This morning, Elfie and Elfis were inside the big box of oranges we bought from our local high school band. Jake ran away with them before I could get a picture. Later today, he caught them in the Christmas tree, helping the branches open up so we could decorate it. A few minutes ago, Elfis … Continue reading Elf Antics – Day 6
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Elf Antics – Day 5
Jake woke up to find Elfie and Elfis reading the book were reading in class ("Bubble Gum Monster"). They were enjoying it! Later, he caught them breaking into the Lego Advent Calendar!!!
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Elf Antics – Day 3 continued AGAIN
Elfis was caught stealing Jake's fries!
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Elf Antics – Day 3 continued
Jake can't leave these elves by themselves for two minutes. They have corrupted Minecraft Steve and Creeper and involved them in a plot to either hug Santa or steal his glasses!
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Elf Antics – Day 3
The elves were still in their marshmallow baths this morning, but when Jake went to the bathroom, they made a quick breakfast! He was shocked - he was only in there for a minute to put something away! LOL
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Elf Antics – Day 2
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The elves are back!
Christmas elves have been part of our family's Christmas traditions since the 70s (wayyyy before that little shelf sitter came along LOL). My Mamma had one who sat in her curio cabinet year round to "report back to Santa". I found the little guy with the checkered shirt when my oldest was very little and … Continue reading The elves are back!
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Christmas in July
I love Christmas. No, seriously, I LOVE CHRISTMAS! Before I went to work full time teaching, I decorated every room in our home for Christmas. I put up 26 fully decorated Christmas trees (starting on November 1st). I had a Christmas Control Journal in a 3" wide binder, and it was FULL of plans and … Continue reading Christmas in July
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Gift Wrapping Made Fast!
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! That means I have a pile of gifts to wrap, and the gift giving season is fast approaching! When I wrap, I need it to be an organized and fun experience or else everybody is liable to get a gift stuck in a gift bag with a … Continue reading Gift Wrapping Made Fast!
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