Saturday, August 6, 2011

On A LIghter Note...

Our four year old granddaughter entered a pinewood derby race last night at a "Music On The Square" community event. There were about fifty kids that participated. She built and painted her own car, and won a third place trophy! How fun is that?


Sometimes life is very VERY good.
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  1. lady redAugust 6, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    She was so excited and proud! Maybe she'll follow in the footsteps of Danika Patrick, or better yet... make brand new trails of her own. :)

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  2. RadioMattMAugust 6, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    Winners run in the family.

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  3. FayAugust 6, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Congratulations to her! She's adorable and smart and a winner. Just like her grandma.

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  4. floranistaAugust 6, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Awww, she's so darling, those eyes!!! Yes, winners run in the family :-)

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  5. AridogAugust 6, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    What a beautiful child. And ... she looks like she will equal Danica Patrick in the looks department when older, no matter what new trails she might blaze.

    Pssst: I am a dirty old man seldom, but in the case of Danica Patrick ... let's just say strong women with an athletic bent, a tad of looks, and brains tend to still interest me, heh heh ... but I long ago learned where home is ... as they say. Now some one please to wipe the droll from my chin. It's my runny nose I tells ya!! :D

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  6. airforcewifeAugust 6, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    I can't believe she's FOUR!

    And gorgeous, just gorgeous!

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  7. lady redAugust 6, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Aww, thanks for all the nice comments everyone!

    Aridog, you always keep me rolling. =))

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  8. RadioMattMAugust 6, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    Hey, Ari -- I am the same way. But, I KNOW I am married to the best

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  9. annieAugust 6, 2011 at 4:34 PM

    Hey, well done Emma! (It is Emma isn't it?).

    What a beautiful little girl and great talent as well - a winning combination for all the family. :)

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  10. Dances With TyposAugust 6, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Every year, at my store, I help far too many fathers who are building their child's Pinewood Derby Cars. It has become almost as absurd as the current crop of fiberglass bodied, pro-built 'Soapbox' Derby cars.

    My STRONG congratulations to your grand-daughter on building her own, and doing so well in the competition.

    I only wonder how many pissed off dads there were who spent 40 plus hours building their childs car, only to see it beaten by an obviously kid-built entry.

    Good for her.

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  11. Dances With TyposAugust 6, 2011 at 7:35 PM

    Oh, and she is a beautiful little girl.

    Grandpa, make sure the shotgun is loaded and ready when this one turns about 13.

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  12. RadioMattMAugust 6, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Dances, you are right. That car does look like hers -- and it looks GOOD. I think that comes from a family of winners who know how to stand up for themselves and make their own mark.

    I remember when my son was in Cub Scouts (and now he is married -- sniff-) I made sure he did most of the work. I may have done something small, but it was his car for the most part.

    Thems was good times, and I think the result (my son, not his car) turned out pretty good.

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