On 10Feb2016, we had snow and rocket had the day off school. it was not a lot of snow, but it was enough that he got to sled. We went over to the middle school and sledded on the small hill.
I convinced him to try "snowboarding" on his sled. He did great and he loved it.
On Monday, 15Feb2016, it was a US holiday. Rocket got the day off school and I took a vacation day. We were supposed to go tubing with friends, but plans changed. Instead, we had a lazy morning at home and then after lunch we shoveled the driveway (there was a snowstorm on Sunday evening/night), and headed over to sled on the school hill again. This time Rocket started off snowboarding.
Pablo even got to go out to the sledding hill. I walked him around the fields while Rocket sledded.
But, we both decided that Pablo needed to go sledding too. This is the second run down the hill. I took him down the first time. We are not sure if Pablo liked sledding, but he did not complain.
We finally went home when Rocket and Pablo got too cold. They were happy to get home to warmth and warm food.
Tonight was the Pinewood derby at scouts. This is the last derby for Rocker as he will be bridging up to boy scouts in March. There were some cute snacks.
The cars built by the Sr. Weblos (Rocket's group). Rocket's car is the 3rd one from left between the gold and the blue car. His car is a glittery minecraft car. 
There were some games before the race while cars were weighed and checked in.
There was pack award ceremony for all the awards the boys have earned since November. 
Ready for the race to begin- Let's go racing boys!
Rocket has never won one of the 5 awards for each group of racers. He has come close over the last 4 years. He as been a good sport about not winning, supporting his den mates, trying hard the next year and always being positive. this year, he won 2nd place. One hundredth of second out of first place! I am so proud of him for always trying his best and working hard. These are his best friends, they have been classmates since kindergarten and scout mates for 5 years. this is their last year in scouts together. Come March, some of the boys might leave scouts, some will go to other troops, but at least they will still be classmates.
from the back row, in tan shirt, E (1st place), Rocket (2nd place), in blue shirt T (3rd place- he had never won an award too). In the front row, in blue shirt A (originality award- he had the Chewbacca car), and P (craftsmanship award). L did not win an award this year, but he has won in the past.
cars- left to right- T's car, P's car, Rocket's car, L's car, E's car is missing, and A's car. What talented boys they are.
My boy with his car and trophy.
These are the belt loops that Rocket has earned over the last 5 years. Lots of hard work, lots of fun and lots of effort.
Love and hugs,
Deb
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