2010 Elf Mischief at our house :) Day 4

This morning the kids awoke to find that Those Crazy Elves had hitched the wagon to one of Eliana's Dogs and ran in circles around our tree to put on all the lights!  Those sure are some BIG bright lights!!  I can hardly believe that PD slept only 4 feet away durring all the comotion of getting those lights on the tree!

Mom had just taken that wagon out of storage yesterday, it hadn't even been dusted yet but those crazy elves were having a great time  in it!

2010 Elf Mischief at our house :) Day 3

The elves worked really hard last night on creating an advent calendar for the kids, they left a note saying they saw that the shoe organizer on mom's closet door looked perfect for the project with its 24 little pouches.  They gathered a few more supplies from the box of sewing trim that Gramma passed on to mommy from Angeline's collection of treasures. 

They made number cards using the cute candy cane numbers mom had just downloaded from http://jilldzines.blogspot.com/ and wrapped a few gifts to add some color.   

They left a note telling the kids that they would be adding more gifts over the next few days, because with mom staying up so late they did not have much time to work on it Ha Ha Ha Ha...

They also said that Elvin's little brother had been begging to come visit our house, so they asked Santa if it would be ok for him to come this year, Santa said he thought it would be a great idea to let, Marley help keep watch over the advent calendar, each day his job is to move to the right number to help us count down to Christmas.  Hopefully he does not cause any trouble while he is here!

Marley Jingles

Eliana brought Trixie to school today for show and tell, While the kids were at school and mom was off running erands all morning, Elvin, Skeeter and Marley gathered a few more gifts for in the advent calendar.

And Skeeter gathered supplies for some little Elf Kiss treats the kids could deliver to their friends when this freezing cold windy stops blowing and they can get out and Jingle them!

2010 Elf Mischief at our house :) Official Day 1

This morning L saw a note hanging on the fridge, she started to yell, "The Elves... The Elves.., They are Here" she spun around searching and quickly called for PD to hurry up and come read her the note. Their eyes frantickly searched for where those crazy elves were at...

Those silly elves had crawled in our Christmas tree!

Elvin Jingles



Trixie Twinkles



Skeeter Jingle Peppermints

 

2010 Christmas Season ~Elfcapades~ Bum foot

Thursday night, Elvin felt pretty bad about Preston's foot, he made himself a cast out of all of Preston's legos

2010 Christmas Season!! Elfcapades! Happy Birthday to PD

A month or so ago, PD wrote Santa a letter asking him if his elf, Elvin could please come visit for his birthday on Thanksgiving..

Today he turned 8, and he was beyond excited to wake up and find Elvin WITH a present for him this morning!

And this picture pretty much shows how thrilled he was with the Lego Advent that Elvin brought him, he cannot wait for December 1st to hurry up and get here so that he can open the first one...

Sadly after our Thanksgiving dinner tonight, the birthday boy was outside playing and I think he broke his foot kicking at ice.  Looks like I will be taking him to the doctor in the morning instead of heading out for black friday..

2010 Month of the Elf, First Day of School

Skeeter, Elvin and Trixie helped pack the kids backpacks for their first day of school!

2010 Month of the Elf, A Trip To The Cabin

The kids and I took a trip up to our cabin for the holiday weekend, We were pretty busy all weekend, and the kids had no idea that the elves had came along, until our last day, we were walking back to the cabin from the dock, when my DD5 spotted the elves in the woods, playing on thier fort I LOVE the excitement beeming from their smiles!!

2010 Month of the Elf, Day 1

To kick off the month of the Elf, Trixie and Elvin got into Preston and Eliana's school supplies and art sets, Elvin did not want to use the Princess chair so he pushed it accross the room and stacked up a few of the supplies he found in PD's backpack to make himeself a chair. They left the kids a note telling them that The Big Guy, said that the next month was extra special for elves that scored excellent in the Magic Elf program, that they would get to count down the days until the 100th day before Christmas with their holiday family and since we have this HUGE new house the elves should be sure to help us get into celebration mode! they also told them that Skeeter is hiding and they should try to find him ;)







The Elves also came to visit back in June, when we bought our first home, the day we got our keys and walked in the onlything in the house were the Skeeter, Elvin and Trixie, they had set up the kids' Christmas trees in the livingroom to welcome them HOME!!

2009 HoLiDaY eLfCaPaDeS day 24

Day 24

The elves spent all day working on Penguin Pajama's for the kids to give them to wear for Christmas eve.













The kids wearing their PJ's from the elves.

2009 HoLiDaY eLfCaPaDeS day 17-22

Days 17-20

Elf Emergencies

Santa called and there was a disturbance at the north pole, he required all elves to report home imediately, Skeeter, Elvin and Trixie were gone for 3 whole days, The kids were sure excited to see them when we went down to visit Great Grams for the weekend



Day 21

The elves brought home a travel game of Candy Land for the kids to play with from the north pole.



Day 22

The elves set up presents and had a snowball fight with cotton balls in Great Grams Living Room!

2009 HoLiDaY eLfCaPaDeS day 15

Day 15

Skeeter, Elvin & Trixie brought the kids new tooth brushes since they had a pretty high sugar intake with all the cookies and frosting they sampled, they wanted to make sure the kids teeth stay clean and bright :)

2009 HoLiDaY eLfCaPaDeS day 8, 9, 10

Day 8

The elves brought the kids a giant activity/coloring book, they colored them a picture and left a note for them to color some too to decorate the house



Day 9

Last night the elves got into the remaining candy canes from the Candy Cane Hunt the kids did on Saturday, they left a big stack of wrappers behind!



Day 10

Tonight the elves brought the kids a new DVD, Santa Buddies. They invited the kids' dogs to preview the movie with them.



They left a note saying they searched the whole house but could not find any popcorn but they did find a stash of Candy in moms dresser, and thought that candy bones would be a great treat for them and their new friends while they watched the movie

2009 HoLiDaY eLfCaPaDeS day 7

Day 7

The Elves set up a race track in our living room and hopped in the wagons the kids built at Home Depot to race while all of their new friends (The kids beanie babies, webkins and other small animals) Cheered them on as fans!









The kids spent HOURS racing their wagons on the track the elves made for them :)

2009 HoLiDaY eLfCaPaDeS day 6

Day 6

Our Elf Crew wrote out a long riddle for the kids to find in the morning to send us out on a day of adventourus FUN!!



We are first going to a Candy-Cane Scavanger Hunt, then to Lowes to build wooden Gingerbread houses, and maybe to home depot to build little wooden wagons, then home to make our yearly gingerbread houses.

*CLUE 1*

*Hello and good morning, we’re so glad you’re awake
We waited and waited not sure how much more we could take!
Go find something festive, perhaps green or red
Pants on the bottom a hat on your head.
Next grab your coat and head for the door
There’s tons to be done, so much fun to explore.

Jump in the car buckle up tight
Head up to Washington and then take a right
Drive a few blocks to afavorite place
To the community center but hurry there’s a race.
Go get directions there is something to be found
Search high and low look all around

Incase you were wondering we’ll give you a clue
They come in all colors sometimes even blue
But the very best one goes with out being said
Our favorite treat, it’s white and its red

When the search is all over and you are all done
Hurry back to the car there is still more fun
9:45 get buckled again,
There’s someplace to be, you must get there by ten
Look for your next clue, somewhere in the car
It should be pretty easy you won’t need to look far.*



*CLUE 2*

*You found it You found it it’s clue number two
Turn on the GPS she’ll know just what to do
She’ll know just where to bring you follow where she goes
But incase she gets lost, your going to Lowes
You might need a hammer once you arrive
To make something special how we love Christmas time.
Whats that you say a clues what you said?
Today what you’ll make is usually gingerbread
Quick build your project and remember your manners
If you cannot yet tell, we’ve been busy planners
There’s still more fun to be had, no time to be sad
Buckle up in your seats say THANKS MOM AND DAD..*



Once finished when they wen't to recieve their builders certificate and patch, the Lowe's Instructor gave them their next clue from the elves....

*CLUE 3*

*Go hit the highway , you won’t have to drive far
Before you know it you’ll know right where you are
It’s time for more building, wonder what you might make
Do a good job for goodness sake

Quite the adventures we have all in store?
What’s that you say? You STILL want more?
Back to your car seats, buckle up tight
Theres more fun to be had before it turns night.*



Back at home they found the next clue hanging on our door...

*CLUE 4*

*In through the door head straight to the kitchen
The table is ready, remember NO LICKING
Be sure to have fun as you make one last thing
Laugh and tell jokes and yes please do sing!*