Caden was very leery about joining Cub Scouts at the beginning of the school year, but since the very first meeting he loves it. Something the kids get to look forward to every year is the Pinewood Derby. They start with a block of wood and shape it into a race winning machine! Caden chose the shape of a race car, but more seasoned Derby-goers had some very original "cars"!
Caden got to work with Rob down in the shop which he was very excited about. I am sure the three guys will be disappearing together more often as they get older. Here is Caden's car "up on blocks" as he does the initial paint job before they put on the wheels. And I have no other photos of the getting ready stages because apparently I have the winter photo blues and barely take out my camera these days.
Race day! Caden was so excited!! Here's a look down the track.
Look at all the cars! Caden's is the first one (you can barely see the roof.. in front of the pencil). We had a lot to do that morning so Rob was first in line to register so we could fit everything in, hence the #1 position.
Caden's "Volcano" car.. passed all the weight and size requirements so he was ready to go!
All the kids were really into it.
These boys are just too silly!
Caden's first race!! He painted his car himself! I offered to paint his flames, but he wanted to do it himself! I was so proud of the final car! Although next year I think we'll clear shellac it to make is shiny! (among other things!)
Hmmm.. 3rd :( Caden was disappointed, but not discouraged... yet.
3....2....1..... GOOOOoooooo!
Up again! It's hard for a 6 year old to get 3rd place in all his races (I do think he managed a 2nd once though!!) Even I was a bit sad! But it was a great learning experience that we can't always win everything. And while he was a bit glum.. I was happy with how he handled himself.. I can only imagine we could have been dealing with an all-out hissy fit, but he took it much better than expected. Next year we'll have to do a bit of R&D to make the car at least a little faster! and actually use the tricks they give you... like graphite on the wheels? who knew!
Tiger Cubs final standings.. Hooray for "friend Cole"! He had a super speedy car! And was a great sport about winning!
At the end they got a participation trophy.. Caden is very proud of it.
The whole group!
And Rob has since promised Caden to make his car fast.. I hear it involves fireworks.. we'll see!
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