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Posted on 2008-09-12
Once a week this summer we ran a little virtues summer camp at the Baha'i Centre. Children from the neighborhood came and learned about using the good qualities God had given us through art, drama, games, music, and prayer. Check out the "Summer Virtues Camp" album for some pictures from the final presentation they did.
Posted on 2008-09-06
We had an eventful summer! Checkout the pictures and descriptions in the "summer adventures" album and "Richard's birthday caving adventure".
Posted on 2008-06-01
We finally updated our pictures with some from our staff kayaking trip and Richie's 1st chess Olympiad. We have had a busy few months with what seems like one thing after another, what we would give for an eventless weekend! Hurricane season started today, and already tropic storm Arthur has brought the rains. This is after months without a drop. The electricity company is in dispute with the government so power has been going on and off and for some reason so has the water. It makes you appreciate days without interruptions in utilities. Last weekend was the Belize Baha'i National Convention. We had a lovely time with our Baha'i friends from all over Belize and had some wonderful discussions.
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Welcome to our Belizean Life!
These are the stories and pictures of our little family coping with the daily joys and challenges of raising a family, running a business, engaging in community and religious service, and fostering a marriage. It is a way for us to keep in touch with our loved ones all over the globe. Make sure to sign up to get updates when we add more. Don't forget to sign our guestbook :) To see Heitha's brother and wife's daughter Lila go to http://lilasaurusrex.blogspot.com/
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Hi Richard,
It's been along time since I visited your site. I guess you all had a blast last summer. Your photos are awesome! I wish you a very successful career in Belize. Hope to visit you guys sometime in the future !
- Somu Sinthamani
(Centreville, VA)
- 2008-10-05
The kids sure are getting big and it looks like you guys had a lot of fun together this summer! There is no way I would of done that ziplining don't like heights!
The pictures are beautiful especially the jungle ones.Thank you for sharing the Beane Summer Adventure Pictures!!!!
- Lynn
(CONN)
- 2008-09-06
Beautiful new kitchen loved the pictures! Enjoy ! Maybe someday I can remodel my own outdated kitchen!
- Lynn
(Conn)
- 2008-06-17
Happy 5th Birthday Nia!! You are a beautiful little girl and looks like you had a great birthday party inspite of the weather!!!
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(CONN)
- 2008-03-14
I love visiting your site and learning about different cultures. Your family is beautiful and I love the virtues that you are bringing them up with. Keep those great pictures coming I look forward to see and read about you all!
Hugs & Kisses XOXO
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(CONN)
- 2008-03-11
Hey Beanes! It's been a while since I peeked in here. I am so glad that everyone seems to be doing well. As usual, the updates make me envious (well, except for the hurricane ones). The pictures (especially of the MBs and sleeping beauties) are awesome. I think it's incredible what you have accomplished and wish you continued success, happiness and good health.
- Volker
(Washington, DC)
- 2007-12-05
Hi Heitha. I was just looking into ordering tickets to the Santa Fe Opera for next season and it got me wondering what ever became of everyone. Your name is the most Google-able of everyone so it wasn't hard to find you. Miriam Crowe is also an easy one. She's still doing lighting design (http://www.wingspace.com/pmwiki.php/Collaborators/Miriam). I'm like you. I got out and into other things. Glad to see you are happy and healthy, and your thriving family!
- Dave King
(Portland, OR)
- 2007-09-09
Hi Heitha!
It's so nice to see that you are all healthy and happy in your new home.
Love and Hugs,
Kate
- Kate Thompson
(Ashburn, Va)
- 2007-04-23
Heitha~ Your family becomes more beautiful with every new photo. We are settled in now, here in Texas, and Gordon's parents will be moving down in a year! We'll not be alone anymore! I would LOVE to come visit; Perhaps in a year or so we'll be able to. Best wishes for you and your family, always. ~Maddie
- Madeleine Dobson
(Texas)
- 2007-03-27
Happy Nawruz Beane family! I love Nia's feelings pics because they remind me so much of what Mia is up to these days. The Ayyam-i-ha party looked like lots of fun and I was literally drooling when I saw pictures of the juicy BBQ and beans, and tortilla and coleslaw. I miss that Belizean food so bad! Much love to all of you...we'll probably be seeing you in Belize next year sometime.
- Hediyeh
(Lansdowne,VA)
- 2007-03-24
Hey guys - The Christmas card we sent was just returned yesterday - not enough postage (duh on our part). It will get there - definitely before Easter! :) Glad to hear things are getting back to normal! We love the pictures!
- Marie, Bill, Luke and Lila
(Alexandria, VA)
- 2007-01-31
What a treat to dip into your world and see your wonderful lives and adventures! You all seem so happy and alive... I hope we can visit you one day. Much love to all of you from all of us. We miss you One World Baha'i School!
- Laudan Aron Turnham
(Bethesda, MD)
- 2006-12-24
Well, you made our day again! We so much enjoyed the new photos and laughed until we cried reading the text and looking at Nia's expressions. What a wonderful creative birthday party - Richie loks so grown up! Thanks for posting Honey - We love you, Mom and Dad
- Mom/Nana Padfield
(By the river in Pennsylvania)
- 2006-11-26
Dear Heitha and Richard --
What wonders! and how inspiring to be able to follow your adventures.
Our love and prayers are with you!
Johanna, Steve, and Haley Grace
- Johanna
(Columbus, Ohio)
- 2006-11-10
Richard and Heitha - wow! This is the first time to see your site or to hear how you're doing since you left. Congratulations! Your life looks wonderful! And some interesting parallels to our family's journey to Ethiopia -- except we don't have snakes & tarantulas here. I've subscribed now we can can keep up with what's happening. By the way, you had given us some of Richie's shoes, and now that the kids are growing into them, Richie's shoes are now treading the streets of Addis Ababa!
- Gail Amare
(Ethiopia)
- 2006-11-01
Thanks for the update, Heitha! I can't believe how big Nia and Richie are getting. It looks like Belize is treating the entire Beane family well! I miss you all a ton! Lots of love, Crystal
- Crystal Webb
(Atlanta, GA)
- 2006-10-18
Hi Heitha and Richard, Just saw the picture of the tarantula on the wall! Wow!!!!
The family looks great!
Love,
Anne
- Anne Bivans
(Whitehall, PA)
- 2006-10-17
Thanks for the updates! It looks like the kids have assimilated to school well (love the "comparison" photo of Nia and Richie on their first days). Take care and we'd love to see you in December if you have an extended stay in the area! However, only if you are tarantula-less! :)
Marie, Bill, Luke, and Lila
- Marie
(Alexandria, VA)
- 2006-10-16
Hey, Richard and family! I hope you are enjoying living in Belize - I used to love visiting there from Guatemala! Do you eat at Mom's? Love to all the Belizean Baha'is - most of whom wouldn't know me from a bag of elbows, but still ;)
- Juliet Martinez
(Chicago)
- 2006-09-04
You all look great! Belize becomes you! The children are absolutely gorgeous! We miss you all very much! Love you tons!
- Tio Jonathan and Titi Jodie
(Ann Arbor, MI)
- 2006-06-19
Hey girl, Uh..... I know last week I was telling you that I was highly consdering a move to Belize if I could live in a place that had hot water. Can you add to that list a place with NO snakes, tarantulas and beetles, or bugs for that matter. Perhaps I too need to undergo hypnosis to rid me of my fear of bugs (a fear I didn't realize I had until now).I am proud of you, Heitha. You've come a long way :) I remember how scared you were of the crickets in your basement!
- Dawn
(Alexandria, VA)
- 2006-06-19
Hey there richard and family it sure is good to see that you are doing alright. I know that you may not remember me but I sure do remember your visit to s.d. and the impact you've made to me plus I really do love your sister she sure is a sweety pie. I hope to see more of your family's pictures you have alot to be proud of again congratulations on your new life in Belize and good luck.
- Reva
(mpls. mn.)
- 2006-06-11
Wowzers, Heitha, I'm never going to look at a cashew the same way again. :-)
Best wishes to you and your family from an old classmate in the Windy City. Drop me a line if you like, or I'm keeping my own blog up at windycitymike.com, too.
Take care ...
- Mike Harris
(Chicago)
- 2006-05-24
Hi All.. MY GOODNESS! What an ordeal! I have to say, in all of my 19 years of living in Belize, I didn't know that eating the cashew seed raw could have such dire consequences! I'm sorry you had to learn that one the hard way...and thanks for sharing that with us. Nia looks so beautiful in her pictures, and you all seem to be thriving down there...well except for the near death experience with the cashew! We think of you all often, and certainly miss your radiant faces here in VA.
Love,
Hediyeh & Charles & Mia (who just turned 1 :o) )
- Hediyeh
(Sterling, VA)
- 2006-05-23
Dearest Heitha,
Thank you so much for posting the darling photos of our dear Nia. She grows more beautiful with each day. Seeing the photos and reading the test makes me feel so connected to all of you. I love you and can't wait to see you in a little over a month!
- Nana
(Missing you in Pennsylvania)
- 2006-05-22
Dear Heitha and family,
It is wonderful to see all of you are doing great. Through viewing your website, Amy created her own website at ParentShack titled AmysWorld. We went to China to visit my family last fall. It was a great trip and it was Amy's first visit to China as well. We are doing fine here in Stafford VA. We maintained our assembly and really need more active members in our community.
- Yibo
(Virginia)
- 2006-05-04
Happy Birthday to Nia! We cannot believe she is 3!! Best wishes to all of the Beanes.
- The Randalls
(Alexandria, VA)
- 2006-03-21
Heitha, Richard and kids
This is Teresa's mom missing Belize!
visit our parentshack site at bxniels to see the snow you are missing back here in DC
- Brigitte
(Washington DC)
- 2006-02-12
Dearly -loved Beanes,
Your new house is gorgeous - you should enter it into a "before and after" contest and you would win. Your talent for making something beautiful is awe-inspiring my dear daughter.
I am SO sorry to hear about the rain and am very grateful that we didn't have that weather when we were there! I also hope for great weather when the Beanes are visiting. Hopefully the sun came out by now and you are able to dry your clothes. My opinion - BUY A DRYER! I love all of you so much, Mom/Nana
- Mom/Nana
(Pennsylvania)
- 2006-02-02
I think I would have to go with the dryer....definitely...go with the dryer! By the way, the house looks amazing! Wow! Great job!
- Kristin
(US)
- 2006-02-02
Hey Beanes!
I have to say, you're doing a better job than I think I could ever do on keeping this site up-to-date. Keep the pictures coming!
Reading about the snakes gives me the chills, but also prompted me to do a little bit of research. I had previously heard about some chemical stuff that was supposed to have been used in Vietnam during the war, but a lot of the web sites say there is no 100% proof deterrent. Possibly "Dr. T's Snake-A-Way" may come close. In general the best advise seems to be to leave them alone and to change the environment so it's not inviting anymore (e.g., building a fence that goes at least 1Ft under ground, removing areas where rodents can hide, etc.) I guess it's something one has to deal with, including myself, since I'd like to retire somewhere in the south, where snakes are more prevalent.
I'm glad that all of you are OK and am not surprised that the kids seem to have made the transition the fastest. I hope that your new business venture becomes a rousing success and wish the four of you the very best for 2006.
- Volker
(Washington, DC)
- 2006-01-10
Hey Beane's, You guys look INCREDIBLE! I've been thinking about how life must be for you all and the pictures speak a 1000 words! We really miss you all here.. especially on Sundays at OWBS...but it's fantastic that you guys are pioneering in Belize, and you're enjoying it. Anyway, just wanted to check in on you guys. Give our love to the Baha'is down there...ttys. Lots o' love, Hediyeh, Charles and Mia
- Hediyeh Godfrey
(Sterling, VA)
- 2006-01-03
Boy, would we love to switch with you guys... 84 degrees!...It is a whole 8 degrees today in good old or should we say cold old Ann Arbor with a wind chill that drops the temperature to BELOW ZERO, way BELOW ZERO! As for looting, it is funny that you mention that because today the television reports here seem to be focusing on Christmas thieves in shoppiing malls and an increase in mall thefts...Our high temperature for the week will be a whole 20 degrees...so when can we go visit?! :) Even Kodie has to go outside with a sweater and boots.
- Ti Jonathan, Titi Jodie, the twins and Kodie
(Ann Arbor, MI)
- 2005-12-20
Nia and Richie are growing so fast that it is hard to believe...they are absolutely gorgeous! We love the photos, especially the one of Abuela Phyllis and Nia on your homepage. We hope to see you once the twins are born and able to travel. Belize looks beautiful and reminds us of Costa Rica. It sounds like you are all having a great experience but make sure those snakes stay away. Isn't there an animal you can have as a pet that scares or eliminates these snakes? In Puerto Rico we let our dogs get the snakes and they kept the snakes away for sure. We love you all and miss you tons!
Tio Jonathan, Titi Jodie, the twins & Kodie
- Tio Jonathan, Titi Jodie, the twins & Kodie
(Ann Arbor, Michigan)
- 2005-11-23
"Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed in the things that you did not do, than by the ones that you did. So cast off your bow lines - catch the trade winds in your sails - dream - explore - and discover." Mark Twain said that and the Beans are living it, awesome! The pix are simply fab., all the best and PEACE BE WITH YOU and your IMANI. Kindly & Always - Dwayne (aka - the Friday donut guy)
- Dwayne
(The World Bank - Washington)
- 2005-10-05
Hi guys..so nice to see you enjoying life. Your spirits give us a fresh breeze here. Best of luck in everything you do.
- Sanjay Matneja
(DC)
- 2005-09-30
What beautiful photos! I thank God for this wonderful technology that makes me feel that we are not all that far apart and I can see and hear my grandchildren every day If I wish. My deepest love to all four of you - can't wait to visit Belize and taste, smell and feel your lives in person. Tons of Love,
Mom/Nana
- Mom/Nana Padfield
(by the river in Pennsylvania)
- 2005-09-25
WOW! It sounds like you have a lot on your plate, but there is nothing like owning your own place. Good luck with the purchase and we send you all the health, love, and happiness in the universe to fill your beautiful home. Sounds like the wildlife in Belize is really taking a liking to you all. Stay safe and know that we love you and are always thinking of you. LOL your brother and sister, hugs and kisses!
- Jonathan and Jodie Beane
(Ann Arbor, MI)
- 2005-09-25
Hello Beane Family - my first visit to your website. You all look so happy that I think anyone visiting this site will be very envious of you. Hope that the four of you stay safe and continue enjoying what seems much more than just an adventure.
- Volker Rast
(Washington DC)
- 2005-09-25
Greetings!
It is so nice to see pictures of your family, Richard! Very happy for you!! Your children are absolutely adorable, and your wife seems wonderful! Started a blog in order to keep in touch with friends and family.
http://vision-piece.blogspot.com/
Allah'u'Abha, Laura
- Laura Mc Luckie-Khandan
(Chicago, IL, USA)
- 2005-09-19
Hello Beane family, I'm so happy to hear everything is going great for the 4 of you. Reading about your adventures in Belize makes me smile, for I can relate to some of the more interesting perks of living life outside the lower 48. Not all bad just interesting.
My two favorites are the daily loss of electricity and cow crossings (CCS). The CCS take the cake though, beacuse no matter where you are dirt road, main road, high road, if a farmer needs to herd his/her cattle across, he has every right to stop traffic and send the ladies on their way. Of course this lil' misadventure for the cows(and us)could go from 3 to 15 minutes depending on whether the cows believe that the grass is greener on the other side. Sometimes they need to be convinced. And if you're lucky you can catch CCS all through the day. :) aaahhhhh life in Belgium Anyway enjoy and keep in touch.
- Annie, Vincent, Lizzie and Nikolas
(Mons, Belgium)
- 2005-09-18
Luke wants the Beanes to come to his house. "I miss you very much because I love you - I like playing with you, Ritchie." - Luke's stream of conscience and very heartfelt message!
- Luke, Lila and their parents :)
(Alexandria, VA)
- 2005-09-17
Heitha!
I had no idea you left Alexandria. Congratulations on your leap of Faith! The family looks beautiful. I've bookmarked your site to check for updates.
Love,
Tni
- Tni LeBlanc
(Santa Maria, California)
- 2005-09-17
What a great site! I love your descriptions. It makes me feel almost like I am there! I am so happy you guys made this happen! Keep us updated! Love...
- Kristin, Safa, Reyhan, & Razi
(Dayton, OH)
- 2005-09-15
Wow! I just spent an hour on here and it was awesome. You guys look great - healthy, happy. I am so jealous - it looks like the experience of a lifetime. I can't believe what a little man Richie is. I remember him as a couple-week-old infant. WOW. Please send us updates frequently. :-) Watch out for those tarantulas (that would TOTALLY freak me out). Sending happy vibes...
- Julie, Brad, Emma, Claire & Abby Daves
(Apex, NC)
- 2005-09-15
Heitha, You never cease to amaze me. Sarah and I follow your journey's like an incredible book that we are just dying to get to the next chapter to read. This website is incredible, I hope to visit it often. Our love and best wishes go out to you and your family, which seems to get more beautiful with every updated picure.
- Brendan
(Stanhope, NJ)
- 2005-09-15
To my beloved sister, brother-in-law, niece and nephew: I love you all so much!!! I am so very proud of each and every one of you. There is no doubt in my mind, Heitha and Richard, that moving to Belize was one of the best decisions you guys have ever made. I absolutely love the pictures, but wish I were there to experience it first hand. I miss you all more than words can express. You will always be in my prayers.
- Tommy Padfield
(PSU Berks)
- 2005-09-15
Dear Beanes & Babes: We really loved seeing your photos and reading your journal. Makes us want to pick up and go. It's nice you all fit in so well. If you by chance venture south to Honduras for a visit, look up Farid's brother Hamid Sadrzadeh and wife Farah (Towfiq). Have a wonderful life there! Love, Vicki, Farid & Crystal
- Vicki Farid and Crystal
(Reston, Virginia)
- 2005-09-15
Dear Heitha, Richard and Richie and Nia, We loved seeing your photos and your smiling faces. It's great to be able to see how you're doing and how you're thriving in your new home.Lots of love and hugs to you!! Love, Laura, Tom and Mei Mei
- Laura, Tom and Mei Arrowsmith
(Leesburg, Virginia)
- 2005-09-15
Dearest Beanes, How wonderful to read your updates from Belize.. makes me homesick sometimes. I'm glad to hear that you guys are adjusting so well and that the kids are enjoying themselves. Your house looks lovely, and yes... it is much nicer than most Belizean homes. :o) Please give our love to all our beloved friends in Belize...especially the Rabbani's, Ashraf, Mickler's and the entire Waight family in San Ignacio.
All our love and prayers,
Hediyeh, Charles and Mia
- Hediyeh Godfrey
(Sterling, VA)
- 2005-09-15
Dear Richard, Heitha, Richie, and Nia - Best wishes on a happy and meaningful relocation. Selfishly, I'm sorry to see my work buddy Richard go (where will I get my reality checks now??), but I'm personally thrilled and inspired by your "up and go do it" attitudes.
- Gaelyn
(Washington, DC)
- 2005-08-11
Heitha Richard, Richie & Nia: Best wishes on this new chapter of your life! To think, I thought Texas was a big move :-)
Now you will "light up" peoples lives and not just their characters on stage!
- Maddie & Gordon Dobson
(Houston, TX)
- 2005-08-09
Dear Heitha, Richard, Richie, and Nia:
In the past few days, Audrey has been saying, "I miss Heitha" a lot! We showed her Belize on a map and told her that lovely place would be your family's new home. You all deserve the best in life. We know you will find much love and joy in Belize.
God Bless!
- Kate, George, & Audrey Leonard
(Silver Spring, MD)
- 2005-07-30
Hi,
Belize looks absolutely beautiful. We wish you luck with your move and your new life there. Keep in touch!
Vizian Family
- kelly vizian
- 2005-06-28
Dear Beane Family,
Belize looks so wonderful and the kids will have such an amazing opportunity to live and learn from the people there! Best wishes on your move and time there.
- Marzi West
(Wilmington, DE)
- 2005-06-22
Dear Heitha, Richard, Richie & Nia.
What beautiful pictures - we enjoyed everyone of them.
Here is wishing you the best as you advance forth this Beloved Faith of ours.
- Ruhiyyih & Jim West
(Schnecksville, Pa. 18078)
- 2005-06-21
Dear Heitha, It is wonderful to see your dear family and to hear that you are carrying forward the pioneering heritiage from your childhood in Norway. Warmest love and cool breezes for your efforts from Jeanette in Norway
- Jeanette Livesay
(Stavanger Norway)
- 2005-06-21
Your family has an inner and outer beauty that radiates from the screen. Your loving devotion to God is truly an inspiration. Your family will be in my prayers and I'm excited to now have a friend in Belize! :-)
- Crystal Webb
(Arlington, VA)
- 2005-06-13
Oh dearest heitha and Richard and children...
We were so very grateful to have you with us here in Belmopan and long for you to hurry back. Baha'u'llah has surely answered our prayers for Belize.
If you have any Baha'i friends that also would like to pioneer..or even consider it... The needs here are very great for the Faith - and of course it is an English speaking country. ( Main language - with Spanish as the second ) Love you all so very much. Allah'u'Abha
- Karin and Ian Ferguson
(Belmopan, BELIZE, Central America)
- 2005-06-07
So beautiful! So exciting! So wonderful! Godspeed to the Beanes.
Carole
- Carole
- 2005-06-06
Blessed Beanes,
It looks like there is much for you to do and much for you to enjoy in this Caribbean counrty! They are lucky to be getting one very dedicated and loving family like yours!
I look forward to coming down to Belize and doing a Teacher Training with you soon!
Anthony
- Anthoyn Hogan
(Fairfax City, VA)
- 2005-06-06
Wowsers! What wonderful photos of what looks to be a wonderful place that will only be made better by your arrival. We're so happy for you and can't wait to hear more over the coming months!
Much love,
Michelle, Matt, and Alexander
- Kirbys
(Halifax, Canada)
- 2005-06-05
Wow, what wonderful photos. You all look so relaxed and happy. What a beautiful place you are going to. Dad and I are tempted to pick up stakes and join you. Thank you for doing such a great job of getting these photos up and running so quickly Heitha dear. Tons of love to all four of you, Mom (Nana)
- Mom Padfield
(by the river in Pa.)
- 2005-06-05
We can't "Belize" how great the pictures are. It looks like you guys had a lot of fun and that you are perfectly matched for the place. Can't wait to hear more about it. (Great site!) Love, The Albany Padfield's
- Dirk, Dawn, and Lila
(Albany, NY)
- 2005-06-05
Babe, you did a great job with this site. Thanks for putting it together!
- Richard Beane
(Home)
- 2005-06-05
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