Jun. 23, 2009
Ready, Set, Go!
Posted in Kids-Family-Funnies-Etc
Next to the Father-Son campout in the fall, Austin and Noah's favorite Master Club (like Awanas) activity is the Pinewood Derby.
POP QUIZ: Can you guess which car up there belongs to Noah?
The Derby is a fun time of food and fellowship with friends from church. Since this is a race, the goal for many is to build the fastest car. We are not quite there with the car building skillz to win first place (or any place!) when it comes to speed. Our enjoyment comes from building a car from the boys' imagination and shooting for a win in the Most Creative category.
Oh and it is always a good idea for the car to make to all the way to the end of the track! I am ashamed to admit that this year, we had a vehicle stop cold right in the middle of the track. Not once, but TWICE! Sorry Austin! But look, him and his yummy car forgive us!
Doesn't his car look delicioso?
Austin worked with David to make the dish part of the car. He made the ice cream, banana and toppings with Crayola Model Magic. Neat-o, don't you think? Slow car but still fun!
**Did you figure out which car up there was Noah's?**
It seems whenever Noah is concerned, an army man must always be involved. In fact, I had to get on to him tonight for hiding army men and Lego's in his bed so he can play with them at night! Silly boy. At least this guy has his arms-- they purposefully maim their guys in battle sometime. To make it more real. Ummm... okay.
Noah was double blessed this Derby because his car not only made it to the end of the track every single time, but he also won the trophy for Most Creative. Congrats Noah-boah!
He is very proud of his trophy. What is it with kids and trophies anyway? Maybe I should make myself a trophy. Y'know, like "Queen Mother of the Year" or something.
Austin was happy for Noah to win. Austin actually won Most Creative for his police tank car back in his first Derby. And Christian even won a trophy last year for 2nd place in speed. :) Courtesy of Luke-- thanks, Luke!
So big smiles all around-- with or without trophies!
Christian - Pinewood Derby 2008
Comments
Jun. 23, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by CoCo
Congrats Noah Boah! :) Austin's car does look yummy. I see that the brown turned out great. :) Very cute and creative. Way to go boys!!!!
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Jun. 23, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by chickadee@afamiliarpath
awww,i love those. they are so creative! look at that tiny bowling alley!
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Jun. 23, 2009 - Awesome
Posted by Aubrey
That was so funny about Noah hiding toys for after bed time. I totally remember doing that as a kid. I STILL hate going to bed! You can ask Debs - I often fall asleep in the middle of a game on my iPhone!
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Jun. 23, 2009 - CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
Posted by deedeeuk
Those cars looked great! My boys were really impressed as they have just been nosing over my shoulder. :o)
My brothers all used to do the Pinewood Derby. It brings back alot of fun memories. Thanks for sharing!
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Jun. 23, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
LOve that picture of Christian! My girls like the races too when we were in AWANA. THe girls did well, we got a few design awards and Isabelle won for speed one year and it was a total fluke! But I do know that wen we carve a bunch of wood away, we try to add the weight back in to meet the requirements. That will help it at least get to the finish line. I've used quarters taped inside but I know they have special weights you can buy. I did pick the bowling one! Yeah!
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Jun. 23, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
that was me...Susan (mamaduso)
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Jun. 23, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
You Da Mom.
Emily
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Jun. 24, 2009 - Cool
Posted by Anonymous
My Noah thinks both of your boys cars are very cool and creative. He too has a thing for soldiers and battles. Great pics.
Stephanie Freeman
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Jun. 24, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Those are AWESOME cars!!!!!
Nikowa
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Jun. 25, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous
Love the pics! I picked the Bowling Alley with the Army man. LOLOLOL I have an 8-yr-old who always has the most *interesting* things in his pockets, and he is always loaded up for church. He has taken army men, empty bullet casings, suction cup darts, etc., etc..... He sicks quietly at the end of the pew, and every once in a while I look down to his end of the pew, and he has a whole battle set up......
Tami (sorry I am not signed in. I don't have my PW set up on this computer.)
www.homeschoolblogger.com/tami
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Jun. 25, 2009 - Untitled Comment
Posted by MishinIA
Those are great cars! And a great post about your dad. Dad's are very special! Get that video done quick. :)
Mishinia
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