Elf on the shelf real baby

This is no ordinary Elf on the Shelf — this is the REAL deal!

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.

In one picture, the baby is seen making snow angels.

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:

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:

A real life Baby Elf on the Shelf - An Elf Named Violet on Instagram. See over 100s of Elf on the Shelf Ideas plus free elf printables.

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.

Heather Sargent Kroontje, 34, from South Dakota, put together a funny Christmas-themed photoshoot with her son Frankie, 10 months, to cheer up his older brother Charlie.