We showed him the famous Big Acorn. It was built in 1992 and represents the city of oaks (Raleigh). Every New Year's Eve, the Acorn is lifted up and drops when the New Year arrives. Flat Stanley tried to take a bite out of it and I think he might have chipped a tooth. He didn't realize it was made out of copper and steel. He might need to see a dentist once he arrives back to Ohio.
Kelsey wanted a close up picture with Flat Stanley. She made sure to give him another (remember, she LOVES Flat Stanley) big smooch for the photo. Don't worry, we gave him a good bath that night.
Afterwards we drove to the next landmark. Flat Stanley got a little car sick, so he stuck his head out the window to get some fresh air...poor fella!
Here Flat Stanley is in front of The North Carolina State University Bell tower. The bell tower was constructed to honor the NCSU Alumni that perished in World War I and World War II. When a major sporting event is won by the school the tower turns red. Flat Stanley really liked hearing the history of the bell tower. It was his favorite!
Finally, we ate lunch and then did a little shopping. We went to Target because we just LOVE that place. Flat Stanley ran up and down the escalator at the store. I had to catch him to get him to stop. I didn't want him to get hurt.
We walked down all the aisles and once we arrived at the children's clothing, Flat Stanley gave us a fashion show. He tried on almost 25 outfits. This was his favorite. It said "I Get my Muscles From my Dad!" How funny!
Flat Stanley was very interested in the smiley face toys. He begged for the new Mr. Bump. He was so mad when we told him he couldn't get it because it wouldn't fit in his suitcase home, that he threw a little tantrum. Where would he learn such a thing?
As we left Target, we came upon a water fountain. Flat Stanley wanted to jump in, but I stopped him by reminding him that I didn't' have any change in clothes for him. Flat Stanley ended up throwing in a coin and making a wish. We tried to get him to tell us, but he wouldn't. He said if he would have told us, it wouldn't come true. I guess he was right.
Today was full of information about North Carolina's capital. Flat Stanley learned so much and we were glad to share these special places with him. Flat Stanley has been with us for almost 2 weeks now. We have spent many wonderful adventures with him and hate to see him leave. He has been such a huge help around the house and so friendly to everyone he comes in contact with. Please take care of him when he gets back to Ohio. We hope he had fun and maybe he can come see us again this summer :) Today is a sad, sad day. We love you buddy!
Love,
Aunt Candy
Flat Stanley was very popular at our school. Here he is getting to meet all of his teachers for the week at a quick morning staff meeting honoring his arrival. I made sure he stayed pretty busy. I had him run copies with all that paper in front of him in this picture. I don't know who taught him how to do it, but Flat Stanley sure knew a lot about making copies. 
Once school started, Flat Stanley would race to his desk and be the first to complete his morning work. He was a fantastic example for the rest of my class. As soon as they saw what he was doing, they were eager to copy him. Flat Stanley's favorite subject was math. He already knew all his multiplication and division facts...unbelieveable!!!
The weather was wonderful this week...we were able to go outside everyday. Flat Stanley played football with the boys and hopscotch with the girls. He was becoming quite popular. He really worked up a sweat playing so much...
Now I would love to say that the entire week went well, that Flat Stanley got along with everyone, and that he was the student of the week, but there was an issue Flat Stanley and I had to deal with almost every day....RUNNING DOWN THE HALLS!!! Whenever he would notice that I wasn't paying attention to him, he would turn and run...and I mean fast! No one could keep up with him.
His punishment was time in the "Blue Dragon Quiet Room," and trust me, no one wants to ever end up there. Only the scariest teacher of all deals with the disobedient students...the ISS teacher Mrs. Swamp. He cried a few times, but he never really learned his lesson. Poor thing!
Shortly after, he took a picture of some eager egg hunters off in the distance. He ran as quickly as he could and grabbed his Easter egg basket. He sped past all the other hunters and began snatching all the eggs.
After a few minutes of searching around the branch, something caught the corner of my eye. Sure enough Flat Stanley had watched me make copies and decided he would jump onto the photocopier and start making copies of himself. Don't believe me? Take a look for yourself.
Shortly after showing him around the house, Flat Stanley and Kelsey hung out in the living room a little bit while she showed him her toys. They had an instant connection! She loves giving him kisses!
