Borrowing the idea from our friends James and Julie, a few years back we decided to start including humorous “kid quips” with our annual Christmas letter. We’re very pleased to say that our crew continues to provide us with plenty of solid content.  

• Ella: “If I could have any wish in the world, I would wish for a super cool watch.”

  Dad: “Don't you think it would be better to wish for peace and prosperity throughout the world?”

  Ella: “The watch would be really hi-tech.”

• August, while slogging through the principles of phosphorus coating for his science fair project: “Mom, I’m not a college senior. All I know about principals is that mine is DeAndre Thomas.” 

• Truman, when asked to put his plate in the dishwasher: “I’m just not trained for this procedure!”

• Ella, after learning that we have owls in our yard, and about their eating habits: “Yay, owls!”  Pause.  “Wait they eat gophers?”  Pause, and long sigh.  “Lots of ups and downs.”

• August, on whether or not to go to a climbing gym: “No! That kills my carcasses!”

• Ella, upon learning that pirates still exist in the world: “Pirates!? I thought pirates were extinct!”

• Truman, upon the arrival of a cleaning service: “My favorite thing about getting the house cleaned is that it smells like static electricity.”

• August, in response to Dad’s LSU Victory dance: “Dad, you’re breaking my eyeballs.” 

• Dad: “Should we go eat at the brewery?”

  Truman: “You mean the beer factory?”

  Dad: “Yeah, but they call it a brewery.”

  Truman: “Well, they should call it a beer factory.”

• Ella: “That present is from me, and you’re going to like it!”

  Truman: “Yay, Harry Potter underwear!”  Pause.  “This goes on my privates.”