The event of Jesus' birth was being discussed and the New Testament was quoted (Luke 2:13) which translates in the German Bible as "a heavenly army praising God." Our 8-year-old son, Jannik, couldn't quite agree with the image of heavenly beings standing in the air being called an army. "But this wasn't an army of the Lord," he said. "It was his air force!" My wife and I wondered what the navy of the Lord might be like.

Jorg Dettmer

Germany

On the way to church in Southern California one Sunday, my mom was explaining to the children we were baby-sitting the blessings of being reverent during the meetings: "If you're really quiet, you might hear the angels!" The little boy thought for a moment, then replied matter-of-factly, "I'd rather hear the Dodgers."

Heather Lue

Utah

When she was 3 or 4 years old, my oldest granddaughter came home from Primary singing: "I am a child of God, and he has sent me here. Has given me an earthly home, with parents kind of weird." This same granddaughter once attended the Bountiful Temple open house with her family. When I asked her what she liked best about it, she said, "Oh, Grandma! The cholesterol room!"

Berneice Neeley

South Salt Lake

I recall my eldest daughter, Megan, at age 3, singing: "I belong to The Church of Jesus Christ of Lullaby Saints." Whilst I'm sure many others will have heard similar, I confess to using this quote in a talk on service quite soon afterwards!

Michael Black

England

When my son Mike was about 3, he had been carefully taught that there were things we did not partake of because we are Mormon. While pushing him in the shopping cart at the grocery store one day, my husband was keeping him occupied by pointing out different items. He playfully showed Mike a giant jar of pickled pigs feet. My son looked a little horrified. "Do we eat pigs feet, Dad?" he asked. "No, we don't," replied my husband. Mike shook his head: "Yeah, 'cause we're MORMONS!"

Sandee West

Melfa, Va.

I had been asked to substitute for the pianist in Relief Society, and since I don't sight-read music very well, I was preparing for church by practicing the hymn "Called to Serve" over and over. My 4-year-old was listening from the kitchen and singing along. As he came into the living room where I was playing, I heard him belt out the chorus: "Awkward, ever awkward!"

Sarah Austin

American Fork

One day while dressing one of my small children for Sunday meetings on the first Sunday of the month, the child said, "Is this a fast Sunday or a slow Sunday?"