Baby elf on the shelf

Instead of opting for the classic holiday mantlepiece, Alan Lawrence put his Photoshop skills to use and turned his son into a real-life "Elf On A Shelf."

The holidays gave us a heap of fun traditions that are enjoyed by everyone. My favorite is the Advent calendar. Not only does it make the wait more jolly, but I also get to punch out a sweet each day along the way.

By now, your Elf on the Shelf has probably wreaked havoc on your home and made tons of reports back to Santa about your kid's behavior. Though your elf (read:

Spying on you isn’t the only thing these elves have been up to.

‘Tis the season for baby's first Christmas photoshoot! Capture your newborn's first holiday with these easy picture ideas you can take at home.

The holidays gave us a heap of fun traditions that are enjoyed by everyone. My favorite is the Advent calendar. Not only does it make the wait more jolly, but I also get to punch out a sweet each day along the way.

Alan Lawrence is a father of six and perhaps the best dad ever. He's well known for documenting the wonderful life he lives and the experience he's had raising a son with down syndrome, but this time around he's warming hearts with an adorable Elf-On-The-Shelf revamp starring his youngest son, Rockwell.