The Pinewood Derby

Our pinewood derby was a while back but I figure I should post these pictures anyway. This was Ethan's first year at the pinewood derby. He was so excited. Unfortunately our cars this year didn't do to well. Although we didn't come in dead last, we were at the back of the pack. Poor Josh. He was so used to doing well (having taken 3rd place his first year and 1st place last year.) I think Josh learned that it's much funner when you're winning rather than when you're losing. Ethan had a grand time despite the outcome of the race.

This is the best shot I got of Josh. He wasn't too happy, but at least he has a somewhat pleasant look on his face.

The boys waiting for their race to start.

Ethan looks more excited about that popcorn ball than his car!

Just a word of advice

Just a word of advice.

When getting warm by the fireplace, don't stand too close! Not only do your buns get unreasonably toasty warm, but your jacket will melt causing a large hole to form in your newly purchased jacket. And then your mother will have to spend the next hour scrapping, with a knife, the remains of the melted jacket off of the glass. It isn't pretty. So don't do it.

Hope that bit of advice helps anyone out there today. Have a great day!