Elfie "Fred" returned this year to visit the Barnes family. He was full of mischief, as always --- performing some of his old tricks and some new ones as well. My personal favorite this year was when Elfie painted everyone's toes while they slept....even Daddy's. A nice hot pink color, ha! Fortunately for daddy, Elfie only had time for ONE of his toenails.
For those of you who have not read the book, a special Christmas Elf is designated for each family. The Elf's job is watch over the girls from Thanksgiving to Christmas and fly back to the North Pole each night to give Santa a full report. When Elfie returns from his trip, he finds a new place in the house to stay for the next day. Elfie's location was always a fun surprise. The girls love Elfie and embrace him with all the magic of Christmas. Each morning they would awake, practically wiggling with excitement, and launch into a search for Elfie's new spot.
On Christmas Eve, Elfie goes back to the North Pole with Santa to stay for the rest of the year. Below is a picture of the girls saying goodbye to Elfie Fred on Christmas Eve. They sent him back with cookies and the Gingerbread Train they made.
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