Santa's Busy Elves!

Santa has had a busy year! He has been so busy he dropped by 709 at the beginning of December.

Everyone was out and about when Santa stopped by but luckily trusty ol' Otis was holding down the fort! Santa gave strict instructions to Otis on just what needed to be done so Charlie, Wylie and Bess would have a wonderful Christmas!

After their conversation, Otis was officially named "Project Manager" of the Christmas Operation! The excitement is truly beaming from his eyes!

So Otis did just as he had been instructed to do and told dear ol' Dad exactly what Santa had said! Dear ol' Dad could hardly contain himself when he learned that Santa's project was going to require 11 hours of assembly!

However, with a little organization help from the mother figure of 709, all the pieces of Santa's project were organized into stacks and labeled for the troops to begin the tedious task of assembly!

And so, Santa's South Carolina Elves went to work! In a cold garage being warmed by a propane heater, the project began with 2 elves working side by side for Santa!

It was ALL business with these 2 elves! Never a moment of silliness to be found!

Although the 2 elves were enjoying their assembly job from Santa, they got wind of a jealous grandfather who was just aching inside to spend a few cold hours in a poorly lit garage after a hard day of work! Being the kind and thoughtful elves that they are, they decided to include Pop the Elf in the Christmas fun!

They worked night and day, following a booklet of directions! Never complaining! These are clearly Santa's BEST elves!

They worked as a team to build ladders, swings and slides! They used the Buddy System when the going got tough!

And in the end, Santa's masterpiece was complete!

Santa could not have chosen better elves to work on this project for Charlie, Wylie and Bess! They are lucky little kids!