Jack has arrived!!
Jack has arrived! Our elf on a shelf made his first appearance last year and almost got lost finding our new house (meaning he got lost in the move) but was found just in time to arrive the Saturday after Thanksgiving. We had all watched the new Elf on a Shelf cartoon that weekend starring Chippy so Madison was pretty excited about when her elf would show up! Luckily he did not keep her waiting long! She woke up the following morning to Jack waiting for her on the countertop! He even brought his book along so we could all read it again so we remember the rules- no touching him or he will lose his magic.
It's amazing how protective the kids get over their elf- Maddie had a friend over and she wanted to see the elf- Maddie kept telling her that she couldn't touch him!! At this point Jack was hanging out in one of our stockings and I have to admit I was a bit nervous because this friend was really pushing the limit on how close she could get- I was sure Jack would fall out of the stocking- luckily he just tilted a bit and was later able to restraighten himself! Ha!
~Elizabeth
I have an elf from when I was a child - (we're talking some serious years ago) - back in the day, the Elf wasn't as mischievous -- our loss. I wish this new tradition had been in place when my children were younger - looks like it could be great fun. Like the donuts baking maneuver!
Cute ideas. I ordered a elf but since we have been snowed in we have not gotten any delivery's since Thur :( we are still waiting and Hoping.
The baking scene is just too adorable!
Would have loved an elf when I was a kid! Love that he made donuts!!