We drove past a few houses but when we got to the neighborhood that was to be the majority of our viewing we ran into a problem. They wanted light gawkers to park and walk - which I will admit is a better way to see the lights, but we were not prepared. We had no jackets or stroller. So, we decided to come back another day.
Another house we drove past that was supposed to have a great display was completely dark. Thank goodness we packed snacks, those were the highlight of the night! Well, the snacks and a secret gift mission (we left an anonymous gift on someone's front porch).
Saturday night we tried again. This time we were better prepared with the stroller and jackets. We skipped the hot chocolate and got half price Sonic shakes on the way. I don't know if it was the shakes or the weather but we were pretty chilly walking around.
I tried to take a few more photos but it was too dark.
We were there the last Saturday before Christmas and it was packed! We had to park a few blocks away and walk before we even got into the neighborhood where the lights were. About three streets in this neighborhood go all out. One house tops them all though. I think every square foot of the two story house has lights on it. Some houses offered beverages and one even had a photographer. I feel bad for the people who just want to run to the store or order a pizza for dinner! They're out of luck for pretty much the whole month of December.
I tried to take a few more photos but it was too dark.
We were there the last Saturday before Christmas and it was packed! We had to park a few blocks away and walk before we even got into the neighborhood where the lights were. About three streets in this neighborhood go all out. One house tops them all though. I think every square foot of the two story house has lights on it. Some houses offered beverages and one even had a photographer. I feel bad for the people who just want to run to the store or order a pizza for dinner! They're out of luck for pretty much the whole month of December.
Wow, those lights are impressive. The older you get the harder it is to get in the mood. Of course, we never did lights on the outside.
ReplyDeleteLittle harder to decorate the inside when the majority of your family isn't around, just isn't the same. Glad you had a chance to see them.
Luv,
G. Linda
Now that is the closest thing to a "winter" picture I've seen from you - coats and everything!!! Albeit - there is NO SNOW OR ICE on the ground. We are covered in one or both everywhere here.
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