Pinewood Derby

I am constantly amazed at the time and energy put into events such as cubscout activities, Primary Saturday activities, activity day girls' recognition nights and these don't even include Young Men and Young Women activities, firesides, youth conferences and camps.  As a leader, I too spent thought, time, energy, and prayer into such events, grateful to witness how such activities can make a difference in the life of just one child.  If just one child was affected it made all the sacrifice worthwhile.  If more than one child walked away a little different, that's just icing.  As a parent, I am grateful and humbled by such sacrifices others make continually to benefit my children.  Pinewood Derby is just one of the many...

Logan was awarded (by our cubmaster) with the "sharpest design" award and with accompanying pocket knife

friend (11-year old scout, no way), Logan Bankhead, friend (Bear)

Conversations

"Mom," asks my oldest, "if a millionaire named Steve came to the door and asked you to marry him, would you?" 
"I don't know anything about him, how do I know he's a good guy?"  I question and make a mental note to stop using words like too-expensive or can't afford.  Must come up with new words.
"His name is Steve, he's a really nice guy and LDS."  She answers.
"Well then, as long as he's a nice guy, LDS, a millionaire, and named Steve, why not?"

Then my youngest jumped in..."Mom, if a millionaire werewolf named Steve came and asked you to marry him would you?"

"Is he a Twilight werewolf or a Harry Potter werewolf?"  I question.
"Wow, that is quite the difference!"  exclaimed the middle child.

"He's a Twilight werewolf, LDS, a millionaire, and a good guy."  She decides with the help of her siblings.
"Well then again, why not?"  I respond back making another mental note to find out who is Steve.