Monday, November 26, 2007

The Elf on the Shelf



Our family has started a new tradition this year and I wanted to pass it along. It's called The Elf on the Shelf. Have you ever wondered just how does Santa know if you've been naughty or nice? It's all because of the Elf on the Shelf! I don't want to give too much of this book away, but if you have kids I highly recommend this precious book. It's about a magic elf who comes to live with you during Christmas time and magically flies to Santa every night to give him a report on whether you've been good or bad. The elf then magically flies back home before you awake. He can see you and hear you, but you cannot touch him. We named our elf Snowflake and every morning my kids run to see just where Snowflake landed this morning. They get so excited when they find him. So far, he's landed in a different spot, but I told them he's sure to find a favorite spot and may land there a few times. He's also helped with discipline at our house because Brady & Hudson know Snowflake is watching them and they want him to report good things to Santa. I bought our book at Mistletoe Marketplace and the author was there signing the books as you purchased them, but you can order it online. My kids think the book is from Santa and that he wrote a special message to them...it's really cute. I had no idea this book would bring sooo much fun to our house....it's definitely worth the $30 bucks. Click here to get your very own copy of The Elf on the Shelf.....I promise you won't be disappointed!!!

6 comments:

NIKKI said...

Now that is a PRECIOUS tradition...we will definitely be ordering that one!! Thanks for sharing!!!

steele family said...

That is so cute. What fun!!

Cherie said...

Thanks so much for sharing! I ordered the book today and promptly put it on my blog. I can only imagine the boys' excitement each morning!

The TAYLOR FAMILY said...

Andi, I check your website all the time! I am so glad I looked... what a great tradition! We will be starting one in our home as well. Miss you guys! Hope to see you Christmas!

Jennifer Walker said...

That's so cute Andi. I'll have to feature that on BabyBlogAddict.com.

Jennifer said...

Andi,
We started this tradition last year and it's the most precious thing. The kids talk about our elf, Filmore, all year long! It's the most exciting thing for them to wake up each morning and find him and it's so precious to see them standing and talking to him. This is definitely one of our highlights of Christmas! You'll make some wonderful memories with this!!
Love,
Jennifer