We bought our elf last year and let me tell you...we had so much fun! My 7 year old son was excited to see what our elf (Nippy Peppercorn) was up to the night before. Nippy made snow angels in sugar, helped himself to a bag of m&ms and even decorated the Christmas tree...with my son's underwear-haha! On Christmas Eve, Nippy left a note (and some sprinkles of magical green glitter) for my son in the fireplace saying he would be back next year. Can't wait to see Nippy again this year!