Skeleton & Elf 2020

I was not sure if I was going to do my "Skeleton & Elf " this.  In fact, I still have really decided.

But I just couldn't resist putting masks on them.  

"Laughing is and always will be, 

the best form of therapy."

skeleton and elf . . .

Christmas Spirit . . .

"The best way to spread Christmas cheer,

 is singing loud for all to hear."

~ Buddy the Elf

 I haven't posted my skeleton and elf photos here for a few days . . . 

I also update them daily on 

Facebook, Instagram, and a separate page - Skeleton and Elf

A bit much?  Yeah - but fun for me and I have different people who follow 

the shenanigans of Skeleton & Elf on different sites.   

I've decided that they really do have their own way of showing some Christmas Spirit . . . because no matter what Skeleton dishes out . . . no matter what he does . . . that little Christmas Elf just keeps on smiling.  There is no getting rid of his Joy . . . and he remains happy and enjoys the holiday season - every day of it.  So . . . when you find yourself tired and cranky and maybe a little stressed from shopping or whatever else the holidays have you doing . . . just remember Elf.  

Remember to smile, be patient and kind to everyone you encounter, be filled with JOY . . . 

Believe in the MAGIC and be filled with Christmas Spirit!  

If you just can't figure how to do that . . . then work at it!  Put on some Christmas music, sing along,  attend a children's holiday performance, watch your favorite holiday movie, help someone less fortunate than you, drink some eggnog, smile . . . better yet laugh, bake some cookies, eat some cookies, wear a Santa hat, have your picture taken with Santa, take a small child to look at Christmas lights and watch their excitement . . . then get that excited yourself.  Most of all . . . remember why we celebrate this season! 

skeleton and elf . . . 12/16/16

skeleton and elf . . . 12/16/16

skeleton & elf . . . 12/14/16

Yes . . . my little elf is actually getting wet - because it isn't my little elf.  The little Christmas Elf that belonged to my mom means a lot to me.  And I was worried with all of my skeleton and elf Shenanigans that he was getting a little worn . . . or that something might happen to him.  So I found one just like him on ETSY.  I will still be careful with this one . . . but my original little elf now sits safely on a shelf watching the "stunt double" put up with the skeleton.   

So this new little knee hugging elf traveled from Florida to our house in California.  His hair is a little more red, he is a little thinner than the elf I had . . . but he makes a perfect stand in.  

I love these little guys! 

I found a couple other vintage elves on ETSY that are making there way across country this week.  I think I may have a new collection starting.  I believe these were made in the 50's and 60's . . . and were tree ornaments.  I have to ask my mom if she remembers what she paid for this little guy 50 years ago . . . much less than I am paying now I'm sure.  

skeleton & elf . . .

skeleton & elf . . . 12/11/16

skeleton & elf . . . 12/10/16

skeleton & elf . . . 12/9/16

skeleton & elf . . . 12/8/16

It's s'more fun when we're together. 

skeleton & elf . . . 12/7/16

Baked with Love!

This makes me think that I need to do some real Christmas baking.  Charlotte and I may have to start that this weekend!  I am going in so many directions these days . . . I think it is time that I force myself to slow down, regroup, and do some things that I like to do!

skeleton & elf . . . 12/6/16

skeleton & elf . . . 12/5/16

skeleton @ elf . . . 12/4/16

I have been having fun with this Skeleton & Elf thing for about 3 years.

Take a look at everything this little Christmas Elf has put up with . . . 

Skeleton & Elf Instagram

Skeleton & Elf Facebook

Yet he keeps on smiling . . . nothing can put a damper on his Christmas Spirit!

skeleton & elf . . . 12/3/16

skeleton and elf . . . 12/2/16

Happy Friday!

skeleton & elf . . .

"A day without laughter is a day wasted."

~ Charlie Chaplin

. . . and this skeleton and elf just make me laugh . . . every day in December.

Skeleton and Elf 2016!

happy weekend!

The JOY of cooking with Charlotte . . .

Sometimes you have to spend time with

a child so you can understand life again.  

I am a messy cook . . . a pretty good cook, but very messy.  Let Charlotte help and it is a kitchen disaster, She helped me make enchiladas tonight and I will probably be finding spatters of enchilada sauce for the next few days.  We cook, we laugh, we take pictures, and make a mess . . .  

This is truly a joy for me . . . spatters and all.