Rhonda and Joe Colley

In spite of the high temperatures from this past weekend, au pairs came and and enjoyed a summer barbecue at LCCs, Joe and Rhonda’s back yard.  July is  transitional period of the year when many au pairs are preparing to return to their home countries and several have recently arrived for a year or two of their lives with their host families.  Saturday’ barbecue was a great time for new acquaintances and sad good byes with wonderful memories to look back on. Thanks for the wonderful desserts and sides dishes added to chicken, hot dogs, pasta salad, and brownies served by Joe and Rhonda.

Kaisa Sletmoen and her sister SIlke made a visit to my home yesterday.  Kaisa was an au pair for a year and she is back visiting the states with her sister.  It was wonderful seeing her again.  Also visiting at the same time, was Maggie Abacioglu, from Sweden.  Maggie’s year is coming to an end and she came to say goodbye.  It was a great visit and so awesome to see them all.

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This month, we had a beautiful sunny day to visit and tour our Nation’s Capitol. Over 40 au pairs joined the tour and were thrilled to have the opportunity to learn about our government’s history.  

Au Pairs enjoyed a trip to Bowl America in Falls Church for their February meeting.  It was a fun evening for new and experienced bowlers.  Local Coordinator, Rhonda Colley proved that there was still one sport she could still rule with 4 spares and 2 strikes!!!!  A great time was had by all.

This month, Local Coordinators, Joe and Rhonda Colley braced themselves for the frigid temperatures and joined their au pairs for a sunny, breezy afternoon of ice skating at the Sculpture Gardens on Constitution Avenue in Washington DC.   Several au pairs were experiencing ice skating for the first time.  A great time was had by all. 

We had a wonderful turn out of au pairs for my December Christmas party.  An array of appetizers, dinner, and some of my favorite home made Christmas cookies, hot cider and Glühwein were served.  It was a great evening for everyone.  

On Sunday, September 12th 58 au pairs along with Local Childcare Coordinators, Rhonda Colley and Karla Quigley made an annual trip to Rehoboth Beach.  We all enjoyed tasty foods from the Boardwalk, including Thrasher’s French Fries and Grotto’s Pizza.  Many of the au pairs spotted dolphins swimming by. It was the first trip for many to the Atlantic Ocean.  The weather was not as warm as some years but the beach is always fun.  Many new friendships were made in our special day together.