AWANA GRAND PRIX CAR RACE DAY january 20 2012

Today was the official Grand Prix race day for the kids AWANA youth grooup at church.

Stan and the kids,Isaiah,Laurel and Zak had made their wooden block cars,very similar to the Biy Scouts Pine Wood Derby. We didnt have alot of time,the cars and info didnt get out to us til 1 week in advance and including onloy 1 weekend so we all did our best. Stan ended up doing most,the kids did help with the ideas,design and sanding. We had trouble with the paint drying since its been so chilly here recently but all in all in the end,other than it being a difficult concept for the little kids to understand,the raceing then the faster cars racing the other faster cars etc right down to the winner,all had a great day. Laurel just couldnt get the concept cuz her car had come in 2nd a few times but in the end,didnt place 1st,2nd or 3rd. She had a rough time with that and cried a good portion of the afternoon following cuz she hadnt won. The boys were bummed but were just fine and had a great time. Next year we are hoping for a bit more time,several weeks in advance with more weekends when dads/moms and kids can work more together...maybe even over a vacation period when families are together and there isnt school,homework and other activities. The red car,number 7 was Zaks car. The sparkly Green one,number 52 was laurel. The purple sports car,number 30 was isaiah.