pinewood derby

Last Friday night, our local boy scouts had their Pinewood Derby Race. Al, Emily, and I had come down with strep throat the week before, but the cars got made and worked on anyway! We couldn't miss the big race! Siblings are allowed to race, too, so Al and Emily made a car and Casey took last year's sibling car after adding a few decals. We had all the races and then ate hot dogs and chips. A fun time was had by all!

This is the sibling picture. Case actually won these races with his car that was Emily's last year. Her car had a bad first race and then couldn't win. Her wheels needed spinning! After we practiced some when it was all over it beat Casey's car! Go figure!
Here is Carter anxiously watching the races. He really wanted to win! When we walked in, he saw that there were going to be trophies for the winners and that was it! He was going to win!
. Carter's car is winning in this race. It is Yellow with John Deere Green polka dots. He's decided that every year will be a John Deere car variation.

Carter ended up taking second place! Yea Carter! We played and raced some more when it was all over and decided that we need to spin the wheels more and he'll win first for sure next time!