February 12, 2014 ~ the day our Shon got his wings

Wednesday, February 12th, Shon Brent Leatherow left this earth to be reunited with his family on the otherside of the veil.  Our hearts were and still are broken.  Shon was the life of the party and was always ready to laugh at our jokes.  It is a blessing to us all that he went quickly and was in the arms of Eileen.  Eileen held him and loved him as he slipped away.   The siblings all worked together to plan and carry out the most fitting of services for him.  His nieces and nephews all stood and paid tribute to Shon; Weston was able to share his words and I thank Colton for giving him a voice from El Salvador. RIP Shon until we meet again.  We love you and miss you EVERY day.

Chad snapped the following photo of G saying good bye.  His heart was broken.  My heart hurt for him as he came to terms with the thought that he would no longer receive random text messages thru out the day from Shon.   My boys really looked up to their uncle Shon.  He was and still is their hero.  He was the families hero.  

Dances and Parties

Tiffany Brandley asked Colton to BL's Sweethearts Dance.

and he said yes

These two have been friends for many years and it was fun to see them go together.   Here they are at the house before heading upto the Huntsville for dinner;  President Broadbent was kind enough to cook dinner for the entire group.

And the following are photos that I stole from Tifannee's facebook page.  The kids had a great time and after the dance returned to our house to watch a movie.

The night of the dance was also the night of Garett's annual NBA All-Star party.  He has been having friends over for a few years to watch the drills contect, the 3-point contest and of course the DUNK contest.  He wasn't sure he was going to have it this year but several of his buddies asked him about it so he was excited that they all still enjoy coming over.  I didn't take photos of the night but my camera was left out from taking pics of Colton and Tiff and this is what I found:

Boys will be boys!  Tayshon, Juan, Kyson, Kegan

Last Minute Basketball Tourney and Fremont's Winterball

Garett told us on a Thursday and he and his school team would be playing in a basketball tournament up at St Joseph HS on Friday and Saturday….OK let's do this.
The Highland team did extremely well.  Garett had to bite his tongue several times as he doesn't agree with the coaching style of the coach.  But when the tournament was said and done G walked away with a MVP for one of the games and sore legs.  I believe the correct term would be shin splints.  OUCH!

While we were at the game Saturday morning Colton and Darbie where ice skating for the day date.  One of the cutest couples!

Once we were all home I had my two handsome boys pose for a few photos. Yep, I got the eye roll and everything but I love them and want to capture as many memories as I can.

Colton only had to yell at my dogs for a few minutes before the door bell rang and his date was there looking stunning.  Brycen and his date Maddie (sp) also arrived.  Poor Maddie rolled her ankle something fierce at the ice sheet earlier in the day.  What a trooper to still enjoy the dance.

and of course they all must pose in front of the fireplace with Dad's deer…..

I love that my boys and their friends are making wonderful memories together. I always feel better knowing that my boys surround themselves with friends both boy and girl who respect eachother and the parents.  I just love it!  Enjoy Winterball 2014