Space Derby

Apparently, they have more than just the Pinewood Derby. This Year TJ got to participate in the Space Derby. We got to make a rocket and then race it against others.
So here is TJ and his black rocket with flames. (and his cute little uniform)

First race, we almost got to the end. You can see it hanging on the line next to him.

Then we took some time out to make a paper airplane.

And we raced again, and made it all the way to the end. Most rockets didn't make it to the end. You wouldn't think it would be hard, but it was amazing. Most just didn't make it.

TJ learned to sand with the grain of the wood and cut little grooves for the wings and glue everything. And his favorite part...painting it.