Kids do, in fact, say the darndest things.  So a few years back, we began recording for posterity some of the more choice comments and  observations made by our own children.  Then, taking a cue from our friends James and Julie, we decided in 2012 to start including a few with our annual Christmas letter.  Below, we’ve set out some of our favorites from 2014.  Consistent with last year, Truman continues to develop into our leading humorist.  Meanwhile, as the photo below suggests, Ella has embraced a more physical, ironic style of comedy.  August, for his part, has in the last year taken on the more daunting task of creating his own, original, scripted comedic material.  We failed to capture any for this year's Christmas Card, but will be sure to include some next year.  While we are impressed with his timing and delivery, we have suggested nonetheless that he consider expanding his punchlines beyond "poop" and the sound of someone throwing up.

• Truman, during our road trip to Branson, Missouri, "Mom, smell the air, it's really stinky.  Can't you smell the air is really stinky, Mom?  Open the window, Mom, and let the stinky out!  Agghh! Open the window! Open the window!" (Stink culprit never confirmed).
•  Ella, after confronting Andie on the basements steps, and producing a tiny laser gun from the bodice of her princess dress, "Yeah, me had something in there!" 
• Truman, on the possibility that the dining room chandelier might fall on him if he plays with it, "It breaks our heads and our tummies and our leg and our eyes and our nose and our hair."
• Truman, observing the strands of white Christmas lights strung across the ceiling of the auditorium at the Missouri Baptist University Christmas concert, "Did Spider-Man do that?"  
• Andie pointed out some birds flying high in the sky, prompting Truman to ask, "Are those little white thingies birds?"  Andie replied, "Yes, they are!"  To which Truman responded, "Are they angry birds?"