Elf on the Shelf Kickoff

Tonight we had our annual elf on the shelf kickoff. I love putting this together each year and the kids get so excited to see our elves each year. This year we did a reindeer theme because our elves brought a surprise visitor back from the North Pole with them. 

The kids affectionately named this little reindeer pet, Mr. Oats. 

Here was the whole food set up. 

We had Donner's dusted donuts, Rudolph's red raspberry muffins, 

Blitzen's berries, Vixen's very vanilla yogurt

and Prancer's pancakes. Plus hot cocoa. 

Table place settings

Plus the kids got to make their own reindeer food to sprinkle on the lawn on Christmas Eve. 

Everyone loved their reindeer pancakes. Such a hit!

And the hot chocolate bar was also a favorite. 

We finished our evening by reading the elf pet book and snuggling our buddies. So fun!

Now to survive the next 24 days of moving them around the house without being caught.
Welcome back Elves!