Pinewood Derby

I have never heard of it before Boy Scouts, but as I found out, it has been around forever. (since 1953?). I am not sure why we went to Michaels' in the first place because we already had a block of wood but Jimmy wanted us to go. Brandon saw Batman car and that was all that he wanted. We ended up getting it and after boys worked at sanding and painting it. It turned out pretty cool, we all liked it a lot. 

Tell me it is NOT cool!

There were total 20 cars.

First two waves Brandon came first. At 3rd wave he came 2nd and since then his time went down. They also found out there was something wrong with the wheel and tried to fix it as best as they could but the car never came first again.

Waiting at the finish line

At award ceremony
Those are colors of Cub Scouts:
- blue (from sky) on forehead for spirit of bobcat. Reminds you to do your best;
- yellow (from sun) under eye for light of Bob Scout trail and bright spirit for scouting;
- white (for purity) on nose for help to know right from wrong;
- red (for courage) on chin reminds you to speak the truth;
- green (for spirit of nature) on each cheek to guide you to live in harmony wtih outdoors;
- white (for love and guidance) on parent's nose is to remind a scout that a parent is always in spirit with scout, will help achieve scout goals and keep him on track of life.

 Two buddies

 After ceremony Brandon setting up his car

 Lane 4

 Brandon did not get a place but he get a certificate for the Battiest car :)

 There is is

 His awards

After seeing that his car was loosing, Brandon started getting upset but after awhile he kind of got over and just had fun. I am glad they at least gave the boys certificates. It is at least something for them :)