Magical Marshmallows - Day 15

We love it when Cocoa brings us a little magic from the North Pole. This time he surprised us with magical mini marshmallows from Mrs. Claus's kitchen. As soon as Carson touched one, he said, "Whoa! Those DO feel different!"

They're planted in sugar... now for a little magic over night! We can't wait!

Nerdfest - Day 14

Cocoa left us a "NERD" surprise this morning!

Perhaps, he's aware that we've not only been good this year... 

but also very NERDY!

The Stevens kids are so natural at being nerdy... 

I can't imagine where they inherited that "Nerd Instinct" from.....

Three's A Crowd - Day 13

Yesterday, we welcomed two NEW elves to our home: 

"Sprinkles" and "Binkie"!

The teachers at McKenna's school are having a Christmas door decorating contest. One heard about Kenna's skills, and asked her to draw her two giant elves for her door. (McKenna whipped them up in minutes--free hand. She's kind of amazing.) When we went to bed, Sprinkles and Binkie were all wrapped up, ready to be sent to SandCreek Middle School for coloring... that is until Cocoa decided to have a little fun with his new friends with our marshmello shooter. Carson swears that Cocoa hit him with one when he was walking by!

Snowboarding Buddies - Day 12

 You know your kids really love their Elf

 when he starts appearing in their homework!

Cocoa was flattered by Carson's rendering... 

so he brought Carson's imagination to life!

GERONIMO!!!!

Elf Massacre - Day 11

Apparently, not everyone finds Cocoa endearing.

Candyland - Day 10

I'll Be Home For Christmas - Day 9

On December 9th, we woke to find that Cocoa had brought us a Gingerbread House kit! Even though he loves being in our home, he was a little homesick and was hoping we could make a village to remind him of home. We were happy to oblige!