Elf on the Shelf Nativity | Hunter Kneels at the side of Baby Jesus

I love snowmen.  I'm not sure if it's because, like Santa, or the Tooth Fairy, or the Easter Bunny, it doesn't really exist for us here in South Texas, or if it's because they are just so cute.  Today, we have a little elf on the Shelf Nativity! Our Elf on the Shelf (alternative) is also a snowman, straight from the north pole, and most of my Christmas decor are different shaped and sized snowmen, so you can see him, here, with his "people". I've been in search of a snowman nativity for a while, and I finally ran across…
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Alternative to Elf on the Shelf has ARRIVED!

Our Alternative to Elf on the Shelf is an actual shelf sitter.  He's a snowman, but he came straight from the North Pole on Santa's orders to look after our kiddos during the month of December.  For more about our Elf on the Shelf Alternative check out my post from last year. This year, Hunter, our snowman from Santa came with a letter from Santa and a LEGO Star Wars Advent Calendar, because Santa knows that two of my boys' favorite things are LEGOs and Star Wars! Here is Santa's letter that came with Santa! Click for full size.  …
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Elf on the Shelf Alternative | Free Letter from Santa Printable Templates #elfontheshelf

Looking for an Elf on the Shelf alternative?  Here's an idea! For a couple of years now, Hunter has come to visit our family starting December 1.  Hunter is a very close friend of Santa Claus from the North Pole.  He's an awesome, yet quiet snowman who sits and observes our family throughout the day, and then every night, he magically returns to the North Pole to give Santa a daily briefing on the Johnston Household!  The next morning, we'll find Hunter sitting in a different place in the house, just watching and listening. The kids just love him, and they…
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