Elf on a Shelf

Our home has been chosen to host an elf this winter. We will name her Sally and love her forever.

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Elf on a Shelf Day 5: Riding a Chicken

It was almost immediate that the girls spotted Sally this morning. She's riding a chicken. After yesterday, I wasn't sure that Sally would even come back from the North Pole, but she did so hopefully today will be a better behavior day!

Hello Girls,

Do you see me? I'm riding a chicken! You probably don't know how hard it is to catch a chicken, let alone ride it, well let me tell you, it took me almost all night to catch this little fellah, but don't worry, I've tamed him now! 

How about we work on having a better day today? Yesterday was tough but I know how good you girls can be, so let's give Santa your best! Remember, I'm watching!

Love,

Sally

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Elf on a Shelf Day 4: Lighting the World

Sally hid well today. It took the girls several minutes (and some hints from me) but they finally found her! She is inside one of out hanging lights. How she got in there? Well, it's magic, my friends. 

Hello My Special Little Girls,

Today I have chosen to be inside your light. Why, you might ask? Well, it's symbolic. I have chosen to be inside the light because you two are little lights in so many people's lives. You are such a blessing to your Mommy and Mimi and Papa and Aunties as well as your teachers and all the people at church. There were some moments yesterday that you two didn't get along and didn't make the right choices, but all in all, you brought light to many people and Santa and I think that's wonderful! I hope you have a great day today at school and I will see you when you get home!

Love Always,

Sally

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Elf on a Shelf Day 3: She's Upside Down!

The girls laughed with Sally this morning as they found her dangling from a picture.  My youngest asked, "Is she watching Pastor Hagee" (her eyes are pointed at the TV in the living room) while my oldest could have sworn she was cheering on Tebow today during the Broncos Game (in which we won, by the way...).

We also put up the Christmas tree with Sally watching over us, Making sure we got it right. Her letter for the day was this: 

Well Hello There Girls!

I had such an interesting trip to the North Pole last night! The stars were so bright that they led my way. I flew around a while with my other elf friends and when I got to the North Pole, Santa was very happy to hear how good you had been all day! Then I flew back just in time to play a bit on your pictures before you woke up. Let's just say you woke up earlier than I had anticipated, because you almost caught me goofing around! That's why I'm hanging upside down today, because I had so much fun last night, that I almost didn't stop! I love being at your house with you and your family. Thank you for loving me so much and keep up the GOOD work!

Lots of Love,

Sally

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Elf on a Shelf Day 2: She Came Back

Sally moved last night which means she reported back to Santa! I'm not sure if my kids were very excited about her reporting back to Santa since yesterday wasn't a great day. But they were excited to see her this morning, promising to be better today. Here's the letter Sally brought: 

November 26, 2011

Good morning girls,

Santa was so excited to hear about you last night! He thinks the two of you are incredibly special! I told him all about how I saw you at the bookstore and at the movie theater. Arthur Christmas, what a great movie to go to! It’s too bad you didn’t get to see the ending it was really good. Make sure to be really good today so I don’t have to give Santa a bad report. Oh and thank you for talking to me all the time, I am thankful to be a part of your family!

Love,

Sally 

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Elf on a Shelf Day 1: Sally Arrives

Today Sally arrived at our home.  She magically appeared on the TV hutch when the girls weren’t looking. At first they were a bit hesitant but they quickly warmed up and now have been showering her with gifts and “I love yous.”  They are well aware that they are not allowed to touch her, but that doesn’t keep them from constantly talking to her and occasionally acting as if they know her voice.  Sally also brought a letter of communication today… 

November 25, 2011

Good morning girls, 

I am pleased to meet you as we embark upon this journey.  I can’t wait to be your friend and see how well you can behave!  If you have questions for me, just write them down and give them to your mommy.  The next day I will answer your questions in a letter like this one!  Please be good so I don’t have to tell Santa that you have been naughty.  Oh, and I love my name!  Thank you for being so thoughtful in picking it out.  I think we’re going to be great friends!

Love,

Sally