June 2024

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View this email in your browser Hello Friends, I hope this message finds you doing well and enjoying June.  May went quickly for our family.  Warm weather has made it feel like summer arrived earlier this year.  We've already had picnics, lots of grilling, soccer games, and even multiple trips to the outdoor pool. One of the highlights in May was watching the Madison Symphony perform a children's program on a Saturday afternoon.  Before the show, there was an opportunity to see some of the instruments and performers up close.  Both kids loved the chance to hold and play the instruments.  The performance was great - they did four pieces, with the centerpiece being "Peter and the Wolf".  The whole family enjoyed the event, and are eager to return. Sarah started her swim team in May.  So far, she's loving the practices, camaraderie, and learning the cheers.  She finished her first year of Girl Scouts and found out she sold 339 boxes of cookies.  A job very well done!  She received two more squish mallows as a reward - not what our family needs!  But she's excited, so we're happy. Peter's soccer team had a great month.  I love coaching them and enjoy seeing them progress each week.  Our dude also graduated from 4K.  How is he already a kindergartner?! Many of you are now departing on your summer trips.  Whether celebrating a honeymoon, an anniversary or being done with school for the year, I'm happy you are celebrating with a vacation.  One topic I'd like to note is taxes/fees that are only payable to your hotel/resort when traveling.  I'm not talking about any additional excursions, spa treatments, etc.  These are specific taxes/fees that can not be paid in advance.  Typically, these charges are not significant (we're talking $5-$7/night).  But, it's just good to know that you may encounter them when traveling to the Caribbean or Europe.  I try to make it a point to highlight them on travel documents. Lastly, in May I celebrated eleven years as a travel agent.  I couldn't do it without your support through the years.  Many thanks. Have a great weekend, Brian Contact Today See previous monthly emails here.