I was supposed to go to the dentist today but sinusitis and sore throat kicked in so I won't be doing that visit (not that I was really looking forward to that).  But I did at least start to put up the new Christmas tree.  Three dogs and a nosy cat do not make for a tree to stand unharmed so I bought a pencil tree.  Here is the beginning of the decorating

Just the lights and 8 yards of ribbon so far.  I have to plow through the hundreds (yes I said Hundreds) of ornaments and decide what I want to showcase this year.  Call me a Holiday Hound....