Our Elf: Izzy!

When I read Maria's post asking her readers about their elves, I knew I had to share!

Our studio Elf on the Shelf, Izzy, has made a lot of friends at dance school!

First we got an official letter from Santa telling us why our elf was so special:

Like the Santa stationary?  I got it from here

Then Izzy lit up our dance studio with some lights, which put everyone in a festive mood!

Izzy showed off her split skills at the Split Wall.

She even signed her name!

And then got into the sticker supply....

Christmas colors of course...

And made herself a tutu out of tulle...

Izzy, I don't think that's what the measuring tapes are meant for!

I guess she decided the kids were behaving and decided to watch the parents in the waiting room instead... :)

I don't know what she'll do next!

I enjoy sharing Izzy's adventures on our studio Facebook page and Instagram so everyone can see what she's been up to!

Do you have an Elf at your school or home?  Is he or she mischievous or well-behaved? Share in the comments!

Holiday Playlist Update

Our 'happy elf' at the studio!

Does your holiday playlist need some updating?

Here are a few songs that you can add into the usual rotation to spice things up a bit this year (links open in iTunes):

Jazzy Tunes

The Happy Elf - Harry Connick Jr.

Cool Yule - Louis Armstrong

I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm (Stuhr Remix) - Kay Starr

(Everybody's Waitin' For) The Man With the Bag - Kay Starr

A Little More Mellow

The Christmas Waltz - She & Him

Christmas Lights - Coldplay

Snowfall - Ingrid Michaelson

Somewhere In My Memory - Home Alone Soundtrack (I actually recommend the entire Home Alone Soundtrack by John Williams for some fun music that has a Christmas-y feel to it - I especially love the track "Holiday Flight"")

And a few more...

Hurry Home - The Good Lovelies

Bring Me Love - Marie Digby

Last Christmas - Taylor Swift

March of the Toys (Instrumental Version) -

From 2011:  Holiday Music Round-up
From 2010:  NMM: Holiday Music