The Pinewood Derby was a real blast this year. We spent a few days the week before working on our cars and thanks to Uncle George and the scroll saw he let us borrow, cutting out the boys' designs were a cinch. We will definitely be borrowing that again next year. Dad did the cutting and some of the detail work, but the boys did some too, like painting and sanding. Next year, the plan is to let them do their own cars with as little help from dad as possible...'cause dad is going to make his own car next year and race it against some other dads. See, Pinewood Derby isn't just for the kiddos...it's very serious for us dads too!
As for Derby Day, we made it a family affair and even Lanie had a good time. It was Clay's first year to participate since he's now a Tigercub and it was Turner's second year (he's in the Bear Den) AND second time to come home with an award. Last year he came home with a 2nd place ribbon for his den and this year, his "Whale of a Car" design won him a TROPHY-1st Place for "Best Non-Car Design." He's very excited to say the least...what 8 year old doesn't love a trophy? Dad is pretty proud too. His car looked very sharp and was pretty fast even though speed wasn't really something he cared too much about (but dad did...and made a few minor adjustments to make sure it was quick). Clay's car, the blue speed machine with it's yellow racing stripe, looked rather sweet and it was fast too. But unfortuntely he's in a den with the family who wins EVERY YEAR! They have some secret technique and build fast cars. It's on next year...we are going to perfect our designs and hopefully give them a run for their money. Look out Bodden's...the Richardson's are throwing down the gauntlet in 2010! Click here to see some more pictures from the day's events.
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