This year we made not one, but TWO pinewood derby cars.  Luckily this will be the only year that happens.  It wasn’t too bad, though.  Rock let the boys do all the work themselves.  He’s pretty much hands off, which I appreciate.  He is not the perfectionist I would be and lets them make the call on when they are “done”. They each did their own design, cutting and painting, with only a little help from Rock and the dremel.  That means our boys will never be first place, but I think they are ok with that.  Their cars looked amazing and they were very proud I think.  Both boys won at least one heat, which is all I can ask for.  It was so fun to watch their little faces light up with glee when they won. 

This row of chairs was reserved for the scouts once the race started.  Cade was so excited for his first pinewood derby that he picked out his seat long before it started.
Here are the cars.  Once again, animal themed.
Reagan’s car was a shark.



He won 3rd place in his Den. 

Cade’s car was, of course, a Peregrine Falcon.



This most aerodynamic bird didn’t win first place for speed, but Cade took it well.  This is the first year we’ve been involved in a derby where they did not make up individual awards for EACH boy.  I am totally ok with that.  I think there are too many trophies and awards given for just showing up.   In today’s society children do not know how to lose.  So I’m glad they just gave awards to those who actually won.  But there was a small part of me that wished they had done an award for looks because ours looked awesome!