Is she trying to tell us something?

Day 10?

I missed a few days of taking photos but not to worry, our little Belle was busy around the house! Ashtyn has thoroughly enjoyed looking for her every morning! She was so curious how she got her jersey today. Heehee. Ashtyn borrowed Ryder's Seahawks jersey so she would have one like her Belle. 

Day 9...

She's reading, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to her new friends! Our Belle is so smart!

Day 8...

Someone is up to no good! She's trying to hide the evidence behind her back! I can't wait to hear what the kids have to say about this!

Day 7...

What is she doing up there?!

Day 6...

Day 5...

I heard Ashtyn go downstairs and then she came right back up, giggling. She came into my room and told me that Belle and Ken are dating! She's simply enjoying some hot chocolate with a friend. It looks like she wore a new skirt for her date.

Day 4...

I went to bed early last night... this one is all Brian!

Our Elf, Belle...day 2...

We put up the tree last night but ran out of time to decorate. Looks like Belle thought she'd help us out by decorating herself... but, oops she got tangled in the lights! Oh, and she has a skirt today! A cute white skirt with red bow and polka dots. 

The Elf on the Shelf

I bought the Elf on the Shelf last year but never did it. So here we go this year with a new tradition! Ryder thinks it's a conspiracy, Chase couldn't care less... but Ashtyn is so excited. She is definitely this elf's target audience! We read the book last night and this morning she showed up! We named her "Belle" so what better place for her to make her debut then with the bells? I wonder what surprises the coming days will bring?