January 31 - Kid Events

Off to a roaring start in 2011, we've had Family Reading Night, play dates, served communion at church, school programs, and the Scout's Pinewood Derby. How any parent can work full time and supports multiple extracurricular activities is beyond me.

The Edwardsburg Primary First Graders entertained us with a musical program celebrating friendship. They did an excellent job of expressing the ups and downs that face any relationship, with the bottom line being that friends are important and worth it. Great job, Naomi!

Saturday we all gathered in the local church basement for the annual Pinewood Derby race. Skyler had worked on his car and design for several weeks, so he was all geared up for "Gentlemen, start your engines!". He won the first round with gusto, but was eliminated in the next two runs.

Is it wrong if this Mama is proud to participate, but glad we didn't have to hang around for finals and go on to the district race? Anyway, we are already researching design ideas for next year's race, with dragons and hot dog mobiles high on the potential list. Great job, boys!