the rash fade slowly, I’m pretty sure I agree and Kaden is on his way back to himself. Although, the symptoms quite parallel those of Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, too. Hmm.
2. On a more positive note, I received such a flattering compliment earlier this week – a pregnant mama saw some of the photos I took of her co-worker Michelle, and contacted me saying she’d NEVER considered maternity photos until she saw these.
THAT is such an amazing thing for me to hear because I REALLY feel very passionately that every mama needs photos documenting her pregnancy. Whether by me or another photographer…
So, now she booked maternity and newborn sessions and I can’t wait!
3. Gage and Cooper finished up their 4 weeks of swimming lessons yesterday. Here are some photos from Tuesday’s class…
Waving at his brother…
Riveting, I know.
Preschool swim lessons are quite exciting… no, not really. But they loved it and I loved being back in the pool area and having a half-an-hour twice a week, to visit, watch, and relax. Money and time, well spent!
4. Maybe its all the recent changes going on in our home these past few weeks, with my business and Matt’s business, and illness, and comings and goings and pooey weather…. but I am really feeling the need to stand still for a bit and just re-focus. Prioritize and give myself a schedule. Which would absolutely include limiting my time online.
It is SO easy for me to toodle around online for way too long now that my computer is smack-dab in the middle of the house. But, I get so sucked in that I often don’t even hear my boys asking for food. Which, they ALWAYS are.
And then the day is over and I pray that the next day, I will be a better, more attentive Mom. Not a day goes by that I don’t pray for that.
5. And, Happy Easter everyone! I really REALLY hope that the Lord’s resurrection is at the center of your celebration this Sunday, and everyday.
Lately, I can barely even talk about Jesus’ sacrifice without crying. I’ve been reading to my boys about it in their Bible, and tears, every time. I’ve never before felt so deeply touched by His love and commitment as I do at this point in my life. I can’t pinpoint why, but it is having an incredibly humbling impact on my heart.
He is Risen… He is Risen indeed!!
Happy Easter. 
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Sorry, Kaden (with a K!!)
Happy Easter Lacey to you and your beautiful family! I’m thankful you’re in my life <3
Hope Caden is 100% back to normal soon!
HE is Risen!! <3
I think Grayden had roseola a few weeks back! It must be going around. Happy Easter to you too, Lacey
Oh- and we’re here in OR! I thought about you as we drove up. Once Monica is back we’ll have to plan our get together.
Happy Easter to your GORGEOUS family! Thanks for the little update and your swim pics are beautiful – amazing clarity!
Beautiful photos! Your post touched and pulled at my heart strings….I have been feeling the same way in my life as well. I have spoke of it a bit on my blog and how I feel the need to refocus and be reminded of my position in my life right now. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings!
Oh, I hope the little guy is feeling better soon! This was a great post! Congrats on the new client, and love the pool pics too. Happy Easter to you and yours.
A blessed Good Friday to you and your dear family. Just yesterday, as I enjoyed my lunchtime walk in a nearby park, I had a long conversation/prayer with God. As always, I pray for my whole family and extended family. When I came to your family, I asked for God’s healing hand to rest on little Tado, that you’d be encouraged to enjoy all of life’s moments instead of “worrying yourself sick,” and that you’d always put God first, Matt second, GCK third, and everyone and every”thing” after that. God always hears our prayers and always speaks into our hearts.
Oh, I’m also praying for no rain on Easter Sunday, since Mars Hill will be having Easter service outdoors at Qwest Field.
On another note, just think…when you were Gage’s age, you were already competing on a swim team!!
Easter blessings!
XOXOXO to G,C, and getting-well-K from Grammie
Oh, I hope Kaden is 100% soon. Lacey, I have the same prayer, every night too. Enjoy Easter!!!
Happy Easter to your family, Lacey.
I’m a bit in the same spot in life as you are right now. Everyday, every.single.day, I have the same thoughts going through my mind and mostly (and probably the most important one) is the thought of it being my job to teach my children about Christ. It’s a big responsibility and one that we don’t take lightly around here. Right now, I feel my mission field is right here…with my little ones. I want to drill it into their little heads and hearts.
Lovely photos. Swimming does look riveting.