Chris and Chrissy Bryan

Jonathan and his first steps

Serving Third-Culture Kids in Germany — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 21:15:52 GMT

Wow, Jonathan just won’t stop moving and today he found a bouncy ball at Wittlingen dorm. This got him so excited, that he forgot that he was standing on his own. AND as they say, the rest is history… ...(read more)

Trick or Treat!

Serving Third-Culture Kids in Germany — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:06:25 GMT

Before you start reading this post, I guess I should give a little disclaimer. I do not like Halloween and what it stands for. I never really liked dressing up when I was a kid, but I went along with it anyway because it was a fun way to spend time with...(read more)

First snow

Serving Third-Culture Kids in Germany — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 11:59:42 GMT

As I am writing this, the sun is peeking through the clouds, the roofs are turing back to brown, the christmas music is playing and our first sign of snow is melting away. I love it when it snows for the first time of the season. I can’t really...(read more)

Cheerios, diapers and car repairs

Serving Third-Culture Kids in Germany — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 21:28:02 GMT

During this season of my life I am learning how to trust in God as our provider. When our money belts get tightened (figuratively speaking) I get a little worrisome and dream about how things would be better “if only…” Then I catch myself...(read more)

Fun and serious moments in the fall

Serving Third-Culture Kids in Germany — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 18:46:46 GMT

Like the fall that is becoming more and more visible around us this time is filled with fun as well as serious moments throughout the week. On the funny side. My (Chris) Yearbook class found one of my computers still had a video of the Sprouts “Good...(read more)

What is going on?

Serving Third-Culture Kids in Germany — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 17:33:49 GMT

Daddy, don’t post that…. What, you are wondering? You will just have to request those stories yourself. They are funny. So, give us a holler. HEHE Jonathan is growing and getting himself into all kinds of funny photoshoot situations. Here...(read more)

A walk to school

Serving Third-Culture Kids in Germany — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 12:06:53 GMT

Jonathan and I like to take walks daily and many times we go to school to bring Chris lunch or go to chapel. It was a beautiful day, so I just had to share the scenery. As we walk down the street from our house, we see many beautiful flowers in front...(read more)

Doing fine at NINE!

Serving Third-Culture Kids in Germany — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 18:54:28 GMT

Yesterday Jonathan turned 9 months old! This last month has had some “firsts” and other fun moments. Jonathan loves to crawl around and pull himself up onto anything he can. Sometimes he crawls around with toys in both hands as he races down...(read more)

The Pursuit

Serving Third-Culture Kids in Germany — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 20:51:56 GMT

This is the theme for our new school year at BFA. It is taken from Isaiah 51:1….”Listen to me, you who pursue righteousness and who seek the Lord….look to the Rock!” Our Chaplin has addressed the theme in chapel time the past few...(read more)

Summer evenings and bedtime routines

Serving Third-Culture Kids in Germany — Sun, 07 Sep 2008 08:55:25 GMT

We are back in Germany now, but I wanted to share some reflections about the summer. One of my favorite things about summertime in Colorado is the evenings. The air becomes just a bit cooler (but not cold) and the sky starts to fill up with all sorts...(read more)

Opening traditions (with a touch of math!)

Serving Third-Culture Kids in Germany — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:14:03 GMT

Today we experienced our 4th first day of school at BFA, and we can already see that it is going to be a great year! At the beginning of the day faculty, staff, students, parents, and guests gather in the auditorium for the Opening Ceremony. The seniors...(read more)

Back in the swing of things

Serving Third-Culture Kids in Germany — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 17:11:30 GMT

This is just a quick post to let everyone know that we are back in Kandern and getting ready for a new school year. We actually arrived last Saturday (Aug 16th) and since then our days (and nights) have all been a blur. During the weekdays we have been...(read more)

Traveling at high speeds

Serving Third-Culture Kids in Germany — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 21:26:02 GMT

It’s a little late to mention this… but YES…. Christopher was able to come to COLORADO! This is a picture that he took in the train to Frankfurt. It shows the speed of the train was 139 km/hr. Then he got on the plane in Frankfurt to...(read more)

Friendly visits with good friends

Serving Third-Culture Kids in Germany — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 23:10:02 GMT

In addition to our family visitors, we have been able to catch up with a few of Chrissy’s college roomates/housemates and other friends. It was SO fun to see our kids playing together in the same room and to share this phase of our lives together...(read more)

C & J’s summer adventures PART 2 - Family visits & celebrations

Serving Third-Culture Kids in Germany — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:49:24 GMT

We are having a great time visiting with family and friends. Jonathan is doing well considering he gets passed on from arm to arm. The summer time brings many birthdays and anniversaries in our family. Here we are at church on Father’s day. Unfortunately...(read more)