Little Red Charlie, Dec. 14

LRC was hidden most of the day. We didn't discover him in the dining room until late in the afternoon.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 13

We were surprised to come home from the White Rock Marathon to find Little Red stuck in the kitchen cabinets. Maybe he'll have some menu ideas to share.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 12

Little Red was caught hanging around the family room today, attached to the lamp near the staircase.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 11

LRC found a new room today -- the master bedroom. We weren't home today, so he didn't see or hear much. Maybe he was due for a rest.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 10

Little Red Charlie seems out place today, hanging out so close to the Nativity. But he has a good view of the kitchen, where we spend a lot of time.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 9

Little Red is catching a ride with Steve's favorite chicken, the Chicken on Wheels.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 8

Our elf blends in with the dining room wall today! He's surrounded by love -- a family photo and a Nativity set.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 7

Little Red is keeping watch from under the Christmas tree. He can also see who comes and goes through the front door.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 6

It's cold outside, so it makes sense that Little Red Charlie found a warm spot, nestled in a pocket that holds Christmas cards.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 5

Little Red was so brave overnight, perching high in the kitchen. He can see all the way into the family room from here.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 4

Little Red was found near the breakfast table, atop a photo of Katie with Santa in 2007.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 3

Little Red Charlie settled in at the top of the staircase banister. He can see the family room and kitchen from this spot.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 2

Little Red Charlie is hanging out in the kids' bathroom today.

Little Red Charlie, Dec. 1

We have an Elf on the Shelf this year, a gift from Mary Mitchell Trimble. Cooper and Katie named him Little Red Charlie. (Cooper likes Charlie; Katie thought he looks like Little Red Riding Hood.)

Every night he flies to the North Pole to tell Santa the good and the bad from the Damm house. He returns while we're sleeping and settles into a new spot.

Today he was in a pitcher in the kitchen, barely peeking out. His ears always work, though.