My Adorable Kids

Isabelle AliseAbigail Madelyn

Claire Adelaide

Zachary Evan James

I couldn't get a good picture of them all together, so I figured I would try to get a couple decent ones of them separate... taking these may have made me a little late for church on Sunday, but sometimes it's worth it. It's not often that they are all cute and clean at the same time, so I have to take advantage where I can get it... so here are my attempts at some cute closeups of my munchkins. Chris was pointing out that lately, little old people stop us (frequently) and tell us what a cute little family we have--- a bunch of little old people can't be wrong, it must be true.

Photographing Kids

For any parent who has tried to take a great picture of all their beautiful kids together- these shots are for you!! It is the MOST frustrating thing, I'm not asking for much, just one decent picture once in awhile where they are all together, looking the same way, and possibly even smiling... of course, it doesn't help when one of the subjects is an almost two year old...

Heidi's a Jungle Gym

My kids have thought I was their own personal jungle gym since they could move... and here are some pictures of a crazy night at the Maloy manor to prove it! And it's not very often that I'm actually in the family photos, so I thought I would share these great pictures that Isabelle took of our wild, and wacky ways.

Mutant Grape

Chris is always bragging about our "genetically" perfect fruit... nevermind... anyway... Claire thought it was hilarious when she found this 'freaky' grape and really wanted to share with all who would listen so I figured I would share. So here is our conjoined triplet siamese grape- I know, you're jealous... and yes, this grape was harmed when we separated the conjoined triplets.

Independence Day

For the fourth, we decided to go to our timeshare in Park City... it was great! The kids only care about the pool (supposedly it's the largest indoor/outdoor pool in Utah) and probably wouldn't even have gotten out for fireworks if we hadn't made them. But we all had a great time, and once we did pry them out of the pool, we were off in search of food. We found a grocery store across from the golf course, stocked up on picnic foods and snacks, and found a great spot amongst the crowd at the gold course adjacent to the resort where the fireworks were being shot off--- it was great! There we sat with great food, among the beautiful canyons of Park City, surrounded by families just eating and having fun--- we had to wait AWHILE for the works to begin but it was worth it and they put on a great show... it was getting cold by that point too, so there we all were using Chris as a pillow and scrunched together under our one blanket- ah, memories! It just might be our new tradition--- Happy Independence Day America!

Isabelle's Softball

In fairness, not only did Abby play--- but Isabelle played coach pitch softball. And, she was actually pretty good at it- in the first picture she was playing pitcher and had just thrown the ball home to get the runner out, and in the second she is leading off first base! Run, Isabelle, run!! She loved playing, and was a great hitter, catcher, runner, fielder, and especially slider! She loves to slide into home and actually knows when to do it too... too funny!! And at the last game, she even caught a fly ball (we won't mention that it surprised her so much, she actually dropped it- Oops!) But who cares, both girls had fun and that's what it's really all about- isn't it??

Coaching T-Ball

For those of you who didn't believe that I was actually coaching T-Ball as I said I was--- here are a couple pictures of proof (nevermind the lazy hair day). And for those of you who didn't know, yes, I in fact got suckered into coaching Abby's team. Chris was mad for accepting after he turned them down, but he was a good sport and helped me out anyway. He hated it!! I, surprisingly, didn't think it was all that bad- we had a cute little team, not a good team, but a very cute one nonetheless. And yes, those hills behind me are the same view we have from our backyard- NICE! GO Phillies! (Thank heavens the season is over...)