The tree is up!

As much as I don't like putting up the tree, I love it once it's up.  You can't tell, really, in this picture, but I like a little bit of tree with my lights.  That takes forever, especially towards the top (having to keep putting my arms down for blood flow *laugh*).

So far, the dog has left the tree alone.  And since the cat has banned herself to the second floor (to stay away from the dog), the tree might be safe this year.

I love our tree.  I love the mish-mash of ornaments we've collected over the years.  I'll never understand the family Christmas trees that follow a different theme each time.