the Samuel on the Shelf

So many people do this tradition and apparently it's been around for years I just didn't know about it until I had kiddos of my own.  It involves a little Scout Elf that Santa sends to your home to watch and make sure you are being nice not naughty.  Then, each night he flies back to Santa and reports of his findings.  Each morning he'll reappear but in a new place.  So, each morning my kids have to go look for him.

I bought the specific boxed set that includes a little elf that you name yourself and the adorable story book.  The box set comes with an interactive website that you register your Elf with and you receive an authentic registration certificate along with a letter from Santa.  We also get emails each day from Santa telling us he's still watching us and that our Elf has been telling him good things, pretty cute.  Today Santa sent us Mrs. Claus' recipe for "Elf Cupcakes" and requested we save Santa at least one for Christmas Eve.  Too cute.

So without further ado, meet Samuel, our Scout Elf.  I don't really know where "Samuel" came from but Little R and G seemed to agree on that name, so it will be.

Two mornings ago, Samuel flew back to the North Pole and came back on our chandelier over our kitchen table.  It kind of freaked G out a bit, he refused to sit at the table to eat breakfast.  It was pretty funny but he's getting over his fear of the "magic elf that flies" as he sees Little R super excited each day as she hunts him down.

Happy Holidays!