The Sibling Derby

The siblings of the Pack also got to do a derby race. Interestingly, out of 17 siblings participating, only 3 were boys. Nick had lot of fun and was so proud of his car (the blue one). He also had a Star Wars theme. He didn't place for speed, but he definitely won a few of his races. 

The Inaugural Pinewood Derby

The Tiger scouts [dads] had their first pinewood derby at the end of January. The [dads] boys had a lot of fun and loved seeing their cars race down the track. Ben didn't place for time, but he still had a lot of good runs!

Ben's car is the first one, at the top of the picture. It says O'Ben Kanobe (it was a Star Wars theme)

Cub Scout Walleye Game

The cub scouts had a night at the Walleye game. It was the first time Nick and I had been to a game. The boys enjoyed it, except for the goal noise. Nick and I did not appreciate the fog horn they blow when the Walleye score. We sat right behind the goal, so there was some excitement. But of course, everyone loves the zamboni the most. 

Ben's Motivation To Sell Popcorn

Ben's motivation to sell Cub Scout popcorn was a nerf gun prize and throwing a pie at Adam. If the boys sold their quota, they got to throw a pie at their Den leaders face. Adam got 3 pies thrown at him. I have to say, I was pretty excited that Ben did so well at selling popcorn, but watching Adam get pies thrown at him was awesome. 

Seven 7 Year Olds - What Was I Thinking?

Ben had a birthday party at the house this year with six other boys. His whole point in this party was to play football with his friends. It wasn't super cold, or super warm outside so I found some nerf guns on super clearance for them to play inside. I can tell you, OSHA would NOT have approved of the noise level. I needed hearing protection. Overall, it went well and I think the boys all had fun. Ben got some cool lego sets, star wars things and a water gun. Notice how they all have Nerf guns in their hands while singing happy birthday...

A Skylander Birthday Cake

Ben really wanted a Skylander cake for his birthday. He doesn't have the Skylander video game or any of the toys, but that's what he wanted. We borrowed some of the toys from a neighbor to decorate the cake. 

Officially a 7 Year Old!

An Early 7th Birthday

We celebrated Ben's birthday in Milan with a day of making pinewood derby cars, cake and presents. Grandma made an ice cream cake (yum!) and Ben received a cool bottle science experiment kit and a new remote control car. He was pretty excited about both! Another 7 year old present - a missing front tooth! The gaping whole will soon be filled with a ginormous tooth to match the other one. 

Safe to say he doesn't hide and cover his ears anymore when you sing happy birthday.