OooOooh sparkly lights! Where are your favorite Christmas lights locally?

Local Christmas Light Displays to Check Out!

Do you have any recommendations to share? Thanks for sharing your pictures and hot spots.

Roseville, CA: (in no particular order)

Twinwood Loop & Red Oak Ct, Roseville, CA
These folks really kicked up a notch this year! You won't regret the drive over here. (1 photo below). You can see the homes from Pleasant Grove. They were recently featured on KCRA (2009). One photo below.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Twinwood+Loop,+Roseville,+CA&sll=38.673214,-121.206076&sspn=0.013251,0.025449&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Twinwood+Loop,+Roseville,+Placer,+California+95678&t=h&z=17

After you leave Twinwood Loop, go by the home at the corner of Crescent Dr & Brookhaven Dr. in Roseville (95678) is amazing!! You have to check this one out. It's worth the drive-by. Many homes are decked out in this area, but not always consecutively, which usually brings higher impact. Many cool homes also on Crescent Dr further down.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Crescent+Dr+%26+Brookhaven+Dr.+in+Roseville&sll=38.750176,-121.277432&sspn=0.006618,0.012724&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Crescent+Dr+%26+Brookhaven+Dr,+Roseville,+Placer,+California+95678&t=h&z=17&iwloc=A

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After leaving the Twinwood Loop and Crescent Drive home ... consider swinging back through the Diamond Oaks golf course area ...

Nicklaus Circle and Hogan Ct in Roseville (95678). They usually do a pretty nice job in this area. I am guessing the name of the street makes at LEAST minimal effort a requirement for the man in the red suit (I am kidding). This year didn't seem QUITE as bright on Nicklaus, but we did note the lights were out on many of the homes, but were up on the trees and houses (maybe we went too early in the season). Still a pretty cute area to drive through and many homes are lit up. Check out Hogan Court ... you Mickey Mouse fantatics. See how many Mickey Ears you can find. It's a pretty cute set up in the court. (2009)

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=nicklaus+cir,+roseville,+ca+95678&sll=38.765846,-121.282454&sspn=0.006408,0.012724&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Nicklaus+Cir,+Roseville,+Placer,+California+95678&ll=38.768096,-121.282614&spn=0.006617,0.012724&t=h&z=17

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Heading to West Roseville ... here are some more homes ...

Stryker Court, Roseville (95747) ... just like in years ... is still NOTHING SHORT OF AMAZING! One of the homes even has their own radio station (I believe it's 88.5 or 88.7FM). Nearby neighbors also have music playing in tune with the lights. This neighborhood has been a constant for amazing displays. This is a must-stop and see every year for us. Numerous homes are decked out and you can see it from Baseline, on the NORTH side of the street. (2 photos below)

http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&q=Striker+Court+and+Mineral+Springs+Drive,+Roseville&hnear=Mineral+Springs+Dr+%26+Striker+Ct,+Roseville,+Placer,+California+95747&gl=us&ei=vdArS9vmMoTUsQOMionQBA&ved=0CAoQ8gEwAA&t=h&ie=UTF8&hq=&ll=38.752383,-121.322179&spn=0.003309,0.006362&z=18

Once you leave Stryker Ct, head NORTH then EAST to Thurton Dr. and Pinion Dr., 95747 (off Longview). This home is a must-see for you Holiday light addicts.This one is spectacular. The home is synced perfectly to the music with two large illuminated trees. Phenomenal!! He also has a radio station to tune into to add to the enjoyment and experience. Radio Station 97.5 FM (I believe). Two photos below.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Thurton+Dr.+and+Pinion+Dr.,+95747&oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Thurton+Dr+%26+Pinion+Dr,+Roseville,+Placer,+California+95747&gl=us&ei=eg0vS82mBIOSsgOzlq2IBA&ved=0CA4Q8gEwAA&t=h&z=16

Over off EAST of Folsom Rd, behind Trader Joe's, there are some great displays ... Marilyn Ave, 95678
This was an "okay" display this year and they do a nice job. Maybe when we drove by the lights were off. Didn't seem as animated with lights, as years past. Seemed like more houses were dark in this area than usual. Might be off timing.

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=marilyn+ave,+roseville,+ca&sll=38.745582,-121.278419&sspn=0.012819,0.025449&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Marilyn+Ave,+Roseville,+Placer,+California+95678&t=h&z=17

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Rocklin, CA:

Pebble Creek Drive and Strand Road, Rocklin, CA <-- one of the best in the area. AND I must state, this is a MUST-SEE for all of you in the P.C. (aka, Placer County). It's behind Bel Air in Rocklin at Stanford Ranch and Sunset. Bring your patience and get caught up in the Christmas spirit. They even have a neighbor with the famous leg lamp from "Christmas Story." A personal favorite of the Ostroms. These folks go ALL OUT. People will be doing their bon fires, roasting marshmellows and former garages will become Santa's workshop and you can see if you are on the good list or not ... in our case, it's year-to-year. You simply must check it out. Cartoon cut out characters and lights galore. (2009)OH and you Twilight Fans and New Moon, the rumor is true ... there is a home that has the famous vampire and werewolf lurking about ... I REALLY recommend you parking the car and walking around. If you have young ones with you, the experience will be memorable. It's a real experience to walk through this winter, wonderlight, Rocklin-land. :-)
http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=Pebble+Creek+Drive+and+Strand+Road,+Rocklin&sll=38.774082,-121.294815&sspn=0.006616,0.012724&gl=us&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Pebble+Creek+Dr+%26+Strand+Rd,+Rocklin,+Placer,+California+95765&t=h&z=17

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Granite Bay, CA:

Hidden Lakes Estates does a luminary display that is really special. I haven't done this drive through for a year or two. Maybe someone will have a picture for me to post.

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Orangevale, CA: I hear this place is amazing, but we haven't visited there yet http://www.dovewoodcourt.com

http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&client=firefox-a&q=dovewood+ct,+orangevale&ie=UTF8&hq=&hnear=Dovewood+Ct,+Orangevale,+Sacramento,+California+95662&gl=us&ei=R80rS6WHPJGgswOWr-DIBA&ved=0CAoQ8gEwAA&t=h&z=16

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Wherever life takes you this Holiday season, please drive careful, don't drink and drive and give a big hug to your loved ones

Love, The Ostroms

Learn about Roseville and Rocklin and real estate: www.RosevilleAndRocklin.com

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Firemen's Muster in the Park (ROYER PARK in Roseville)

So I thought I would write and say HOW much my children and I enjoyed the Muster in the Park celebrating 100 years of service by the Fire Dept this past Saturday (8/11). They had wonderful booths for the children to try on firefighter gear and they could play with/use buckets to put out pretend fires and last but not least, there was the option to try out a hose. There were some fantastic old engines from Dixon, South Placer County and all over, plus there was antique fire equipment to appreciate the history of the past 100 years. It was awesome. There was great food, music (even bag pipes which I thought was cool), bounce houses and plenty of stuff for all to enjoy. I also loved all the races they had in place and when the #1 engine extended it's ladder completely.

Thank you to all of the volunteers and firefighters. Our family really enjoyed this event.