Code was intended as example, not request for help to correct, but rushed so example was flawed, but still, I tested and you both are right. Must've had other error in code to cause the xml to dict to have every element map to under every node. Debugger also showed findall and list returns with every descendent under every item as well so that influenced my triage.

Issue is closed as far as I'm concerned but it sounds like you all found something else here. 

Sorry for using up your time. Will be more careful and clear if there is a next time.