The Big Texas Hill Family: April 2008

Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Beat It!

Eric shows Poopie different "old school" videos on You Tube. Poopie loves watching Michael Jackson videos. Last night, after his bath, he went to say goodnight to Daddy and saw him listening to music on the computer. He asked Daddy, "Michael Jackson munic (moo-nick) please! I suggested "Thriller." Once Eric started Thriller, Poopie said, "No Daddy! Beat It!" lol Eric changed the video to “Beat It” and Poopie was a happy camper. :) Yikes! Another old school fan. Each family should only have one…

Saturday, April 26, 2008

Fair in the Square!

Frisco had its first ever "Fair in the Square" this week. When I saw that there was no price for admission, I jumped at the chance to have a low cost family outing! :) lol Andi and Miguel were still in their uniforms because as soon as we got back from their games, we were off. Because they knew in advance that we were not buying anything and we were not playing the carnival games, there were no disappointments. (Thank goodness.) We had such a GREAT time! We set a limit to the number of tickets we would buy and the kids got to pick their rides according to how many tickets they wanted to "spend." Everything was so in-expensive; they were able to go on everything they wanted. It was a small fair so there were only about 10 to 12 rides. Poopie did NOT want to get out of his stroller because he was so into eating his cotton candy. :) Today, we hit the jackpot. We didn't have to wait in any lines, we found a free parking spot RIGHT IN FRONT of the entrance, and the weather was beautiful. God Bless Texas. lol :)

These two pics were taken in the downtown Frisco Square right before we went in to the fair.

Below: On our way back to the van after a great afternoon!

Almost swim time!

Our neighborhood pool will be open soon! They have finished the final touches and the kids are so excited. I am too! lol We were at the park for our play date last night and it was around dusk so I got these really cool pics.

Play Date

Last night, we watched our friends' kids while they went on a date. Next week, it will be our turn! :) The kids had a great time.

About Our Family...

Eric and I married in Dec. of 2003 and we are the parents of 5 beautiful adopted children. Our two oldest children were placed with us through foster care at ages 5 and 6. We knew someone from our church who was adopting them and she could not continue with the adoption so we took them in and their adoptions were final one year later. Our youngest son was placed with us at 3 days old through private adoption. His birth mom had him in her high school restroom on the toilet. She said she didn't know she was pg. We are SO grateful that her and the birthfather chose adoption even at their young age. Our friend worked at the hospital where he was taken and she helped facilitate a private adoption. We had no idea of him until 5 hours before we brought him home! No bottles, no baby items, no car seat, nothing! :) Our middle daughter came to us through our church adoption agency. Her birth mom picked us out of a bunch of profiles after getting to know our family when she was about 20 weeks along. We were so blessed to bring her home straight from the hospital when she was three days old. Our youngest baby came home at 3 days old. Her birth mom is a close friend whom we have known for two years. She is SUCH A DOLL! We are sooo grateful to have her join our family. We moved from So.California to N.Texas in Dec.of 2006. We love it here and are glad to have an affordable home! :)