Pinewood Derby

Zander made a BYU Pinewood Derby Car this year--big shocker, right? Lol

We were on our own this year to make the car.  Living in Orangeville, we didn't have Grandpa Hughes' shop or his help.  Eek! Zander and I looked for and picked out a design, and then we got out our jigsaw and John went to work cutting it.  It didn't turn out perfect, but with some sanding, and some wood putty, we got it where we wanted it.  Zander was happy with it, so that was all that mattered to me!

Checking out all the other cars.  There were some fun ones this year!

Zander got his car all set and then raced to the end of the track to watch his car come down.

Zander was so excited that his car did so well.  He was not expecting it place at all, especially with the repair work we had to do once it was cut out.  

His car won this round!

All the scouts in our troop. Back Row L to R: Damon DeLude, Tyson DeLude, Josh Brinkerhoff, Brian Rassmussen, Tanner Brown, Luke Seely, Mason Bell. Front Row L to R: Turner Stoker, Will Stilson, Braxton Butler, Christian Stoker, Zander Hughes, Devin Olsen.

Zander won the most unique car.

Zander ended up qualifying for the district pinewood derby in March.  He was beyond excited that he gets to race his car again! Great job, buddy!!

January 24, 2015

Cub Scouts visit the Firehouse

For Cub Scouts, they visited the firehouse.  We were all surprised when the firetruck brought Zander home!  

He was beyond excited!  I love that smile! :)

The firetruck driver was nice enough to stay for a few minutes so we could get some pictures.

Thank you, Orangeville Firestation!  You made Zander's whole day!

September 10, 2014

District Pinewood Derby

District Pinewood Derby was held in Moab with our stake on May 1st.  Zander was excited to go, but didn't think his car would do very well.  He went to district last year, and didn't win anything.

He was so excited when he beat out a few of the boys from other troops.

Zander and Easton from our ward took 1st and 2nd--what???  Neither of them expected to get very far.  Easton's family was laughing because they didn't spend any time putting his car together--it was kind of an afterthought, and then to have it win at District.  Way to go Green River!! :)

Zander with his 2nd place trophy.

Our Green River boy scouts: Easton Thayn, Tyler Urqhart, and Zander.

Photo bomber Eli!!

Morgan had dress rehearsal for her dance recital, so Dad took the girls, and I took the boys with me.  Glad I got to spend some time with them being crazy!  

Way to go, Zander--we are proud of you! :)

Cub Scout Blue and Gold Banquet

The Cub Scout's Blue and Gold Banquet was held on February 25th.  The theme was inventions.  The opening activity was create an invention from recyclable object.  There were many cars, people, robots and machines made.  The kids worked well together and were really creative! 

Zander helped introduce the theme with his new wolf den. (He'd only been in wolves for 10 days!)

One of the activities was to make something out of playdough.  We sure have creative kiddos.

Micah's Monster.

Lindey's creation looks like a couple of platypus' to me! Lol

This one is Eli's guy.

Morgan made a butterfly, and I don't think Zander made it to this station.  He was too busy creating a hovercraft or a robot at the other stations.  I think everyone had a great time! :)

Pack Meeting

Zander has been hard at work getting merit badges.  On October 29th we attended the monthly pack meeting, and Zander's den got to do the flag ceremony. Zander got to carry the American flag.

Zander earned 3 belt loops and his Bobcat badge. We have a happy scout! :)

Pinewood Derby

The Cub Scout Pinewood Derby was held on April 24, 2013.  I helped him look online for a car idea.  Unlike Ian, Zander wanted something that would go fast! :)

Grandpa Hughes helped us cut out his design, and then we painted it.  Zander did the blue and white and then informed me he wanted flames on the front.  I helped him add those to his car.  He was pretty happy with how it turned out!

 

 

 
 

 

 

Zander was entered as Wolf Car 3 out of 4. 

After all the races, Zander came in 2nd place!  He was thrilled!

 

Zander getting his award and trophy.

Zander was so excited!  His trophy even lit up.

Because Zander placed 2nd at Ward level, he was automatically qualified for the Stake Pinewood Derby that was held on May 2nd in Moab.  I took Ian and Morgan with me to cheer Zander on. 

While he didn't place at Stake (there were some serious die hards down there!).  He was still excited just to be able to go.  He got a candy car so that made the trip worth it, he said. :) So proud of you, buddy!  We sure do love you. :)