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Kid the Elf

We started a new tradition in our home this year, by adopting an Elf on the Shelf. Colton (and I'm sure Em was in agreement, since she can't talk yet) named our Elf "Kid" and so far, he's really enjoyed finding Elf each morning.

In case you aren't aware of the Elf on the Shelf phenomenon - children have the opportunity to adopt an elf, name him, and then make him their own. They can talk to Elf, however, he/she cannot talk back. Most of all, they cannot touch their elf, because then he/she will lose all of their magical powers and their ability to fly home to the North Pole each evening to report to Santa on the children's behavior.

Meet Kid!

I found him!
We love having Kid around, and Colton has enjoyed finding Kid when he wakes in the morning. Hopefully, Kid has only good things to report back about the kiddos! :)

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