The Basketball Hoop

Robby's mom got everyone a new basketball hoop for Christmas.  Unfortunately it took us a little while to find the time to get it up.  Robby dug the hole in March or April ish, but then took a break because he hadn't gotten the hole big enough and needed to plan some more.  

It got delayed until June when Robby had the pressure of his Germany relatives coming into town.  (they always have a game of HORSE when the family comes into town)  

So the week before they came, Robby and Calin finished digging the hole to make it big enough.  And poured the cement. 

Digging.  I love how serious Calin was about helping with his little shovel! 

Measuring to see if it's big enough. 

Putting together the base. 

Finishing the cement. 

Making their mark! 

Covered in cement. (They finished it all up just as it was getting dark so Calin ran out in his pj's to put his hand in!)

Calin and Dad's hand prints! 

Putting the post together on the next day. 

Taking a gatorade break after working out in the heat. 

Putting the post up with some help from Austin and Grandpa. 

Putting the backboard and hoop up.  

Calin taking the FIRST SHOT on the new basketball hoop!!! 

They finished it all up on one of the days the relatives were here.  Just in time!!  It'll be great to get out there a little more in the evenings this fall when it's not so hot!!

*This all took place in the middle of June! (I'm just way behind!)