all the kids took a turn topping the tree . . . and then i put the snowman on for real . . . but we left that picture out! the kids did a great job helping to decorate this year . . . with only minimal readjusting necessary! they are really enjoying pointing out all of their ornaments on the tree and talking about when they got them. this christmas is going to be so much fun. 
the girls had so much fun visiting a "farm" and having a mini-campout with our little girl scout troop! they went on a scavenger hunt, a hayride, fed and rode the horses, got to see lots of longhorns, and then settled back at our leaders house for a campout in the backyard. . . in tents! it was a great evening!
the kids found this note on the counter when they came home from school yesterday. . .the switch witch is coming,but don't be afraid!she'll only take the candy you wish to trade!choose ten to twelve pieces,all your favs please!then leave her the bowl and she'll leave you the treats!she'll leave you a goodieor maybe two or threeand take with her the candyand the chance for cavities!sure am hoping she comes every year! she took all our candy and left us with some movies and popcorn for movie night! i think the switch witch might be one of my favorite chicks! many thanks to the mom who shared the bailey family's name with the witch herself!
