Pinewood Derby


Calvin had his last pinewood derby this year...can't believe he is almost done with Cub Scouts.  He loves it so much.
Calvin really gets into the design of his car.  Of course he'd love to have the fastest car (we haven't figured those tricks out yet), but he really thinks about the design.  
This year he wanted a donut.  I help him a bit, but the majority of it is all him.
Calvin has been blessed with the best leaders the past 3 years.  It has been so fun for him, I'm going to miss it.  (and not miss it too...sometimes I swear it is me who has earned all the belt loops and pins.)

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