The race is on...

On Sunday, the 31st, we spent an afternoon watching Tyler and fellow scouts race in the Pinewood Derby. Jeffrey and I had the most fun watching him. Right before Christmas, Tyler's teacher, Mr. Clay called me and asked if he could help Tyler build his race car. As a former scout, he took home the gold every year in the Derby; therefore, I could not say no! Tyler was so excited to get started and stayed after school a few times to work on the car. By the time they were finished, he had a black race car with orange and red flames on it...looks pretty cool! While we were there, we were told that one parent had to accompany their scout to the race line....I was promptly informed that I could take pictures, because he wanted Jeffrey up there with him! Jeffrey was thrilled to be up there and I enjoyed seeing them bond. The first set of races, Tyler had to race against his age group....and he placed 1st and won a medal. After all teh age groups raced and named their 1st place winners, he had to race against those boys and wound up winning the whole derby!!! We were all so excited, and the look on Mr. Clays face was priceless! Here are my boys...

these are the boys in his den that he had to race against to get the medal...Jeff was checking things out... : )

Tyler and his 1st place medal for winning the first half!

Tyler showing off his trophy and medal with Mr. Clay! We are all so proud! Way to go Tyler!! Next up, Tyler will have to defend his title in the county wide race!