Our cluster's very own Elsa from Mexico wins the picture of the year with this one of her with her American family in Hawaii. She goes nationwide in this postcard promotion to current host families - deadline Jan 15, 2012.
Au Pairs in the Community
Yearly Archives: 2011
The world comes together to celebrate the holiday season – December 2011
Our au pairs from all other the globe share their customs and traditions during the holiday season. Spanish-speaking, German-speaking, English-speaking, Mandarin-speaking, Thai-speaking au pairs shared songs of the season. What talent! What passion! Gives us pause that the future of our world will be just fine in the hands of these brave, dedicated women of peace.
Bowling at Real Networks – November 2011
Au Pair In America au pairs show off their bowling skills at the Real Networks employee bowling lanes in downtown Seattle. The countries of Costa Rica, the Netherlands, Thailand, Mexico, the Ukraine represented their nations quite well. Thanks to our host mom in Burien for offering up the space!
Sharing the Halloween tradition – October 2011
Au Pairs gather in West Seattle to carve pumpkins. Afterward, we share stories of toddler discipline, time outs, tantrums and other “joys” of the job 😉
Celebrating UN International Peace Day on the Top of Mt. Rainier – Sept 2011
Over 40 Greater Seattle/Bellevue APIA au pairs chartered a bus to hike Mt. Rainier. It was a gorgeous day with warm sun and warm smiles as we took to the trails of Sunset Pass meeting bear, chipmunks and many other nature lovers.
An International Pot Luck in West Seattle – July 2011
APIA au pairs gather to share dishes from Mexico, Thailand, Ukraine and Costa Rica. We discuss child safety issues while we dine.
Au Pairs Take in the Culture at the Fremont Solstice Parade – June 2011
Au Pair in America ladies meet up on a rainy, but fun Fremont (center of the universe) solstice parade in June 2011. Painted bikers and floats close the streets to welcome the summer solstice in this neighborhood just north of downtown Seattle.
Au Pairs Visit the Birthplace of Seattle – Alki Beach – March 2011
Our cluster headed off to the birthplace of Seattle, Alki Beach to enjoy some conversation, a coffee and a downpour at the beach. Tres Seattle!