Elf on the Shelf: Day 2, 2012

Elf on the Shelf Day 2

I just cant stop laughing about what our Christmas Elf Kevin did today. Not just because the trick he played was funny, but because of the completely hilarious situation it put my husband Brandon in. I will never be able to say my hubby is not willing to take one for the team, because he proved his worth at 4 am this morning.

Elf on the Shelf Day 2

This is what Brandon woke up to find in the mirror today. Kevin our little Christmas Elf had decided that his Christmas beard had to go. We had a little emergency at 4 am and I had to send Brandon to Walmart to get Infant Formula for the baby. He jumped right out of bed and took off to Walmart not thinking one second about the Elf or the prank he had pulled. When he got out of the Van to go into Walmart he realized he had a problem.

Elf on the Shelf Day 2

He could run back home and shave off the rest of his beard and totally ruin our Elves little prank, or just face the fear of being the next victim of the People of Walmart web site. So he decided to not ruin this little Christmas prank and be brave and just walk right in like he owned the place. He went to the baby food section and ran into a worker stocking shelves first. He said her eyes almost poped out of her head. Then he went down the baking isle to pick up something else I needed. There he meet four workers stocking shelves. They all looked on in amazement. Then he was so happy to see a self check was open. He thought this would keep him from having any more gazes. His luck just plain ran out. The Baby Formula would not weigh right and a worker had to come help him. She tried really hard not to bust out laughing. She was having trouble getting the checkout to work and called over another worker who gasped and tried to hold in her giggles. He finally got checked out and came home. Then he told me his tail and we both just died laughing. I am so proud of him. He would rather be completely humiliated and laughed at than spoil our little Elf and his tricks for your children. I have a keeper!

Elf on the Shelf Day 2

Our kids woke up to giggles at a half shaved Dad and all the pictures in the house all having half a mustache on them.

Elf on the Shelf Day 2

The kids loved it, and begged Brandon to go to work like that.

Elf on the Shelf Day 2

I think that this is one of the funniest experiences we have had with our little Elf. Every time the kids would look at their Dad they would just break into full giggle attacks. I love Brandon for being a good sport, and I love our Elf Kevin for keeping things fun around our house during Christmas.

Elf on the Shelf: Day 1, 2012

He's Back! Kevin our little Christmas Elf is back and up to his normal shenanigans. Kevin has been visiting our house at Christmas time the past three years. It is hard to believe that this will be the forth year that Kevin has been pulling pranks and spying on our kids for Santa. The kids have been wondering when he might show up. They have been so Naughty the past few days my husband and I have been hoping it would be sooner than later. I think they need a little incentive to be good right now.

Kaison and baby Carter woke up first today and came in and got in bed with us to watch cartoons. While Kai was in bed he noticed  something strange about the pictures just out side of our bedroom.

There was mustaches painted on the pictures of Bandon and I. We asked Kai if it was him and he said that it must have been Peyton. In this picture you can see a little Elf on the Shelf Doll that Kai wanted us to buy. We got a stuffed toy one for the kids to play with. We thought that would help curb the temptation of them wanting to touch our real little Elf. Who knows we may have just introduced another partner in crime for our crazy Elf.

Kaison got a big laugh seeing his mom and dad with funny facial hair. I dont think he realized that he was about to see that the joke was on him as well.

Peyton finally got out of bed and went to get in the tub. That was when we realized that Kevin was back. About that time Kai realized that it must have been Kevin that was responsable for the mustaches on mom and dads pictures.

The Kids found a mustache on every picture in the house. The more they looked for Kevin the more they found.

Every time they found a new moustache they would bust up into  laughter, but they could not find that crazy little Elf.

Kevin taged every picture and mirror he could find in the house.

After about 20 min of searching Peyton finally found our little Christmas trouble maker. When they found him they were surprised to find that he had another surprise waiting...

He had a mustache as well. I sure hope Kevin can keep the kids in line and make sure they are off the Naughty list by Christmas. Let the fun begin!

Caputio's Black Bean Enchiladas

I was watching KSL Channel 5 years ago and Chief Caputo was on making these. I knew I had to try them. They are amazing!

Ingredients

3/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips 6 slices bacon 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 1/2 cup picante sauce or salsa 1 16oz can black beans 1 large red bell pepper 1 t. ground cumin 1/4 t. salt 1/2 cup green onions, sliced 12 flour tortillas 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese - shredded

Method

Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove bacon from skillet to paper towel to drain.

Pour off all but 3 tablespoons of the bacon drippings. Return skillet to medium heat, add the chicken & garlic, cook until chicken is done.

Stir in salsa beans, red pepper, cumin and salt. Simmer until thickened, about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Stir in green onions and reserved bacon, crumbling bacon.

Lay out tortilla and spoon in about 1/4 cup of the bean mixture in center of tortilla. Top with cheese and roll-up.

Place seam side down in a casserole. Top with extra cheese and salsa. Repeat until mixture and tortillas are gone.

Heat in a 350 degree oven for about 15 minutes and serve with sour cream and guacamole.

I can tell you that these are so worth the trouble. The mix of favors are amazing.

As with all my recipes please let me know in the comments how you like it. This one is bro bubbly the best enchilada recipe on the planet. You will think you are eating at a five star Mexican cantina. Good luck and Enjoy!