Week 10 - Stanley's Adventures in Charm City with Kasey!

I first need to say that Stanley had a crazy week here in Baltimore, Maryland. We were busy every day, and we took so many awesome photos together, so I've pulled the best ones to include here. And the most appropriate. You see, Stanley and I had a wild week!

I had been waiting patiently for Stanley for WEEKS, and finally this came in the mail...

He's here!

I knew it HAD to be Stanley inside, and I was right! He popped right on out of the envelope. I immediately told him about our amazing plans for the week ahead. He smiled and seemed up to the challenge!

"I can handle anything!"

The very first thing we had to do was introduce Stanley to our fur-babies, Helo and Gaius.

Helo was curious at first, but wasn't all that interested. Gaius was a different story...

Why, hello Stanley.

I have never met a laminated creature like you before...

I love you!!!

Gaius's love affair with Stanley carried on throughout his visit. Stanley seemed flattered.

The next day, Friday, I took Stanley to school with me. I teach the 6th grade, and I needed Stanley's help getting things in order at school. He was a major asset to have in the classroom!

He helped me organize my desk...

He helped my students pick a good book to read...

And he helped me collect homework from the "In Bin." He particularly LOVED how well he matched it!

The next day was quite eventful. First Stanley went grocery shopping with my husband, and they returned with a special treat for me!

"Aren't they pretty?"

I think Stanley must have suggested it, since my husband usually doesn't think about flowers. WAY TO GO, Stanley!

Later that night, things got a little crazy. You see, I had a bachelorette party to go to for my wonderful cousin who gets married in less than two weeks! When she heard Stanley was in town, she decided she just had to meet him. Well...things didn't take long to get interesting.

First he met the bride to be, and he made friends FAST! See?

"I feel right at home!"

Then we went to dinner, where he helped us give some naughty gifts to her.

"What's a tassel?"

And then the drinking started...

"Mmmmm .... Pinot Grigio!"

"Ooo! Champagne! It's a celebration after all!"

"Awww yeah! Vodka, baby!"

Which ended up leading to Stanley dancing on the lighted table in the club!

"I'm partying like it's 1999!"

I can't say I didn't join him...

Dancing fools!

We had an amazing night! Stanley did a body shot, too, but hey... some things are just too wild for the blogging world!

Stanley with his wedding party groupies.

But a not so amazing Sunday morning. Whoops!




Our last big outing of the week was a much calmer and less alcohol-y one. We went to the Baltimore Orioles game! Of course, I had to buy Stanley a jersey to wear to the game.

"Don't I look fantastic in orange?"

Stanley and I doing his signature pose.

Stanley was so excited since he'd never been to a game before!

"Wow! This is an awesome view!"

"Heeeeeey batter batter batter!"

Even though the O's lost the game (we're used to it), he had a great ballpark experience.

All too soon, our time together was over. I've sealed him safely away and dropped him with the postman to go visit Nikki in Mississippi! We'll miss him here in Maryland, but I know he'll have an awesome time on his next adventure.

And, hey Nikki? I'd keep him away from the Vodka this time! He just can't hold his alcohol! :]

COMPETITION TIME!!

Ok ladies its now time to vote for your favourite picture from round 1!!!

Remember round one ladies this is the section that you cant vote in as you know thats not really fair :P

Please send votes to my email or fb by private message! I will put my email on the event page.

Voting is open until Wednesday!

Speak to you all soon

Kate xx


Round one - Competition Picture's


Emily - Week 1





Jaci - Week 2

Rachele Week 3

Whitnie Week 4

Athenais Week 5

Christine Week 6

Holli Week 7

Gemma Week 8

Jade Week 9

The Adventures of Flat Stanley in Salt Lake City (Jade Week 9 SLC, Ut)

So Flat Stanley arrived on Monday and it has been a pretty fun week since then. Monday I had to work, but only for a couple of hours. Flat Stanley was just excited to be here though. He tore out of the envelope, he was very ready to be out of it. 

Shortly after he was out of there we got to the school to wait for Jonas and he decided he wanted to play hide and seek. He picked a really good hiding spot, but I did find him. He was pretty sneaky though.

Once I found him he was kind of out of spots to go to so he hopped down and helped me with the crossword puzzle. We did the one for kids so he knew quite a few of the answers and we really excited to help me out.

After we got Jonas we went back to his house and played Sceneit, we even let him play a little. He really enjoyed it. Plus he won, he was excited and really like knowing the answers to a lot of the Disney questions. Even if I did have to help him out a little bit.

Tuesday I had the day off, and Nick was off most of the day. So we just kind relaxed at home. But we have this cool lamp thing that you fill with water and it makes mist. At this point in time it doesn't work, but when Flat Stanley saw it he thought it was a personal pool for him. Luckily Nick caught him before he made it in.

After that little scare we just decided it was time to relax and rest. He was a little upset with me because I don't have any pets for him to play with. But he really liked a big stuffed dog we have, so we got a picture of him cuddling with it.

It was his best friend for his time here, and its where he spent his nights.

Wednesday I had to work again. We played out side most of the day and it was really windy so flat stanley didn't like it out there to much. So he stayed in my purse. He was really afraid of blowing away. For the little bit we were in side we did a cool puzzle. He really liked helping us and it was a petty difficult puzzle. Especially when there was pieces missing.

Thursday was a busy day at work, so we didn't get many pictures. He hung out with the boys, watched a few movies played a little wii and did another puzzle. It wasn't a big puzzle so no picture of that. But the part he loved the most was getting to find all the cool places he has been on his adventures so far. I got a picture of him pointing out Utah.

He really enjoyed hanging out with the boys and the boys thought he was pretty cool too.

After work watched the Jazz game with Nick, so I got a picture of him hanging on my Jazz Hoodie. He really enjoyed watching the game with us, and he wanted a jersey, but I totally forgot to go make him one :(

That brings me to Friday. I am sick, and its snowing so all the fun things I wanted to take him out to do we can't do. We did go get some Jamba Juice, he loved it!

and I let him do this cool puzzle. No one else could finish it! There is one piece missing, which he was really upset about, he feels like he didn't actually finish it. I told him he is being silly.

The weekend was really boring for us because Nick and I are both sick and didn't leave bed. So we just did laundy and played some video games. Stanley really like little big planet, I even let him have his own controller.

He thought he was pretty cool even though the controller was way to big for him.

He didn't really enjoy the laundry part of the day though, he kind of got lost in the clothes there for a little while. But we found him, and he was rescued!

I really liked having Stan here with us. He is quite the fun little guy. He is on his way to Kasey now!

I took a lot of pictures so I am sorry. I really like taking pictures lol

Living it up Yooper Style!

Stanley arrived as I was about to start dinner on March 18, and he is the best kitchen helper! Right away he started to saute veggies for me! I wish he could have hung around longer to help me cook some more.

Stanley showing off his excellent cooking skills! I didn't know he was so great at it!

 While we were cooking my wonderful husband Eric came home. Stanley was anxious to meet him, so anxious in fact,

that he jumped right in his pocket! It was a pretty great place from him to hang out.

Stanley, Eric and I sat down to dinner. Stanley was thrilled to even have his own plate of Pierogies. He seemed to really like them, he even asked for seconds.

Stanley enjoying pierogies with carrots, onions and peppers.

The next day, Saturday, Stanley came to work with me. It was a busy day at the bakery, he ventured around quite a bit, he met my boss (sadly, no pictures of that), helped with the dishes (he dried, he thought it would be better to stay away from the sink and all the water), helped me flip crepes, and most importantly, helped me with a wedding cake! I bet you didn't know it, but he's got wonderful decorating skills. He gave me some input on this cake, since the bride never actually told me what she wanted, just an idea of what she was thinking.

Stanley with the wedding cake. He couldn't help trying a little, too.

On Sunday, Stanley and I slept in a bit while Eric made breakfast. we all had a big ol' pancake breakfast and lazed around the house. Eric took the time to teach Stanley a few chords on the guitar. Stanley is slowly starting out, but he's definitely got an ear for music. He danced along with everything we happened to have playing, from The Beatles to Muse to Avenged Sevenfold.

Stanley playing Eric's guitar, it was a little big for him. ;)

After they played for awhile it was about time for me to take a nap. Stanley was a little surprised at how much I sleep, but he definitely understood, I think Holli told him all about how tired you can get while pregnant. He's a good nap buddy and he keeps nice and quiet, even if he wakes up before you.

Monday Stanley finally got to meet my cat Butters. They, unfortunately, didn't get along so well. Well, Butters wasn't a fan, Stanley was perfectly nice (as always!) and did what he could, but Butters was a bit scared of him. Poor guy felt a little guilty, but I told him that it was okay, Butters is just skittish around strangers.

Buddies they are not, Butters is practically shooting laser beams at him. This was as close as she would let him get before she ran away.

Monday night we also had Pasties. (He ate a lot while he was here...). I thought that if there's one thing you can't miss, food wise that is, in Marquette, is a traditional Cornish Pasty. Steak, potatoes, rutabaga, and onion all in a flaky crust. Stanley thought his pasty was great, he didn't even think I was weird for putting ketchup on it!

Pasty time!

The next couple days were pretty insane! I was in the mall fashion show and Tuesday was rehearsal (no pictures allowed) and Wednesday was the show. Sadly, there are no pictures of this. Eric had my camera and Stanley was with him, but he totally forgot to take any. This still makes me a sad panda. Stanley had fun though, even though he was just peeking out of my bag. I was exhausted and went to bed pretty soon after the fashion show, so Stanley had a bit of a quiet day.

Thursday was Stanley's last day here. He wanted to see some of the sights around Marquette, and since it's still snowy and I can't get to one of my favorite hiking spots, I took him to Presque Isle, where Eric and I got married. From here on out Presque Isle will just be known as "The Island."

While we were on The Island I showed Stanley the breakwall, which is a wonderful walk out to a light house in the summer, but a treacherous walk in the winter, we we stayed close to shore.

Tons of snow on the breakwall, lake Superior was rather choppy that day, Stanley enjoyed watching the waves with me. I told him all about our wedding day and the pictures we have on this wall.

Next I showed him the view of the Superior Dome. When the Superior Dome opened in 1990 it was the largest wooden dome in the world. It's quite the structure, and Stanley thought it was pretty neat, even if it does look like a UFO in the distance.

The Dome in the background across the bay. Stanley seemed to love being around Lake Superior!

Finally he saw the Ore Docks. He was pretty fascinated, and wished there was a boat around so he could see them in action. Sadly, the shipping season hadn't started yet, it started the day after he left.

Sadly it's a dark shot, but we were looking at a very Sunny day!

When we got home it was time to pack him up and send him on his way! He had a great stay and is welcome back any time!