Elf on the Shelf

This was our first year trying out the Elf on the Shelf. Did it work? Did the kids behave better knowing that Chrystal (yes, that is what they all decided to call him and yes, it is a boy) was watching their every move? Meh. Was it fun to see them discover Chrystal in all sorts of funny situations every morning? Absolutely. Will I be doing it again next year? Most likely, but for 12 days instead of 24. This momma doesn't have that much creativity, and Pinterest doesn't either.
Chrystal made him appearance on November 30, 2014. Upon his arrival, he gave each child a new set of jammies and a new Christmas book.

Watching a movie and eating popcorn

Taking a nap

Chrystal caught Logan's cold

Bubble bath

Swinging

Drawing on the kids' face

Roasting some marshmallows

Having a date with Rapunzel

Caught by the soldiers



Snowball fight

Eating Logan's Halloween candy

Christmas decorating the bathroom

Playing with stickers

Lunch bag race

Building a snowman

Pooping (uh-oh)

Playing a board game with his friends

Just playing with the wrapping paper rolls

Attempting to wrap up presents

Sledding

Building another snowman

Hiding candy canes for the kids

Giving the kids silly presents

Coloring a picture