The Elf on the Shelf. People either love the concept or they hate it! But one thing is certain: It's definitely the most popular Christmas trend these days!
I managed to avoid the hype for so long because the timing just wasn't right. I couldn't really introduce a new concept when certain kids were asking a lot of questions! This year, Dylan and Lexie are both in the know and Lily kept asking why WE didn't have an elf. The timing was right for Lily and Liam (AKA Phase Two). So on December 1st, an Elf on the Shelf joined our family!
Our Elf, whom Lily lovingly named Christopher, arrived with a North Pole Breakfast and a few small gifts for each child. Lily was beyond excited!
But our Elf on the Shelf immediately had some serious competition!
What started out as just a cute picture turned into a fun photography project for the month of December, after our sweet little Liam got into some trouble on the second morning. Liam got a bath, his elf pajamas got a good washing and our Elf on the Shelf project was born. Each day since then, our little live Elf Liam, has been recreating Christopher's adventures!
Here's what our two naughty elves have been up to...
DAY 2
Christopher got into the powdered sugar and made a snow angel!
But Liam, who got into the cornstarch for the second time in one week (once on his Grandma's watch), was the winner. Clearly...
DAY 3
Christopher took a bubble bath in mini marshmallows and Liam decided to join him!
DAY 4
Christopher found an EXPO marker and decided to draw on Dylan, Lexie, Lily and Liam's school pictures.
Liam was just as creative.
DAY 5
Christopher tried to make a sticker picture for the kids and things spiraled out of control!
Liam was a BIG fan of this activity!
DAY 6
We celebrated Saint Nicholas Day for the first time and Christopher snagged candy canes from each child's shoe.
Liam decided to snag and EAT the candy canes.
DAY 7
Christopher picked Elsa up and took her for a drive.
Liam took it one step further with some cuddles.
DAY 8
Christopher took the dogs for a walk.
Liam gave up and decided snuggles were better!
DAY 9
Dinosaur ride, anyone?
What Liam doesn't know is that his dinosaur roars, moves his head around, walks and rears up! (Should we use the remote to surprise him?)
DAY 10
Poor Christopher caught a cold...from Little Live Elf Liam!
Thankfully it's nothing more than a runny nose. Every little Elf needs to take a day off to rest now and then!
Stay tuned for more of Christopher and Liam's adventures!
This is the best thing ever!!! I love that you are having Liam reenact!! Adorable and I think Liam is totally winning.
ReplyDeleteBaha ha! OMG this is amazing. Liam is just the sweetest. I bet y'all are having a blast with these photos.
ReplyDeleteThis is so funny! I love how cooperative Liam is for your pictures!
ReplyDeleteOh my word! This was adorable! My favorite was when Liam took the dogs for a walk, but ended up cuddling them instead. Seriously, sooo cute!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!
ReplyDeleteI love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is so creative and so cute!
ReplyDeleteYour Elf Liam posts have been THE best! I absolutely LOVE this!
ReplyDeleteThis is seriously so adorable!! Liam is definitely the winner between the two!
ReplyDeleteThese pictures are the best!!
ReplyDeletePhase two I love it! And gosh, Liam is truly the cutest elf ever and up to so much shenanigans!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love it :)
ReplyDeleteThese are the cutest pictures ever!! I hope to start Elf on the Shelf with Parker next year. I think it's a great tradition.
ReplyDeleteThis is, by far, THE CUTEST Elf on the Shelf idea ever!! SO SO SO super cute.
ReplyDeleteI have been loving these pictures on Instagram. I don't know which one is my favorite, although taking Elsa for a ride is pretty darn cute. :)
ReplyDeleteStop it! I love all of these! Little Liam is the happiest, sweetest, cutest little elf I ever did see!
ReplyDeleteThis is the greatest!! Liam is the cutest little elf ever.
ReplyDeleteHaha. I love this post so much. I am dying of laughter over Liam's versions. He really outdid himself!
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