Bixby Bulletin

Place de la Bourse

2009-07-20T03:25:00.000-07:00

To celebrate la fête nationale française, we took the tram into town. The children thoroughly enjoyed the mirror fountain at the Place to la Bourse, though they finished a bit more wet than intended.

Not our picture, but to show you what it looks like at night:

My Song is Love Unknown

2009-07-16T14:42:00.000-07:00

Here we come....

2009-07-16T03:35:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we spent the day getting ready for our "little" trip around the states to see you kids! Dad took Tsiry with him every where he went (including several trip to the DMV!) The car now has plates, Dad has a up to date SC license and I have a new "do"-- so if we get this house clean, our bags re-packed, we are off for the Custers this afternoon and then to visit DC tomorrow. Then Brockton ! :-)

We have really been able to see lots of fam already. Uncle Paul and Aunt Theresa met us at the airport. We got to Donna's pretty late and we were so glad to see her! Uncle Steve and Aunt Donna and Grandma came over to see us. I spent the whole day with Aunt Donna-- she was gracious and ran me around. Then we went to Community Baptist last night to hear the Farmers. So, besides Bonnie Ruth and all, we saw Aunt Ruth, Vanessa, Uncle John and Aunt Lois.

They're headed your way!

2009-07-14T01:47:00.000-07:00

Mom & Dad left for the airport this morning around 4:30. They are scheduled to arrive in Charlotte around 5 p.m. EST. The kids miss them already. We are beginning to get settled into the upstairs. Happy fete nationale du 14 juillet, everybody! Vive la France!

Papi's New Trick ;-)

2009-07-14T01:39:00.000-07:00

Micaiah's New Trick

2009-07-12T07:09:00.000-07:00

The Ascher family left for their month-long vacation last Friday, and generously offered our children the use of their kids' bikes during the month. The only catch was that they had a bike with training wheels for Miriam, but no bike with training wheels for Micaiah. He had already been getting excited about trying to learn to ride his own bike without training wheels when his bike arrives in the container at the end of the month, and so Micaiah was quite pumped about getting a head start now. Papi worked with him a little early Friday afternoon, and then Tim later that afternoon, and we were all amazed at how quickly he discovered his newfound talent, and wanted to share it with you. Below is a video of him riding around the parking lot across the street.

The Birthday Party!

2009-07-11T12:37:00.000-07:00

We had fun surprising "Daddy" with a party on his birthday! Wish you all could have been here!

We'll get this French "très vite"

2009-07-11T12:34:00.001-07:00

Isn't this just too cute? They look like they are really concentrating!

Happy 31st Birthday, Tim!

2009-07-09T05:44:00.000-07:00

I have no doubt that you will get spoiled today!
Enjoy!

The Furlough Car!

2009-07-08T19:00:00.000-07:00

I don't think there is much more nerve wracking than being a girl
(who only really cares that the air, automatic locks and windows, and CD player work)
buying a car for her very picky father! ;-)
I hope you like it! I do! Big, spacious, smooth.
(And lest you think that white spot on the side is a scratch, it isn't. Reflexion of some sort.
I'll take a picture of the damaged section for you tomorrow.)
Sorry these aren't the greatest. It was dark when I got home tonight.

Voila!!

2009-07-06T10:25:00.000-07:00

A Wonderful Surprise!!

2009-07-05T09:08:00.001-07:00

The church surprised us during the Sunday School hour with a special service for our 40th wedding anniversary. There were special numbers by all the age groups/families and testimonies about our ministry here at the church. They then gave us a gift for a get-a-way to Charleston sometime during our furlough. It was very sweet and touching. We will certainly miss everyone here even as we are getting excited about going to see all of you!

Happy 4th!

2009-07-04T07:09:00.000-07:00

40 years-- and counting!

2009-07-02T14:22:00.000-07:00

Tim and Ruth and the M and M's went all out to make our anniversary special. It will definitely go down as one we will never forget! We had a delicious meal of steak (grilled by Tim) and other yummy things (created by Ruth) and served with flair (by Micaiah and Miriam). Plus a beautiful bouquet of flowers to create the mood.

Dordogne with Tim and Fam!

2009-07-02T14:15:00.000-07:00

We had a wonderful mini-vacation together at the Coste's place in St. Alvere. The weather was great and we had a great time. For more pictures, see Ruth's fb :-)

HAPPY 4OTH ANNIVERSARY!!

2009-07-01T05:19:00.000-07:00

("Visitors", enjoy the video and please feel free to leave congratulatory messages to our parents. They are away from computer access right now, but will be back on Thursday and will be thrilled to read any messages you leave. Thank you!)

The First Sunday!

2009-06-28T10:30:00.000-07:00

We had a very nice Sunday today with Tim and Ruth and the kids! Everyone was thrilled to have them here and enjoyed their sharing time during SS. We had a special meal of shish-kabobs and then crepes for dessert. Micaiah and Miriam both did great.

They are here ;-)

2009-06-26T13:07:00.000-07:00

Here are a few shots of the big day (long day for them!). They were able to see Bob and Jennie and kids and were met in Bordeaux by two bordeaux fans. We did take pictures but my little boy accidentally erased them :-) Anyway, we are glad they are here and are enjoying them immensely.

Another quick visit with Dan

2009-06-26T12:56:00.000-07:00

Last night Dan came to our house. We were glad to see him one more time before he left. This was taken early this morning right before he left to the airport. Stefan was still a little sleepy, but not too sleepy to give some snuggles.

Last Few Days in USA!

2009-06-24T19:24:00.000-07:00

I thought you might enjoy some "parting" shots.
Click here for photos of a farewell lunch for Ruth.

Saying goodbye.

Some final shots. Miriam and her new doll who was quickly named Emily.

Monday evening we had dinner with Uncle Steve and Aunt Donna, Amber and Josh, and Sam. We had a nice time with them!

Monday morning some men came to help load the trailer and transport belongings to Hampton Park. They will be shipped out this Monday and will arrive in France on July 23rd!

Visit with Dan

2009-06-24T12:56:00.000-07:00

Last night we got to go see Dan at his hotel. He is on business about an hour away so we drove there to meet him when he got off of work. We enjoyed dinner together, and then came back and Brian and Stefan enjoyed the pool at the hotel. After getting completely warn out there we went back to Dan's suite and had some ice cream. Thanks, Dan, for a wonderful visit. We really enjoyed seeing you. Brenda, we're still a little bummed that you didn't come, but we're trying to get over it!

FYI

2009-06-23T04:34:00.000-07:00

For everyone's FYI: Mom and Dad's phone/internet service is down. They are alive! I got an email from Christy's saying they hoped it would be back today. So far it's not! Just wanted to let you know. Tim and Ruth leave tomorrow AM. Pray that they get everything done today and are able to get some rest tonight. Miriam was running a pretty high fever yesterday. Pray Micaiah and the rest don't get it.

Happy Anniversary!

2009-06-22T11:40:00.000-07:00

Eighteen years!! CONGRATULATIONS!!

Tim and Ruth's Commissioning Service

2009-06-21T18:55:00.000-07:00

A few shots of the service and lunch.
There were 115 people (by the end!!) in the auditorium and 15 in the nursery, so it was definitely one of our higher attendance Sundays. We seated 84 in the fellowship hall with all children outside--all told about 20 of them! So, the majority stayed for lunch. It was a very nice service. Click here to see more pictures, and here to see the bulletin--if I'm intelligent enough to do that! (The only way I could figure out how to do it was as a JPEG. At least it will give you an idea!)

Some special friends and family who came to show their love and support.
(Obviously this is only a sampling!)

Happy Father's Day!

2009-06-21T04:49:00.000-07:00