And the winner is...

Well boys and girls we have a winner!!! So many of you wrote in about what you did this week to help out your family. I am so impressed. There was one person who really did a lot!!! So the winner is……………………………………. Rissa Goodsell!!!! So Rissa I just need you to email me your address and you will get a special little gift from Santa and I. Congratulations and keep up the good work!!

Shrinking Islands

I played a really fun game the other night. I thought you all would like to give it a go too!! Let me know what you think. The directions are below.

WHAT YOU NEED:
	A few old towels
	Music source

HOW TO PLAY:
1. Before play begins, place a few old towels on the floor, making sure the group of towels offers just enough standing room for all of the players.

2. As in musical chairs, players must walk around in a circle whenever the music is playing. When the music stops, each player scrambles to stand on a towel (several players might be able to fit on one towel, depending on its size). Players are allowed to clutch onto a friend so that they can squeeze onto an island. Any player who can't stand with both feet on an island is out.

3. After each round, an island is folded (to reduce the available standing room) or removed entirely. You may want to switch to a hand towel or a washcloth for the final rounds. The last person standing on an island wins.

Love,

Orophin

Dentist Fun!!

Well the trip to the dentist went great! The only bad thing was I had a cavity. So they had to put a filling in. The dentist told me that I need to be sure to brush my teeth really well. I eat sugar all the time so I thought that I would have one. So he told me that while I was brushing that I should sing Jingle Bells while brushing my teeth. That way by the time the song is over I know I have brushed them long enough. I think that dentist is a smart man. Thank goodness Santa told me to go to him.

Oh I am so happy about all of the comments. I have missed all of you kids. Thank you for all of your ideas on what I should be for Halloween. It is such a hard decision every year. But so much fun also.

So today I have a new fun project. Santa and I have been thinking about a fun little competition for you guys! Here at the North Pole we do something called "Christmas spirit moments" It is a lot of fun. We thought we would see what you guys could come up with also.

What is Christmas Spirit Moments? Well it is something you do for others. Something that helps them out. For example. The other day Jaellyra, my sister, woke up late and didn't have time to make her bed so I snuck in and made it for her. So they are secret gifts that you give to the people you love. So we want you to try to do that everyday for a week and then send an email to Santa. Then we will pick a winner and they will get a special little something from Santa himself!!

So get started and let us know!!

Love,
Orophin

Last nights adventures!

What an exciting night we had last night. We have all been working so hard to make sure everything is finished for Christmas, so Mrs. Clause decided that since we were all working so hard we needed to have a fun little break. Oh and let me tell you it was a blast!!! She is such a smart lady. Well what we did was some little competitions. They were so fun! We did things like: Who could make the biggest snowman, who could decorate a Christmas tree the fastest, Who could gift wrap the most gifts and then who could drink the hot cocoa the fastest. We have some really fast elfs. It was so much fun! Mrs. Clause sure knows how to throw a party. Oh and that hot cocoa was so good!!

Today will be a good day too!! I get to go to the dentist! I love going to the dentist. He is so nice. He always makes sure my teeth are healthy and strong. I used to be afraid but then I realized He is my friend. So now I am not afraid. I will let you all know how it goes.

Love,
Orophin

P.S. What should I be for Halloween? What are you going to be?

Where has the time gone!!!!

Oh my goodness... where has the time gone. I have been so busy with getting toys and candy made for Christmas this year that I forgot to write. There have been so many good little boys and girls this year that we are working around the clock to try and get everything done. But don't worry Santa reminded me that it is very important that I not forget to write everyday. So I will be sure to post. How have your summers been? I hope you had fun this year. I am so excited to hear about all the fun you had. So leave a note and let me know!!

Love,
Your pal, Orophin

Happy News!

I have finally decided that I am going to take all of the wonderful advice that you gave and I am going to give them all of those. I need to get working on that! Santa and Mrs. Clause said that they would help me get it all together. You know Mrs. Clause is a wonderful cook! I asked her if I could post another recipe and she said that would be wonderful! So here it is!

"Santa's Whisker's" cookies

Makes 60

3/4 cup Margarine
2 cups Flour
3/4 cup Sugar
1 tablespoon Milk
1 teaspoon Vanilla
3/4 cup finely chopped candied red or green cherries
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
3/4 cup coconut

Beat margarine with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add about half the flour, the sugar, milk, and vanilla. Beat till thoroughly combined. Stir in remaining flour. Stir in cherries and pecans. Shape into 8-inch rolls. Roll in coconut. Wrap in wax paper; chill 2- 24 hours. Cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place on an un-greased cookie sheet. Bake in a 375 degree oven 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden. Cool cookies on a wire rack. Makes about 60.


So give that a try and let me know what you think! Mrs. Clause is such a nice lady!

The other day I was talking with some of the other Elf's and one asked me what I would like to if I was not an elf. I thought this was a crazy question because I LOVE being and Elf. But it got me thinking. What would I be. I think it would be fun to work for Toys R Us or something like that! I also think it would be fun to be a firefighter or police officer. They are always out making sure we are all safe. So I have a question for you.... what do you want to be when you are all grown up???

Well I have to go! I have so to do before Christmas and my Hot cocoa break is over!!

Love your buddy,
Orophin

Oh Holy Night!

Well kiddos as you can guess things are crazy here at the North Pole! December is always busy, but this year we are supper busy because there are so many good boys and girls!!! Thanks so much Chloe, Ryan and Emily for giving me that nice reminder. Sometimes I just need a little reminder! So let me tell you all the fun things that have been going on at the North Pole. We have all the toys made but now we need to work on all the fun stockings fillers!! I have been busy trying to figure out what to get my Mother and Father! I have found the perfect gift for Santa!! I am getting him new mittens to wear for Christmas next year. I am so excited they are red and gold!! I am so excited! Now I just really have to think of what to get momma elf and papa elf. You know they are so good to me. I just love them so much! Hey maybe you guys could help give me some idea!!! What do you think I should get for them? Oh no I have to go the candy machine just ran out of sugar! Talk to you all soon!!!

Love,
Orophin