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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

soap box derby

Two weeks ago, Joel got to compete in a soap box derby.

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This is an annual event, held in the town that our village belongs to (as in, “in town”).

Mattias was slightly miffed, because he had been asking for several years to enter, but Stefan has never had time to build a car with them.

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Joel got to drive The Red Lion, built by the local Lions. They built the car, then had a lottery for kids who wanted to participate but didn’t have a car to drive.

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We found out on the Monday that he needed to go for a test drive on Tuesday, and then the derby was on Wednesday.

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There were over 70 racers in the event. He didn’t win or place in any of the categories, but the look on his face said it all. . . .

Barb

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1 friends had something to say . . .:

Sally...4 boys + 1 princess.. said...

Yay, Whee! it looks like fun! My nephew Matthew is on Active Duty, he is working with the 3rd highest General right now as his assistant. They fly/drive into some of the worst places everyday to check on men and morale. He will be here for 1 week starting tomorrow, on a short 2 week furlough with the General and then he is back in Iraq until Christmas. This is his 2nd tour, so we pray lots for him and the men around him to be safe. Thanks for asking!

June 1, 2011 9:53 PM

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