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What a fun night seeing some lights in our annual Botanical Garden tour and ending with a fiery game of gift giving. We had a great year and this 2024 class of au pairs and their positivity and leadership is a big reason why. Bring it, 2025. We are strong and supportive!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What a fun night seeing some lights in our annual Botanical Garden tour and ending with a fiery game of gift giving. We had a great year and this 2024 class of au pairs and their positivity and leadership is a big reason why. Bring it, 2025. 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