Blogworthy Spencerism

Spencer just came to me and said, "Mommy - you have to come see this funny thing that I do. I 'under arrest' Daddy and tell him he's in trouble. Then he has to see the judge and I tell him that he's 'handcupped' because he ate too much candy."

We're really into jokes these days, and this scenario sure tickles Spencer's funny bone. I went in to watch him act it out because I found myself amused by his phrasing and was even MORE entertained when he exited the room (after performing the "under arrest") and reentered as "the chief judge" to pronounce sentence.

Any guesses where we are in our family scripture reading right now?

Spencer's Testimony

Spencer taught the lesson tonight for Family Home Evening. We played the game that is found in the centerfold of The Friend magazine, read scriptures about prayer, and Spencer closed the lesson with his testimony. This is the basic gist of what he said; I only wish I could capture the manner in which he spoke. It was with such fervor, and he went around to individuals to look them in the eye as he spoke. We decided he would make a good pastor...or missionary. Of course, it left his mother teary-eyed. This is one special kid.

"I want to tell you my testimony. I know the church that we go to is the true church. And God is there, even though you can't see him. Prayers are when you talk with Him but you can't see Him. And He is hearing your prayers. And when we go to church and have the bread and water, it's not like a 'sangwich' because it's there to help us remember Jesus. And it's the sacrament."

I miss you, Kristan!

My cute cousin Kristan Ruby Lusvardi passed away early yesterday morning after a car accident. I've spent the time since finding out drifting in and out of different stages of grief. I've spent a fair amount of time crying and mourning, gathering with family to share remembrances, thinking about how this girl could light up a room with her smile, recalling her kindness and devotion to my sweet Grandpa, praying for those of us who are left behind, reflecting of those in my family who must have greeted her on the other side, and looking forward to when I will get to see her again. I find myself feeling especially grateful for the Atonement, the peace found in turning to the Savior, and the opportunity I had this last week to study up on this topic in preparation for a lesson I taught on Sunday. The teacher always learns the most, and this lesson was very timely.

Kristan - we miss you. Did I tell you today that I love you? Because I do...and I wish you were here.

What Mormons Like

I rediscovered this blog on my cousin Maren's sidebar. Hilarious. Worth a gander. The stated purpose of the blog is: Helping Mormons Laugh at Themselves Because They Feel Guilty Mocking Others.  

Happy mother's day Marie/Mom! We love you!

We love you!
Originally uploaded by Adam W.

Spencer: Happy mothers day mommy. I love you so much that I even want to play a game with you sometime. Love, Spencer.

Emma: (as told by Spencer) I love mommy because she is so helpful and she gives us jobs. And we are a great family.

Adam: You are a wonderful, selfless, loving, and beautiful mother to our two cute, cute kiddos. I love you!

(yes, Adam has commandeered the blog for today)

In Memory of Grandma Barnard

In Memory of Grandma Barnard
Originally uploaded by Adam W.

Team Honeybees (Grandpa Barnard's name for Grandma) ran in memory of Grandma Barnard, who died from complications from breast cancer, and all other victims and survivors of breast cancer.

Finito!

Finito!
Originally uploaded by Adam W.

Marie, my mom, Aunt Shauna, cousin Jessica, and cousin Lizzy all completed a race yesterday. Well done gals!