The Craziness of US!

I have decided that if I don't blog a bit more I get so far behind that I get discouraged and just want to quit. So I am going to TRY to blog on a more consistent basis and not be so worried about having the perfect photo. Besides not only is this for friends and family it is also a journal of sorts for me.
The past week has been a whirlwind of events; but really that is nothing new for our family. :)
Tom and I did something that is so out of the ordinary for us...we went to a concert in SLC on Friday, March 16th. Miranda Lambert with special guests Jerrod Nieman and Chris Young. Miranda put on a fabulous show. Tom actually purchased the tickets as a Valentine's gift for me. We were on the 17th row on the floor. It was amazing. I wasn't able to get many photos and those that I did get are not wonderful but the night was fabulous and I wouldn't have wanted to spend it with anybody else. Tom really is my best friend. Every day I thank my lucky stars that he chose me. Thank you Tom for a great night.




Saturday, March 17th Weston decided to ask Kenz to prom ~


Weston played some amazing soccer on both Tuesday (3/20) and Friday(3/23). Tuesday was a home game against cross town rivals Ogden Tigers. I was able to get some AmAziNg photos thanks to Billie. This is a genious idea on my part ~ I spoke with Billie last year and asked her if she would be willing to use her amazing photo skills for a few extra bucks in her pocket. She really is very talented. Photos of the BL vs. Ogden game are compliments of Bille. The game was intense. OHS scored first and were leading the game 2 to 1 with not much time left when BL found the back of the net, overtime here we come. We then found the back of the net rather quickly off a corner kick. It was during the first 15 minutes or so that OHS scored ~ Weston was given a yellow card and forced to sit the bench for a bit and during his time on the bench the offense broke the line and scored. (that by the way was a proud mom speaking)





After the game was over Tom and I drove as fast as we could to South Ogden Jr High were Garett was playing in his first basketball game with his new team, Fighting Irish. Talk about exciting. Not only did the team look great in their new uniforms they worked the ball well, played some great offense and Garett took a charge for some great defense. The team were super excited to see success right out the gate. (I forgot my camera so I stole this photo from FB ~ will remember it next time)
Tom has been putting in some crazy hours at the bakery. I serious don't know how he stands upright. I think he said he worked over 70 hours this past week ~ with no end in sight. I too have been working a lot but I am only at about 55 hours for the week. With that being said dinners at our house suffer UNLESS you have a brother or a son named Colton. He is a lifesaver. He knew that Wednesday night Tom and I would be working late so Tuesday night before he climbed into bed he set everything out HE would need to prepare a crock pot dinner. I am telling you this kid is simply amazing.

Colton is also getting excited for spring and garden season. He has build a "green house" for his seedlings in his room..
As you can see after just a couple of days the "roof" had be taken off. And yes that is a fish tank light on some stands he designed and built by himself. I am telling you that boy is fantastic and his imagination never stops.
Thursday night (3/22) Tom found the energy to not only shave his head but to give G a good ol' fashion hair cut as well. He has so much hair. I will admit I didn't want him to shave it but I just haven't had time make him appointment and Garett was sick of all the hair. That will teach this mom.



Friday (3/23) Tom and I drove down to Grantsville to watch some more soccer. The Scots easily finished the game with a win and a score of 6 to 1.
Tom looked so great in his new hat that I couldn't resist snapping a quick photo as he was driving

I snapped a few photos of the game with my average camera

Weston was able to come home with Tom and I so we stopped and grabbed a bite to eat at Taco Bell in Grantsville and headed home so that we could make it in time for the last little bit of Garett's basketball practice. Colton has a few friends over to watch a movie. The house is very seldom quiet (I secretly love it).
Yesterday (3/24) I took the whole family plus Kenz to watch The Hunger Games. Colton, Kenz and I are the only ones who have read the books. The movie was great. I enjoyed being able to splurge a bit and take the family out together. I am one lucky lady. Well with it being Sunday ...let the next week begin.

From little Cub Scouts to Eagle ~

I posted earlier about Weston's Eagle Project ~ and at the last Boy Scout Court of Honor he was awarded his Eagle. Weston didn't want anything big or for us to make a big fuss ~ so he received his Eagle the same night his brother, Colton, received his Life and his brother, Garett, received his first rank in Boy Scouts, Tenderfoot! I just happened to mention to all the family that if they were in our neck of woods on this particular night they should stop by our church building. Am I sneaky or what? I am so proud of Weston for working hard to see this through. I know there were plenty of times he wanted to quit but he didn't. He will forever be thankful that he finished and received his Eagle. Reciting the Eagle Scout Oath with his leader, Brother Ryan Wilcox

Receiving the badges and giving his mom and dad their pins After all the awards were given....all the other boy scouts in the room whether youth or adult saluted Weston. It was very moving A gift from Brother Marriott. This is a very talented gentleman in our ward that makes these pieces of art that are presented to every boy who earns the rank of Eagle. Amazing and something Weston will cherish forever.
A gift from Dad and Mom, a Henry lever-action 22. I will not take credit for this gift as this was all his Dad's idea. Tom wanted to get the boys something that they will cherish, that they will use and something that they will know was purchased with love. All the Leatherow boys love their guns and Weston was super excited to see this being presented to him. He was so excited he even forgave me for inviting the whole family.
Thank you all who took the time to stop by and share in this special night with us.

Once a Scot, Always a Scot ~ from Generation to Generation

Since Tom and I are both graduates of Ben Lomond and all our boys are or will be SCOTS we find ourselves supporting the school in many activities. Weston has several good friends on the basketball team so we catch as many home games as we can. The local Arctic Circle has added a special shake to their selection ~ The Braveheart. This is a cookies and cream shake colored a lovely shade of blue. So after a game we headed to the local Arctic Circle to enjoy The Braveheart. It turns everything a lovely shade of blue. Garett and I loved it! The Scots lost this particular game however they went on to win many more and found themselves in the state playoffs. They lost in the quarterfinals to Desert Hills from St. George. Congrats to the basketball team, the coaches and to the fans for a great year! Looking forward to next year.