Singing Dunes

Singing Dunes

Monday, April 18, 2011

Celebrating 25 Years of Burns & McDonnell Employee Ownership

We've been preparing for weeks now, for what I am calling (and apparently everyone else was too) "the Burns & McDonnell Prom"! They are celebrating 25 years of being employee owned. I got a a new dress, hair cut, and a pedicure. Eric got a new suit. We were lookin' sharp! My only complaint was that it was a cold and rainy day/evening Once Madie saw me all dressed up, she wanted to put her fancy dress on too and take a picture. She said we looked "gorgeous"! We carpooled with our friends, the Blands. Katie is 29 weeks pregnant, and was a safe bet for a designated driver! We've already agreed that the boys are driving for the next event!
The celebration was held at a HUGE ballroom at Bartle Hall. They paid out several parking garages, and had shuttles running to and from. Everything was very well organized.
The ten members to buy out the company and make it employee owned. It was very interesting to hear the history. They also had a slide show about all of the projects B&M does as well as service work. It was really amazing.
Me and my cousin, Robin
My hot date! Man I'm a lucky girl!
Our friends, Dan and Wendy
Bridesmaids????
Apeksha, me, and Lane
After dinner was dessert and dancing downstairs. Dan was eyeing my strawberries....
...then Tommy wanted a bite

Wendy, me, and Lane Me and Katie
Not sure who this guy is, but he had the coolest suit and a hat!
My biggest friend, Justin.
Not sure what's going on here....
FINALLY found my coat ticket in that tiny purse!

One last picture, before we head out
Katie and Nathan on the trolley back to the car. We had such an amazing time with great friends. Can't wait to do it again, hopefully sooner than another 25 years! I also feel so very grateful and blessed that Eric was able to get a job at such an amazing company.

1 comment :

Unknown said...

Fine dresses and suits – great pick! It must have cost you a lot, but it's okay since you had such a great time at the party. I can tell by the photos. And it's a very special day for all of you in the company, so everyone deserved to wear nice outfits. Congratulations on your company's milestone!

Bhavik Popat @Exclusive Men's Wear

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