The Last Derby

^making last minute adjustments & weight addition

{G flew in from a work trip to Arizona just for this...

driving straight from the airport to the derby.}

^don't you love the one with the skier?

It didn't fare so well in the race but I think

it deserves a quirkiness award

^The first of many heats (Sam's is far left)

I'm a little sad that this phase of our life is over!

Like every other year,

Greg and Sam have spent many nights over the last few months

designing, cutting, sanding, measuring, painting, adjusting.

There's a lot wrapped up in that little car.

Comments

[seven smiles]

OH my,
I never thought I'd be jealous of this {esp. after my mild-ish rant/faux complaint about pinewood derby last year...}
It was supposed to be our last year also.
And I was looking forward to being a little sentimental about it all and guess what!
They're not doing one this year!!
I'm a little ticked.
I haven't found out why yet.

I'm glad you got to enjoy yours-
fun pics.

[Lindsay-ann]

The Derby looks like a lot of fun. Congratulations on your trophy Sam. You will just have to organize your own next year Annie!
Lindsay

[calibosmom]

What a good dad! Wow, Sam looks so much like you-don't tell him that though. No one likes to be told they look like their mother-except maybe if your mom was Audrey Hepburn.

[Christie]

We have ONE MORE YEAR. I cannot wait. I think I get more nervous than anyone.

Great pics, btw. Looks like a no-flash zone for you, eh? Well done.

[Anonymous]

YAY! I just showed the photos to my 9-year old who was very impressed. It sounds like it was a great night! Glad to hear about the YW slumber party. Keep up the good work.