That naughty elf!

Oh my gosh, y'all, we have been having so much fun with Elf on the Shelf! I wish I had started it earlier! The first night we just had it sitting on the mantle of the fireplace. The next night I forgot to movie it, but luckily Tom was on top of things and I found Elf sitting on the camel in the Nativity! I told Tom he was the official Elf-mover from now on because, not only is he more creative, but he has a better memory than I do.



This has been my favorite, by far. Such a naughty elf!
Ellie said that it looks like the Elf is "marrying" her Barbie.

So, obviously Tom and I have been enjoying ourselves, but Ellie absolutely loves the Elf, too. She named him Jingles and each morning she excitedly leaps out of bed and begins her search. And all I have to do is mention that the elf is watching to prompt a change in her behavior. On Sunday, she was acting up a little during church and out of habit I whispered, "Don't forget the elf is watching you." Then I remembered where we were and quickly added, "And Jesus, too!"