Mikey's First Pinewood Derby

Believe it or not, Mikey actually did most of the work on this beauty! He picked out the shape he wanted, Mark cut it out (I am NOT letting an 8 year old even NEAR a power saw!), Mikey sanded it down, painted it, (I helped with the flames) & tapped in the wheels. The most work I did was to get after him about finishing the project on time! Good job, Mikey!

Here's the weighing table...Mikey gets to have his car weighed & numbered for the Derby. Mark's checking to make sure Mikey's got the most weight he can possibly get on that little car! (Hence, the pennies taped to the top!)

It's a proud moment for a father!

Mikey gets his position as lucky #13!

Before the races begin, we had the awards & opening ceremony for pack meeting. Mikey had earned his wolf! Yipee!
We were all quite pleased with him!
Now it's time to start the racing fun! Addie was quite excited!

So was Taylor! Kelli was so excited, she couldn't stay in one place long enough to get her picture taken!

But no one was more excited than Mikey!

Bro. Young, lining up the racers... He's holding Mikey's car with his right.

Please, oh please, oh please!!!

Yea!!! That race was a first place for Mikey!!!

Each scout got a sticker on his racer to show what place he got with each heat.

Here's the award Mikey got at the end of the evening. "Best Hot Rod" I agree. :o)

Congrats, Mikey. Thanks for the fun memories!!!