Views of the Neighborhood – Trail of Lights Part II

Last week was part I of the Trail of Lights, an annual event in Lakeway. This is the second part and conclusion.

A gingerbread house.

Some pine trees and Mrs. Clause on a rocker.

Raindeer and another view of the tree.

A North Pole condo.

Some skaters and a pond of lights.

A light tunnel and civilian caught in the headlights. (have no idea who it is.)

Rudolf running for office and a long line to see Santa.

A band playing Jingle Bell Rock and kids dancing.

Santa and Mrs. Clause with kids.

Firepit and Smores in the making.

Hot chocolate stand.

A decorated Agave succulent and another view of the Santa line.

It wouldn’t be Texas without a chuckwagon.

Decorate cookie stand.

I hope you enjoyed the light tour. Happy Holidays to all.

64 comments

  1. Darlene's avatar

    Happy Holidays to you, your wife and of course the pups!! I enjoyed these posts. xo

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thak you so much, Darlene. Happy Holidays to you as well.

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  2. Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes's avatar

    I loved it, John. Thanks for inviting us!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks for coming along. Hope you got a s’more.

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      1. Jaye Marie & Anita Dawes's avatar

        I really enjoyed myself, John…

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  3. Dale's avatar

    Lovely part 2. I couldn’t help but find myself remembering our time at the Disney campsite during the Christmas holidays. The whole place was decorated like this. So kitschy yet we loved it.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      The kids love it for sure. I so so many happy ones. Thanks, Dale.

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  4. GP's avatar

    What a fantastic community!!

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  5. Jill Weatherholt's avatar

    Last week, after I saw your lights my mother and I drove past our town park, which is across from City Hall. It was all lit up with holiday lights. I’d never gone that direction after dark, but I thought of you. Thanks for sharing, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thanks for thinkng of me at that special time, Jill.

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  6. patriciaruthsusan's avatar

    A great Part 2, John. A lot of work and Christmas spirit went into that. 🙂 — Suzanne

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Suzanne. 😁

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  7. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    The tunnel of lights is my favorite, so magical!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It had a sequence effect to draw you in too. Very colorful.

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  8. The Hook's avatar

    I’d vote for Rudolph.
    Tell him to move to Canada.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think we all would vote for Rudolf. Thanks, Hook.

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  9. allysnotebook's avatar

    Beautiful. The joys of Christmas.

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  10. shoreacres's avatar

    Clearly, it’s an enjoyable event, right down to the hot chocolate and s’mores. Next year, suggest to the committee that their agave should have a Christmas tree ball tucked on the end of each leaf! I did like the tunnel — that would be great fun to walk through.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I thought the committee missed the boat on the agave too. The tunnel was difficult because it blinked on and off and then in sequence and I had to catch it all on. Thanks, Linda.

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  11. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Can’t have a celebration without s’mores. I mean, you could, but is it really a true celebration then?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think you are right. S’mores make the event. Thanks, Charles.

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  12. Dan Antion's avatar

    I hope you had a good break and a great visit, John. Welcome back and thanks for sharing the rest of the tour. It looks like a delightful place to get lost in the Christmas spirit.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It was agreat holiday. My sister is 84 so time spent with her is very precious. The spirit lives here. Thank you, Dan.

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  13. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections's avatar

    Cheers to the way your community embraces the holiday season … and thanks to you for sharing it with us.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you for your visit and comment, Frank.

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  14. robertawrites235681907's avatar

    Wow! what great Christmas lights. Americans do know how to live.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Hahahaha, Thank you, Robbie. Some would say Americans know how to spend money. (the Grinches that is)

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      1. robertawrites235681907's avatar

        I think it is great and it is for everyone to enjoy, not just wealthy people

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          I do too. Thank you, Robbie.

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  15. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
    D.L. Finn, Author · ·

    Looks like a lot of fun! I loved the tunnels of lights:)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      The tunnel was very special.

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      1. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
        D.L. Finn, Author · ·

        🙂

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  16. John Fioravanti's avatar
    John Fioravanti · ·

    It looks like a great community event, John!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It was, John. Thank you.

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  17. Debbie's avatar

    This is very much like the Christmas lighted exhibit we have here, John … only ours is a drive-through, not a walk-through. They had to plan for snow, you know! Thanks for “the rest of the story” — I enjoyed touring with you (and hope you had a great visit with family over the holidays!)

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I did, Debbie. Thank you very much. I hope you, Dallas, and Domer had a great time too.

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  18. Author Jan Sikes's avatar

    What an awesome event, John! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      It was terrific, Jan. Thanks.

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  19. The Coastal Crone's avatar

    Great community spirit. And hot chocolate and cookie decorating. Looks like it was a nice night. Bring on the holidays! I hope the pups have been good this year!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Jo. it should be good.

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  20. coldhandboyack's avatar

    Hope you enjoyed your family time. Love that chuck wagon.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I did indeed. The wagon was very cool. The photo did not do it justice.

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  21. Jennie's avatar

    Delightful, John. Thank you for the light show.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      You are welcome, Jennie.

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  22. Sorryless's avatar

    I’m voting for Rudolf.

    He guided a timeless legend through a storm and really, that’s good enough for me.

    Good to see you back in the saddle, Sheriff.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Pilgrim.

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  23. Dina's avatar

    Thanks for sharing, John. These tunnels of lights are getting quite popular. Norwich has got one since a couple of years, quite an sttraction.
    Hope you had a lovely first advent.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Dina. I hope yours was good as well.

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  24. Teri Polen's avatar

    Love the lights, but you’d find me hanging out at the Smores pit.

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  25. circadianreflections's avatar

    How fun and festive!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes it is, Deborah. Thank you.

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  26. Rhonda's avatar

    What a fun time! And beautiful lights! 🙂

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Yes it was. Thanks, Rhonda.

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  27. macjam47's avatar

    Rudolph is such a sweetie! I loved the lights, especially the tunnel.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you Michelle.

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  28. roughwighting's avatar

    Wonderful tour. Beautiful lights. And you can walk all around them without trudging in snow! 👏😎❄️

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      No snow is the best part, Pamela. Thanks for the visit. 😊

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