Basketball Goal

The boys have had a major project underway to install a basketball goal for our family.  Dad selected a fancy adjustable goal that would allow us room to grow.  The first step was to find out where the utility lines ran and find an appropriate location for the giant hole that would accommodate the goal.  Rain kept hindering plans, but finally the hole was dug and it was dry enough to pour the concrete base.  The rebar and base plate that went down into the ground was pretty impressive!  Dad got the pole installed himself, but it took a couple of friends to help install the backboard.  It was challenging, but turned out really well.  Ben is probably the biggest fan of the goal and plays any chance he gets.  Elizabeth has her fun too and mostly likes to be lifted to "slam dunk" on the goal.  We are looking forward to enjoying lots of family time on the driveway.  It has already made us popular with the tween/teen boys in the neighborhood, which Ben thinks is very cool.  They are all very respectful and have only played a few times.  Ben probably wishes they would play more so he could watch the big boys shoot.