Elf on the Shelf Fun - take 2

Bear has really enjoyed our Elf on the Shelf's visit!

Sam has produced delighted mornings to a little 4 year old and even brought a few treats.  However, it's almost time for him to head back to the North Pole until next year when the Holiday Season rolls around.

Here are a few things that have been happening with an Elf in the house:
He brought cookies back from Santa's Workshop (Thanks Ms.Carolyn!).

He even brought Bear a little Santa hat!

Sam showed off his wild trapeze skills.

He played with my craft gift project blocks, which thrilled Bear.

 He did a little hanging out.

He played.

Sam showed off his inner decorator by candy caning the tree.

Sam delighted Bear with tiny gifts, first an Elf coloring book...

and tiny Christmas puzzles. (Sam always left a gift for Bear's BIG sis too...who is 20 but lives at home).

Since it's Christmas Eve, Sam left a note to remind Bear that he will be going home to the North Pole with Santa tonight; but he will be back next year for all the holiday fun!  We are really worried Bear will be upset that Sam is gone.  So our little Elf was thoughtful to explain. ;-)  Plus he left a little special early gift...

the book - Twas the Night Before Christmas.
Merry Christmas Eve!!!!

If you have an Elf on the Shelf...how do you announce his/her exit?