Last night the kids and I hit the suburban streets of Madisonville for one of my favorite seasonal activities: looking at Christmas lights while listening to Christmas music from the comfort of our heated minivan. As usual, my idealized traditional evening turned to crap when I got lost in one of the ginormous subdivisions, the heat completely went out in the minivan (it had been working intermittently — like windshield wipers), and the middle child had a meltdown ending in tears. Twenty minutes later, I followed someone out of the subdivision and we made our way home.
While looking at the same houses 30 times last night, I came to a conclusion: people need to get original.
I saw enough lit and inflatable trains, Winnie the Poohs, Mickeys, giant ass Santas, North Pole barber-pole-type signs, nativity sets, and Santas on motorcycles, boats, sleighs, etc to last a lifetime. It appears Mr. and Mrs. America is in a rut, so your favorite redheaded blogger took it upon herself to present a challenge. You know about The Kerry Blog Ugly Christmas Lawn Decor Contest, but I'm introducing a bonus round. If you send in a pic of something truly unique you will win an extra prize (to be determined).
Taking our inspiration from Sarabeth's Christmas Zebra, here are a few ideas to get you in the outlandish spirit.
Yes, that's Santa on a hammock, Santa getting a ticket, Grandma getting run over by a reindeer in a steamroller, and a giant inflatable dreidel. There aren't enough inflatable Hanukkah decorations are there? I'm thinking of getting some.
Remember to send in photos of the tackiest yard in your 'hood to kerrybee7@yahoo.com and the winner will receive a $25 Starbucks giftcard. The tackiest entry will be announced on Christmas Eve!
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