Heathen #1 is now too old for the races as he bridged to the Troop several years ago. Usually he makes a car to race in the adult category, but this year he was out of town for the big event.
That left us with Heathens #2 and #3 to build cars. For seven years, the Asst. Zookeeper and the Heathens have built cars that actually looked like race cars - that was what they wanted to build. This year it went a bit differently.
While the Asst. Zookeeper was at work one evening, I asked the younger two Heathens to draw a picture of what they wanted their car to look like so that their father would have a plan to look at as he and the Heathens built the car. Receiving a blank look from both Heathens as to what they wanted their car to look like, I sent them to the Internet for ideas. Here is the result of the Heathens' Internet search for car ideas:
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| Heathen #2 built a #2 Pencil (which was very appropriate!) |
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| And the Pencil WINS!!! |
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| Heathen #2 (tan shirt on the right) racing the Pencil (left lane) |
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| Heathen #2 and his #2 Pencil |
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| Heathen #3 (on the left) racing his Hot Pink Crayon (right lane) |
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| Heathen #3 took FIRST PLACE in his den races! That was a really FAST crayon! |
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| Heathen #3 lining up his crayon for another race. |
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| Heathen #3 and his Hot Pink Crayon |
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| The Hot Pink Crayon and the #2 Pencil |
Both Heathens had a great time racing their cars. And I was so proud of them both. After last year when his car didn't win a single race, Heathen #2 was ecstatic that he won a few races this year. And even though Heathen #3 won in the den races, he only took fourth place in the Pack races. But he came away with a huge grin on his face. Both Heathens went home to the Zoo happy and with pride in what they had accomplished. What more could I have asked for?
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