Shorty our Elf

My "Aunt" Kelli adopted our elf and gave him to us Dec. 1st, 2007.  We named him Shorty and we cannot wait to see him each year.  I know there is a lot of controversy over the Elf.On.The.Shelf. but for our family we enjoy his presence over the Christmas Season.  We totally celebrate Christmas because it is Jesus' Birthday. Our kids get that but we also enjoy the traditions of Santa and the Elf.  With that said our elf is a lot of fun.  Not really mischievous and sometimes he doesn't move spots because he is tired.  Occasionally he plans a fun return but those are few and far between.  We do notice that when Shorty is present in our house our children sleep in their own beds all night long.  Not sure how he does it but they do.  Now that Shorty has returned to the North Pole the boys are still sleeping in their own beds…ALL NIGHT LONG. THANK YOU SHORTY!  We owe you big time. 

Here are some of our favorite 2013 Shorty Spots….

His return on Dec. 1st 2013

This was Shorty's favorite spot in our tree. He relocated there several times this season.

 When our friends come the 1st weekend in December their elf, Buddy, finds them out our house. It's an annual tradition that Shorty & Buddy bring all the children pajamas.

 Rainbow Loom Elves….What a mess!

 After our 3rd snow day the 4th snow day was a complete unexpected surprise. It was technically an ICE Day but Shorty got a heads up from our school district and announced the day off.

 Shorty must have been talking to other elves because we have seen a lot of Elves on Pint.erest do to the sack races.  So thankful you have creative friends Shorty!

 This was our most favorite Shorty Spot day. "I Mustache you if you have been good"!

 The boys LOVED this surprise!

 Game Day Shorty Spot

 Snowball fight Shorty & Friends

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 And the best for last…the real reason we celebrate Christmas.  Shorty sitting with Baby Jesus.

Our boys miss Shorty and are hoping he makes some impromptu visits during the year to check in on them.