Claire Au pair, a year in America: Saying see you later to a town i LOVE

Claire Au pair, a year in America: Saying see you later to a town i LOVE: "We ventured back to Bar Abeline for my 'last supper' we spent the night there sharing tears, stories, drinks, tears and food and also a quic..."

Saying see you later to a town i LOVE

We ventured back to Bar Abeline for my "last supper" we spent the night there sharing tears, stories, drinks, tears and food and also a quick appearance by the one and only Justin Beiber :) He did a quick "where's Wally" stint and popped up and random places and various photos.
It was a great night and I appreciate all who made the effort to take a few hours out of there night to make it.
During that week I also had a last dinner with my host family and we shared some memories and I received some lovely gifts from them.
I had one last sleep over with the best German in the world SASKIA and then went out to breakfast with Shayla, Saskia and Emily before we shared some more tears and then girls then dropped me off at the bus stop so I could take my first of long trips down to Chicago to see Renee for a few days.

I will forever remember the memories and things I did in MN and I will never forget the people that made all the memories possible :)

As for my blog I will continue to write weekly/ monthly updates so all my friends all over the world can follow and get a little taste of how we do it down under :) Thanks for the Blogspiration Lauren..:)

Claire Au pair, a year in America: Indulging in all the bad/ good American foods that...

Claire Au pair, a year in America: Indulging in all the bad/ good American foods that...: "Throughout my year in American I became very familiar with foods I once cringed about and foods I cant imagine living without. So before I l..."

Indulging in all the bad/ good American foods that ill miss.

Throughout my year in American I became very familiar with foods I once cringed about and foods I cant imagine living without. So before I leave i have vowed to not worry about the kilos and enjoy them while I can. These foods are:

• Cheese queso, a cheese dip you eat with corn chips, Americans version of nachos
• Jimmy Johns, Subs so fast you'll scream, better then subway, and they do subs with lettuce wraps num num num
• American salads, most American salads consist of lettuce and cheese, wow tempting right, but go to a restaurant and order anything from a BLT salad, crispy chicken salad and much more :)
• more to come ...

Loosing my accent... NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

One of my goals was not to be suckered in to the American accent, but yesterday in my 2 hour line up to see the Worlds Tallest building in the Western Hemisphere the Willis Tower AKA Sears Towers, I was told that i have a "twang" to my accent, I was cut. They said certain words I said sounded American and that after a while at home it will all come back to me. Although I didnt want to loose my accent I can not handle hearing Aussie
accents and know i understand why Americans think we all sound like Crocodile Dundee.
Well I have some fun times ahead when I get home.. :)

Disney-Florida

Last week we left the cold and snow behind and found the sun and warm weather in Florida. We got to Orlando Sunday afternoon and checked into our hotel room and went to the bar to watch the Wisconsin Packers beat the Pittsburgh Stealer's and won a few prizes in the draw.
During the week we went to all Disney parks, Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Epcot and Hollywood studios.
Magic Kingdom: Magic Kingdom theme park, one of 4 Theme Parks in Walt Disney World Resort, captures the enchantment of fairy tales with exciting entertainment, classic attractions, backstage tours and beloved Disney Characters.

Designed like a wheel with the hub in front of Cinderella Castle, pathways spoke out across the 107 acres of Magic Kingdom theme park and lead to these 7 whimsical lands:

• Main Street, U.S.A. area
• Adventureland area
• Frontierland area
• Liberty Square
• Fantasyland; area
• Mickey's Toontown Fair area 
• Tomorrowland area

I really enjoyed this theme park although I found it rather annoying to talk to the characters when they talked to us like 5 year olds, asking us if we came on our magic horses from a far away land and where our princes were.. was rather funny and good they can keep in character but annoying. Also the rides there were amazing and crazy how people think of things like that. in a good way.

Epcot:Beyond Future World, if entering from the main gate at Epcot theme park, is the World Showcase area. World Showcase is a collective of Pavilions that wrap around the World Showcase Lagoon. Inside the Pavilions, find shops, attractions and restaurants that represent the culture and cuisine of these 11 countries:

• Mexico
• Norway
• China
• Germany
• Italy
• United States
• Japan
• Morocco
• France
• United Kingdom
• Canada

Animal Kingdom:  One of my favorites.Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park, one of 4 Theme Parks at Walt Disney World Resort, is full of attractions, adventures and entertainment that reflect Walt Disney's dedication to nature and conservation, and in doing so, the Park leads the way in animal care, education and research.

Home to more than 1,700 animals from 250 species and sprawling across 500 acres of lush landscape, Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park is the largest animal-themed park in the world!

Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park is divided into 7 areas:

• Oasis
• Discovery Island® area
• Camp Minnie-Mickey
• Africa
• Rafiki's Planet Watch® area
• Asia
• Dinoland, U.S.A.® area

Within each area, encounter real and fantastic animals. Get close enough to pet some of them, or ask for their autograph! Exciting attractions await, as does live and wild entertainment—like Broadway-style musical shows and parades that invite you to be part of the excitement.

Hollywood Studios:Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park, one of 4 Theme Parks in Walt Disney World Resort, offers behind-the-scenes glimpses of Hollywood-style action with live shows, thrilling attractions, backstage tours and special events that only happen in this Disney Park dedicated to entertainment.

The glitz and glamour of the Hollywood Heydays from the 1930s and 1940s are captured by the neon, chrome, art deco and modern architecture throughout Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park. The streets and sections of the 4 areas of the Park blend together like a large, bustling movie set.

Step into the action with new attractions—like the American Idol Experience—that might put you center stage and under the spotlight. Feel like a star, or come face-to-face with one! Collect autographs and pose for photos at special events or at Character greeting locations.

Live out your desire for stardom by participating in parades, being part of a rock 'n' roll fantasy and experiencing spectacular attractions based on blockbuster movies and top TV shows—all at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park where movie magic comes to life!

A weekend full of snowmobiles, ice fishing and drinks

So the last weekend we went up to Saskia's host family cabin 3 hours north at Cross lake. During the weekend we hang out had a few drinks, played pictionary, got offered cheese and crackers, went snowmobiling and went ice fishing. Although I sucked at ice fishing it was still different to experience it. Saskia was on fire and got three and Lindsey (host family) caught 3.  We spent a good 3-4 hours on the snowmobiles, riding over the lakes, along the side of the road and through bush trails. AMAZING...

Oh don't forget dissecting the fish

Claire Au pair, a year in America: The crazy winters of Minnesota

Claire Au pair, a year in America: The crazy winters of Minnesota: "So most of you are aware of the crazy, close to unbearable winters of MN. Work wise its not my favorite season as its too cold to ..."

The crazy winters of Minnesota

So most of you are aware of the crazy, close to unbearable winters of MN. Work wise its not my favorite season as its too cold to go outside and enjoy doing anything. The last few days have been dreadful and going out to get the post is about all I can handle. Although the work side of things is not the best, I enjoy all the snow activities I can do. Such as, Snow sledding, snow tubing, ski mobiles and skating.

Well this post was not really about much but I wanted to show you just what I put up with.

-24°C | °F

Current: Mostly Cloudy
Wind: E at 3 km/h
Humidity: 72%

Fri

-14°C | -18°C

Sat

-14°C | -19°C

Sun

-11°C | -13°C

Mon

-6°C | -11°C

Who would you turn gay for?

Yes I said it, who would I turn gay for? For Australian's you would know its one question Rove asks on his talk show to all the famous people he has on there. Although he has yet to meet this famous body I know who would be the answer to that question. From when I can remember I have loved this person and enjoyed her talent. Its not only music I turn on and blast the volume but its something I can sometimes relate to. The lyrics to all her songs are meaningful and every song sends a message. Her last song hit me in a way no other song has hit me before, she just has music where you can sit and listen and enjoy. Ever since I have come to America her new songs have meant more to me then ever and her lyrics have sometimes hit home. She is not only awesome with her vocals but gives a fantastic performance on stage.

Ok Ok its time to give everyone an answer to my question.. in just a minute..

You may ask why now have i decided to post this, but its because her new song recently came out and it means so much to me.

ok ok

I would turn gay for P!NK !!!

Now you tell me who would you turn gay for?

At the little gym

For the last 8 weeks Addie and I went to a little gym class and today all her troubles n bumps paid off because she graduated. We spent weeks doing forward rolls, wheelbarrow, walking on the beam and swinging on the bars. She built a lot of self esteem and became very independent to the point she wanted to walk on the high beam alone.

All the kids were awarded with a medal and a thank you card. Here is the video of Addie receiving her medal and a photo of her class

Rang Rangs to do while in America list

Walking over the lake

One of many Twins games

Movie cups

• Bon Fire= tick
• Roast Marshmallows= tick
• Drink from Movie cups= tick
• Ride on a ski mobile= tick
• Skate on real ice lake=
• Drive on an ice lake= tick
• Walk over Cedar Lake= tick
• Go to all stores at Mall of America=
• Go skiing=
• Collect all 50 quarters= tick
• Be in 2 states at once= tick
• Go on a jet ski=
• Go to a cabin up north= tick
• Photo with Hooters girls=
• Get a photo with someone famous= tick
• Snow tubing= tick
• Get a tattoo in LA= tick
• Go to a real ranch=
• Go to a Minnesota Twins game= tick
• Go to a American Football game= tick
• Go to a Minnesota Timberwolves game= tick
• Go to a Ice Hockey game=
• Makes smores= tick
• Kiss an American boy= tick
• Go to a musical on Broadway= tick

Mall of America

So most of you know the Mall of America and one lucky thing about being in Minnesota is that the big well known mall is right on my doorstep. Due to the crazy weather and Emily (South African) having a endless amount of free passes to the rides/adventure park in the mall (yes i know in the mall) we spend a fair bit of time there, weather its to shop or to be like were 15 again and go on the rides and yes sometimes we do take the kids there and allow them to have some fun too.

There is pretty much a ride there for everyone and my favorite is the log chute. Im sure you all know what it is, go up a rollercoaster of water in a log "boat" and fly down at a speed and splash into the water. But of course the best bit for me is sitting in the back and watching the person in front getting soaked hahahahahaha..

Of course there is the shopping too but in my bid to rather save money for travel and not cloths i don't shop there so much any more. Although on my bucket list was to go to ALL the shops approx. 560 shops, I think i need to spend a few days just walking around to complete it :)

New years with a great group of friends

So I spent New Years eve at Lindsey Leopards (one of many nicknames I dish out) house, a girl I met playing kickball. We went in to late hours of the morning drinking, playing cards, drinking, playing beer pong, drinking, playing tippy cup, drinking and eating, oh also drinking. :) for many of us we had too much and paid for it the next day. The night was amazing and I spent it with my favorite people in America. Most of all I only have known for a few months but they have made such an impact on my time here. Although Saskia (my favorite German) couldn't make it in person until after midnight I had a photo of her the whole time so she was there.

At midnight Tony led the end of 2010 but counting us all down and we joined in and shared in a loud cheer for 2010.

I learnt a lot that night, that Im awesome at beer pong when drinking and that I had the best year ever.

Thanks to everyone who helped me chime in the new years and for my few other best buddies here you were there in spirit :) xx

My first white Christmas

So I went to Iowa with the family for Christmas and took the snow with me :), so Iowa is a whole lot of nothing (well where we stayed anyway) and there was not anything to do. I decided to venture to church on Christmas eve with  Shayla and her parents, very much the same as a service back home although I feel they sing a lot more. :) After church we went back to have Christmas eve dinner at Shayla's dads house, i then met the rest of the family. I got a Iowa jumper from the family and kept the tradition when I opened Christmas PJs on xmas eve...
On Christmas morning we all got up and went to Shayla's brothers house where he cooked the best omelette's in the world and we opened some more presents, later that day I saw the different side of the family and went for dinner to the Grandmas house where we opened more presents :)

All in all it was a good trip but its always good to be home with your family on Christmas. But i had my white Christmas and next time my wish would be to share it with family..

Playing kickball in the USA

So through a few Au pairs friends, one cold fall night I was down at the kickball grounds to watch. But no that didn't last long I ended up filling in, and in style might I add. I played in Ugg boots. So they threw me in the outfield and forgot about me until BAM I caught the first ball and claps and cheers all round. Then BAM I caught another one, and they were impressed, but little did I know that the pressure was going to be on and the winning ball was coming my way. Luckily I did it and I caught the winning ball, not to brag or nothing, but befor catching the ball i decided to get everyone on their toes and juggle it a little. Once catching the ball I was in the team. I only manged to play the last 3 games but since then I have made friendships and had some crazy nights i will never forget.. I love the kickball gang :)

First snow of the season

So in the last week the weather has been very undecisive. we started the week wearing just jumpers and pants n playing at the park for 2 hours without even complaining we couldnt no longer feel our fingers. and then the next day we had pants, boots, snow coats and beanies but only a cold wind to wear it in. and then to no ones surprise we woke up to a winter wonderland. the snow fell to be about 8-12 inches.
we started the day with walking the dogs with the snow falling on our faces. we then shovelled the driveway which turned into a snow ball fight... after that we built a snow man and one of my favourite firsts was driving in the snow. i had to drive 20 miles per hour which is about 35 ks. yes slow huh :) it was not as bad as i thought you just need to remember to stay where people have already driving... oh and i also seen Mr Plow from the simpsons :) i love the first snow fall :)

Halloween

Halloween was my favorite holiday in America so far. everyone gets into it so much all houses are decorated with Halloween things, people carve pumpkin, go apple picking and have hay rides... my experience with Halloween was dressing up and going out and seeing all the different costumes and also carving pumpkins.

on the Hallo's Eve we all got ready at my house and then went out downtown and seen all the different costumes, some consisted of mario and luigi, zombies, pirates, gladiators, robin hoods and of course the best of all mine and Saskia's we were Zombie Prisonors

 
  

on Halloween Saskia and myself went "trick or Treating" with her host kids and it was really cool to see the huge amount of kids walking around door knocking for candy... this really was one holiday that was just like the movies.



 we also won first prize for best dressed at our au pair meeting :)

Fall

Summer has come and gone and now its Fall or as we like to say it Autumn. I must admit its one of my favorite american seasons.. the weather is good not too cold and defiantly not hot.... the leaves falling around the street is amazing and so beautiful.. they way the leaves change color so quickly is breath taking.. the trees in my street ave gone from a bold green to a mixture of yellow, oranges, reds and pinks. its so nice when its a sunny day and you can see the leaves falling from the trees with the sun shining through

 h.

Chicago

One of the requirements to being an au pair is completing 6 credits on various different courses to comply with your visa. so i decided to take a weekend course in Chicago which gave me 4 credits and was rather cheap. on Friday night we started off at my house with Laura, Saskia and Flo and myself. we watched Glee for a few hours and had dinner, and then Marie came to pick us up and we drove to Chicago, from Minneapolis it took about 6 1/2 hours. even though it was only about $3 all together I could not believe that we had to drive through 3 tolls in one state.. we left my house at about 1130 and arrived to Chicago at 6 am saturday morning. due to lack of sleep we slept in the car for 2 hours. then i need to sign in for my class and meet the rest of the au pairs from minnesota who came down the day before. we started class at 9 and finished at 1030 at night. was a long day and a drink was needed so Naures, Flo and myself skipped the movie and left early and went to the bar that was connected to the hotel was sooooo cheap $3 for drinks i was in heaven and then to make things awesome they had karaoke i was in heaven once again... we spent the whole night at the pub and hogging the karaoke... after that Naures and Myself went to a neighbourhood bar and i officially saw American Ghetto, trash club... it was rather funny but made us realise how good minneapolis is.. the next day we had class again at 9 and finished at 5... during the day we were able to have a few breaks which was much needed..when class finished at 5 we got in the car and headed home.. we left chicago about 530 and arrived in minneapolis at 1130pm.. the ride home was rather quick and the help of Glee and some "doof doof" music kept me sane... good weekend 

Take me out to the ball game

So just over 2 weeks ago Aunty Angela and Uncle Dino came over to the US, to travel a little and come and visit myself, it was a great several days and of course I did so much more with them being here as "tourists" then I would have in a normal week. We went to the sculpture garden which is famous for its over sized cherry water fountain, Mall of America (went there 3 times), go carting, out for some drinks (of course), played beer pong and bags, watched locals singing down by the lake (with an interesting dancer) and spotted squirrels, which they were so excited to see and i must admit so was I, yes still.. I think the thing we all enjoyed most was going to watch the Twins (Minnesota baseball) beat LA Dodgers.. over all the week was great and I know they enjoyed their lay back time here and the shopping..

The little things that make me laugh

These are times and phrases that only certain people will know and understand.. although some people might find them funny most of you wont.

At the Hookah bar with  about 15 Au Pairs.. the guy checks all our I.Ds.. and says to us wow you come from all over the world and I replied with... "Yes we are international Hookah Smokers"..

 
 Emilio and I arrived at the hotel and the maids were talking Spanish, as Emilio speaks Spanish i asked " were they speaking Spanish' Emilio "yes" Claire " what did they say" Emilio" dicndhs; habjs agjlas"  he just answered with a whole lot of nothing and it was funny and one of the hotel guys found it funny :)

Renee, Addie and myself went to Chilli's for lunch, Addie was sitting next to me and out of no where she was looking into space and then she turned and seen me and reacted in the funniest way.. she jumped almost out of her chair and then started to cry.. she wasn't expecting me to be there was rather funny..

The second time i visited Emilio and his host family, I was playing hide and seek with the 3 kids and Gabe the oldest one didnt know where to hide after about 3 times so he was in the play room and i walked in there to see him holding a magnet in front of his face, peeking at the sides of it to see if i was looking or not.. one of the funniest and cutest things ever seen..

In Vegas I cant recall the amount of times Emilio and I got offered tickets to see shows for free due to being a 'married couple" although we weren't we played along and tried to get free tickets.. we never managed to get them as we were not 25, although one time we got asked what our jobs were and i said an au pair Emilio didnt know what to say as her didnt want it to sound suspicious so he replied with.. "i work in a store" in an awkward voice :) and the she looked at him as if ok what store and he said "um... just a store"

Once again in Vegas, we found a casino that had a really good game and i seemed to win most of my money there.. you needed to get three or more of the same pictures in a row to win and one time i got 2 or something and Emilio replied with "you bitch Alice" and i burst out laughing and he didnt seem to realise why I was laughing and i replied with thi game is Wizard of Oz, therefor its not Alice its Dorothy :)

In the same Casino as before when the cocktails waitress walks past and in the most non enthusiastic voice i have ever heard she says COCKTAILS, me being the person I am copied her and in the same voice CUCKTAILS..... was super funny had to be there...

Not so funny, but the numerous amounts of older people in wheelchair and with oxygen tanks connected to the chairs, and then in their baskets buckets and buckets of quarters they just won on the machine..

Naures, Alex, Martina and myself walking back to Alex's car, all the girls stop at alex's car an Naures walks to the next car, jumps at the handle and pulls it yelling "shotgun" we laughed and replied with thats not her car. ahahahahhahaa sooooo funny

When Addie first started to walk (yay shes walking) she would walk with chicken arms and loose her balance and stand on one foot and then boomp all of a sudden she lost it all together and is on the ground.. only to get back up and do it all again!!!

I was driving when I went to change the gears i realised it wasnt the gear stick it was the door handle... and then quickly remembered the gears are on my right now not my left!!
 

2 great weeks

On the 24th of July I flew into Las Vegas and met up with Emilio at the airport!!!  When then caught a shuttle bus to our hotel which was downtown L.V near the old strip which was interesting and we preferred it better to the strip! We stayed about 100 meters away from the Freemont experience (the old strip) which was about 300 meters of casinos door to door with a dome roof that at night lit up and had live T.V's. there was music on all night and many things to do and watch! The weather in Vegas was crazy! it was still 35c at 930 at night and the air was really hot and there was no breeze... we were very lucky to be close to the bus line that took us to the strip and was only a 20 minute drive... vegas was very much casino, casino, casino and once you had seen one casino you pretty much had seen them all.. although we spent alot of time trying to visit every casino (which didn't happen) and every casino we went into we would put a $1 bet on and as soon as we double or more we cashed out!!!! yes big spenders :) also whilst on the strip we went to the Wax museum which was one of my highlights in Vegas.. well worth the money!. they had a part called scream and it was one of the scariest/ best things i have done.. also going on the newyork newyork rollercoaster.. by myself :) after being able to drink on the streets and gambling all our money we got on a bus and headed for L.A.

Los Angeles
After four fun filled nights we got to downtown L.A and it was noting like we expected!!! it was very dirty and there was a numerous amount of homeless people.. our hotels was more like a hostel but thats what you get for going cheap and not looking into the area a bit more!!! due to the location there was not much we could do at night so we spent the nights in and the days our.. we pent 2 days in Hollywood where we met up with some friends from the training school, walked the walk of Fame, got a tattoo... just me... went on a star home and Hollywood sign tour.. half price for being australian although Emilio Lopez just looked and said nothing.. his attempt to be Australian was "cheers mate" hehehe did a good job...we also spent a day in Santa Monica were we walked the same pier that Hannah Montana ran down to not be late for Lilly's birthday (only some people would know).. we had a good time in LA but we were glad to get out of there..

Seattle
Seattle was so much fun.. we had a such a great time and it was good to be in a house... we stayed with emilio's host mums parents and they had a guest house we stayed in which was really nice.. we met up with another australian girl Jessica Canning who we also went to the training school with and enjoyed a day in seattle.. we went to the top of the columbia building 73 stories high and also went and seen some very popular tourist things in the city, the gum wall, first starbucks and the fisher market were they throw the fish.. we also spent a day in a little town called Poulsbo which was nice and very different from the big city and loads of people.. after spending a few days in seattle we caught a bus down to Battle Ground (emilios house) and spent the last 5 days there relaxing and having a car..

Battle Ground
We didnt do too much exciting things just relaxing going to the movies and playing basketball, we also went to the Clark County fair which was fun and interesting.. alot of farm animals and jousting competitions was definitely different to what I am use to.. the best thing was Emilio won me a stuffed doggy just like on the movies.. we went out on the saturday night dancing which was fun and much needed..

over all it was the best 2 weeks ever and am looking forward to doing it all again and for a month in February... much love to all and thanks to Emilio for the best 2 weeks ever xx
 

Addie,s 1st bday

So on Saturday we had a party for Adelaide as she turned 1!!! we had some of my au pair friends over and Matt and Shayla's family and friends came over for the celebrations too!!! it was not a typical 1st birthday party but we had some things for the kids to do kiddy pool and toys and the adults had drinks and food :) i also made the birthday cake for her :)

today Wednesday the 21st is her actual birthday!!! she had to go to the doctors for her 1 year old needles and then came home for some presents!!! after her nap we had a lunch and then went to the lake to have a swim and had some icecream after!!! tonight were going out for dinner with the family and addie will get to open some more presents :)

Happy birthday baby xx

New Hampshire, Boston an Vermont

So this past week I went on a little vacation with my Matt, Shayla and Addie.. We flew to Boston on Tuesday and then drove up to New Hampshire!! once we got there i met Matt's aunt and uncle Dennis and Barbara! They ad a really nice house and live about 20 minutes away from civilization!!! They have an amazing view of one of the main skying mountains in Vermont and the house was surrounded by trees and mountains is was very nice and quiet!!! on Wednesday we drove over to Vermont and had a look at the old covered bridges and went to the farmers market and had some ice cream!!! on Thursday we drove over to a little town that had a bakery that made meat pies and i disappointed..

on Friday i caught the bus down to Boston and met up with some girls i met at the au pair school Coty and Edna!!! and on Saturday we went to watch the soccer game at Coty's friends house!! we then spent the day at the beach!!

 
Sunday 4th of July!!!! we went downtown Boston and walked along the Charles river where people had been camping out since 4am in the morning to get a good spot for the fireworks!!!! we went to the play ground for a while and then went out for lunch!!!!after that we went to the Boston gardens and walked along the historic red line to see all different pieces of American history!!!

i also went to CHEERS bar!!! the one from the TV series and took some photos!!

on Monday i went and met up with another Australian Aupair who had just moved to Boston and we went out for dinner and ice cream!!!

all and all this was a good holiday!!! i think i have seen enough of Boston :)

My two favorite Rangas

Before I arrived in Minneapolis i was informed that there would be a Nanny working with Addie for a month before i got there and her name was also Clare.. so I knew she would be just as cool as me!!

My first weekend in Minneapolis i just spent it at home and found out that Clare would be baby sitting so I had a chance to meet her.. we spent the night watching tv and talking about all the things we have in common..
Her name is Clare
Her mum's name is Anne
Her birthday is in January
We both play soccer
We both hate balloons 
We both nannied for the same family
and most importantly We both are Rangas!!

We exchanged numbers and ever since then her family and her have became my American family!!! I went with her to a Minnesota Wolves basketball game and thats when she found out what a ranga was... little did i know its only a term used in Australia... but know her whole family say it..

one weekend i went out with her and her sister and ever since then we are know the best rangas in the world and i love these girls soooo much...they have truley become part of my family and i will miss them so much when my time is up...

love you girls xoxoxoxoxoxox