We started a new tradition in our house this year. I had never heard of Elf on the Shelf until this year. I fell for it and bought one. I almost skipped it, it cost $30, I am lucky I didn't because they are sold out. I got a hot ticket item this year without even realizing it. The point is you buy the elf, read the book, and give your elf a name. We are original with our name: Shelfie the Elf. Basically, he has magical powers and he flies back to Santa every night and gives him a report on your behavior, he then flies back to your house and hides in a new place and you have to find him. If you touch him he could lose his magical powers so you can't play with him. He hid all over our house, but the favorite spot that the kids went nuts over was when he was in the car with us all day. I found him creepy, but they were thrilled. Next time I am going to ask Shelfie to hide in Rob's car. Those beady little eyes watched me drive all day long.
We forgot to take a picture in front of the tree, but what can you do? 
We started a new tradition in our house this year. I had never heard of Elf on the Shelf until this year. I fell for it and bought one. I almost skipped it, it cost $30, I am lucky I didn't because they are sold out. I got a hot ticket item this year without even realizing it. The point is you buy the elf, read the book, and give your elf a name. We are original with our name: Shelfie the Elf. Basically, he has magical powers and he flies back to Santa every night and gives him a report on your behavior, he then flies back to your house and hides in a new place and you have to find him. If you touch him he could lose his magical powers so you can't play with him. He hid all over our house, but the favorite spot that the kids went nuts over was when he was in the car with us all day. I found him creepy, but they were thrilled. Next time I am going to ask Shelfie to hide in Rob's car. Those beady little eyes watched me drive all day long.
A friend of mine gave us the idea to buy a case of wine from the year Mason was born. In hindsight I wish I would have done it for the year we got married. We took her advice and finally cracked a bottle open to celebrate Masons first day of school. Don't worry we don't plan on sharing with the kids anytime soon! 
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