The Hoult family (Auckland) - March 2016

Dear Zoe, Regan, Alex, Caitlin, Ben and William,

I have now been a part of your family for nearly 2 Months, and I could not have imagined a more perfect place for me to be! After our first Skype meeting, I felt like jumping on a plane to come hang out with you guys straight away!

As soon as i stepped into your house, my new home, I recieved the warmest welcome. I knew right then and there, that I was the luckiest Au Pair! You made me feel welcome and like part of the family in an instant.You had taken the time to get a "Welcome Melissa Cake" made, you got a lot of points in my book right there, how did you know cake is one of my favorite things in the world?! ;)

My first weekend here with you in New Zealand, is one I will never forget. I was very touched that you had made plans to take me out and show me Auckland, and as a family. We all went together to the Sky Tower, where you gave me the best view of my new city. Here you shared with me your favorite spots and places of interest so that I had a better understanding of this new place that I was to call home. After we went to the park and had a cozy picnic, with delecious food, kicking of the ball and a bit of tree climbing. In the evening you had made plans for me to meet up with some other Au Pairs. This showed me how considerate you were right from the start, a very warm gesture of making sure that I was also making friends with other Au Pairs. I knew then that you cared about me and wished the best for me!

Zoe and Regan, you are amazing parents to your children, you provide them with guidance to make the best dicisions for themselves in life, while also sharing love and a lot of laughs too! Alex, Caitlin, Ben and William are such a joy to share every day with, and I am lucky be a part of their lives. They make me laugh, teach me new things and warm my heart with their wonderful and individual personalities. I am grateful for your trust in me when it comes to taking care of your children, I hope to contribute to their growth, make them feel safe and loved, while also being their friend.

And not only are you amazing parents, you are the best host parents too! You always make sure to let me know that I am appreciated and valued, and seen as a member of the family. You also show interest in me and also Denmark. You are always there to help and support me, and to go far and beyond to show me a good time! When you brought me along to the Batch, you showed me all the best spots and activities. I am so glad that I got to go with you all, it was an awesome trip where I grew closer to you all! And I can't wait for our Wellington trip, I am the luckiest Au Pair to get the opportunity to come along with you guys :)

And thank you for understanding my sense of humor and putting up with my jokes! :D

Much love and hugs from Melissa!!

Check out Melissa's actual nomination here