Tigers Trips

I got to go with the familty to a karate class and boy are those kids good at what they do.  I heard that is takes alot of practice to get the strips and achieve a new belt.  At this class they were tested on all the things that they were taught in the classes before.  At the end of the class they found out whether or not they passed.  Not to worry, both kids had passed and gotten new belts.  Attached are the boys and one with me.  I hope that the kids keep on learning and listen to the instructors so they can continue to learn and get to the black belt level.

Hey all Flat Stanleys-
On Feb 13th Turtle has a birthday. If you have time it would fun for Turtle to have some  Birthday Wishes come his way. Also Happy Valentines Day to all my friends. Love Turtles Gramma

Flat Stanley in Alabama!

Hello everyone!

Dog's Flat Stanley has arrived in Alabama with Aunt Amy and Uncle Chad. He is getting used to the Southern weather and his new surroundings. One of his favorite things to do is hang out with the two cats we have. Here is a picture of Flat Stanley with one or our cats. I think they might become good friends soon! Flat Stanley has kept himself entertained by watching me clean the house and cook dinner. He also drives to work with me everyday. I think he enjoys riding in the car!!
More adventures to come with Dog's Flat Stanley in Alabama!!

Turtles Flat Stanley

Dear Turtle and fellow buddies-
I'm here! It took me so long to get to Turtles gramma. At least I made it! I will be living in Arizona. Looking forward to stretching out abit.  I've been in an envelope for along time and I need some space! Have a good week in school and work on those fractions! Best Buddies- Flat Stanley

Donkey's Deployed Flat Stanley Reporting!

Hello Ms. Appl's 2nd Grade Class!  Donkey's Flat Stanley and I have had a lot of adventures while we are both deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan.  He has been with me on missions, to the U.S. Embassy and all over NKC (New Kabul Compound) where I live.  He has also made a lot of new friends on the task force where I work over here.  As you will see in the pictures, Flat Stanley is fitting in very well - everyone likes him (even though he does not say a lot!). 

We will leave here at the end of the month and head home to Kansas.  I will have been in Afghanistan for 6 months.  A couple of weeks after I get back my wife and I are going on a cruise to Hawaii.  I will ask her if Flat Stanley can come with us as he will deserve some rest and relaxation after working so hard to serve his country in Afghanistan!

Hope you kids enjoy all the pictures, if you have any questions please send me an email - I would be happy to hear from you.

God bless you all and the United States of America!  Dean

F.S. and I (Dean)

 F.S. and I at the US Embassy in Kabul

 F.S. at the gazebo at NKC

 F.S. builds a snowman!

 F.S. driving in Kabul

 F.S. enjoying a steak at the DFAC (dining facility)

 F.S. fell in a snow bank!

 F.S. gearing up for a mission

 F.S. getting dressed

 F.S. goes shopping

 F.S. got blown over by Chinook helicopter landing at NKC

 F.S. in the bathroom :)

 F.S. looking out at hill full of houses that overlooks NKC

 F.S. looking at the row of outside bathrooms

 F.S. on an MRAP (mine resistant, ambush protected)

 F.S. running - fast!

 F.S. typing a classified report

 F.S. waking up

 F.S. with Brian and Ken

 F.S. with Eric

 F.S. with Larry

 F.S. with the sock monkey

F.S. with Vinnie

Flat Stanley Visting a Dairy!!!

     Dear Elephant and Class Flat Stanley has arrived safely to the Central Valley in California! Flat Stanley is going on a adventure in Califrornia. He is in the Central Valley where his host family lives and he went to visit a dairy which we are known for.He loved the cows so we took a picture with him and his playmate that he meet in the Central Valley.

Emu's Stanley!

Hello Emu! Stanley has safely arrived in Oceanside, California! He has been enjoying the sights and spending time at the beach! We will be putting up photos very soon. He is also excited about an upcoming trip to Washington, D.C! We hope you are doing well and looking forward to keeping you updated on Stanley's Adventures!