Books and maps and Stanley

Stanley hopped in my tote to go to the bookstore.
Once there, he checked out the motorcycle, car, and truck magazines.
He looked at maps and thought about where he might go.  Maybe Portugal? Or paris, france?
He found a great lego display that Opal and Malachy would’ve liked.
And flat Stanley made friends with some bunnies who were sitting on a shelf.
Stanley sat in the read-aloud chair but no one came over to listen to him read.  It’s ok.  He was tired and ready to go home.

Windy day for Stanley

It’s a windy day in Albuquerque so clever Stanley used his flatness to crawl in the freezer  to get out a chill cap for Baba B.  Stanley thinks the hat is pretty weird looking but it helps with headaches
Stanley has figured out how to use the Keurig to make hot chocolate.  He thinks it’s yummy, but being so flat, he gets full quickly.  So he shares with Baba B and Grandpa Ray.
Flat Stanley is testing out the seat on Ray’s new walking device.  It looks kind of like a saddle but Flat Stanley thinks it could use a soft cushion.  When you’re flat, cushions are more comfortable .

Flat Stanley Stealing Toys

With Luca gone to doggy daycare today while the landscapers made a racket, flat Stanley decided to check out Lucas toys.  First up were bunny ears that Luca is hesitant to wear.
Next, Stanley made friends with Pink Octopus, one of Luca’s favorites.
Then, Stanley spent some time consoling the Orange blob.  Blob wants a real name.  Do Malachy and opal have any ideas?
Last, but not least, Stanley got to know Dino (short for dinosaur).  Which one do you think is Stanley’s favorite? Is it the same as Luca’ s favorite?

Stanley in the Bosque

Stanley went hiking in the Bosque (woods) today.  On the way, we posed by this fun mural the Bosque school children painted.
Here’s more of the mural.  It covers all the sides of one building.
Stanley watched the tops of the trees closely for porcupines.  Sometimes Baba B and Grandpa see porcupines in the treetops, or coyotes walking through the trees.
This is one of our regular resting spots.  Stanley liked taking a break.
This part of the Bosque was hit by lightning and burned
Stanley could really see the burn marks on this tree
We’re back at the school.  Stanley thought he’d like to go to school here and be able to do experiments in the Bosque.

Experimenting with Flat Stanley

Stanley asked baba b if she needed a bandaid. “No,” she said “it’s just spilled ink. ” Stanley replied “what a relief since I don’t know where the bandaids are.”
Flat Stanley tried listening to books on tape.  The earpods didn’t want to stay put but at least he didn’t have to hold up a book.
Flat Stanley tried reading on a kindle next but it was pretty heavy for his thin arms.
Finally, flat Stanley figured out how to have his book sent to the nest speaker.  That was his favorite.  He didn’t have to lift anything or try to keep earpods in his ears, he could just listen.    What book does Malachy think flat Stanley should listen to next?

Trucks, cars, and Stanley

Stanley helped Baba B check in her car at the auto repair shop.  The air conditioning needs a boost as it’s already warm here
Stanley was reassured by all the police cars in the neighborhood.  The police men and women are our neighbors
Stanley thought this Jeep with it’s hand painted good was cool
A close up of the hood
Stanley thought having a skeleton in the yard was fun. Does Malachy think it’s fun or a bit scary  ?

Stanley goes visiting

Stanley went climbing on the very tall mountain of rock we have in front of our house.
Stanley is checking out the bricks and a chimenia (outdoor fireplace) that are waiting to be placed on our yard.
Stanley made friends with a racoon.
Stanley met Fritzi, a friend’s dog who has to use a stroller.
Stanley is picking out colored pencils to color with.  Stanley wishes Malachy was here too. He’s having lots of fun.

Flat Stanley arrived!

Malachy sent me a new friend in my mailbox
I also got a cool letter from Malachy
Grandpa Ray took flat Stanley to the gym to work out. 
This weight was too heavy!
Flat Stanley spent time with our dog Luca
Stanley tried sitting on a cholla.  It was too prickly.

Baba and Grandpa have more fun adventures planned for Stanley tomorrow.  There’s no snow here and it’ll be 86 degrees F today and tomorrow so we’ll do some outdoor stuff.