Happy Birthday Bradley!!!

6 Years Old!!!

Last Indoor Soccer Game for Pink Panthers

Today was the Panther's last indoor game in Springdale, Arkansas. The girls tied the first game, but lost the second. This season has been a real adventure, as first seasons often are. The girls won one game, but learned a lot. Their understanding and skill has improved dramatically. I don't think they were expecting the dynamics of the game to change so much just because it moved inside.

Kayla insists that she loves indoor ... even more than outdoor. In the game they won, she even scored a goal! This was a great moment for her because she is a defender and never gets near the other team's goal during the regular outdoor season.

Next tournament ~ March 21 ... HERE!!! Hooray ~ our first tournament in Joplin!!!

AND ~ HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO BRADLEY!!! PICTURES TO COME AFTER HIS BIRTHDAY PARTY AT CHUCK E. CHEESE TOMORROW!!!

Flat Stanley Heads Back to North Carolina

For most of the past week, we've had a special guest from Conover, North Carolina with us ... Flat Stanley. Flat Stanley is the main charaacter from a children's book of the same name and a fun project that lots of students participate in. Stanley travles via mail to various locations and records his experiences to share with his friends when he finally returns home. I posted a Flat Stanley story that included (now) President Obama here back in November.

Flat Stanley came to visit us from Conover, North Carolina. Morgan B. from Mrs. Brittain's Second Grade Class sent him out here to Carl Junction to visit with Stephen. Morgan was Stephen's best friend before we moved here. His grandmother was Stephen & Bradley's babysitter from the time they were little babies until we moved in 2006.


Since he's been here, Flat Stanley has been to Carl Junction Primary 2-3. He visited Mrs. Shorter and Mrs. Shaw's classroom where he was a big hit. He got to go to the front of the class to be introduced. While attending second grade in Missouri, he also attended the Valentine's Day party at school and a birthday party for Stephen's friend, Elizabeth, at the Flip Shop! He had milkshakes at Sonic and went to see The Praying Hands, a gigantic statue in Webb City, MO.

Flat Stanley has really enjoyed being in Missouri, the home state of one of our most famous presidents, Harry Truman. Harry Truman was the 33rd President of the United States and was from Lamar, Missouri - about one hour away from Stephen's house. Missouri is also the birthplace of Mark Twain, who wrote "Tom Sawyer". Both of these famous men were born in the Ozark region of Missouri. This is the southern part of the state that has many state parks and wonderful lakes famous for their beauty and great fishing. Flat Stanley was a true gentleman for his entire visit. We loved having him with us for a while, but he made us very homesick for Morgan and his family. We hope we can visit with them again this summer.

Tomorrow, Flat Stanley goes back into his envelope with his journal and a few pictures of his visit and will travel a thousand miles back to Lyle Creek Elementary School to share his trip with Morgan and Mrs. Brittain and the second grade class.

Good Luck, Flat Stanley!!! We'll miss you!!!

With much happiness,

Stephen Landsberger and the Landsberger Family

How Many Ways Are There To Eat A Sugar Cookie???

The Licker

The Big Biter
The Nibbler
The Chocolate Oddball
The Plain Jane

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY EVERYBODY!!!

WE LOVE YOU!!!

Times Are Tough All Over

Hey Pals!

I know we're all worried about this economy. Job security, the stock market, living expenses ... times are tough for everyone right now. Here's one thing you can do to make life better for shelter animals without having to do anything but click your mouse. Click on the critters below and you'll go to The Animal Rescue Site. Once there, all you have to do is click on the big button at the top. Based on how many clicks they get, their corporate sponsors will donate money & supplies to help care for the many animals that have lost their homes.

Thanks for taking a minute to do this!!!

We Love You Bobo!!! Happy Birthday!!!

Signs of Spring

Cool, new shoes

Playing outside

Looking for a shady spot Could it be ... even just for a little while???