Our House Guest

We were watching a Christmas movie the other night when all of a sudden the doorbell rang.  It scared Addie to death and sent Romie running to the door to see who it was.  When we answered it no one was there but there was a package wrapped in Santa paper.  The girls immediately screamed OUR ELF!  On top of the package was a letter addressed to the kids from Santa.  Devin read the letter which stated that Santa was worried the kids might find themselves on the naughty list if they don't straighten up.  Santa sent this elf to keep an eye on them until Christmas arrives.  They tore into the package to find their elf and his book.  The girls came up with the name Snickerdoodle.  Addie is the most impressed by Snickerdoodle and wakes up early to find him in the house.  Romie is into it but quickly loses her excitement.  Then there is Sully who has no idea what is going on but he does like to help the girls look for Snickerdoodle.  Addie has daily conversations with Snickerdoodle and has been drawing him pictures.  It has been so exciting with Snickerdoodle in the house this year.  I am glad that he waited to come when the girls were old enough to have fun him. 

Addie really got into the elf theme for a couple of days. It has cooled off a little bit now but she loves Snickerdoodle.

His first day at the Bennett house.  The kids love looking for him everyday.