Spreading Christmas Cheer?

I'm not feeling it, so I am hoping that YOU, my blog readers might find a way to cheer me up. I am always so over tired, over spent, over behind, and over eating during the season, that I just can't wait for it to be all be over!

This is Bob and Sam. They are my newest addition to my elf collection. I bought them at Tai Pan in St. George. I love them!!! Originally I just wanted to carry them around the store because they were so scary looking, I thought they would frighten my children and Jordan. But then I became rather fond of them. So the first visit ended up with Sam going home with us (who was named after Jordan's friend). On the second visit, we found Bob on 25% off sale, so he snuck his way into our hearts as well. He is now Chloe's proud possession.

Bob and Sam have already been around spreading holiday cheer. We took them to Chloe's second/third grade class and the kids loved them. I had to take pics of them in each of the kids arms. The moms decided they looked a little perverted - especially Sam. These are some naughty little elves I tell you. They fit right in in THIS family!

Meet Sam (my elf, the scariest looking one)(you should see his side view with that nose!):

Just adorable, huh?!?!?! Perverted looking face? Yep. Loved by many? You bet ya! I noticed as I was driving home from school the other day, I was gently holding his hand as he sat on the seat next to me. That worried me a little... I think he has cast a spell over me!

And here is Bob - he is much more tame and loving although Sophie says he has too much facial hair:

Now with their introduction done, you would think I might get on to more important things, like starting my holiday baking or Christmas shopping. But bah humbug here doesn't want to fight the crowds or eat the dough, so I think I'll just sit on the couch and do a puzzle.

Here are some Christmas pages I have made over the years (and probably posted for that matter). Maybe they will cheer you and then you can leave me a post to cheer ME!!!!! This one is actually fairly new - trying to remind myself to keep the spirit of Christmas alive.

This one was on the CK blog last Christmas - I think it aptly displays my love for all things elf like. The girls love it when I draw elves for them to color, so I decided to put some on a layout.

This layout was seen in the December issue of Creating Keepsakes Magazine. (Copyright Creative Crafts Group. Posted with prior permission from the publisher).

This one was seen in the December 2009 issue of Creating Keepsakes Magazine. (Copyright Creative Crafts Group. Posted with prior permission from the publisher).

 Well, there you have it! Have a very bah humbug holiday season. Love, me.

Comments

[Laurie]

Suzy, I had to laugh at your elves, they are adorable and scary all at the same time! Hope you get into the Christmas spirit soon, nothing wrong with eating a little cookie dough...I keep doing it and telling myself it's back on the diet the day after Christmas...hope you and your family have a nice holiday, can't believe it's a week from today!!

[Lisa VanderVeen]

I LOVE those new elves!!!!!!! OMG I need some just like them ;). I support you in your bah humbugness, wholeheartedly. Best part of my holiday season so far was my day running errands with YOU! XOXO

[Sandy]

Suzy, I love the faces on those elves!!! They are very unique. And I love your whole collection! I am sure on Christmas morning your bah humbug attitude will fade. You have had a lot going on and it sounds like you have been spread many directions. I get disappointed every year because we decided to raise our kids Jewish (my husband's faith). Now that the kids are a little older and understand the difference between the religions, we actually get a tree. But everyone forgets this is my holiday, so I have no one to share any Christmas fun with in my house. I miss what I had growing up. Merry Christmas!!

[Ally]

Uh, I think Sam is just upset that you gave her a boy's name and yet, she's a girl elf! :-P

[Brenda]

Forget doing all the things you're "supposed" to do and do what you want!! That will get rid of the bah humbugness! Naps work wonders too! Merry Christmas!!

[Domenico]

So if I happen to think the faces on your latest additions are kind of sweet does that put me in the twisted column? Maybe the kids at school are right, there is something wrong with me... Merry Christmas!

I'll be back to cheer you up after I cheer up myself.

[Heather V]

Your new elves are so cute, but I especially love the ones you drew on your Elf Obsession layout! You're very talented! I've been in a bah humbug mood the last couple days, too, and haven't felt like doing too much Christmas-y stuff. Hope you have a Merry Christmas!

[mary t]

good luck with getting out of the funk.... its just now... (19th) that I feel anything ... have no tree, no decorations or gifts.. ack!! better get going..
lottsa luck!!
mary t

[annie]

well, you don't sound down in the dumps.....you are still as funny as ever!! maybe we can squeeze in some lights before the big day! Hope your dad and bro are doing okay!! chat soon!

[dawn]

Hi Suzy,

I too am always out of sorts this time of year, it gets worse every year. This year is a little better. I love these elfs, and loved your drawing on them, even tore it out saved it. Hopefully on Christmas morning when the kids are so excited and loving everything you will see that it's all worth it. That's what I'm counting on and only do what makes you happy this season and let the rest go.

[Mary Ann]

WOW, not only can you rock a layout, you can draw too??
Love your little elvin friends...especially Sam.
I hope you days are more cheery. Having these 2 new little friends are sure to help ;)

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