Start your Engines!!!

Blake was invited to participate in our ward Pinewood Derby even though, he technically won't be a Boy Scout until he turns 8 in a few more weeks. From the moment he got his little block of wood, he wanted to work on that thing every. single. day.

Matt involved Blake in every step, from beginning to end. They searched online for a good design and settled on a Star Wars speeder (I think that's what it's called, excuse my lack of Star Wars knowledge). They got to work- Blake did the sanding, Matt did the cutting and drilling. I wish I had thought to get my camera out and document the work, but I didn't. There were a couple nights that Blake stayed up past bedtime to work on the car. It was cute going out to the garage, seeing them work side-by-side, Blake wearing one of his Daddy's t-shirts that was huge on his skinny little body. ♥

Last night they took the speeder to be weighed in and today was the big day!!

Watching with DaddyHis car is in lane 2 here -->

Blake's car ended up doing pretty well, taking 4th place overall!! Pretty good for his career debut! Matt says they can't trash everyone the first year! ;) haha!

Way to go Blake!!!!