Till next year Marvin!

Marvin's enjoyed his last night here at the Murphy's, high up on our tree star. I hope next year we have just as much fun with Marvin. It was such a joy watching Logan find him every morning. It was sad that Logan didn't understand this morning that Marvin went back with Santa to the North Pole til next year.

Marvin did leave the boys a sweet little note!

5 days...

Can you believe there are only 5 days till Christmas morning?! I can not wait! I can not wait to see the excitement on Logan's face when he sees all the presents Santa has brought for him & Mason. Mason has already tried to open a few gifts. I know both boys are going to love Christmas!

Marvin on the other hand we are going to miss. I hope he gives Santa great reports for the next 5 days!

O Marvin?!

O, Marvin?! Marvin, where are you?!

Marvin has had some clever sitting spots this past week!

I think today has been my favorite! I hope he is giving Santa great reports on the boys! They truly have been great minus a few regular terrible two tantrums & a couple 10 month old tantrums!

Hehe, Marvin is covering his mouth while he giggles! Look at him being silly hiding!

So far my favorite spot!

Marvin is pretty comfty

Marvin must like our home to come back for a second day!

Check out where he sat for the day!

And look, Logan found where he was sitting all by himself!

I hope Marvin is giving Santa pleasant reports on the boys although they have had their moments today!

Well only 24 more days till Christmas :)

A new Christmas tradition (for me at least)...

Has anyone heard of "Elf on the Shelf"? I hope you have! My mom got it for the boys to start as a tradition! I think its the cutest thing ever! I'm sappy for holiday traditions.

Let me try to explain what hopefully will be a tradition for us! Elf on the Shelf is an elf that comes from the North Pole, one of Santa's helpers who listens & keeps an eye on the little ones from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve. Each night he goes back to the North Pole and gives Santa a daily report of how the little ones have been. When your Elf (who you name and actually register at http://www.elfontheshelf.com/) returns in the morning he is in a different spot. The idea is to have the little ones look for your elf each morning. He is also a friendly reminder for them to behave threw out the day. Now the little ones can not touch the elf but they can talk to him and tell him their wishes. Your elf can not talk back but he listens and watches very well.

Marvin, our Elf!

We have already named our Elf, his name is Marvin. He is also registered and he even came early to get comfortable for his first day here at the Murphy house! After we registered him Santa even sent us a letter and we got adoption papers on Marvin!

However Logan and Mason are in bed so tomorrow they will get to listen to the letter from Santa and find Marvin.

I hope this turns into a fun tradition for the whole family! Logan might be still a little young to understand the whole idea but I know he will have fun finding Marvin every morning. I cant wait to see all the strange places he rests every day (hope to take a picture daily).

Marvin found a comfortable spot for his first day!



P.s. More actually information, better explanation of the whole thing go to the actual website, http://www.elfontheshelf.com/.