Stanley goes back in time

This park was here to celebrate the 300th (tricentennial) anniversary of Albuquerque.  It’s been 20 years since then. 
There are lots of cool sports equipment throughout the park,  so Stanley tried one out– not too successfully
There are soccer and baseball fields in addition to the exercise equipment
And there’s this fun dinosaur in the playground. Stanley was inside so you can’t see him.

Flat Stanley in Old Town

Flat Stanley won’t be in as many pics as usual   Luca was really rowdy so Luca hung out in baba b’s vest pocket for some of the pics

After parking, we walked by construction 🏗️🚧 of a new school. Stanley thought Malachy and opal might like seeing the equipment
This was one of Stanley’s favorite museums in Albuquerque.  Not only do they have cool dinosaur statues outside, they have a full size animated dinosaur inside that roars at the visitors.  It was a little scary, but Stanley really liked it.
Another dinosaur pic
A dinosaur close up
Stanley resting on a bench in front of the museum recovering from his encounter with the dinosaurs
This is a hand on museum for kids of all ages (called Explora).  Stanley really liked it too.  They have all sorts of cool things to play with.  Stanley even used buttons to control a fountain’s water and lights!

Stanley works hard

Stanley helped Baba B spray her car and garage with peppermint spray.  It scares off rodents like mice which is good because Stanley doesn’t want mice running over him when he rides in the car
Stanley saw this cool car and wanted to drive it but the lady guarding it said he was too short to drive it. 
Stanley picked out a couple of gifts for the owner of baba B s gym.  She likes makeup and perfume like Baba b does.  Stanley isn’t as much of a fan but he was happy to help
Mike was thrilled with her gifts and gave Stanley a big hug!!

Stanley likes French pastries

Baba B was meeting her friend Vee across town at a French bakery and Stanley thought that sounded like a good time to tag along.

We got to the strip mall and Stanley thought this would be the bakery since it had sugar in the name– but it was spa services like tanning and sugar scrubs.
Next we saw a fun gallery of art.  Stanley was hungry by now so he wasn’t too interested.
Next we saw a golf equipment store. Stanley thought golf sounded like fun (hitting a ball with a stick– smashing!) but still wanted to get to the pastries.
Here’s the van for the pastry shop.  They deliver, which Stanley thought should be a daily thing at baba bs house
The pastry shop makes wedding cakes as well as all sorts of very French pastries
To remind us that we’re in a French pastry shop, there were two models of the Eiffel tower.
Here’s Stanley in front of the pastries.  Yum.  He thought French pastries were a great idea. 

Stanley is studying

Ray has q little bug so we’re having a quiet day at home but Stanley went to Starbucks with Luca and Baba B and got him his favorite passion fruit drink. Luca got a pup cup.
Stanley got a postcard from Barstow California.  Both Barstow and Albuquerque are on the route of the famous hwy 66.  Before the big interstates were built, highway 66 was the major, most traveled route across the USA.
In about a week, Stanley is leaving for Europe with Baba B and Grandpa Ray.  To prepare, Stanley is reading books about Prague, Czechoslovakia and Budapest, Hungary two of the cities and countries they will visit.  Stanley is looking forward to sending you pictures along the way — and a souvenir from the trip. 

Flat Stanley at the park

The first thing Stanley noticed was an ad for a horseshoe tossing contest this weekend.  Stanley would like to participate but so far Baba B hasn’t been able to find a horseshoe light enough and flat enough for him to toss.  She’ll keep trying.

Next Stanley saw some ducks in the pond. 
And then Stanley saw a playground with lots of fun activities. Here’s Ray helping Stanley use the slide
Flat Stanley taking a ride on a flat airplane
Stanley riding the tube
Here’s a picture of the whole playground
On the way out, Stanley saw some construction and heavy equipment but they wouldn’t let us go play on it.

Stanley gets a job

Today was cleaning day at baba b’s, so Stanley offered to help the cleaners. He likes all their cool equipment
The cleaners liked that Stanley could get in tight spaces to clean where they couldn’t.
Stanley liked taking a ride from room to room in their tools tote. 
He also liked riding their vacuum as they pulled it from room to room. 

The cleaners, Nicole and Laura, really appreciated Stanley’s help.  They wish he could help every time   he was a real cleaning hero.

Showtime with Stanley

Stanley went with Baba B and Grandpa Ray to a movie theatre that also makes its own beer and serves food during the show.  Stanley had to drink water but he got a nice meal.
The entrance to the theaters with the arcade on the right.
Stanley played at the arcade
In the theater waiting with Stanley for the movie, Hail Mary.  It’s one that Opal and Malachy would like when they’re older. 

Flat Stanley runs a race

Stanley listened to a sales spiel from the ezfiber guy before starting the eggy race
Stanley took a rest against a cone.  When your legs are that short, a couple of miles is a long way.
Stanley trying to decide which way to go.  Shorter or longer.  He did the 1 mile
Ray helping Stanley up on the horse statue.  Stanley thought he could ride the rest of the race but the horse just stood there.  Why? Because he’s a statue!
The finish is finally in sight!!  Hip hip hooray
This says the jackrabbits were in charge of this race.  What?!?
Stanley went to the results stand where he got an Outstanding result.
Stanley really liked this guy’s hat!!
After the race, Stanley went up stans for a snack.