Introducing Archer

We were so happy to welcome Archer into our home during the holidays. He and Gavin became fast friends and we had so much fun with him. He was a mischievous little elf and some times a little lazy. (He never even changed spots sometimes! Can you believe it??)

He arrived on December 1st in a package delivered via balloons from the North Pole. Santa sent a note along with him telling Gavin all the rules and why Archer was here. He explained the true meaning of Christmas and wanted Gavin to know that he and Jesus know he is a good boy and they just want him to do his best. Gavin had a very hard time adhering to the "no touch" rule. We didn't worry about it much since it was mainly the overwhelming need to hug Archer that got him 'in trouble'. All Archer needed was to sit by the Christmas tree lights and warm up and he was fine. He liked Gavin's hugs and felt it was worth the little bit of magic it took to of him.

Meeting Archer 

And he brought some Christmas books

This was Gavin's favorite Archer trick- taking a bath in marshmallows! How silly!

He made himself pancakes and eggs

And a cookie that looked like him. Such a good little cook!

Even Archer was so happy the Seminoles won the ACC Championship!

Hanging around

Even Archer got in trouble... the trike is not allowed inside, even with Christmas lights on it!

His last night with us, he went all out and hung big boy underwear all over our tree. Think he was sending us a message?

We had so much fun with Archer. He was so sweet and brought Gavin a few gifts, he played some funny little tricks and he even got in trouble some. But it was all in good fun! We loved having him around and he has definitely become a part of our family. We can't wait until we see him again next year!