Getting into the holiday spirit

WENDY PIERRO/Acorn Newspapers THREE WEEKS 'TIL CHRISTMAS- Rene Jimenez of Thousand Oaks prepares for the holidays by hanging lights at his home near Lynn Road and Avenida de Las Flores. Jimenez put his Christmas lights up last Saturday and says he decorates the house every year for his kids. He plans on using smaller bulbs this year so he can string more of them.