So sorry about the order of the pictures. I had them in order as I wanted to tell the story but it got all jumbled up and I am lacking the energy or the patience right now to go back through and rearrange them.
To start the evening Todd took Mitty over to weigh his car..it was too.heavy. He came back and started drilling holes(we live 2 minutes from the building). It was kind of sad but definitely necessary so that Mitty could race his car and be in it. We all drove back to the church for Mitty to weigh it...still too heavy, UGH!
Th drilling began and didn't stop. You will see the holes in the bottom of his car. Pretty funny! They were waiting on us to start the derby. It finally weighed in under 5 ounces...YEAH!! Literally the whole cultural hall is waiting and listening to Todd drill holes so that we could begin the racing. There were 28 boys who were entered into the race (combining both wards). It was very fun. It is great to watch all of the kids acting so nervous before the race. All of the scouts were hovering the track (they had it well marked off so the kids would stay behind the yellow tape). The racing began and the cars were off. THe track is so official with the coolest timer ever. IT times each lane with a digital read out above the finish line so that everyone can see what they placed. They had that projected through a lap top up onto the wall so that all of the spectators could see where each child placed. It was great fun. Mitty loved every minute and would get so excited when his car would place 1st, 2nd or 3rd. His eyes told me that he couldn't believe that his car was winning races. IT was so cute and so satisfying to see him so happy with his car
After all 28 kids had raced their cars 8 times each, it was time for the awards. The other ward went first with their awards. Then they finished with our ward. We only had 6 boys representing our ward that night. The announcer got up to 2nd place and still hadn't called Mitty's name. We were so excited to hear them say that Mitchell's car had won first place. I don't think he could believe it. He kept telling me that all night. What a moment for a new cub scout to feel so important and part of the group ! I am so happy for him and was so happy when they called it out. He needed that and it has been really fun to talk about the race with him. Overall (out of the 28 cars, his placed 6th which is still really good). Since he placed 1st, he gets a chance to race his car at the District Pinewood Derby at the end of February. He's all for it and excited to do that. It was a fun night that involved each one in our family. We had a great time together building his winning car. I can't wait for the next one. Actually, the other ward is hosting a 2nd Annual pinewood derby for everyone in March. I guess anyone can build a car and have it race. We thought this would be a perfect chance for Casey to build and design a car of his very own. How fun it will be...
I am literally falling asleep as I type. This is going to have to be it for now. I hate when I wait so long to document an event. I feel like I didn't capture what the real feeling was. I have no idea if what I just wrote really makes any sense. You can see the night through my pictures. It was fun and I can't wait to do it again.
On another note....Mitch planned our FHE last night and had an agenda all written up with who was doing what and the lesson that he prepared all by himself. I took a picture of the paper because I thought it was just so cute and so grown up. (I'm too tired to get the camera and wait to download the picture:() He knew just how to conduct and run "his" meeting. I actually encouraged him to teach our lesson since it is something he can pass off in the Faith In God book in Primary. He taught us about the First Vision and he did a great job. I now wish that I had videotaped our FHE with him standing in front of all us conducting and teaching our lesson. Way to go Mitty. He showed such leadership and did it in such a grown up manner. I am very proud of him.
I'm so so so so tired tonight. Goodnight!!