Larry's 'Lectric Light Parade!

Grandpa Larry (my dad) has always, always been obsessed with the business of Christmas lights. As a little girl, I remember the season approaching and the living room being strung full of little sets of twinkling lights. Dad would laboriously test each set, and each socket if necessary to ensure their full functionality. There were lights of every color and we would set about the work of adorning each and every tree, bush, shrub and peak with the different colors of twinkling joy. The end result always rivaled the famous scene out of the "National Lampoon's Christmas" movie. The configuration was different each year, with the exception of Dad's blinking star which was rigged firmly to the top of the chimney. We loved the star because we could see it flashing at us from blocks and blocks away. And it was always comforting knowing that there was no way Santa could miss our house! That star led the way!

There is just something about Christmas lights...they just make you want to smile! Pure Christmas Spirit!

Over the last few years, my parents have moved to a different home and Dad has taken a year or so to reconfigure his light obsession. It has now evolved...
Friday Night we all huddled in the crisp night air in Spanish Fork as Dad's newest addition to his light family made her way down Main Street as part of the Christmas Light Parade! He and my mom designed and helped create this enormous (10 ft. x 12 ft.), yet beautiful, angel out of steel and lights. It was so fun to see her float her way down the street during the parade, and she will take up permanent holiday residence in their new front yard. It may not be the blinking star a top the roof, but it does go to show that you may be able to take Larry away from the lights for a year, but you can't take the lights out of Larry ;) Love ya' Dad!

Thanks for sharing your love of light...it really will forever be a part of my holiday and my heart!