Meet "Sneaky Pete"

This is Sneaky Pete. It is the "Elf on a Shelf" toy. I would highly recommend this to anyone with kids! Or - anyone without kids who just wants some entertainment! This elf comes with a book that explains he is Santa's spy. He shows up around Christmas and appears in a new place every morning to watch over everyone in the house and report back to Santa! You cannot touch him or his magic disappears...we have had so much fun with this. Cayden is on the fence about it - but, Vanna is totally 100% in to it. We overhear them talking and even though Cayden is unsure - he keeps telling Vanna not to touch him! They both were almost late to school the other morning because they would stop looking for him! Vanna was sure he had hidden because he really wants to talk to us but doesn't want to ruin Santa's magic. They did find him finally after we helped Carlee see him and she went and told them "I find ef". Vanna saw him hanging from the light fixture the other day and started yelling...."MOM, he is hanging on for his LIFE!". I love the innocence and magic that they show.....just hugs my heart! I told Matt - we can't get these years back....I love it - love it ALL! We were talking about the real reason we have Christmas the other night and the "Christmas Story"....we asked the kids what 3 things they were most thankful for.....Cayden said 1) my family 2) money and 3) trees (because they provide oxygen). We have some work to do here...ha! I hope you all are enjoying your favorite Christmas traditions.....and I hope that God is blessing you all as he has our family. Merry Christmas!!