Elf on the Shelf Has Come and Gone

I have been pretty busy the past few months and have not been able to post much to the blog.  I guess it's time to catch up!  I'm hoping things are back to normal.

One tradition we started a few years ago was the Elf on the Shelf.  This year the elf came the day after Thanksgiving.  Stevie was convinced it was a girl and we named her Sparkles.

The best part is trying to find her in the morning

Some days it's harder than others

Can you find Sparkles?

The last night she hung out at the church.  She actually stayed there the last two nights, since she decided to stay and be there when the kids opened their presents on Christmas morning ;)