Pine Wood Derby

On Saturday was the annual Pine Wood Derby! Jeremy is the Webloes Scout Leader....which means, unfortunately for the Troop, Anden is the Assistant Leader. We dug out our "award winning" pine wood derby car that Jer/I made years ago and let Anden take it to the Derby with him. The Flying Flip Flop (My design, Jer's handiwork! Not only did we take 3rd place but also won cutest car!)

Anden was more than ecstatic. He was in his element! Cars, Competition and Kids 5 times his age! He was right in the middle of everything and thrilled to be there. Eventually the other leaders gave pity to this "wannabe toddler" and allowed him to "race" his car in the competition. They obviously didn't know of the legacy of the Flying Flip Flop. Needless to say, Anden won the race! Well for the sake of the other 1o year olds' pride, we immediately withdrew our "toddler" from the remaining competition. Anden's little ego had had enough of a boost for the day. (video proof of the winning race)

After the Derby was complete, they called all the kids up that competed to receive their ribbons. Of course, Anden grabbed his car and immediately lined up front with the boys. He was first in line to receive his ribbon. He proudly waved it in the air (along with his car) for his adorning fans to see! What a fun day...for him!















Oh and on a side note, we have affirmed that we correctly named our son. His full name is Anden Rayce Harbeck. When I told him his middle name a couple months ago. He looked at me with the happiest bright shining light bulb is ON look and yelled. "Anden Rayce Car Harbeck??! " As I contained my laughter, I shrugged and said "Yep, Anden Rayce Car Harbeck". We've now been elevated to the coolest parents ever.