First and foremost, it's that time of year again. Time for elf yourself to reappear! Aaron absolutely loves the elf dances and actually wonders how he remembers the dance from year to year.

http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/ETRb0yYzpZZfEtfH3xQd

I hope the link works. This year they offer 4 different dances, all of which are hilarious.

The camping trip. Well, it was COLD and WINDY!! The first night I thought we were going to blow away in the 50 mph gusts.

The next morning was freezing and windy making it a tad miserable for awhile. Later the wind died down and it was tolerable. Saturday night wasn't windy but it was 33 degrees. Overall the weather was not great for camping but we survived and managed to have a great time!

Aaron and Justin (both 5) had a blast playing together. They both had matching "ninja" jackets with hoods ($1.50 Halloween clearance!).

The girls (both 8) didn't hold still long for pictures. Most of the pictures I have of them they are making faces or running away.

Alex thought camping was pretty cool. He enjoyed the cookies and marshmallows most of all.

(Alex's mad stance)

We ate like kings with huge breakfasts every morning including eggs, bacon, and homemade buttermilk biscuits (campfire cooked). We cooked two roasts in the fire the second night.

Even Catfish had a good time although it was a bit cold for her liking!