"Would you believe...we found FLAT STANLEY!!!"

After 3 days of intense search for our missing person "Stanley Lambchop" from the book Flat Stanley, we are so incredibly thankful to have found our beloved friend. A BIG thank you goes out to all of our family and friends who have supported us during this difficult time and have lifted many prayers on our behalf for his safe return.

Apparently, the time he was apart from our family took a toll on him. It is obvious that he has lost some weight and appears "flatter" than before. Somehow, he even seems a little stretched out and has grayed a bit in the hair. But all in all, he is happier than ever! (notice the bigger smile).

This is a picture of him before he went missing on Oct. 18th, 2008....

And this is a picture of him after he was found on Oct. 21, 2008...

We are so grateful that he is back in motion and adventuring out in our St. Louis community again! Here are some places he has already explored since he was found...

A visit to the local St. Louis County Library-Grand Glaize branch. It looks as though he is taking a nap on one of the lounge chairs, but rest assured...he was just enjoying a nice book, being read to him by Noelle, Hope and Luke.

Here you find him at the local frozen custard shop at Fritz's. He apparently was so famished from being missing, he ordered everything off the menu. He may not be so "flat" after he finishes off all his desserts!
Stay tuned for more adventures with Flat Stanley! You never know where he'll go to next.

...maybe I should put a leash on him???