from “the elf on the shelf”…

“Have you ever wondered how Santa could know if you’re naughty or nice each year as you grow?”

“At holiday time, Santa sends me to you. I watch and report on all that you do.”

do you have the elf?

At our house, we search for him every morning and then I usually get asked what he told Santa the night before…

we strive for good things every day.

Gotta love the elf.

to the man who spent his late Saturday night and Sunday evening “turning” doll limbs for me…

(photo courtesy of my three year old)

so these two little girls could have a very Merry Christmas…

with these two little girls.

thanks, Nathan…you’re the best!

so i realize that we’ve had our camera since may…

i also realize i don’t really know how to use it…

Nathan just showed me last night how to take black and white photos…seriously excited.

Its got to be my new favorite setting. I have always loved how black and white photos look…

so we had a little fun…

with faces

toes

hands

and nose…

What beautiful test subjects.

I think the highlight of decorating the tree was the santa and elf hats we found at the bottom of the ornament tub.

Break out the fun hats and we all get a little more into the spirit of the season!

Merry Christmas!

One of my favorite moments of the day is when we’re sitting by eachother…

munchin’ on snacks.

There’s no pulling the tree over.

There’s no crying.

There’s no picking on eachother.

There’s just munchin’ and watching cartoons.

and all is right with the world.