Cubscout Pinewood Derby 2007

I neglected to mention that while I was in the hospital with Beckham, Landin's cub scout pack held its annual Pinewood Derby Race. Each scout has to build their own derby car out of a square of wood and some wheels, and then they race against each other.

Brice helped Landin to build a car on the fly, and then took Landin to the race. They came to visit me that night in the hospital after the race, and Landin was grinning from ear to ear. He proudly announced that he had come in 3rd place in all his pack! He then revealed a trophy he had hidden behind his back. And... His 3rd place rank earned him a spot at the district finals.

The finals were at the high school 2-weeks later.

Here are all the final contestents:Here is Landin's car (the yellow one in the outside lane):

Although Landin didn't win the race he did win "most colorful car" for his bright yellow beauty - and was excited nonetheless.

Congratulations Landin!