Pinewood Derby

Alex turned eight this year, so in order for us all to enjoy cub scouts, I was asked to be the den mother. This week was our first Pinewood Derby. It is projects like this that I am very grateful to be able to hand the kit over to Wyatt and walk away. I think I should have him take part in more of out activities. Alex was very excited and Wyatt nearly called the whole thing off since Alex would not quit pestering him. It took them a lot less time than I would have thought, and Wyatt had Alex help a lot more than I would have guessed. Alex took third. It was really fun to watch how excited he got when his car would win each heat. It was awesome. I had a lot more fun than I ever thought I would. Of course, it helped that I didn't have to do any of the work. Well done boys! Now we just need to put together the car kit we got for Damion so that he could be one of the boys.

This year instead of a school program, the second grade held a dance festival in which all of the classes learned a dance from a different country. Alex learned an Irish Jig and had a great time out there strutting his stuff. The highlight of the whole festival was the Funky Chicken they all did as a grand finale. He looks great in his vest, doesn't he?! The boy needs a haircut!