Just in case you are sick of hearing about missionary stuff, there are and have been other things going on 'round here. First off, my friend Rebekah, formerly of D.C., graced us with her presence for a week two weeks ago. Rebekah is hands down the funniest friend I have, and she kept me laughing the whole time, which was a much welcomed relief during the stress of constant missionary prep activities. The whole family enjoyed her company, and we were all sad to see her go. She was also such a good sport about all the chaos which is the Bauer household--she bore us well. We miss you Rebekizzle! Hmmm...next, the school year began for Sean and I. It is my last semester before student teaching in January, which is both exciting and frightening. Wow. Teachers have to know and do so much. Thank and/or hug a teacher today! Sean is taking 3 classes, and he is doing so great. I am so proud of him and so grateful for all he does for me and our family. I lucked out big time. How I love that man. Our garden is yielding her bounty; we've got loads of beautiful tomatoes and onions, and we processed a batch of chili sauce this week as to not waste a bit of it. My husband grew those tomato babies from seed--yes, he's a gardening genius. Lastly, we've been riding bikes in the beautiful, cool, pre-fall weather. It is wonderful--I love nothing more than being on top of the world, aka my bike. It is heaven, and I highly recommend it to all. Night!