Flat Stanley took to school in honor of Annie's 9th birthday! He met her class of 3rd graders and met her teacher as well!
When we showed up Annie was working on a report on the country of France. We brought a snowman cake so everyone took a welcome break and shared cake!
Someone you may find of interest is Annie's teacher:
He is known in school for his cool accent and his name will sound familiar: Mr. John Brennan!
His family is from Ireland, though he was actually born in England.
Here is some really fun information he shared with me:
"My Brennan’s are from Mayo. Brannan and Brennan are the same name – just different spelling. I think we have the same coat-of-arms.
I was the first born child from my family to be born in England . Dad’s from Mayo in the west and mum is from Cavan in the border of Northern Ireland . She was the only protestant family in her village of Catholics ! She used to go to the north to shop – much cheaper.
Our name means “sorrow”."
Who knows...Maybe he's a relative? (That would be awesome because he's great fun!) We should all dig a little and find out!
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