Another Black Friday goes on by (or is it B-U-Y)?

Hello my friends,

Black Friday is now behind us. If I can be so blunt, "Thank the good Lord above!" For some reason, I was asked to be available to kiddos from 9-9. An hour was added on to both ends of my shift from last year. Let's just say that the mall was PACKED with adult shoppers on a mission...with not a little one to be seen!

As it got closer to midday, the kiddos started to come out and see the big guy. It was steady, but no big rush of long lines. The kids were cute and some were really dressed up! One group was so cute - all in plaid, and another all in Santa/Elf hats (yes I even put on my hat).

Also, today is the day the "Elf on the Shelf" starts reporting to their respective homes. And they have in a BIG way. I have been getting reports from kids and their parents all day. The most popular spot for the elves is in the Christmas tree. I reminded the kiddos "no touching the elf" and that I will hear about it if they do. Man this thing is the best!!

I did receive a couple of requests for a  Birthday Elf on the Shelf.  I told the two kids I would bring it up at our after season meeting. The kids looked at me oddly, but the parents laughed.

A quick update on the toy requests. Nothing has really changed for the girls. For the guys, Legos are holding strong but transformers are chipping ahead into the lead. In the world of electronics, both sides are big into a tablet/ipod, DS games, and the Xbox thing. I have to keep reminding them a tablet to me is a pad of paper, an Ipad is a pad of paper with a toy eye glued to it, a DS game means double stamps, and the Xbox is a cardboard box with an x on it.

Am I wrong people??? lol

Here's a few pictures I'd love to share with you all:

Later my friends,

Santa Joe