Last Day of Elfie

Last day of Elfie

     Well, it looks like our time with Elfie has come to an end this year. I am a little sad, but it gives me a whole year to think up a ton more ideas...if only I can remember to write them down. And I am proud to say that I did not forget to move him once this year! Now THAT is an ACCOMPLISHMENT! 

Anyway, yesterday Elfie was caught spending a little extra time with his HONEY before he leaves.

And on our LAST DAY WITH ELFIE IN 2012,he was caught in the fridge making a Birthday Cake for Jesus. It is will be the perfect dessert to go with our Christmas Dinner. Thank you, Elfie!

Oh, Elfie, how we will miss you! See you in 2013! And say, "HI," to Santa for us!

Long Distance Relationship

Long Distance Relationship

     My kids got a HUGE kick out of Elfie this morning. My boys were giggling and singing, "Elfie's got a GIRLFRIEND!" I think they may have gotten a bigger kick out of this than finding him on the toilet...and you know how boys LOVE their potty humor! Maybe Elfie will have to make a reappearance on New Years Eve?

The End is Near!

The End is Near

     The kids are officially on Christmas Vacation and officially in the Christmas spirit! My gifts are bought and wrapped and the Christmas menu has been purchased and the kids have assembled and decorated their gingerbread treats.The end is officially near! Only four more nights until Santa arrives! Oh the excitement!
     
Here are three more days of what our Elfie has been up to:

One Wednesday, the kids caught Elfie in the freezer helping himself to a SWEET TREAT!

Thank you, Barbie, for lending me your coat! It's as cold as the North Pole in here!

On Thursday...well all that ice cream, you know...

I had also dropped a few chocolate chips in the toilet for full effect, but didn't want to gross anyone out with pics!

On Friday...In honor of the Mayans...sort of!

And that means only 4 days to get that shopping done!

The End is definitely near but, I still  have a few more ideas up my sleeve.

Happy Elfing!

Holiday Hustle and Bustle 

       Gosh, has it really been 4 days since I've posted? Guess it just goes to show how busy it gets during the Christmas Season (and most any other time of the year for us)! We had Christmas AND birthday parties to go to this weekend. Also, my husband (who is an avid hunter, going through a dry spell) FINALLY got a deer on Saturday. We spent all day Sunday baking cookies for one last package to ship out and processing the deer.  Yesterday morning I had a Cookie Craft Morning followed by an impromptu meeting with the School Liaison on base, followed by an not at all thorough cleaning of my house. This morning I attended a Reindeer Breakfast at my son's Kindergarten followed by my daughter's Spelling Bee and then a run to the grocery store to stock up on stuff to feed my kids during Christmas break...because we all know how fun grocery shopping with kids can be,even school age ones, so better to prepare now!! Anyway, I am back....pausing only briefly to pull my Egg Nog Cake out of the oven. Alright...deep breath...relax...here we go!


Saturday: Yep, I think Elfie's got the right idea. I could use a strong cup of Joe right now!

Diving into that morning cup of coffee.

Sunday: Looks like Efie snagged his own deer! Too bad it was with the car!

Monday: In honor of one of my 8 year old son's favorite shows, FINDING BIGFOOT. 

My boys love this remote control bigfoot. Why? Because he FARTS. Typical boy joy!

Tuesday: Elfie greeted the kids has they headed out the door to the bus stop. Guess he managed to lock himself out last night!

Could you leave a key under the mat tonight, Guys?

Good thing there is less than a week left of Elf on a Shelf! I am running low on creativity! Time to  set aside some time for PINTEREST!!!

A Gift From My Mummy

  Elf Tut

     This morning the kids found Elfie under the tree in a Christmas box all wrapped up like a MUMMY. They were a little distraught because they were convinced he must have opened one of THEIR gifts and climbed into the box. Oh, what joyous toy could have possibly been in there before Elfie got into it! It is so funny to see how my kids react to his little shenanigans!

Two More Days of Elfie Fun!

Two More Days of Elfie Fun!

     It's been crazy busy here again with School Christmas Concerts, Spelling Bees, last minute Christmas shopping for gifts for those last minute office Christmas Parties, not too mention the last minute goodies the husband asked you to bake for that last minute party. (When I say "last minute" I mean "last minute" to me. I am sure hubby's known about it a month and likely didn't mention until, yes...the last minute!) Yes, its been busy, but I am trying really hard to relish every moment. All too soon the Christmas season will be over and it will be back to the same old, same old...Not that there's no joy in the regular routine...but there always seems to be that extra spark of magic around Christmas. (Maybe I've just been watching too many Christmas movies.)

     Anyhow, here is what our Elfie has been up to the past two days:

     Yesterday the kids found him in the Magic Bullet  making himself a smoothie. My older son, disappointed, complained that he's been WAY TO EASY to find. My daughter was worried he'd cut himself on the blades. Lol! I actually put one of the shaker tops on the bullet instead of the actual blade attachment...didn't want him losing any body parts! OK...so for tomorrow he needs to be more discreet and a less dangerous environment! Kids can be so hard to please! 

     This morning Elfie was in the freezer, making friends again! Quite the social butterfly he is! Notice the other two elves he's with. My kids got them from McDonald's the other night and insist on sticking them next to the elf each day so he doesn't get lonely. So sweet! Now on a not as sweet note, my daughter insisted I wait until Elfie goes back to the North Pole FOR GOOD before I buy anymore marshmallows. She is tired of Little Elfie messing with her sweet, gooey MARSHMALLOW GOODNESS! (My kids LOVE marshmallows.) Since Elfie was in the freezer the kids had a difficult time finding him. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED, at least as far as being harder to find! As far as the danger factor...I am really hoping he doesn't get hypothermia in there! 

     HMMMM....now to start planning for tomorrow. Oh how I love PINTEREST!

Bulking Up!

What a social butterfly! Look at all the friends he's making!

Sleep in Heavenly Peace

     

Sleep in Heavenly Peace

     Well it looks like the kids will get a freebie today. Elfie was found sleeping on the job this morning. Doesn't he look peaceful? My boys thought it was HILARIOUS that Elfie chose a GIRLY toy to snuggle with. My daughter was not thrilled...she wanted me to snatch that Littlest Pet Shop toy out of Little Elphie's arms. Not much for sharing I guess...but then again the Elf isn't watching today so I guess she won't make the naughtly list quite yet.