The Kid Was Away

so the Elves had a party.

Munchkin spent the weekend at her mom's....so the elves were able to cut loose a little.

And they knew yesterday was egg nog prep day! Munchkin was right, they are magic.

Stink at Posting

but we made it through our first December with Elf on the Shelf.

Neither Rain Nor Snow

nor stomach flu keeps the elves from their duties.

Yes, mom and dad were both struck down, and we are not alone. A good number of my friends and family, near and far, have this fun little bug.

Dry Erase Markers

are a handy elf tool

the ones of the baby wee the funniest, I think

the markers were from yesterday, my elves are having to really stay on their toes, as the Munchkin comes looking for them as soon as she wakes up. we spent yesterday at the grocery store, sadly in the midst of all the oh no, snow crowd. 

luckily we were able to get milk and bread, haha.

this morning, you can see they are ready for the snow we are supposed to get today.

Better Than the Toilet

which they did consider doing.

Luckily, they wrapped up breakfast instead;

a spoon, a bowl and the box of cereal

Lighting is Important

Went to the in-laws yesterday.

Red light at top of tree and dark room gave the angel a rather demonic quality.

Dontcha think?

Elf Baking

tiny pancakes. I mean, giant elf pancakes.

Packing Lunch for School

is sometimes a tricky job.

Miss Sophia is a little picky.

The elves lent a hand today.

4 clementines, honey, a bag of m&m's and 2 bottles of sprinkles.

Sounds well-rounded, eh?

Day 4 of Elf Shenanigans

Mine are relatively tame....for the moment.

They added a couple of stockings to the mantle.

So, I adopted TWO Elves on the Shelf

a girl and a boy. Jingle and Jangle.

They even got a Facebook page.

So far it is fun.

They got into the sugar.

And made a snowman.