Well folks, thanks for hanging with us. We are staying in Rome tonight and leave tomorrow morning for USA. While our trip was so much fun we are looking forward to being back in America.We miss our children and can't wait to see everyone. Can anyone say Sonic cherry Coke with lots of ice?!?!Stay tuned for the Wednesday top ten as Kathryn takes over the blog. I am sure it will be a doozy.

We took the train to a little city south of Paris today to visit a beautiful gothic church with the most amazing stained glass windows. We are headed back on the train to go back to Notre Dame for the veneration of the crown of thorns. It is only done on Fridays during Lent so we are very lucky.

Howdy folks! Guess you have been wondering what we have been up to. Well, our northern tour of France has been busy and I have a few pictures just to get you started. I am sure Kathryn will be back in the saddle and get you all caught up to date upon our return. Until then, here's a taste...and in case you are wondering, the french fries are better here!The Winged Victory in the Louvre.The Eiffel Tower.Notre Dame.American Cemetery in ...

Kathryn is here in Rome now and we are headed out to Paris. We can't wait for our time together. It was so good to see her walk up in the Rome airport. I felt like I was 21 again meeting up with a beautiful woman in Europe.

Today we travelled to one of my favorite sites in all of Italy. Assisi is this little town famous for two very important saints in our Church - Francis and Clare. There is not enough time to tell you about these great people. So just enjoy the photos.Kathryn arrives in the morning and I couldn't be happier! Pray for her safe travels and for those watching our children. Ask the Guardian Angels to protect them and watch over them.SS. Francis ...

Folks, another big day in Roma:St. Paul Outside the WallsCatacombsSt. John LateranHoly StepsSunday blessing and AngelusMass in Italianand Santa Croce (a trip by myself)Enjoy the photos.We are off to Assisi tomorrow and then Kathryn joins me on Tuesday for our trip to Paris. Please keep her in your prayers for her safe arrival and for everyone watching our children. Keep praying, Lent is about half finished.