Hermie's Antics

When we first got our elf, 3 Christmas seasons ago, I thought it would be such fun for the kids. Well, I was right -- they anticipate Hermie's arrival each year with much excitement. But, it's also become one of my favorite Christmas traditions.

It seems that this year, Hermie has been up to his old tricks -- and some new ones!

He left a "merry, merry" message after his shower one night.

He got into the chocolate chips that we'd used for baking...

and apparently sampled some. :)

This landed him in "elf jail" the next night. Hehehe!

He made silly faces on the kids pictures.

And decorated the Christmas tree with candy canes,

before hiding himself inside the tree.

Apparently all his antics have gotten him in trouble with the toys. This morning, Sherrif Woody had him surrounded!

I love this tradition! The kids pop up out of bed each morning and run around the house trying to find Hermie. They've both told him places they want him to land after his trek to the North Pole each night and he's been listening to them! Can't wait to see what he's up to next!