End of an era

Our very last Pinewood Derby.

Last year Mat won the whole shebang. That was the one year I wasn't there...of course. 

These year it is possible he came in dead last. It's hard to tell, because they don't exactly figure that one out and announce it. 

But he had a good time and he not only didn't cry when he lost a race, he laughed and cheered on the other boys.

Then he won the award for best sportsmanship.

And THAT is worth every minute we spent sanding and painting little cars, my friends.