Jill, Kelly & I judged the annual Christmas lights contest last night. I've asked some photog friends to help out with the official set of pix but here's my set:

Most Christmas Spirit - this year, Jill C. & Rich H. won - talk about maximizing available resources! They rent the first floor of this house and decorated to the max. Excellent details.



Victorian category winner, the Larsens. Again, awesome details.





Whimsical category had a tie - Nicole & Derek - Jill C. & Nicole are sisters and lived together with their mom, Jill's ex-husband and a ton of kids until about two years ago, their house won a couple times.


and Amy & Robb:


Ryan & Melanie at Bloss Holiday Market won best business display even though there are no lights on the decorations. I've made a request to the board of the nonprofit that owns the building to fix the canopy (I'm on the board).



Dave & April won in the Green Christmas category but I need to go shoot video of it. They timed the lights to music - it's rough execution but good concept.

A top contender for the Victorian category



I like this one.


Also not a winner but we liked its log cabin feel.


Nate & Kelly tried really hard but it doesn't top the others.


Another nice one - Lindquists


Chad & Erica are ineligible because they don't live in the borough but I really like how the lights highlight the lines of the house.

(e:tinypliny), A and I are making cookies today and thought of you! Teleport here and help! :-)

Just rolled into town and already have loot! Four movie passes for the historic victoria theatre and a bunch of snacks for our christmas lights judging tour :-)

I was scared to open the envelope thinking it was a glitter bomb :-) thank you!

Learning about consumer debt lawsuits downtown.