Hoop Fest 2009
Spokane may be a small city, but there really is so much to do here and much of it can be done for little or no cost other than gasoline. Over the last few days we've taken the kids hiking on the Centennial Trail along the scenic Spokane River and also headed to the unique downtown area for the yearly 3 on 3 basketball tournament known as Hoop Fest (or "poop" fest, according to Lil' Wingnut).
This year the tournament drew 6000 teams and there were basketball courts set up on the streets for as far as the eye could see. It really was quite amazing to see masses of people so well organized, enjoying the beautiful Spokane weather and a little basketball. There were teams of all shapes and sizes, from cute little girls to grown men dressed as elves. Kareem Abdul Jabar and AC Green even had a team at the Fest.
My siblings, their spouses, and I managed to keep track of all 11 kids among the masses without losing a single one. That was a feat in itself!
The whole crew sitting on the sidelines cheering on a family friend and his team to victory.
Elves playing a little 3 on 3. Santa must have given them the weekend off.
There were at least a dozen streets and bridges set up just like this with courts as far as the eye could see.
Navigating this motley crew through the masses of people was no easy task, but we all had so much fun spending time as a family.
This year the tournament drew 6000 teams and there were basketball courts set up on the streets for as far as the eye could see. It really was quite amazing to see masses of people so well organized, enjoying the beautiful Spokane weather and a little basketball. There were teams of all shapes and sizes, from cute little girls to grown men dressed as elves. Kareem Abdul Jabar and AC Green even had a team at the Fest.
My siblings, their spouses, and I managed to keep track of all 11 kids among the masses without losing a single one. That was a feat in itself!
The whole crew sitting on the sidelines cheering on a family friend and his team to victory.
Elves playing a little 3 on 3. Santa must have given them the weekend off.
There were at least a dozen streets and bridges set up just like this with courts as far as the eye could see.
Navigating this motley crew through the masses of people was no easy task, but we all had so much fun spending time as a family.
Comments
Viva La Poopie!!!
Love Ya Mau!
Your Bro
We are going to Nancy's this afternoon to help with ebay, Lil is not doing very good.
Keep us posted on future adventure, I'm probably going to see Steve Davis Tuesday evening.
Love ya Dad
i saw your hubby at Mass yesterday. he looks way too happy and relaxed....not that i'm trying to start anything ;)
Glad you're having so much fun.