Happy Leap Year

In honor of the event that only comes once every 4 years, I though I would post some good old timey leap year pictures. (Note - the lady snaring the 'fine specimen' refers to an old English leap year tradition that allowed women to propose to men only on that day.) Enjoy!

Holy Cow! TREY'S 17

New Blog

I created a new blog for Bubba's mission. I thought it would be a good way for us all to stay up-to-date on how he is doing on his mission! I'm sending you all invites so that you can be contributors to it also. If you don't get an invite for some reason, please email me! The link to the new blog is
http://elderbubbaingeneva.blogspot.com/

Let me know if you think there should be any changes! Thanks! Love you all!

Elder Bubba Clay

Unfortunately we are unable to be there to share in Bubba's farewell, but want him to know how very much we love and support him. The adventure he is about to begin in life is one of great honor, and we are so proud of him. We know he will make a phenomonal missionary and the people of Geneva will be truly blessed to know him. I came across this and thought it was pretty cool. I hope you all enjoy it too. We love you Bubba Clay!

My Missionary Commission
by Elder Bruce R. McConkie
From The Harvester Page 6
Originally titled: My 1963 Missionary Commission
I am called of God. My authority is above that of kings of the earth. By
revelation I have been selected as a personal representative of the Lord
Jesus Christ. He is my master and He has chosen me to represent Him--to
stand in His place, to say and do what He Himself would say and do if He
personally were ministering to the very people to whom He has sent me. My
voice is His voice, and my acts are His acts; my doctrine is His doctrine.
My Commission is to do what He wants done; To say what He wants said; to
be a living modern witness in word and in deed of the divinity of his
great and marvelous Latter-day work. How great is my calling!

Happy Valentines Day

MaryRose is 21!

We love you!

Aleece has now perfected the I love you sign! She worked really hard to get all of her fingers in the right place! It's harder than you think at that age! She was so excited to be able to do it on her own! We promised Granny we would post a picture of her doing it! We want you all to know how much we love you!

Clayton's Day

Today is the day our Bubba Hooch goes to the St.Paul Temple.
How quickly the time between
wearing white in a baby blessing
to wearing white today.
We are grateful for his strengths and talents.
I wanted to make sure everyone knew it was today so you could
keep him in your hearts,
because
I know he wishes you could all be here.<3

Way to go Trey

These are the latest stats from the coach...Well done Mr. Muscle!

Bench Press / Squats

1.) Trey Welch 335 / 1.) Trey Welch 500

Power Cleans / Push Press

1.) Trey Welch 280 / 1.) Trey Welch 290

% Bench Press / Body Weight / Four Lift Totals

Body Bench %

Weight

1.) Jamie Obler 181 315 1.74 / 1.) Trey Welch 1405

2.) Trey Welch 200 335 1.68 / 2.) Jamie Obler 1340

New First Presidency

The news conference today showed the faces of three humble and pleasant men.
They are fairly young looking as well. Even in their 60,70, and 80's.
Pres. Hinckley will be really missed but the message today
was full of his legacy of love and acceptance.

http://www.lds.org/ldsnewsroom/media/mediaplayer.swf?media=http://broadcast.lds.org/newsroom/video/flv/tsm/04Feb2008_NewsConference_President_Monson_eng.flv&type=FLV