We had the pleasure of going to the Pinewood Derby last month. This year Sambo drew-up the design he wanted for his car and Grandpa G helped with the cutting/shaping. Sambo sanded it himself and picked out the colors. All of this weeks before the actual derby. I was very proud of us for being so on top of things.
But. The night before the derby I found myself in the garage at midnight spray painting his car silver while getting instructions from BS on the phone {he was out of town somewhere}. It was down to the last minute before the derby that the darn car still wasn't dry. Apparently shiny metallic paint doesn't dry quick. Good thing BS got home just in time to help Sambo with some adjustments and adding weights {ie: batteries and coins}. He called it the "Jim special" after his Dad. The axels were shaky and BS was nervous about Sambo being let down with a poor performance.
But...it took 2nd every round and 1st one time! It wasn't enough to get to the final top 3 but he didn't care...in his mind it was a winner! :)
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| He got the "most creative" award. Notice Will has learned about the bunny ears and of course thinks it is the funniest thing ever! |
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| This busy boy went straight from his game to the derby |
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| Whatever works! |
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