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Sarah Halstead

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December 4, 2012 By Sarah Halstead

Ralphie Elf

Filed Under: Christmas, Holidays, Photography Tagged With: elf on the shelf

I wasn’t really planning to do Elf on the Shelf, but my mother-in-law bought it for the boys. Kenny and I have had a lot of fun setting him up each night. It is fun coming up with new ideas each night! Most days I have pulled out my DSLR and taken pictures to document what we do but there are a few iPhone photos. Here are a some things Ralphie has been getting into.

1. Ate some peanut butter cups. 2. Sitting in the Christmas Tree. 3. Hanging from the fan. 4. Driving Kenny’s RC Truck. 5. Watching TV a little too close. 6. Keeping an eye on us at the dinner table. 7. Opps got into the toilet paper. 8. Made some snowflakes. 9. Made a “snow” angel. 10. Hanging out in Dustyn’s room. 11. Drew a picture and asked the boys to draw him a picture.

If you follow me on instagram @bysarahhalstead I have been sharing pictures daily using the #ralphieelf.

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  1. Amy @ Marvelous Mommy says

    December 5, 2012 at 6:48 pm

    Those are awesome! I love the one where he's "hangin out"
  2. Danelle says

    December 5, 2012 at 2:03 pm

    How fun! Ralphi is awesome!
    • Danelle says

      December 5, 2012 at 2:03 pm

      I mean Ralphie. :)
  3. Chrystal says

    December 5, 2012 at 12:31 pm

    Great photos. All mine are iPhone. LOL I think I may "steal" some of your ideas!
  4. Amy says

    December 5, 2012 at 11:57 am

    Cute! A friend of mine found her family's elf enjoying a "bubble bath" in the bathroom sink (with cotton balls). I have germ issues, so, personally, I would freak out if I found an elf had done such a thing in my home...but I thought it was really cute...in someone else's sink... ;)
  5. Amy says

    December 5, 2012 at 11:04 am

    I'm looking forward to when Jackson is a little older and we can try the Elf on the Shelf. It looks like so much fun!
  6. MG Atwood says

    December 5, 2012 at 10:05 am

    Sarah, I think you hit me at just the right time! I'm in desperate need of a new look on the blog. I use blogger, will this work? Let me know what you think, and what you can do....So happy to help you in your quest! Cute shots of the elf and crew.
  7. Gina says

    December 5, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Super cute! We have one that we did for a whole year (365 days of hiding him & them searching for him) & then the kids were too old. They named him Stanley.
  8. Katherines Corner says

    December 5, 2012 at 9:53 am

    Ralphie is a busy fellow,giggle. Our grandchildren love the elf on the shelf tradition. xo P.S. thank you for hosting one of my favorite hops!
  9. Tish says

    December 5, 2012 at 9:18 am

    Oh! it certainly looks like Ralphie has been quite mischievous and having lots of fun!! as well as mom and dad!! ha ha I especially love the snow angel! quite creative!
  10. Theresa says

    December 5, 2012 at 8:56 am

    Oh I so love the name you chose for your elf! A Christmas Story is my favorite holiday movie!
  11. orangeheromama says

    December 5, 2012 at 8:54 am

    Awww! Love your Elf pics!! I've been writing daily about our elf happenings..come visit! :) http://www.homeofohm.com/2012/12/wordlesswednesday-jolly-in-john-snowman.html
  12. Kristy Life n Reflection says

    December 5, 2012 at 8:48 am

    So fun, love that elf's grin!
  13. secret mom thoughts says

    December 5, 2012 at 8:38 am

    Cute elf shots. It is hard to keep finding creative things to do with him.
  14. Southern Gal says

    December 5, 2012 at 8:20 am

    Cute shots. I don't know why, but when I copy and paste your button, it gives me the box your code is in and half of the button in that. Weird. I've tried every week for a long time and can't make it work. Any suggestions? I usually type your name and link like that.
  15. alicia says

    December 5, 2012 at 8:12 am

    I haven't done Elf on the Shelf, but it looks like fun! Super cute pics. So, did you have a name change? Sorry I feel so out of it these days.
  16. Kristi {at} Live and Love Out Loud says

    December 5, 2012 at 1:50 am

    Whoa! Ralphie's been busy! Adorable...
  17. Camille says

    December 5, 2012 at 1:33 am

    Hahah, I love the one where he's upside down! Although I do find those elves a bit creepy...
  18. Ai Sakura says

    December 4, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    aww so adorable! we are still waiting for ours to arrive! Ai @ Sakura Haruka Join in: Wordless Wednesday Linky Party
  19. Kim Cunningham says

    December 4, 2012 at 8:45 pm

    I love your Ralphie ideas! Our kids love trying to find our Kringle every morning. I gotta step up my game this week! I've been a little lacking creatively this week.
  20. Serendipity is Sweet says

    December 4, 2012 at 8:17 pm

    I love the idea of the elf, I'm just not sure I could keep up. Ha ha! Plus, my oldest is a terrible sleeper and is often up past 11, ugh! Your pics look like so much fun! Love my new header and button too! You did a great job ;) Thank you!!
  21. Tamar Strauss-Benjamin says

    December 4, 2012 at 8:01 pm

    SO creative and fun! Hope the boys are enjoying!
  22. Kris @ Beyond the Whiskers says

    December 4, 2012 at 6:24 pm

    I can't wait to do Elf on the Shelf with my niece. Last year the mother and daughter authors of Elf on the Shelf were signing at our local Halmark shop. I picked up a copy of the book and Elf and am eagerly waiting for when she will be old enough that she can name the Elf (is only 1 1/2 ish now). Until than, I'll have to just admire your picture. ;) Fav is driving Kenny's RC Truck.
  23. Tammi @ My Organized Chaos says

    December 4, 2012 at 6:15 pm

    Fun!! We haven't started yet this year, bet the kids have fun though! Tammi My Organized Chaos
  24. pienilintu says

    December 4, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    My Samsung is not so great..but maybe I should try to shoot with it more.
  25. Amy @ Little Adventures says

    December 4, 2012 at 4:55 pm

    awwwww sarah i LOVE your adventurous elf! :) hahaaha

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