Griswald Christmas

Not all that long ago (like within the past decade), my family decided to drive the streets of Midland at Christmas and look at the lights in various neighborhoods.  Most of them were done fairly well, but every now and then we would come across one that took our breath away.  And not in a good way either.  

One in particular comes to mind:  blue lights which were strung from the house across the driveway (in the air) to a fence that was papered with foil, silver streamers, blue wire Christmas trees (about a dozen of them), yard art galore....  Gosh, the magnitude of it escapes me now.  But, what I remember most is rolling down the car window to take in the sight and hearing music coming from the yard.  And, just about the time we realized the music was coming from a portable cd player (classy, huh), we were also hit with the strong smell of smoke.  It was clear it was coming from the thousands of lights that were adorning this house.  It was really something.  

Not long after that night, we began to drive the streets looking for someone worthy of the Annual Griswald Christmas Award.  That house definitely should have won the first annual award.  

I think my neighbors should win this year.  And just remember, this is during the daylight.

Who decorates their alley entrance??

Side of the house.
Look closely... YES, that's a windmill in their backyard.  

Front of the house (part 1)

Front of the house (part2)

This family definitely gets an A for effort and I get an F for making fun of them!  Bless their hearts!!  But, they're a little over the top, don't ya think??  And... we get the joy of seeing yard art of this quality for every holiday.  Yes, shamrocks, bunnies, hearts, turkeys.... You name it, they have it, and we see it.