Hello!

Merry Christmas from the Red Clay Compound!

All five of us, plus my sis-in-law Donna and niece Jessica, have had a lovely morning. Santa was kind to all, and kids actually went HOURS before bickering this year.

All that and DJ Hero too.

Yes, since 10 am we’ve been enjoying the soothing sounds of Wii DJ Hero in the living room. LC’s gift has already gotten a lot of play, and it’s not even dinnertime.

Which is why I finally escaped to another room.

This girl is Boomboompowed OUT. All those FRICKA-FRICKA-FRESH mixes have got me FRICKA-FRICKA-FRIED.

Over a week ago, I caught this video on my favorite group blog, The Fellowship of the Traveling Smartypants. I enjoyed it so much that I want to share it with you.

Finally, the answer to the age-old question: How DO monks who’ve taken a vow of silence sing Christmas songs?