Dasher and Minnie Mouse

It looks like Dasher decided to head back to our house and spend the day with Minnie and Rapunzel at Minnie’s house. Abby and Ellie were pretty thrilled to see Dasher spending some time with some of their favorite Disney friends. I hope Minnie was a good host and offered him some maple syrup!

Dasher and the Reindeer

Dasher came back for another day at our house. This time he rode in on our cute little reindeer that sits in top of the piano. He stayed there all day and Ellie had several long conversations with him. Some of it was about Christmas the rest I couldn’t hear because she whispered it to him.  It certainly put a big smile on my face.

Meet Dasher the Wharton Family Elf!

This year we started the Elf on the Shelf tradition with Abby and Ellie. We sat down together last night and read a book that explains the elf, why he comes to our house and just how magical he is. Our Elf made it all the way from Santa’s workshop to our house and after thinking long and hard, Abby and Ellie came up with his name. Ladies and Gentlemen I would like to introduce to you… Dasher the Wharton Family Elf. For his first day in the house, Dasher made himself comfortable perched high up on the TV unit. It looks like he tried to get into Minnie’s mouse but I have a feeling she wasn’t home. He has been watching over Abby and Ellie all day and in return they have talked with him and told him a few things they want for Christmas. It was cute to watch. I cannot wait to see what happens next!

Cute Christmas Memories

After I put the girls to bed tonight I sat in our room to wrap some presents and start packing for our trip. The girls were still chattering away and you could tell the excitement of Christmas was getting to them. Jack was outside on the back patio and started to bark at one thing or another. From the girls room I hear Abby say…

” Ellie did you hear that? It must be Santa! Jack is barking at Santa! Quick go to sleep!”

I could not help but giggle. What a cutie! I love that this is the first year that Abby is really getting the idea of Christmas and Santa Claus. It’s still a bit overwhelming for her at times, but she is excited for it and hasn’t stopped talking about Santa, trees, lights and presents since I decorated the house back in November. Boy will I cherish these moments! Merry Christmas!