Finally finding some of my Christmas spirit...

And all it took was putting up my Christmas tree! A process that took 3 days. Day 1: buy the tree and put it in a bucket on the balcony. Day 2: Con Nate into helping me put it up and string the lights. Day 3: Have Mom come over and help me with the ornaments.

But it was all worth it in the end. Behold!


Ultimate close-up!


Out of focus, but still pretty: