August 2025

Greetings from Brian

View this email in your browser Greetings Friends, August has arrived, and summer is still going 100 miles per hour in the Pittelli House.  I hope you are getting outside and having a great summer. We began July by spending Independence Day weekend with family in Michigan.  It was great spending time on the other side of Lake Michigan, where we went swimming, saw friends and family, and ate a lot of soft-serve ice cream. Peter’s swimming is improving rapidly this summer.  He's taking lessons twice a week, and has a super instructor who is pushing him.  We bought a summer membership to Urban Air (an indoor trampoline/activity park), and Peter’s taken to the laser tag area.  We visited twice in July, and he spent the whole time playing laser tag with kids twice his age.  He has no fear. After weekly meets throughout July, Sarah's summer swim season concluded last weekend.  Sarah made the conference championship team and had a wonderful experience at the final meet.  She had a great season, with improved times, deepened friendships, and most importantly, a lot of fun.  Sandy and Sarah spent a weekend at Girl Scout camp, where they enjoyed the outdoors (while camping inside).  Sandy even led a session on how to make a campfire.  She put her camp counselor skills to good use! Last, but certainly not least, I snuck down to Chicago for three nights to Phish with good friends.  I also ended up trying my hand at announcing during Sarah's last home meet.  I enjoyed it more than I expected, but I'm not sure if people liked my dad jokes! There has been a decent number of you reaching out to plan your winter and spring trips.  Thank you!  My constant reminders must be working!   It’s not even too early to begin planning trips for next summer.  I’ve received a few inquiries, and to be honest, I’ve seen favorable pricing for some higher-end luxury resorts.  I normally don’t like to use the word “deal”, but these prices are surprisingly good. Lastly, I might not mention it enough, but the highest compliment you can give is a referral.  I’m never too busy to help out your friends and family. Have a great weekend, Brian PS -  I'm planning a 2026 Spring Break Cruise.  Let me know if you are interested! Contact Today See previous monthly emails here. Copyright © 2025 Blue Sea Vacations, All rights reserved.