Fun coming up soon!

We had so much fun last year at the Girl Scout Pinewood Derby event.  Sydney's car made it to the final race with the top 6 out of 50-something.  Unfortunately, she didn't get in the top 4 to get the trophy so she badly wanted.  But, the minute that race ended, she and Jason were plotting for next year's car.  It was going to be a surfer girl....

So, a few weeks ago when the little block of wood and 4 wheels arrived at our house they began building, and shaping, painting and styling...and here she is!

The rules of the races state that the car total weight can be no more than 5 ounces.  The object is to position the weight in just the right places so as to maximize the speed.  There are weights hidden inside that block of wood, positioned and melted ever so perfectly...

Yesterday was weigh-in day.  The car gets weighed and then it has to go in a taped up box for the rest of the week so that no modifications can be made.  Her theme is "Queen of the Waves".  For those of you non-Barbie enthusiasts...here is the song.  Sydney wants to play that song while she rolls down the race track :).  She even has signs made to cheer her girl on.  Go Queen of the Waves!!!

We'll be back next week with the big results!