SLACKER

This is horrible... it's been over a month since I posted absolutely ANYTHING! Things have been a little crazy that past few weeks.

Keoni is officially done with school and studying for the bar! He has been relaxing the past few weeks. Malia is really loving the extra time she gets with her daddy during the day. Just last week the two of them went to the Children's Museum. I try not to get jealous of all the fun activities since I'm still working, and realize that my time is right around the corner!

Shortly after the bar, we MOVED! We moved back to my hometown and we are literally 1 mile from my parents. It has allowed us to spend more time together than in the car. My commute to work is now 15 minutes! Being closer to my parents will also be beneficial when Keoni is in the Army.

Malia is getting into all sorts of trouble. Her 9 month check up was last month and she is starting to grow taller! Our little chunker is almost 18 lbs. Malia is crawling all over the place. She loves it when you chase her down the hallway. She is also pulling up on everything. Keoni and I agree that she will be walking by her birthday (which is in 2 months, holy mokes)! We also have a little technology worm who wants to constantly play with daddy's ipod touch or mommy's cell phone, and don't you dare take them away while she is playing with them... you might see her head spin. I think we are going to have to get unlimited texting when she eventually gets a phone :)

I am really behind on posting pictures as well. Keoni has been transferring most of the pictures onto our external hard drive, and it takes me a while to find them. I promise to post pictures of Malia's first summer!

I will leave you with one little picture of our chunkie monkey- Grandma Medici LOVED Krispy Kreme doughnuts. We happened to be in Richmond on Broad street and decided to stop in for a little treat. I know Grandma Medici was smiling down on us as Malia had her first bite of doughnut!

Thanks for contitunting to read about our little family!

Crossing the finish line and Thoughtless Thursday!

We've MADE it!! Keoni is done with school and done with studying for the bar! He took the bar yesterday and arrived safely home from Roanoke.We are so thankful for all the loving words of encouragement. Malia and I couldn't be more excited to have Keoni around again. We are planning on taking a 3 day weekend to the beach. This will be Malia's first trip to the ocean. Hopefully we have wonderful weather.

Here are some pictures for our "Thoughtless Thursday"

Thoughtless Thursday

Every Wednesday, a sorority sister of mine titles her blog post, Wordless Wednesday, and just shares picture of her adorable little daughter. I have decided instead of Wordless Wednesday, to do Thoughtless Thursday...enjoy!

All gums

We were at the pool today ( I need to blog about Malia's first time at the pool) and met a neighbor who's daughter was born 4 days before Malia. The mother I were chatting it up about having daughters who were 8 1/2 months old. Then, out of no where, she said that Malia didn't look like she was 8 months old. It kinda bothered me, but I let it go... Often times I find myself not wanting Malia to grow up, and then comments like that drive me crazy. I just laughed and said it was because Malia was short and still doesn't have ANY teeth.

This past week has been a crazy one. Sunday Malia wasn't nursing well, and I was worried that she was trying to ween herself off the boob. I did HOURS of reading (felt like I was studying for the bar) and came up with two conclusions: 1- Malia is trying to become more independent and weening herself off, or 2- she is teething... Throughout the course of the week, she was eating better and is now back to her normal nursing self. She even slept 11 hours last night. So what was the cause of this abnormal nursing moment, no idea, but here is a picture of my precious toothless 8 1/2 month old who I adore!

Leather and Crystal... 3rd Wedding Anniversary!

Happy Anniversary to the most amazing husband and father! We celebrated with a wonderful dinner followed by studying for the bar... 3 more weeks!

I love you Keoni!!

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!