May 2023

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View this email in your browser Greetings Friends, April has come and gone, and May is here.  I hope you are doing well, and have been able to get outside and enjoy spring. The beginning of April was Easter, and we were lucky to have my mom visit for a few days.  The kids loved baking, reading, and playing with Emmy.  Sandy and I enjoyed the extra help and got away for a nice Mexican dinner date night.  I don't drink often, but I do enjoy a spicy margarita! Right after Easter, it was time for Sarah to begin soccer.  This is the first time she's played on a team, and so far, so good.  I told myself that I wasn't going to coach.  But lo and behold, they were still short coaches a week before.  I signed up and coach six of the silliest kids twice a week.  Additionally, Blue Sea Vacations is sponsoring our team.  All the kids are having fun, and I have a newfound appreciation for all the years my dad coached my soccer team. Continuing our tradition of seeing live theatre, we saw two shows in April.  One of the shows was Peter Pan, which our whole family went to.  I thought it was awesome.  The characters were flying around the stage and Captain Hook really stole the show if you ask me.  The second play was The Addams Family.  Sandy and Sarah saw it, and Sarah said it was the best play she's ever seen. The last performance of the month was Sarah's first concert.  It was held during her music class one Friday morning.  The kids all put on a great show and even sang the ABCs backward.  I was impressed! Sandy is on the library board in our city.  At the end of the month, we went to their annual gala.  There was a Derby theme this year.  We had a great evening supporting a foundation that is near and dear to us. As we move into the warmer months, it is common for life to get hectic.  If you are even thinking of going away in the next year, it isn't too early to begin the planning process.  I like to use the phrase "under-promise and over-deliver" to describe my services.  Unfortunately, with the way pricing has been going, that has been harder and harder to accomplish.  That's why beginning your planning earlier can help lock in better pricing.  Especially for Europe - think at least 7 months beforehand. Finally, in May 2013 I started Blue Sea Vacations.  Celebrating ten years is an accomplishment I couldn't fathom at the time.  Here we are, and from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Have a wonderful weekend, Brian Contact Today See previous monthly emails here.