The boys were thrilled to have an elf of their own (who we named Marshall, appropriately), and bought into our story of how he was an orphan and needed a home, etc. We watched him hide in new spots throughout the night, since this was his only night in our home before going home with Santa (or in my wedding gown bag where he will stay 'til next year). Marshall was very acrobatic as he went from the top of the Christmas tree, to the fan, to the kitchen cabinet, to the tv!
We had also been the recipients of a 12 days of Christmas (my favorite being on the 5th day where we received 5 golden pineapple RINGS). The sweet couple, Larry and Diane, came by to drop off 12 little plastic drums right as we were preparing dinner. So, of course we invited them to stay and enjoy our Argentine milanesa dinner. Yum. We were happy to share with them, and how fun it was to have all their thoughtful treats on our doorstep for 12 days!
We made sugar cookies to leave for Santa (boy was that a HUGE mess), along with a note and some carrots for the reindeer. I love Christmas with my children. They make it all so warm (and chaotic), full of work and memorable :)
'Tis the season to share.
'Tis the season to watch Marshall light up my boys' eyes as he moved around.
'Tis the season to be together.
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