Settling In & Serving Others: The Holley Family Story

Your name: Andrea Holley

Can you introduce your family and share a bit about them, including names and ages?
Johnny, 45
Andrea, 47
Aven, 9
Wes, 8
 
How long have you lived in the neighborhood? Where are you and your family originally from, and what brought you here? 
2 years. We moved from Villagio to be closer to Crossings, where our kids go to school and friends in the neighborhood
 
What college/university did you attend? What subject(s) did you major in, and what degree(s) did you obtain? 
Johnny and Andrea both attended OU.
Johnny has his degree in Marketing and his Doctorate in Physical Therapy
Andrea has a degree in Occupational Therapy
 
If applicable, how did you and your spouse meet? 
Through friends during an OU game 
 
What's your profession(s), and where do you work? Do you own a local business? 
We own Serenity Living (Luxury Residential Assisted Living) 
 
Tell us about your kids, if applicable. What educational or extracurricular pursuits are your children involved in?
Aven is in her 4th year of Volleyball and also loves soccer and singing; Wes loves all things sports and plays football, baseball, soccer, and runs track. 
 
Do you have any pets? Tell us a little bit about them. 
A Frenchie named Nugget and an English setter puppy named Bob “Marley”
 
How do you celebrate holidays or special occasions as a family? 
Andrea likes to entertain and loves having family over for holidays and birthdays. Our kids love decorating and are always excited for Halloween and Christmas decorations.
 
What are your favorite places to visit around the community (restaurants, food markets, shops, parks, clubs, hangout spots, etc.)? 
We love Provisions and Upper Crust
 
Do you participate in any social activities or events in the neighborhood?
We love the 4th of July parade and decorating the golf cart

How does your family contribute to fostering a sense of community spirit in the neighborhood? Do you participate in any philanthropic events or work with any charity organizations?
We support OU football, Wings, Oklahoma National Cowboy Western Heritage Association, & Ronald McDonald House
 
Describe your favorite family memory in the neighborhood so far. What's your favorite part of living in the neighborhood? 
The 4th of July golf cart parade. Our kids start asking to decorate in June!