The Ramirez Family: A New Christmas Tradition...

I finally decided to start a new Christmas tradition that I've been seeing and hearing about. The Elf on the Shelf. I haven't heard of this until two weeks ago when I read on one of my favorite blogs. When I was shopping at Target, I noticed the The Elf on the Shelf box. I read it but didn't quite understood the meaning of it. So I left it. On face book, my friend posted it on her page and I asked what is the meaning of it. After she told me the story, I immediately ran back to Target. Unfortunately, they had no more! I was so upset! I then called the Hallmark store (which I should of known to go there first) and they were nice enough to hold one for me! Yay! I LOVE HALLMARK and their people! I haven't yet introduce it to Gavin. Although, this was on Wednesday that I got the Elf because I knew the movie was to supposed to air on CBS on Friday so we can watch it. Well, little did you know, I missed it! My husband treated us out to dinner and decided to take Gavin to see the Christmas Lights at a college they have every year. I got home and looked on online to see if CBS will show it again, nope not anytime soon. That's when I looked at Target online. I saw that they sell the DVD. Yay! I called and they had some but very few left and the worst partis... they couldn't hold it for me! What! Are you kidding me!!. Ugh! I had called this morning, and I had Kenyan (who I watch during the day) and I couldn't leave because I don't have a car seat for him! What am I going to do! So, I made some calls and no-one was available to go to Target for me. So, my husband called me and told me that he might leave early for the day because they had only one patient to take care of. Whew, so I asked him to please go to Target and get the DVD. And yes, he bought one! Yay! So, tonight, Gavin and I sat down and watched it together. He loved it! I was going to surprise him with it by setting it on the front porch and ring the door bell, but he had notice it on the dinner table. Well, I told him, while we were watching the movie, Santa might of came and drop it off. He bought it. So, we sat on the couch and open the box and he was so happy to see it! I went over the story again just to make sure he understood. Well, the book does come with the box and it tells you the story. But, seeing on TV makes it more real. At least to me it does. Haha. I asked Gavin what he wanted to name the Elf. First thing he said was "Captain America". His favorite. I mentioned couple of names and he had this look like "No mom, that's goofy" Then, he said excitedly "Chippey" just like the Elf in the movie. And he put his two sweet little hands together and had this biggest smile ever. He was happy to name him "Chippey". I'm so happy that I was able to start this new tradition like everyone else. It seems so much fun for the little ones. I don't remember ever having a tradition when I was a little girl. But I'm glad to start this with my son, Gavin.

A Visit With Santa...
I took Gavin this year to Bass Pro Shop to see Santa. They have really great stuff for kids! They have ornament making, carousel rides, Kettle Corn, fun games to play with and you can take a picture with Santa! The best part is, It's all for FREE! So check in your local town to see if you have a Bass pro Shop! It's worth it!