Outnumbered: PINEWOOD DERBY

Saturday, January 24, 2009

PINEWOOD DERBY

Well, I have to admit that it is so strange to be attending a scouting event and actually "caring" what went on! I don't know how many of these I attended with my own brothers, but it was nothing like going with my son. It was SO FUN! We had to have the long talk with Eric about how "winning wasn't everything" and this is you and dad's "first time" ever making one together so don't be too disappointed if you lose. Well guess what....they kicked butt! Yes, Eric won first place in his pack and tied 2 other boys for second all around. WAY TO GO ERIC AND DAVE!


Here they are "getting down to business"
Ahhh the dream machine. The steele marbles were little Nik's idea!
Here's Eric with his two cousins Trevor and Tyler. Tyler won in his pack too!
Here he is holding the award for most "original" (and weird) design!
Here's me and "not so baby" Sam!
I just love the look of pure joy and excitement in this picture!

7 comments:

Unknown said...

Sweet ride!!!! Seriously, congrats. btw- when we got our new building we inherited a beautiful PD track. So, the boys and the leaders are building cars right now!! None are as good as yours, but then again, we didn't have our dad's (and lil' brothers) helping!!! ;) Anyway, way to go.
B-

Traci said...

congrats to eric and dave! i agree love that last pic too!
i know h is way excited to be a part of scouts! i will show him this post.

Letty said...

That is so great! What fun to come away with not only a fun experience but with a first.

Heather and Ethan said...

Sweet! It's always nice to kick a little butt...even though it's not what it's "all" about! Just mostly! :)

Heather and Ethan said...

Sweet! It's always nice to kick a little butt...even though it's not what it's "all" about! Just mostly! :)

Susan Staus said...

Way to to go Eric and Dave!
Your little Sam is always smiling! He is so cute!!!!

Lisa B. said...

This is the coolest blog post ever! what a fun memory