Okay, okay, I am going to show and tell my Dad for a second here.
Every night around Christmas he hikes up the mountain above our neighborhood, to light a giant christmas star. He is up there in rain, mud, snow or shine... And (because of technical difficulties) has even hiked up multiple times in one night! Its been so cool to see the impact the star has had on everyone below, our neighbors now say "It's not Christmas without the Star!".
Every night around Christmas he hikes up the mountain above our neighborhood, to light a giant christmas star. He is up there in rain, mud, snow or shine... And (because of technical difficulties) has even hiked up multiple times in one night! Its been so cool to see the impact the star has had on everyone below, our neighbors now say "It's not Christmas without the Star!".
Last night Brad and I hiked up with him and it was such a blast. Slippin' and sliding the whole way up, approaching deer, and looking out over all the pretty lights in the valley... But I must say, my favorite part is getting to the top. Watching him flip on the switch on that giant star. You can feel the heat radiate off of the lightbulbs - It's so beautiful and bright. It makes my heart smile, and reminds me of the true meaning of Christmas.
My brother Trevor put together this video and
in a weird way, it kinda tugs at my heart strings.
Thats Awesome! I've seen that glowing on the mountain a few times but i've always thought there was a fire on the mountain! (I live in Herriman so I just assume everything is a fire)
ReplyDeleteHahah! Living in Herriman will do that to ya. I'm surprised you can see it clear out there!
DeleteI love the blurred lights in the background and I wish my dad was that cool! hehe
ReplyDelete-Rachel
I love this tradition and would love to come document it with you guys sometime.
ReplyDeletePlease do! Let us know when you want to go, he hikes up at 4:30/5pm every night between now and New Years.
Deletewow! that is so neat! i dont think i have ever seen that star before! what a fun tradition. your dad must be ripped! hahaha that looks like the quite the hike! so COOL. thumbs up!
ReplyDeleteLexie <3
Okay, your dad is just the cutest thing ever! I can't believe he hikes up there every night. What a beautiful tradition for everyone in the community to share in!
ReplyDeletexo TJ
I always wondered who put this up there! That is crazy that your dad walks up there every night to put gas in it. It truly is a gift to those of us living below though :) I look for it every night this time of year!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I love it! How wonderful!
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I wish I could meet your whole family, I feel like I already know you guys! haha Maybe that's a little creepy, but seriously you seem to have so much fun all the time!
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