Pinewood Derby

Last night was the Pinewood Derby for the GEMS group (kind of like a faith-based scouts) that Ellie attends. It was the girls (GEMS) against the boys (Cadets). Ellie and Kyle worked very hard on her Chewbaca-themed entry, and though they had fun, there were a few other quite a bit over the weigh limit entries that flew much faster down the track. Win or no win, it was a lot of fun!

Ellie and her Chewbaca pinewood derby car

Kyle…giving "Ellie's" car a little tune-up

Talking strategy

Ready to race!

Some really creative car builders

I love this…Ellie comforting Tressa after Tressa lost her round

Watching nervously as friends race each other

Boys against girls – serious competition!

Girls win!