Platchen Backen Time: The schwestern got together and made these fun sacks, then we filled them with "kuchen" (cookies). We gave them to some less-actives and elderly, and to our dear Schwester Luke who is in a senior care home.

The Brothers came for the FOOD, not necessarily to help. I guess this is the same in every country!! BUT THEY ARE ALWAYS WELCOME.

We welcomed another visit to the Freiberg Temple. We took these two schwestern to complete their family sealings. Schwester Bendel was sealed to her husband, who died 15 years ago, and Schwester Keuthmann was sealed to her parents. (she is on the left) There was much work done prior to this forever moment. This was a wonderful accomplishment for them and us!

Fall was upon us, and we enjoyed the European beauty. I loved walking on these fall mornings--the crisp air and foliage was magnificent!

Get ready to Eat!! When Schwester Klee invites us to dinner we always accept!!!! Her Kuchen is sooooo good. Our Elders especially enjoy this. There just isn't a better meal prepared anywhere than that of Schwester Klee's. We love her meals, but she is also one of our dearest friends.

Schwester Klee's Kuchen is so good, and you can count on the fact that you have to take two servings! Although by the time you have eaten her wonderful meal, you wonder where your going to put the dessert! Well worth every mouth full :) :)

We celebrate the Schwester Geburtstage with them by taking the Abends Essen and decorations into their apartments. They love us coming and especially love my "Americana Salat". They usually eat wurst (hotdogs) Brotchen (similar to French bread--but way better,) and whatever else I decide to take. It's a fun way to celebrate with them.

Schwester Keuthmann far left; Elders Forsyth and Gassman; Kirsten and Schwester Kuper.

Zum Geburtstage Schwester Keuthmann :) Her birthday and Schwester Kuper's were one week apart. We love celebrating with them, and you cannot wish them a happy birthday before the actually date! It's bad luck.

Zum Geburtstage Schwester Kuper :) Elder Gassmann, and Elder Forsyth were also in on the celebration. Schwester Keuthmann is to the far right.

Sister Kuper was actually quite happy that we were there celebrating with her, but she was caught with a scowl. I never showed her this picture.

We see a lot of bikes here in Germany. Literally everyone rides a bike. This one however stole my heart. There are many of these and as you can see it does not have any peddles. The very very young start learning with these bikes. Ages 2 on up learn without the peddles. they are close enough to the ground that they use their own legs and feet to move the bike. They don't have training wheels, they simple learn how to balance on their own accord. It's pretty cute seeing them ride these.