Pine Wood Derby

I think Jaxon's favorite part of the pine wood derby was picking out his design for the car. He is a very artistic kid (not from me) and he loves to paint and create. He has discovered a love for the Kansas City Chiefs this year so that is what he choose for his car. Of course, Blake really got into it also so they worked out it together from the shape of the car to the paint design. Jaxon had it set in his mind from the beginning what he wanted, he just didn't always have an easy time explaining it to us.

Dad I can do it!




Finally in March it was time for the pine wood Derby! We had it at Burr's garage so it was a little crowded.

Here is Jaxon by his car and the others. First they voted for their favorite design.


Kids lining up to watch.


They had 3 tracks so they raced 3 times and the best of out of 3 was the winner for that heat.






Jaxon's is the white one.






Not sure how Jemma got white chocolate on her nose from the popcorn.


Jaxon didn't win but they all had fun. He and his dad are already making plans for next time.


Afterwards, we went to a birthday party at Derley's. It was in their shed and the kids were in heaven. There was pizza, tons (and I mean tons) of candy, somebody making balloon animals, a chocolate fountain, homemade ice cream, glitter tattoos and more. Here are some pictures from the piñata.




The big kids went at the end to finish it off.






At home playing with their balloon swords.