Happy Birthday, Pope Benedict!

Since the Holy Father is here in the U.S.A. this week, the kids have been following his travels and learning more information about him. We just got this children's book, Joseph and Chico that was written from the perspective of his cat. We've also done some of the activities on this site. In fact, the kids are just getting set up for the prayer service suggested on the site.

Well, I think they've expanded the prayer service a bit. I'm overhearing them making suggestions of using Wheat Thins as hosts, grape juice for the wine...and Mikey just said, "Should I be the priest this time?" One of the kids just raided our cup of change--albeit for tithing. Hmmm...must be a full Mass going on in our living room! I must go join them now!

Happy 81st Birthday, Papa...B16, our German Shepherd!