This tradition started with our family in 2011. Some of these are borrowed ideas and some are my own. Either way...it's been fun!
Choo-choo!!!
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| Pep riding the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Choo-choo |
Our elf's name is Pep. He came to us just a few days before Christmas in 2011, so we only got to enjoy his antics for a short time this year. This was his first one. He built a railroad track out of foam craft pieces. The train was my my son's birthday present in November. He loves Micky Mouse Clubhouse.
Friendly Reminder
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| Sweet Message |
Pep left a reminder for the kids the second night he was there. Instead of pen and paper, he used Christmas M&M's.
Christmas Cards
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| Season's Greetings |
On the third night, Pep painted Christmas cards for the kids. We figured out that "Pep" was short for "Peppermint". My daughter had a friend over to spend the night this time. Pep was a perfect host and made sure our guest received a card, too.
Sledding
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| Pep folded my quilt over and laid it on top of a pile of couch pillows. He then made a sled out of candy canes and a piece of cardboard covered in wrapping paper. So fun! |
Pep Meets Rapunzel
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| Friends |
Pep made a friend while he was here. When we woke up we found him having cocoa and M&M's with Rapunzel.
Merry Christmas!
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| Paper Gate |
Christmas morning, Pep left us a real surprise...he taped crepe paper all across the door entering the living room. The kids had to bust through it to get to their presents. |
| Last message for 2011 |
Pep left a note taped to the crepe paper letting them know he would see them next year. Back to the North Pole!
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