The Santa Express

I visited the Duchess yesterday 

and took pictures of this year's outdoor decorations.

(That's my mother for those who have asked. 

What? You didn't know I was royalty?)

As I've said, 

her themes are always whimsical

 and designed for children.

This year's theme is 

Santa's Express

The focal point of her decorating is always on her front porch.

 That's were most of the action is.

With a little schedule to make sure 

Santa stops for the family members across the globe.

The porch is the focal point, 

but if you pay close attention, 

the elves on the shelves 

will tell a little story, too.

Apparently, something has happened up above...

Can you tell what it is? 

psst... look at the paint can

And then the hapless elf on the left

More elves on the shelves

The side entrance to the kitchen is the door to Santa's workshop 

where an elf keeps tabs on her grandchildren.

Looks like they've all been pretty good so far.

At night, she adds just enough light.

And yes, I did deliberately capture the blue hour.

 You might recall that I have a blue hour obsession.

So there you have it.  

Merry Whimsical Christmas
from the Duchess