I was inspired by the Elf on the Shelf and decided to make a little Christmas elf for Lily. We named him Oliver and each morning she had to find him to see what he wanted her to do that day . One morning she found him hanging from the curtains in the living room. The next morning he had on her rain boots and was standing by the front door all ready to go to town! Each day he was holding a note telling her to do a fun Christmas activity. They were simple things we could do together…
pick out a new Christmas book
make cookies for the neighbors
go watch a Christmas play
make Christmas cards...
I had so much fun doing this with her! I sure do love Christmas traditions!
I hope you had a very merry Christmas!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
xox
Lili is so happy with Oliver. Your tree is really pretty. I love white trees. I would like to have one.
Ohh happy birthday to your son to 17 !!! wow wow wow, but if you look very young !!!
Happy New Year.
Posted by: giozi | December 29, 2011 at 08:49 AM
That it just amazing! Wow! I'm pinning this for next year!
Posted by: Tonje | December 29, 2011 at 01:20 PM
oh, i just love this post so much.
the elf,
the notes,
the beautiful Christmas tree,
the pictures.
..so inspiring.
love.love.love.
Posted by: Alisia | December 29, 2011 at 01:37 PM
Unbelievably cute! :)
Little Oliver must be the most adorable Christmas tradition ever!
Posted by: Mandy | December 29, 2011 at 02:00 PM
Oh my goodness! Oliver is so much cuter than Elf on the Shelf! And all of your photos are adorable.
Posted by: Greta | December 29, 2011 at 03:01 PM
hi! i just popped over from "say yes to hoboken" blog. your photography is zoo gorgeous! will definitely be following your blog now. i LOVE how you dress your little girl. she is soooo cute!! would you mind sharing where you got her red rain boots?
Posted by: emily c | December 30, 2011 at 04:32 PM
Adorable! I just learned about the Elf on the Shelf this year and want to start the tradition next year with my sons! Can I convince you to make some more Olivers for your Etsy shop next year??? ;)
Posted by: MamaTamTam | December 30, 2011 at 09:07 PM
Aww...your comments are the sweetest! Thank you!!
Emily,
I found Lily's little rain boots at an antique store! She loves them and wears them almost everyday:)
Mamatamtam,
I haven't decided if I will sell elves in my shop or not. I will let you know if I decide to:) Thanks for asking!
xox
Posted by: Charla Anne | December 31, 2011 at 05:45 PM
Oh, my goodness Oliver is so Cute! LOVE this tradition! Adorable pics... you definitely should sell elfs in your shop :)
Posted by: Kris | January 01, 2012 at 10:59 PM
Enjoyed this post Charla! Your little Lily is really growing...she's adorable! I like your Oliver idea, and I agree with the others...yours is much cuter than "Elf on a Shelf". :) Happiest of New Years to you and your family!
Posted by: Marla | January 04, 2012 at 09:03 AM
Okay - this is too much cute for one webpage. (Love the little elf feet hanging below the book!) Gorgeous pics too!
Posted by: Cute Boots | February 22, 2012 at 04:50 PM