Steve took the boys to the work night two weeks ago and cut our their cars from the block of wood that is provided. He then sanded it, painted it, and added the wheels. This past Monday was a test night to see how well the car would make it down the track. Ummm, Seth and Luke's cars didn't do so well. Neither one even made it down the entire track. Back to the drawing board.
So he has been working on it most of this week. I decided to raid my scrapbook supplies in order to decorate them. Luke had a red car and I was able to find Spiderman stickers. His Spiderman car was way cool. Seth had an orange car and we were able to turn it into a baseball car. Both boys were very excited about their cars, and that's all that mattered.
But, tonight was the race! Luke's age group was first. We held our breath as he placed his car in line with the three other cars. And he won the first heat! His car was the fastest! Wow!!! He then had to wait until later to run against the other winners. That was as far as the Spiderman car would advance in the bracket, but at least he won a heat. And he received 3rd prize for the Sparks in car decoration. He was tickled. And so were Mom and Dad.
Now that Luke's car had done well, we hoped Seth's would also. We were shocked still when he won the first heat he ran. And then he won again and again! Seth wound up being the Grand Champion for the T&T kids. He was overjoyed. It was really nice to see him so excited. Steve was flabbergasted that he won!
So, all in all it was a good night for the Meadows' race team. Guess that means the stakes are raised for next year. Thank goodness we have a year.
Until next time,
We are the Champions! (Hee Hee)
Seth with his trophy, ribbon, and winning car.
Luke with his 3rd place medal and ribbon.
