M = Megatree Maker

The 2010 Grand Lighting was last night.  Oh...my...gawd.  The boy has outdone himself.  Craziness...sheer craziness.

This video, courtesy of rockstar cousin Dave, tells the story.  It was the second running of the Grand Lighting, given for those folks who arrived late.  The first running included 80+ roman candles firing off the roof of the house from behind the chimney.  Sweet.



Tons of thanks go out to the two special elves who live behind us.  They sacrificed a lot of time and energy, stayed up for many late nights, froze their butts off, and did it all for no pay.

Thanks to Cousin Dave, for streaming the event live for those family and friends who couldn't be with us.  Man...it just keeps getting better and better.  Dave has already promised to come back next year, and we're setting some achievable metrics to it - because that's how we roll.

And thanks to our wonderful guests, who gamely put on their coats and troop out to our frozen front yard to watch the fruits of my crazy husband's endeavors.  We absolutely love having everyone over each year - it's the perfect way to kick off our holiday season.  What better way to start than being surrounded by love and laughter (and lights!)?

Here's to a very Merry Christmas.