A couple of weeks ago I received my nephews school project in the mail. Yes, I too remember the day when I did my own homework, but now it's not like that thanks to Flat Stanley. It's a whole new ball game as kids send projects away to friends and family to learn about their lives and what it's like where they live. I have happily received Flat Carter, and have some big plans for the little guy.

We started out the other with visits to the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art (above) as well as to the Downtown Aquarium in Denver. That's just a starter though as I have many more plans; Flat Carter will accompany me to work, just as his big brother, Flat Trent, did, as well as take a trip or two to the mountains. And just as I took Flat Trent on a big trip to Hawaii with me, I plan on taking Flat Carter on vacation as well. I know he'll get back to school a bit late, but such is the life of a cut-out jet setter...or rather road tripper.

My big road trip to Las Vegas isn't far off and I'm now quite excited to have some company for the long drive and all the sites I plan to see on the way there and back. Most notably, outside of the city made of neon, I plan to take him through several of the National Parks in Utah and then possibly on to the Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon and Mesa Verde National Park on the way back. It's a lot to do and see in such a busy vacation, but I'm sure we can squeeze it in and get some good quality time together.

I'm very excited to help my nephew out with his school project and hope that I do a good enough job for him so he can score an "A." Although, in truth, I'm not really sure this is a graded project. Still though, I have expectations to live up to after Flat Trent visited the Colorado Governor's office, went to Hawaii, a bill signing by President Obama, and met the lead singer of the Fray. It's a tough challenge, but one that I'm up for so I can make my nephew proud.

Now let's just hope my grand design comes together...