“I think the mountains are pretty, not you.” – Ellie talking to mommy while looking at dad’s pictures of mountains. Ellie said that the mountains are pretty and mommy asked if the mountains are pretty like her.

“No, I’m not smart. I’m Ellie.” – Apparently correcting her dad after he told her that she is smart.

“Thank you Jesus for something.” – Ellie when asked if she would like to thank Jesus for something after evening prayers.

“The dinosaur smells good.” – I really have no idea where that one came from..

“Please daddy, don’t sing. Don’t Sing.” – Ellie showing remarkably good taste at a young age.

“No, my name is Ellie Ellie Ellie.” – When asked if her full name was Ellie Johnstone.

“What is happening in the world, daddy?” – Upon seeing her dad reading the newspaper.

“The house is going round and round.” – Ellie after spinning around for a few minutes

“The sun is brushing it’s teeth.” – After watching the sun set, with the understanding that it is going to bed

(my new camera can take photos at different intervals. this series is one photo every 5 seconds during lunch. lots of silliness going on, but not much eating. click for larger view)