Posted by So, for this weeks photo challenge from Tina, we were asked to pick a topic we find interesting or near and dear to our heart. I struggled to find an idea until Sean and I walked Yogi for his after dinner poop.
One of the many things I love about the holidays, are the lights folks put up to illuminate their homes. It feels like there are so many more decorations than any other year we have lived in this hood. It’s magnificent!
Some of my most favorite childhood memories involve my dad and driving around looking at Christmas lights. It’s one of 2 things we did together consistently every year until I went to college. Sadly, he passed away my junior year of college so our tradition was cut short.
This post is for my pops! I have only one photo to share, but I think it is a good representation for our challenge. Our neighborhood spirit would make him proud!
“Dear Santa, I’ve been good all year. Most of the time. Once in awhile. Nevermind, I’ll buy my own stuff.”
…i choose this…
Pam
...i choose this... 
Great photo! There haven’t been many lights to see on my condo-lined street. 🤷🏻♀️
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Aww man! Maybe that’ll change in the coming days! 💕
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Awesome photo! My dad also used to drive us around to see Christmas lights!
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Super fun memories!
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Good choice, great photo. I used to do the same sort of Christmas light drive for my kids. I still enjoy seeing light displays so this time of year I change my running routine to switch out morning runs for evening runs.
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Hey Paulie! That’s a great idea for your runs! Good memories for sure. I know your kids feel the same :-). Happy holidays to you all!
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Very nice.
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Your photo looks like a movie set – love it! Regarding your quote to Santa, all I want to say, is: “Dear Santa, I’ve REALLY been good this year … ’cause I couldn’t go anywhere to cause trouble …” 🤪
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Haha! Well that is true for you!! I didn’t go to too many places…😬
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Love to see this cheerful neighborhood and its lights! I miss driving around with my mom and dad, and later with our kids … maybe I’ll load everyone up this year and drive through YOUR neighborhood! 🙂
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Yes!! I love that idea!!
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This photo shows tasteful decorations!! But we also love the tacky ones! It’s just fun seeing folks out decorating and having fun! Happy holidays all month!!!
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We have all kinds! Same to you all! Cheers!
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Wow! That’s a beautiful photo, Pam! I so look forward to December and seeing all the houses all lit up. Thanks for sharing and have a good day. Aiva xxx
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Thanks Aiva! Do you all do the same in Ireland? I haven’t been there over the holidays!
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So pretty! I just love all the Christmas lights out this time of year
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Me too M.B. Hope y’all had a great Thanksgiving! Enjoy the rest of the year 😍
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Well, I had salmonella poisoning so it wasn’t the best one on record haha. Maybe next year! 🙂 Hope you and yours have a fabulous holiday season
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Nooo! How on earth did this happen? From the Turkey??
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Nah I got it a couple weeks before Thanksgiving but was still sick enough that I could only eat soup and crackers haha. My prime suspect is a skirt steak from a restaurant nearby that I had. But there’s no way to really know!
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It’s beautiful, Pam 🙂 🙂
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Thank you Jo! Happy holidays to you!
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Pam, your post made me so sad to think of your dad passing away so young. The annual family “pile in the car” to go see the lights was a treasured tradition in our home as well. I have 4 brothers so they, my mom and dad and I all piled into the family wagon and drove in and out of the many streets in our small town. Your post brought those memories roaring back, so thank you so much for that. I loved the nostalgic trip down memory lane.
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Aww thanks Tina! I am almost his age at his time of passing…I still feel young (most of the time) – super sad. I can picture tutu scene! Who got the very back of the wagon?? Best seat in the house! Happy holidays to you all!
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Yes, on my next birthday I’ll be older than both my mom and my dad when they passed, both very young but not as young as your dad. They would be happy to know how we treasure the fond memories of the early days. As for the wagon, my brothers claimed it I’m afraid. 4 vs 1, what could I do?! Happy holidays to you too.
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You didn’t milk that only girl card did you? 😂😂. Sorry to hear about your young parents too. 💕💕
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😂😂😂 who MOI ?!?!?
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😂😂😂😂
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Love that tradition! My family would always drive to see Christmas lights too 🙂
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I have always been impressed by how much into Christmas decoration you Americans are – and every other holiday, for that matter. I don’t think I have ever seen such profusion of Christmas lights in our neighborhoods in France – or maybe just not where I live; I bet it’s very much different in Alsace near the border with Germany, where they have Chirstmas villages weekends all over the month of December (outside of the COVID era).
It sure is pretty endearing to walk around your neighborhood and see so many lights. Lightens up the heart.
xoxoxo
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Fabulous photo Pam and a lovely way to remember those special times that you had with your Dad. Never to be forgotten eh?
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Thanks :-). Never to be forgotten for sure.
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I love this tribute to your father, Pam. It must be such a bitter-sweet memory, remembering him and wishing he was still here with you. I love the idea of bringing light into the winter darkness. The light display is lovely.
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Oh thank you Patti, bitter-sweet for sure. Yes! Our neighbors have been going all out this holiday season. It just feels good. Happy holidays to you all!
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Thanks, Pam. You, too.
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What a great shot for your dad.. awesome.. 😉
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“After dinner poop” – LOL!! Sounds like it’s a ritual. 🙂
Pretty street. No snow, though, I see. Same here. It’s ok though. Dry weather is good for our construction project, so I’m not complaining this year (so far).
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It is! He’s a good little pooper! We had some snow 10 days ago(?) but it all melted. It’s been warm, cold, warm, cold. Ugh. What are you building???
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We (by which I mean construction workers) tore down our 3-season porch and we’re putting a mudroom in its place, as well as adding on a small sunroom. Can’t wait to get my rooms!!!
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Whoa! Awesome!
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Ahh. Good old ‘Merican Christmas decorations. Excellent!
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Lots of color in there! Happy holidays John!!
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Lovely – and a fine tribute to your father, Pam. I think this year people really need LIGHT – I have never seen so many Christmas decoration in my little village before. Eve I bought a 75 meter light chain!
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Thanks AC! Ohhh, I bet the lights in your village (and your home) are lovely! Happy holidays to you all 💕💕
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To you as well, Pam!
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Good articles in a charming blog … congratulations 🌼🍁🌿
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Thank you! I appreciate the drive by!
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Welcome dear friend Pam 🌺🍂🍃
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Those are so pretty. I love a good festive scene. We saw some nice displays this past weekend.
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Well thanks! We love our hood and the people in it. Our neighbors have inspired Sean to put up some lights this year :-).
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