Tyler's Pinewood Derby

We all had lots of fun at Tyler's Cub Scout Pinewood Derby! This year he made a brown car with pirate decals (Pirates of the Caribbean is always a favorite around here). We try really hard to allow him to do as much of the car himself as possible... after all isn't that what it's all about? Our stake makes a fun day out of it, each ward is scheduled throughout the day. They take the boys pictures and make pit-passes for them. They have a waiting room with cardboard cut-outs for pictures (Brayden was the only one wanting to pose for one), and a TV to watch the Cars Disney movie.

The races are run on the track in the cultural hall (complete with sound effects, and a screen showing the boys pictures), then into a different room for awards, and another room for refreshments. Our group was so small, they ran the races twice then averaged the scores together. Tyler was in 3rd place the first round, but 4th place the 2nd round, so he ended up with a 4th place ribbon. Tyler was thrilled. Good Job Ty!


Kenny and I were just happy he didn't get the flat tire award (last place) like last year, but the boys were hoping to win the cake that comes with the flat tire award. With four boys, by the time Brayden is doing Pinewood Derby, he might actually Win!