Can't Wait To See You Hi Kelly,
I just want you to know how much I've enjoyed reading your adventures each week. It's obvious that Spain has been a phenomenal experience for you. We sure missed you and Lindsay on our annual tree-cutting day and can't wait to get our whole families together for a DeBarr/Walker evening when you return. Enjoy your last few days in Europe and have a safe trip home. We love you and miss you! Connie
LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR RETURN Dear Kel Bel
Great trip to see the Caruso's. A nice feeling of familiar family. I know you must be home sick by now. The food, country side, and folk sound wonderful. Looking forward to seeing you kiddo. Love Annie and Larry
I totally understand how you are feeling. I leave on Saturday!! I can't wait for you to get back to the states so I can have my best friend close to me again. It's been soooo long. Enjoy your last days in Madrid, Italy, and Paris. And take lots of pictures in Paris because I accidentally deleted mine...oops. I LOVE YOU AND I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU WHEN YOU GET TO THE STATES! I can't believe I saw you 7 days ago and I still miss you this much.
Love always,
CM :P
Home Coming Dear Kel Bel
What a great time you have had in Europe. School, food, friends, sites, experiences, adventure. All good stuff. I know we are ready to see you. The 22nd can't come to soon. Larry and I will be in Palm Desert for the next two weeks, but we look forward to seeing you on the 22nd. Good luck on your finals and remember "TAKE PICTURES." We want to see what you have been up to. Aloha Annie and Larry!!!!!
So true Kel--being in Madrid with you was one of my best weekends of the enter term. I'm so glad that we both found the time to explore each other's cities together! I can't wait for you to come home on the 21st...I'll be waiting for you!!!! :)
Oh Kelly, that sounds so wonderful! I am so happy you guys had such a great visit!! Your times with Megan in England, and Spain, and Mexico will be times you will never forget!! Love you! Mom
Hi Kelly,
Well it sounds like your Thanksgiving was a little more exciting than ours. Don't get me wrong ours was very nice but we did miss you!
I am glad you are having such a wonderful time!!!
Thanksgiving Dear Kelly
I love the singing waiters. You almost forget to eat! Speaking of which, what did you have to eat. I am sure they do not celebrate Thanksgiving in Spain. No Pilgrams and all. Did you find any Turkey Tapas? Your Mom has a dinner set up for Dec 22nd so Larry and I will get a chance to see you before we head off to Hawaii. That was so special of your Mom. Can't wait to see you and takes lots and lots of pictures. Merry Christmas Kiddo. Love Annie and Larry
Proud of YOU Hi Kel, Sounds wonderful and I am so glad you could enjoy England with your wonderful friends!! Tell Paul thanks for us for picking you up and getting you to town...I was so happy to hear about that!! Did you take lots of pix?? Can't wait to see them. We are so proud of you! You are truely making the most of your time in Europe!!
XO Love you! Mom
Wow! Hi Kelly, Wow it seems you are having so much fun and getting to see and do so many things!!! I am so happy that you are getting this experience. I hope Lauren and Michelle get to do the same!
Love, Aunt Pam
The travel bug Dear Kelly
How are you going to ever top this travel and educational experience. Plays, concerts, schooling, new friends, places and customs. Oxford sounds fabulous. Take lots and lots of pictures. We want a slide show when you come home. We are gone Dec 24th thru Jan 10th. I think you get home on the 21st. I have to be able to see you between the 22nd and the 23rd. Love Annie
New Arrival I miss you. I miss you. I miss you. Everything sounds great there but I can not wait to see you but it seems way to far away. I do have some excellent news though. My sister had her baby last night and she is absolutely beautiful. Her name is Jessica and I am the proudest auntie in the world. She is adorable and I can not wait for you too see her. Email me soon and I will send pictures. I love you!
Parent Trip Dear Kelly Your parents had a wonderful time. I have not seen the pictures yet but I plan to on Wed. Your poor Mom has a cold so there is no hike for today. She is a tough little girl so she will be fine in a matter of days. Your trip, food, shopping, and activites sound perfect. Keep up the blog we all love it. Love Annie and Larry
Hi Kelly, I loved reading about our visit. We did have an amazing time! So many wonderful sights and experiences, and best of all seeing it all with you! Love you! Mom
Aloha Dear Kelly
Your folks are finally getting on their plane this morning. We are headed off for Kona. Your week-end sounded wonderful. We see your Grandparents for dinner next week in Hawaii. Miss you Kiddo. Stay safe and have fun with Mom and Dad. Give them our love too.
Love Annie and Larry
Your Parents are excited to see you! Dear Kelly I had lunch with your Mom and Karen today and all we talked about was you and Spain. Your Mom is so excited to see you.
She is filling all the things on your wish list and then some. I am glad to hear you are feeling better. You got over your cold in one week-end? That was really quick. Keep the blogs coming. It is fun to hear about your school, travels, friends, food, and experiences. Take good care of Mom and Dad. You know what's up over there and they may need help with language and activites. Of course your Mom has read up on Spain pretty throughly. Have a great time together. Love Annie
Kel!! I am so happy that you had a fantastic birthday! I was going to call you yesterday, but I didn't think that you had a cell phone over there! I am so happy for you, you 20 year old! No longer a teenager I can't believe it! I hope that you keep have a wonderful time in Spain and that I get to see you and hear from you soon! I love you and miss you always! ~ Linds
I'm glad you had a great birthday! I'm so excited for you to come visit me in Oxford. And I'm sooo stoked to go to Spain and meet everyone you talk about!! YAY FOR VISITING!!
P.S. I couldn't wait til the end of December either...except knowing that we have all SPRING together!!!
Happy Birthday! Happy Birthday, Kelly! It's still your birthday here; sorry I missed it in your time zone! Hope you celebrated in style all weekend long; sounds like that was the plan. You sound like you're having a fantastic time...enjoy! I look forward to reading your blogs and keeping posted on all of your activities. Keep them coming!! XO Karen
Hope you have an amazing birthday, Kelly! What an exciting place to turn 20 years old. Thanks for sharing your adventures. I really look forward to reading them. Love, Connie
Hi Kel, Thanks for waking me up this morning. It was a nice way to start the day. I can't wait to see all the places you are describing in your blog. It sounds like you will know Madrid pretty well by the time we get there!! LOVE YOU! We'll call you on your birthday. XO Mom
My name is Kelly and I am a junior at St. Mary's College of California. I am a Spanish major and I love to travel. I spent my last semester in Cuernavaca, Mexico and had the time of my life. I have also gone on immersion trips to El Salvador and Tijuana, Mexico. My current adventure is Madrid, Spain, and I hope it to be a rewarding and life-changing experience. See you when I get back in December!
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Can't Wait To See You
Hi Kelly, I just want you to know how much I've enjoyed reading your adventures each week. It's obvious that Spain has been a phenomenal experience for you. We sure missed you and Lindsay on our annual tree-cutting day and can't wait to get our whole families together for a DeBarr/Walker evening when you return. Enjoy your last few days in Europe and have a safe trip home. We love you and miss you! Connie