Freezing Green Beans

I usually don't have an over abundance of garden produce, so I have never had to can anything from the garden.  This year, with all of the rain, has been different  Way too many beans but not really enough to can so I thought I might try freezing some.  E was good enough to pick, wash and string them for me.  

 Then it was just a matter of blanching,

 (a colander with tongs worked well for this)

Then quick into an ice bath. (boy, do I like my new ice maker freezer)

 then drain,

 package, vacuum pack (that's what the straw is for),

and freeze.  I hope they work out.  It is sooo much less work than canning.