Our Christmas 2011

Elf on the Shelf: Diego Update

Our Christmas Card 2011

We've finally sent out our Christmas cards! We used one of our favorite shots of JD from our photo shoot with Kersti Kooiman and the card was designed by Sonya the very talented mommy behind  West Willow Designs!

Kersti Kooiman Photography

A couple of weeks ago we had the pleasure of meeting and working with Kersti Kooiman, she is the very talented photographer behind our family photos, seen below! Kersti was referred to me by my friend Melissa and I can't thank her enough for referring us, I really couldn't be happier. Kersti took my vision and made it a reality. She has such a fun and upbeat personality and had such a wonderful way with JD. Her eye for details and her ability to capture true emotion are extraordinary! Here are a few of my many favorites.

Colorful Ornament Wreath

I really wanted to make a ornament wreath this year but after seeing this one at Target for only $20, I couldn't help myself and I just bought one, oh and did I mention it's shatter-proof! Target still has some really cute Christmas decor available, so hurry before it's all gone!

16" Shatterproof Ornament Wreath

Christmas Straw Flag Printable & Giveaway

When Kristin asked me to participate in her 12 Days of Christmas Printables Party I was more than happy to join in and I was also super excited to create my very own Christmas printable! I absolutely love paper straws, so I decided to make a straw flag printable using one of Moo & Puppy’s super cute digital scrapbook papers and give you a chance to win 30 red and white striped paper straws just in time for Christmas!

Please visit  A Simply Klassic Home for this free printable and to be entered to win 30 red and white paper straws!

Elf on the Shelf: Diego's Busy Weekend

Diego arrived on Thursday and by Friday morning he was already proving to be a very busy little Elf on the Shelf!

Day 1

Friday morning we found him wearing Mr. Potato Heads glasses reading a book!

Day 2

Saturday he was in the kitchen ready to make pancakes!

Day 3

On Sunday we found him in the office hanging out and watching movies 

with Agent P and Dr. Doofenshmirtz!

Elf on the Self: Meet Diego

Last night JD received a gift all the way from the North Pole from the big man himself, Santa Clause! We read him the book that accompanied his elf and explained that this elf would be visiting until Christmas and would be reporting back to Santa if JD was being naughty or nice. Then came the most important part, naming this little elf. After a very long list of names JD decided on "Diego" and we carefully placed his new little buddy on a shelf. Now the fun begins, stay tuned!