Decorating the Tree/New Tradition

We set up our Christmas tree Sunday night but didn't have time to get the ornaments on.  Monday morning both Camri and Garrett were pretty clear with me that we did not put the ornaments on while they were at school.  So we did it that night.  They had so much fun doing it.

Even Boston was into it.

Not sure what is wrong with my camera but the pictures keep turning out blurring.  GRR!!

I'm sure many of you have heard of The Elf on a Shelf.  I have wanted to start this tradition for a long time and I finally decided to do it this week.  Camri was playing with her friend and all of a sudden she yells, "Mom, there is an elf on our TREE!!"  I told them that we had to wait for Madison to get home and then I would tell them about the Elf.

We read the story and they were so intent listening to the story to hear what it was all about and then it was time to name him.  Here is what all the kids said:

Madison: "Sally"
Garrett: "Buddy the Elf"
Camri: "Elfy"
Madison: "It can't be Buddy, he's a big elf and he's little" (pointing to our elf)

Our elf's name is Neddy (garrett just came up with that one and they all agreed.)

They all went to bed and couldn't wait to see where Neddy would be in the morning!