Happy Father's Day Daddy!

Keoni celebrated his first Father's Day last weekend! Keoni has been such a blessing in my life, and I have adored every minute watching him and Malia together. Not a day goes by that he doesn't make her feel loved, needed and cared for. I knew during our pregnancy that Keoni would be an exceptional father, but he has blown my expectations. I wish you could see her face light up when daddy gets her out of the crib each morning. I wish you could see the enjoyment she has when daddy takes her to check the mail. It's simple the small things in life, that make life worth living. Keoni, thank you for being the father I've always dreamed of you to be for our daughter. Malia is truly blessed, and so am I. Keoni and I have both been extremely fortunate to have such great role models as father's.

So Happy Father's Day, to all dads, both new and old!!

Happy Father's Day Daddy, I love you!

love,

Malia

...bring May flowers

The month of May left just as quickly as it arrived. So much has gone on in the past month, that I feel horrible for not blogging! Here are a few BIG events that happened in the Medici family over the past 31 days...

Keoni graduated from LAW SCHOOL on May 8th. I have waited 3 years to see my husband walk across the stage to receive his degree. Keoni has worked so hard the past three years studying, writing briefs, studying, spading, studying, publishing articles, studying, etc. did I mentioned studying? Saturday was a very emotional day, and I couldn't have been more proud of my husband. While the past three years have not always been easy, especially since they coincide with the first three years of marriage, I wouldn't have wanted to live it any other way! Keoni, we are so proud of all you have accomplished!

The same weekend Keoni graduated from law school was also Mother's Day weekend! Keoni and I were in totally agreement that while I was pregnant with 'baby bear' last mother's day, it wasn't my first mother's day. This year, was my first official mother's day celebration. It started early on Sunday morning with breakfast in bed... both for myself and Malia. That morning at church, we dedicated Malia to the Lord. It was important for us to dedicate Malia and not baptise, because we feel baptism is a choice she needs to make. We dedicated her in front of the entire church congregation and promised to teach and disciple her in the Lord. Following the dedicated, we went back to my parents for a cookout. We still had Keoni's family and some of mine in for Keoni's graduation. I felt honored to spend mother's day with my mom and grandmother! Malia and Keoni surprised me with an adorable picture frame collage and poem, as well as a BEAUTIFUL pendant with Malia's birthstone... I was definitely spoiled.

I also took off an entire week from work following Keoni's graduation. I wanted to be able to spend some down time just the three of us doing whatever we felt like doing. It was important for me to spend time with Keoni before it came time to study for the bar.

The weekend following my week off from work, Keoni and I spent some time way at The Homestead. My family has been going their for years, and this was Keoni's first time. Little Malia had her first sleepover with Grandma, Granddad and Auntie Malia. I'm pleased to say that I only called 3 times!

Keoni and I had a wonderful time together at The Homestead. This was our way of reconnecting and refocusing who we are as a couple. Keoni scheduled us a very nice afternoon at the spa followed by a fabulous dinner in the ballroom with dancing. Keoni and I agreed that we MUST take dance lessons before we go back, and we are going back, just not sure when.

In between all of the events, Malia has not only started eating rice cereal, but she is also eating solids... she is now eating: carrots, squash, sweet potatoes, green beans, prunes and bananas. Luckily, she has not had an allergic reaction to the foods and doesn't seem to mind eating the veggies.

I promise to write more in the coming months!! Thanks for reading!

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Keoni just recently celebrated his 25th birthday! Malia and I worked long and hard for a wonderful birthday surprise- golfing with friends! Keoni enjoyed the company of two close friends for an all expense paid day of golfing... later that night we enjoyed some fine cookin, cake and presents. This was Keoni's first birthday as a daddy, so it was extra special. Here are a few pictures from our celebration:

Malia helped bake the cake

Happy 25th Birthday to the most amazing husband and father! We love you very much Keoni!

~Meghann & Malia

He's Risen

Happy Easter! We had another wonderful family trip to Keyser, WV. This is a long standing family tradition on the Wilson side. I have many fond memories of our Easter trips. Keoni proposed to me Easter weekend 4 years ago! If he had asked me again this weekend, I still would say yes!!

Malia did great, yet again, in the car. She is really making things very easy for us. She must really want a little sibling sooner rather than later, haha.

Malia was finally able to meet her Great- Great- Grandparents this weekend. That's right, 5 generations! We were just overwhelmed with joy and excitement. We made several weekend plans to go to Keyser, but it always SNOWED!

5 Generations

Enough about our weekend... here are just a few of our Easter pictures (more will be shared on facebook):

Praise the Lord for such an amazing weekend. We are truly blessed!

~Meghann

Our little Easter Bunny

Malia's 2010 Easter Picture

Keoni was out late at a bar prep class, so... Malia and I enjoyed being silly and taking a few pictures. I was amazed at how great this picture turned out! We love our little Easter bunny!

let's hear it for New York, New York, New York!

(note: this was ready to post last week, but for some reason, it was never posted, oops)

Wow! We had a awesome trip to New York to visit with some of Keoni's cousins! I was a little fearful of the trip (the long drive) , but Malia was perfect. Because of her ability to ride in the car for over 8 hours, Keoni and I feel this will give us more freedom and opportunities to travel and visit family and friends in the future!!

We drove up after work on Thursday night to stay with Poppop. The three of us packed up the Subaru and departed for Bellport around 9am Friday morning and arrived a little after 5:30. We had a few stops along the way to feed and change diapers, but all in all, a smooth ride! Here are a few pictures of our drive up to New York:

Daddy's view of his back seat drivers :)

this picture cracks me up- it looks like Cookie Monster is going to attack Malia

Saturday and Sunday we were with the cousins! We were able to catch up and just relive some of the good 'ole days. It was nice to hear stories about Keoni... there is this great picture that I've promised not to put on the web (will use as blackmail ) of Keoni when he was a kid- needless to say, it's a good thing I saw this picture before we got married!

Saturday night we had some fresh mozzarella and PIZZA! Unfortunately for Malia, she is still on a strictly breast milk diet, so she was unable to 'enjoy' the pizza and would much rather sleep:

Michael, Keoni, Brian and Kenny enjoying the fresh mozzarella

We can't wait to see our cousins in August as well as meet the new addition- baby DeVito!!

Next weekend we are going to Keyser, WV for Easter. Malia is FINALLY going to meet her Great-Great- Grandparents!!

~Meghann

lunch break post

Wow, it has been way to long since I last blogged! I know I asked for accountability, but man, it's been over a month. Let's face it, everyone only really reads your blog to see the pictures that are posted! Keoni's computer is the 'keeper of the photo's', so I finally stole some last night, which prompted me to blog.

I've also decided that I might find more time blogging while on my lunch break! I find that if I stay in the office and eat, I spend less money and eat healthier... or attempt to eat healthier!

So here is the long awaited updated on our small family of three!

MALIA:

She is changing and growing day by day. She is developing her own little personality and it is absolutely adorable. She loves to stick EVERYTHING in her mouth, but her favorites are her little fingers and blankies. We have tried to break her sucking thumb habit by quickly giving Malia her passie, but no more than 5 seconds goes by and that passie is rolling on the floor.

Malia had her 4 month check up about two weeks ago. Keoni and I couldn't wait to see how much our little porker weighed. Before Malia's appointment, we had the family guess her weight and height... here are the results:

Granddad~ 17 lbs 15 oz 24 1/4 inches

Grandma~ 16 lbs 4 oz 25 inches

Mommy~ 15lbs 2 oz 25 1/2 inches

Daddy~ 17 lbs 6 oz 25 1/4 inches

Uncle Jack~ 18 lbs 1 oz 23 1/2 inches
Auntie Julie~ 17 lbs 8 oz 24 inches

Auntie Amanda~ 17 lbs 7 oz 24 3/4 inches

Auntie Allie~ 16 lbs 9 oz 24 1/2 inches

and the results:

Weight: 13 lbs 7 oz ~ 45th percentile

Height: 23 1/4 inches ~ 15th percentile

Needless to say our little porker isn't really porky the pig, nor does it look like she is going to be in the WNBA. The doctor said her weight gain is right on track! If I can ever figure out this whole blogging thing, I'll make a poll for her weight gain at her 6 month check up!

Here are just a few pictures of Malia from the past couple of weeks:

we love cookie monster

rubber duckie, you're the one- you make bath time so much fun!

reading in her bumbo seat

She doesn't like this nearly as much as I do!

KEONI and MEGHANN:

Keoni just recently got a job offer from Army JAG! We couldn't be more excited for this opportunity. Keoni has always wanted to serve our country. We will keep you posted once we know more- November time frame.

I'm still working full time. The recent health care bill has really made my life crazy both in and outside of the office. I am still getting my life 'back together' since having Malia... not sure what 'back together' really means, but it's working!

We are off to New York this weekend to visit with family! Check back for a blogging about our first MAJOR adventure with the little one!


~Meghann