Elf on a Shelf

This Christmas was unlike any other.  We found out just before Thanksgiving that Tate was going to have his tonsils removed.  This called for a slight change of plans due to recovery time and limited travel orders from the doctor.

Santa's Helper

Christmas Spirit

Mischievous Ways

Daily Cheer

Miracle 

~Noun

an effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause.

The day before Tate's surgery, we had a special guest arrive on our front porch.  

The book that accompanied told us he would visit until Christmas Eve.  Each night, he would fly to the North Pole to update Santa on the status of the "Naughty List".  When he returned, he would bring a small treat to celebrate the season (and comfort the patient).  

As we all know, Tate comes up with some pretty strange names (i.e. Bobo, Iggs, Red).  Given the challenge of naming our elf, he came up with the most perfect name...MIRACLE.  Every morning the kids had to find Miracle and the gifts he brought with him.

We enjoyed our visit from Miracle and the gifts he shared.  Among the favorites included slippers, pajamas, santa cups, and Pez dispensers.  We are looking forward to many years celebrating the holidays with Miracle.

~ao