Stephanie

=**Stephanie **= = = It was the second week in January when the Traveling Elf arrived at Stephanie’s family home; the winds were cold, brisk, and temperatures were in the low thirties. Stephanie had hot Russian tea with tea cakes waiting for the Traveling Elf, who was so appreciative to come inside from the freezing bitter weather. Mr. Chulo, Stephanie’s dog jumped on him and licked his face until the Traveling Elf’s face was completely covered in the dog’s saliva.

The next day, after breakfast they went to the bowling alley. The Traveling Elf and his new friend Fred had never bowled or even held a bowling ball. The elf picked up the bowling ball, and gripped it the way Stephanie showed him. He then threw his arm back as instructed; however, when he brought his arm forward to release the ball, he and the ball started sliding down the lane. Down went the ten pins; “Strike” screamed Stephanie! It was the most hilarious sight! Stephanie asked the elf was he okay. He said yes and then they fell to the floor laughing and screaming. They laid on the floor for one full hour laughing and reliving what happened to the elf. For the next two weeks, they visited museums, theaters, and Washington D.C. Stephanie hated to say good-bye to the elf, but tomorrow, February 4, 2011 was the start of Super Bowl 2011 celebrations, and her friend Nick had invited the elf to join him at his house. Nick and a couple of his friends were getting together for a Super Bowl party and then the big game, Super Bowl 2011.

