Pinewood Derby

It is so amazing to me that Jacob is old enough to be in scouts. And with that comes the most exciting event of an 8 year old's life--The Pinewood Derby. Dad got more excited about it than Jacob did I think. I can't believe the lengthy discussions between fathers about the tricks of the trade. I wish everyone would just stick the wheels in and take their chances and level out the playing field for the boys. Anyway Jacob's car didn't come in last, which was Greg's goal. Jacob was glad when he won a couple of races, I don't think he really understood that he could win overall. So he was perfectly content. Jacob even wrote a Valentine for Greg, it said: "You are clean, you aren't dirty. I like your cars from the Pinewood Derby." I love this kid! Here are a couple of pictures.