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I was reluctant about the commitment level of this cute elf that Santa sends to visit homes and check in on children.  I had seen of his crazy antics on pinterest and other blogs though and anyone that clever is allowed to be part of the Smith Christmas, you betcha!  So we invited our elf, whom we named "Snowball" , to join us for the Christmas season.  And he did not disappoint!  The boys were not allowed to touch him during the day, and at night he would do all kinds of crazy things to get our attention.  The boys didn't really buy into his "watchful eye" story, but Caleb and Samuel woke up every morning and the first thing they did was hunt for the elf.

Here are some things Snowball could be found doing…

1. playing Operation with Santa
2. hanging out on the Christmas tree
3. taking a ride in Caleb's backpack (with a new pencil)
4. bringing us new Christmas candy and using them as a pillow
5. performing Cirque du Soleil from our ceiling fan cord
6. bringing donuts (and sneaking a bite)
7. turning our milk green (the kids are convinced it tasted different!)

8. keeping a watchful eye on the little boys from the marlin above their beds
9. reading "Good Night Moon" on Sam's bed
10. toilet papering our Christmas tree!!  (a family favorite)
11. leaving a note for the boys
12. bringing a very fun Christmas puzzle

And my favorites…helping us remember the real reason for the season.

Now Snowball is with Santa resting and working until he can come visit us again next December.  Fun times!