This year we started a new tradition of our "Elfie on the Shelf." My sisters, Paula and Mary Ellen kept telling me how much their little ones enjoyed the Elf on the Shelf and so they talked me into allowing him to join our list of traditions. The twins opened their Elf on the Shelf shortly after we arrived home from our Thanksgiving trip. I read them the book and their job was to name their elf. They attempted to name him after some of their Aunt Kara's past boyfriends but we decided as a family that that was not a good idea. They finally agreed on "Chris" short for Christmas but usually they referred to him as "Elfie." I didn't believe that it would be as much fun but the twins really enjoyed looking for him each morning. Usually he was just in silly little places and he didn't create too much mischief as this momma doesn't have time for that! He did simple things like eating their snacks or getting into the toothpaste in the bathroom. The joy on their faces was priceless as they searched for him and laughed at his silliness. Elfie returned to the North Pole after Christmas but I have a feeling that he will be back next year.
Gracie showing Elfie her "happy plate"
Elfie fishing for goldfish!
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