April meeting - self defense

Despite it being a bit chilli we did have fun at todays meeting.

Master Jim Barnes came out to teach us some self defense moves

the kids were having fun too

For all the pictures of todays meeting please click on the link in the right hand column under meeting photos (April 2008)

Bowling - March Meeting

We bowled and celebrated Cicilias birthday. Sara and Franzi brought her some cute little cupcakes we all enjoyed. We also had a good time playing one of Americas favorite past times

If you want to see all the pictures from the meeting click on the March link in the right hand column

Fire safety - February meeting

We met up with the Williamsburg group for our Fire and Poison Safety meeting and were welcomed by the crew of Station 6 in Newport News.

We learned about the gear and equipment the fire fighters use as well as what to use if there is a kitchen fire in your home (be sure to keep the flower handy!!)

Unfortunately our Question and Answer was cut short as the crew had to leave to attend an emergency call.

We'll see them again next year. Everyone be safe and remember what you learned.

For all the picture of todays event click the February 2008 link on the right hand side.

ICE SKATING

January's meeting was ICE skating. Everyone decided to take a chance on the weather and brave the outdoor ring at the Newport News City Center. We had so much fun. Those of us that have been on the ice before helped those that never skated. Click on the link on the right hand site for all of todays photos.

December meeting - annual holiday potluck

We had such a good time and Santa was able to make it too. There was lots of good food and I hope everyone got their fill. Here are some pictures as always click on the link on the right labeled December 2007 for all the pictures of our party. A special thank you to Jim Barnes and Carmen Burrows for making time to attend our party. Jim is our self defense instructor and Carmen is one of the teachers at the au pair program at Thomas Nelson Community College. We also had the Chesapeake LCC Janet there and Elaine from South Africa and her host family who moved from Williamsburg to Chesapeake. Elaine's year is almost up and she is getting ready to leave.Everyone watching Santa hoping he brought them a gift.

Santa and the Au pairs

Janusz begging Santa to reconsider and taking him of the Naughty list

Happy Holidays everyone

Second Au pair meeting November

Second Au pair meeting November
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We met at Barnes and Noble for the Second au pair meeting for This month. This was Tatianas last meeting we will miss her.

Ghost tour

We meet in Williamsburg to participate in the Colonial Williamsburg Ghost tour. We learned about ghost sightings while walking through town. It was a bit chilly but fun otherwise. Anyone spotted any ghosts? I took lots of pictures to see if one was captured on film so click on the November link on the site and see what you find.

Hello and Goodbye

"Rain drops falling on your head ..." Fitting song for todays meeting it was pouring outside - perfect time to stop in for some hot coco and cake -

Viviana from Columbia joined our group last week and this was her first meeting.
Today was Corinna's last meeting, she is leaving for Germany in a couple of weeks and we will miss her terribly.We are looking forward to greet 3 new au pairs joining us next month.

Everyone enjoy Halloween and be sure to go "trick or treat" with the kids.

Self defense

Today was our "make up" safety meeting for all of those that missed a CEP meeting. Jim a martial arts instructor was super nice and agreed to show us some great self defense moves. Click on the October 2007 link on the right hand side for all of todays pictures.

October has been our Birthday month - celebration for the past years and we did again so today. Jennifer from Uniquely Yours Pastry Shoppe made us this amazing cake which disappeared in a heartbeat it was sooooooooooo good some Au pairs were even seen licking their fingers!

Today was Susanne's last meeting and we will miss her terribly we wish her luck with her studies in Germany

check out the map

I was playing around with google's different features and found this program that lets you do maps. I marked all the countries that our group had Au pairs from so far. Use the tools on the left to zoom in or out. The map is on the right tool bar or you can view it on the home page.

September meeting - Police and CEP

Officer Parker was nice enough to go over important safety information with us and then let us try out all his gear. Check out the link on the side for all the pictures of today taken by me. If you have some I do not have send them to me and I'll add them too it.

August meeting - Dinner at Al Fresco

Our 2nd meeting of the month was moved from the Bookstore to Al Fresco. Yummy Italian food and desserts were on the menu.

This was Diana's last meeting and we will miss her dearly.

Also one great way to stay in touch is this website Hi5 is like myspace and others I know some of you have already joined it. A link to my profile on Hi5 is on the right.

August meeting

Fun at Water Country was the theme for our August meeting

Here are Janusz and Sara

Rebecca with newcomers Kathi and Annika


Olga and Tatiana

Thankfully the summer is almost over and its starting to cool off.

Bookstore meeting

Bookstore meeting
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July Meeting

Well no fun boat or Jetskis this year but we did have great weather - a bit windy but otherwise really nice. We had two new arrivals and two visitors join us for the Water and Playground Safety meeting.

Picnic in the park

We had a wonderful picnic in the park this afternoon.
Despite the weather not being on its best behavior we had a great turn out.

The children enjoyed themselves as did the grown ups.
For all the pictures of todays meeting click on the June 2007 link on the right hand side.

May - Busch Gardens

So we had fun at Busch Gardens on Mothersday. We even got to ride the new Rollercoaster weeks before the official opening. Click on the may 07 link on the right for all the photos

April self defense

We met at Newport News State park for our self defense meeting. Jim Barnes tought us important self defense moves and tactics. It was a great day at the park as the weather was perfect. For all the pictures click on the April meeting link in the side bar.

Check it out the CCAP t-shirts finally came.

Ice skating

to bad most of you couldn't make it! But those that did seemed to enjoy themselfes - check it out yourself.

Barnes and Noble