Pinewood Derby x2

Two cub scouts + 1 very busy Dad + 2 Pinewood Derby cars = STRESS in the Highest Degree!!!

Yep, it was "that time again" -- Pinewood Derby time, to be exact -- Ryan was a new Cubber, Jacob had only had one other car -- the stress -- you want both kids to do well, but you know one is going to beat the other -- you just hope that both will be happy and no crying in front of all of their peers -- ahhhh STRESS!

A couple of weeks ago, Jacob and Ryan had their pine wood derby race -- our new ward made it very official -- you turn your car in early, in a shoe box -- several rules and instructions -- where is Durango ward we need relaxed and fun?!! The turning the cars in early was really a nice thing -- there were no tears on the Tuesday of the race -- they let us cry the Thursday before -- Ryan's car was .7 oz over, so I was able to drill in the bottom of the car all over to get the .7 oz off, while Jake tried to help get Jacob's wheels on at home -- then -- there was the worry, four days of concern, one of the children had been warned he would probably come in last -- but as Jake reminded him, everyone needs someone to come in last so the others can feel good -- same child spent hours sanding his AND his brothers car -- then the wheels. . .ahh, yes, the wheels. Jake didn't have those done until the day of, let's be honest, we were painting one for a second try the morning of turning them in. . .

Race Day, no stress for the boys, just worry in making sure they both are happy at the end of it all. The first heat, brother had to race brother -- come on now, is that cruel and unusual punishment, or what?!

 

Ryan's car beat Jacob's handily, and proceeded to beat all but one car the entire night. Jacob's not so much, but they both left with smiles, and I was so proud of both of them, and grateful for the wonderful Scout Leaders, that even though, yes, cause some added stress, really do their best to make the boys feel good about themselves -- they made cars that they would race for those that were struggling. The thought and effort they put in, is INCREDIBLE!

 

Spencer was even happy, cheering his brother's on to victory and doing his best drawings of Lightning McQueen that he could!

Just in case you wonder, Jacob's seat was the furthest from the audience -- over by the officials, whereas Ryan, being the newest Scout, was closest to me -- thus more pics of Ryan and his car. :)