Mom and Dad

Ran across this gem this morning ...

Bean Family Talent Show

You are all invited to participate in the first ever BEAN FAMILY TALENT SHOW!!!  We were reading blogs and looking at pictures and realized what an amazing amount of talent our family has.  From singing and instrument playing to culinary skills and acting, there is so much our family has to offer.  We thought, why not display all of that raw talent at the family reunion!

The plan is to procure a sound system and a couple of microphones and hold a literal talent show where anyone can sing, play, dance, act, whatever for the rest of the family.  Additionally, we want to have a table or two out where people can display artwork, pictures of sporting events, decorated cakes (ahem Alisha), or really anything! We want everyone (especially the grandkids) to have an opportunity to display their talent! If you have ideas or suggestions to make this better, please let me know.  A collaborative effort would be appreciated to make sure we work out all of the details before.

Thanks so much and we are so excited! We will provide logistics (sleeping arrangements, color scheme for pictures, etc.) in a different post. Loves!

NCAA Tournament Winners

Congratulations to the top three of our online NCAA challenge! You guys deserve a fantastic prize! (Not that you will get one, but you definitely deserve it):

1. Blair
2. Hayley
3. Brian

Proud of my Dad

On this, Dad's last work day, I wanted to write a small blog to let him know how proud of him we are.

I can still remember, as a little kid, running to the front window to wave goodbye to dad as he drove off to work. He would always wave back with a smile. Ever since I can remember dad has had a great attitude about work. Even through stressful job changes, dad always had a good attitude. Dad is also a hard worker. He'd always stay until he got the job done, completing his work with pride and dedication. Dad built a great career through integrity, and I'm sure has helped many many people through his work.  Last, but not least, he provided an amazing life for seven crazy kids and a wife.

Now while this may seem like a recommendation letter for dad, in reality I just want him to know that we appreciate him supporting us and setting such a great example of hard work and that we are proud of all he has accomplished.

While retirement may be an intimidating venture, you deserve it, dad. You deserve to enjoy it. You deserve to travel and see your grand-kids and get some time to yourself. You deserve to relax a little. So enjoy it, and know that all your kids love you and are proud of you!