Living it Texas, I sometimes feel as if there are a lot more houses that put up Christmas lights than back in Vermont. Then again, it’s probably just because there are a lot more houses and they’re much closer together…. anyway, it’s always fun to drive around and check out some homes and their decor. This past weekend, I found two that, well I think it’s safe to say went above and beyond.

House #1: Please note, if you check out this home, bring your sunglasses. I’ve been told this house has been doing this for years. It’s quite insane. Everything is lit. It’s like someone dropped lights out of a plane and just covered everything on the property. The house, trees, shrubs, light pole, gates, fences, tennis court, kids swingset in the backyard. Nothing was left untouched.

When we drove by Friday night, they were collecting donations for the Alzheimers Foundations. The lights are lit in memory of those who have been affected by Alzheimers.

House #2: Just down the street from house #1, its a new approach to decorating. We’ve got the inflatables! You name it, they’ve got it. I couldn’t believe it.

Now the real question is… What do you do when you are the neighbor to these homes? Do you even try to decorate? Do you play it up or just go simple?