Category Archives: Oxford

Cheerio Party

Last night we had going away party at the local Lawn Bowling place. It was a blast. So many came in costumes (British theme). I’ve loaded a few picts so you can get the feel. Kelly and I came as Alice in Wonderland and the Madhatter. It was a great way to say goodbye to [...]

4 Days Away

We are less than 4 days away before we head over to England. Kelly finished up work yesterday and we have our “Cheerio” party this Saturday night. We are so excited for the year ahead. The last few weeks have been crazy. I’m sure Tuesday morning we’ll have no problem falling asleep on the plane [...]

Anticipation is building

On Friday night, Kelly and I met up with some Oxford Alumni in LA. We are so excited. The stories, the adventure, the experience. We did learn the first term is extremely intense. If you want to come out please come between Oct – Dec. Kelly will be ready to see some familiar faces. By [...]

Bitter-Sweet

Bitter Sweet is the best way I can describe our move to Oxford. In one aspect there is great excitement for the adventure ahead. On the other hand, there is also a sense of loss as we step away from a wonderful church, community, friends and family. In the midst of it, the best we [...]

This last year and a half

We’ve had a great time in California this last year. Quite honestly, I didn’t think I’d like it as much as I have. In fact, I could see coming back. We’ve had a wonderful time in the OC. We’ve been plugged into Mariners Church — and Kelly has been working there for the last 18 [...]

Setting in

The realities of moving abroad are all starting to settle in. I’m realizing that our trip to Denver at the end of June will most likely be the last time we’re there for quite some time. We are trying to figure out how to get down to Florida to visit my brother and mom as [...]

Off to Oxford

It’s official: We are going to Oxford. School starts in October and today we have narrowed it down to one school. It’s been a 7 month process of applying to schools, going for interviews, getting advice, discussing our future, etc, etc … We are super excited and now the planning begins