Christmas lights.

[jenluckenbach]

Since I have over a dozen cats, there are NO lights or decorations inside my home, for the holidays. That's OK, because the truth is not only do I HATE to decorate, I hate un-decorating even more.

Add that to the fact that for the past 4 years (yes, it has been that long) I have not put up any lights or decorations OUTSIDE either. [something I did use to do]
And last year I did not even send out 1 Christmas card. [depression can do that to a person]

But now on to the GOOD news! Today I decorated for Christmas! (see attached photo). I bought new things and took the time to set them up.
Since my front yard is small, I am totally limited to what I can do, but I think it looks quite nice. (simple, but festive)

OH, AND I HAVE A NICE STACK OF CARDS WAITING TO BE MAILED.

[Karen]

Very festive! Thanks for sharing!

[Freedom]

Wow, with that build up, I didn't expect to see as much as I do, it really looks nice and welcoming when you come home.

I know what you mean about cats and decorations, I bet everyone on this forum does. I just really enjoy the music. We have 2 radio stations already playing holiday music 'round the clock. When I get sick of the commercials, I put on my CDs. That and a nice furry purring machine in my lap always make me feel happy and festive!

[kimlovescats]

WOW, Jen, that is beautiful!!!! Great job! Now don't you feel more full of the Spirit???

Hugs,
Kim

[Logan]

Good for you, Jen!!!! I haven't done a single thing and haven't been able to get myself in the spirit, yet, this year. I don't know whether it is the sadness that sets in when I realize that Zipper and Mimi aren't here, or whether it is concern over some other things happening in our life, right now, or just lack of time. We were gone over the Thanksgiving holiday, so I couldn't have done it then, but maybe with all this inspiration from the rest of you, I will get myself in gear and try to bring some Christmas spirit into this house.

It looks terrific!

Logan

[catmandu]

I dont put anything up on the outside of the house and have no tree inside.
I would rather get the Found Cats thier Fancy Feast and Temptations that spend a lot on things noone will see.
I never have Company save for the Porch Cats and they will love that they will have Fancy Feast for Cat Mas!
And maybe a little Deli Chicken for ALL!
Even me.

[Pam]

Very very pretty! And what's even better is you didn't have to freeze your you know what off doing that. Isn't this weather crazy warm? Gone are the days of having a tree inside here too. I just have a small fiber optic tree (since getting Andy ten years ago) and he still manages to try and gnaw on it. At least there are no ornaments to knock off or light strings to tug on.

[catnapper]

Looks awesome Jen!!!

I for one am opposite this year. I typically have all my decorating done by now. Not this year. I typically have sent out all my handmade cards a few days ago... I haven't even planned on what my cards will be this year

[krazyaboutkatz]

Wow! It looks fantastic Jen. I used to decorate quite a bit but I don't bother to put much up since I've had cats. I do enjoy sending out Christmas cards though and will be doing this very soon.

[orangemm]

Good job, Jen! Now, don't you feel more festive?

We decorated our whole house this past weekend and it does help with the Christmas spirit. I've been a little down the past few weeks, but looking at the lights and colors does cheer one up.

[Killearn Kitties]

It looks lovely, Jen. Very festive and cheering!

[catfamily]

I'm so happy your doing great enough to decorate this year.Your house looks beautiful
I envy your joy this year

I am the opposite this year.I'm in too much pain to do much of anything and that can cause deep depression.I hope a miricle happens but I doubt it.Looks like I'm in this for the long haul.
And I decided on not sending Christmas cards out either this year(A first for me).
I'll be at the Doctors half the month of December anyway
Checking this that or the other thing to see if the can operate more on my back and maybe a fusion in the neck as well.
I only have enough energy for my furbabies/with Mike's help.He's been great lately helping now that he accually stopped thinking of himself long enough to see the pain I'm in.I'm greatful for that this Christmas(Mike's help )

[CultureJunky]

That's lovely Jen, I think generally it's harder when you grow up to get into the festive spirit. Christmas is all for Children really. My family are all grown up, and the neices and nephews are all young teens and there's no excitement anymore now. Just the slog of spending money you can't afford!!!
But it's great that you've made and effort, and that's what we all have to do!
I'm going to send you a Christmas card, a nice home made one, and I'm gonna send a few others to various pet talkers. I have really enjoyed making my Christmas cards this year, and hopefully people will like them.

I'm looking forward to buying Jack & Sunny nice food that I can't usually afford, like ones in special jellys and such. They have a stocking each that hangs on the mantlepiece.

[rg_girlca]

Wow Jen, that looks really nice. I love the candy canes. Great job.

[K & L]

Since I have over a dozen cats, there are NO lights or decorations inside my home, for the holidays. That's OK, because the truth is not only do I HATE to decorate, I hate un-decorating even more.

You and me both and I'm even worse about it this year for some reason!

Decorations look wonderful!!