Down and Derby!

The Flying Eagle (red) - 1st race, 1st place

Have you ever been a part of the scouting program? Have you every seen a Derby car race? Well, if you haven't, you've been missing out!!! My son Parker has been a part of the scouting program for a whole 5 months now, and I've never seen him more happy to participate in something! And Katie, well she doesn't want to miss out on the fun too, so she begs to go to scouts with Parker every Wednesday.

Two months ago, the kids were all given Derby car kits to create, cut, paint, glue, weigh down and gear up to be a part of the Derby car race. Jeff and Parker started searching the internet to find the best Derby books to make the best car. They found books and links to all sorts of help and tips to creating the best and fastest car! They purchased a design book and went to work.

We had a friend cut the body out and Jeff and Parker worked on the wheels, the paint and of course, you've got to have decals. Melting the weights in a tin can on the gas stove may not have been the best idea, but at least he didn't ruin one of my pots - like last time. :-(

So when all was said and done, we had our car. The Flying Eagle was ready to take the raceway. Parker was so excited! His races went well, he placed 1st or 2nd in the 8 races, to be 5th overall (out of 20 - that's not bad). Way to go Parker!

Left - Katie enjoying the race ** Right - Andrew cheering - Yeah!

Left - Andrew saluting the flag w/Parker ** Right - Parker showing off his car