Two weekends ago I had the pleasure of helping out my cousin with a school project. His class is learning about different areas and they were asked to send a Flat Stanley to their friends and family in different regions. So Stanley was folded up and sent from Arizona to California. Then I grabbed him and headed to some popular LA spots to take pictures of him. Along with me for the ride were my friends Stephanie of Thoughts from Cali and Jana.
First stop was Griffith Observatory where there are amazing views of Downtown Los Angeles, Hollywood, and the Pacific Ocean. It's gorgeous. My cousin's name is James Dean so I was excited to take a picture of Stanley with a James Dean statue!
Of course we had to get Stanley with the Beverly Hills Hotel in the background!
Last, we went to Santa Monica. It was freezing and windy that day! I know that our temps don't compare to those around the country and world, but by LA standards it was painful to be out there. I wouldn't be surprised if it was the coldest day of the winter.
I had to take pictures with the end of Route 66 because it runs through my cousin's town, I live off of it, and it happens to end at the Santa Monica Pier. It's crazy just how small the world is.
Notice how windy it was. Poor Stanley's leg was almost ripped completely off!
Despite the chill, we were able to snap pics and have a great lunch at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
best.shrimp.restaurant.
Really fun post!
ReplyDeleteLove these pics!
And now I am craving shrimp.
xoxox,
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Awww what a fun post, such a cute school project
ReplyDeleteI love these photos. Flat Stanley was touring in style. ;)
ReplyDeleteHaha! This is the greatest post ever! Flat Stanley as a travel companion!! :P
ReplyDeletethat flat stanley is HUGE! someone sent me a teeny tiny one that i had to attach to a wire to get in photos! ha!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! This is such a fun idea. I am sure your cousin was thrilled with the results!
ReplyDeleteThis is TOO cute and so fun!
ReplyDeletexo Josie
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Aww this is so cute!
ReplyDeletebubba gump shrimp is the bomb! and glad to see that flat stanley got to join you!
ReplyDeleteOh, how fun! I totally remember doing the Flat Stanley when I was in the first grade!
ReplyDeleteAwww...those are so adorable and you are totally cute! Kisses and hugs, darling
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Looks like so much fun!!
ReplyDeleteseriously HOW fun is this post!!!!
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Stanley sure has been making the rounds and that’s so cute that your cousin’s name is James Dean and you got Stanley with the James Dean statue. Even though it was chilly, it looks like it was a beautiful day. There are so many pretty sights where you live in California. I bet you and Steph had a fun time doing this little project.
ReplyDeleteThat shrimp looks delicious, especially with garlic bread!
So cute.
ReplyDeletehahah. . .stanley is so cute! ;-)
ReplyDeleteHaha these are the cutest pictures! Shrimp sounds divine right now
ReplyDeleteEternally yours,
Stephanie
So much fun!
ReplyDeleteI remember mailing out Flat Stanley when I was in elementary school!
Umm, I totally want to do that! You are so sweet for helping out!
ReplyDeletei can never get over Santa Monica and the pier there. i used to take a few classes and commuted to SM once a week. one time i sat out at the beach and hung out at the pier - it was amazing!
ReplyDeletei've done the flat stanley project with my former classes and always loved the enthusiasm of the participants! that's one big stanley! ours usually fit into a 8.5x11" envelope! looks like he had a great time in LA!
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