Those of you not familiar with the whole Shelf Elf thing - click HERE for more info. Our shelf elf looks a bit different and differed a little from the traditional Elf on the Shelf story (which was explained in the letter for the kids he came with)
He came with a letter from Santa explaining his visit. (if you'd like to see the letter, please comment below and I will send it to you)
Apparently Elmer is a little naughty and gets himself into a bit of trouble! But most of all, Elmer just likes to have fun!
All pictures taken with my phone and posted on my instagram (not the greatest quality but did the job!)
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Our shelf elf arrived Dec 1st.
He looks a lot like the vintage dolls Caleb and Emma's Great-Gma collects
.... just saying ;)
During the first night Elmer was here
he helped himself to some popcorn leftover from our tree decorating party
and watched Mickey's Christmas Carol!...
Elmer was up teaching the little people a lesson...
Elmer was up making a "miss you" card for his friend Rudolph!
And OF COURSE we know his preferred brand of glue!
Long story... Caleb accidentally swallowed a marble... a few days past....
stomach pains.... Dr.'s vitsit.... 4 hours in the ER.... 2 x-rays.... marble moved!
Elmer must have found the x-ray, so he posted it on the window and let Caleb know marbles are
"NOT FOR EATING!"
Elmer with a thumbs up thinking HE is a better tree topper than the star!
Elmer is skilled in candy cane climbing!
Elmer found a cozy place to spend the night. I guess there was no room in the inn!
Oh boy! Someone needs to tell Elmer maple syrup is "not for drinking!"
Elmer flew over to Grammy's where Caleb and Emma were spending the night.
He spent the night trying to beat Mario and Luigi....
Kids woke up to find Elmer in the fridge with some special elf milk! It was green!
He also set up their bowls and a special sweet cereal for breakfast!
Elmer was up playing Scrabble Scoop with Woody, Mario & Dora.
Looks like Elmer was about to win! (Elmer was looking for the word ELF, Woody was
looking for JEANS, Mario was looking for TOAD and Dora looking for DOLL)
Elmer helped finish our tree by putting the icicles mommy forgot to put on!
What a helper!
Elmer reminding us to start our "adornments" book.
Elmer reminding us there are only 10 more days til Christmas!
Good thing he found the erasable crayons!
Elmer enjoying a marshmallow bath while scrubbing himself with Emma's toothbrush!
Elmer was on the computer! He elfed himself!
Caleb and Emma set up a bed, a rug, a bracelet (that I was told was a hula-hoop for Elmer)
and a friend to keep Elmer company. So... Elmer Hula-ed!
Elmer sticks to the 4 main food groups:
candy, candy corn, candy canes and syrup!
Oh oh. Looks like Elmer is a bit under the weather! (must have been all that candy!)
Elmer must be feeling better!
We found him the next morning zip-lining through the living room!
Elmer wrapped the bathroom door for Christmas!
That Elmer! He opened Caleb's Birthday present!
Caleb forgave him.... I think! :o/
Elmer knows the reason for the season!
We all had a BLAST having Elmer with us and were sad to see him go :(
But we look forward to seeing him next year!
LOTS of these Shelf Elf antics can be found on pinterest. (Most helpful!!!! ;)
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Very cute and creative ideas! I love how on the last day, he bows down to baby Jesus..very fitting end :)
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