It's all in the graphite (so I hear)It's always interesting to see what comes from a block of wood, especially when it's a pinewood derby. Last year was nothing like this year. I mean NOTHING. In more competitive areas (aka Chandler) you must abide by the rules from the size of your axle all the way down to the precise measurement of 5 ounces. Jared and Doug had been discussing the design of their car this year since the loosing streak of last years model. Notice I say "their" because let's face it, it's just as much Jared's car as it is dad's. The final weigh in was at 2pm. It was then they realized they had to add on some major weight. The car started out only at 2.2 ounces so Doug frantically started hot gluing weights like crazy with even a penny on top. (for luck of course)
Half of the Bear DenAnthony, Logan, Ryker, Josh and Jared
All the boys had high hopes that THEY would have the winning car. Deep down we all know it's a pretty competitive race. Each boy got to race their car six times in order to allow the car to run on each track. Races 1-4 went by and poor J-Rod (Jared's yellow car) came in dead last. By the 5th run you could see the disappointment in his face.
This photo cracked me up. Weston just adores Magnus (I love that soft little shoulder touch), which happens to be his older look alike. These boys are so much alike in personality and mannerisms it's freaky! Not to mention they are both the 4th child.
J-Rod Lane 4Ready, set....race!
J-Rod takes third place in the 5th heat!The 5th race was a little more promising, after all his car placed third. Unfortunately that wasn't enough to carry the rest of the race through. After averaging all the times together Jared's car ended up 2nd to last. I say this with optimism because at least he wasn't last! We have to take any positive we can get.
Jared holding his yellow and black striped masterpiece"J-Rod"
So, another year has gone by with a loosing car. Building cars out of wood may not be our strongest point, but bottom line is (straight from Jared's mouth)--"At least I wasn't last and I had fun!" Or as Doug would say, "hey I have at least 10 more cars to build, one of these years were bound to win." So true, so true.
7 comments:
that is soooo coool...i love cars...with 5brothers...heck
I think it is so funny that the car was called J-rod. Ben sometimes calls our Jared...J-rod. I hope there is a winning car somewhere in your future!!
We're approaching the derby in about a month. Jay and the boys were in the garage all day on Saturday (so nice). This is actually the first pinewood derby for Seth. Last year, they had a rocket race, which was really fun too. Knowing jay like I do, it'll be interesting to see how their cars turn out. I'm so glad Jared had such a great attitude and had fun. His car was cool looking!
I had such high hopes every year for Braden and he alway had a slow car. This year is Carsons first year I wanted to ask for hints but maybe I'll ask someone else. haha I heard you meet some friends at a party in my ward.
so cute. i know those dads totally get into it too! i love it!
good luck next year doug!
bound to win.. that is good.. hope it comes soon!
Oh gee, Jenny, you catch the derby exactly. I'm glad "they" lost with dignity.
Post a Comment