Hi, I’m Kelly Oaks! Welcome to Life Under the Oak Tree: my little corner of the universe to share my life with you!

I’m a 30 something American dog mom and I am on the adventure of my life living abroad with my husband. In my heart I’m an environmentalist, in my soul an artist, and in my mind a comedian. I really love to cook so there will be some of that, and I also love art, animals, writing, painting, traveling, and self-care. Here I can share all of those things with you!

” A bit of grace and grit, along with a whole lot of laughter, has made all the difference during this journey.”

This year, my husband and I packed up our two dogs, moved half way around the world, and relocated to Norway to do our part in researching global climate change. Leaving my entire life: my home, my career, and my friends and family has been a big adjustment, but moving to a new culture has been exciting and the biggest adventure of my life. A bit of grace and grit, along with a whole lot of laughter, has made all the difference during this journey. Follow along and enjoy the adventure with us, and I am so happy you stopped by!