Hawaii No Ka Oi

We had a great time in April. Celin and Melia spent the whole month over in Hawaii with Tutu and Grampy, and Hugh took a break from his farm duties came over for 10 days to join the fun. Melia enjoyed the relaxed hawaiian lifestyle and slept and ate her way to doubling her weight. She also learned how to use her voice and hasn't kept quiet since! We enjoyed lots of walks and lots of playtime and especially lots of spoiling by Tutu, Grampy and Auntie Tita. Pictures below of our visit, and of Melia's baptism which was the highlight of our trip.

Our little angel on Easter Sunday

With Auntie Tita at the sewing shop - hahahha!

Ready for Baptism Melia's baptism was a very special day. Auntie Tita was on hand as Godmother, and although Uncle Dave couldn't be there in person as Godfather, Tutu was his proxy on the day. The ceremony was very special as Melia was baptised "Melia Shannon" in memory of our lovely, amazing, special and irreplaceable Shannon. I know there will always be a special angel watching over Melia. Father Grogee gave Melia a wonderful welcome and it meant a lot to us that the Bradys and Sawyers joined us to celebrate. Auntie Tita made the most amazing lasagne and chocolate cake and Sabrina did a great job as "official" fotographer.

Proud Tutu

Melia, Tutu and Uncle Dan

Melia with her Auntie Maryann

The young sawyers

Melia also went to her first outdoor concert (thanks for the warm outfit Auntie Tita!), where Tutu got to hear her favorite Danny Couch in person...

And right before we came back to Australia, Melia was serenaded with a Hawaiian Lullubye by a fellow Hawazzie, which she thoroughly enjoyed.

Lounging local style with daddy Mahalo and Aloha Tutu and Grampy!!

New Old News

OK, we are really lazy and have not updated this blog in nearly 1 year! Oh well, I guess we have just had a lot more to occupy our time with in the real world vs. cyberspace.

So obviously the BIG news has been the wonderful arrival of our beautiful little Melia Tiana Bloch. Just for documentation purposes a few pics from birth up to now. For a little one she has done alot so far in her 3 months. She has already doubled her weight, she has 2 passports, she has made 2 transpacific flights, she has been to 2 alpaca shows, 1 horse show and countless trips to the mall. She has been baptized and absolutely smothered with kisses and cuddles from all who meet her. She has even "expressed" her opinion at a recent horse seminar....when the lecturer asked the group what they thought of a certain stallion, Melia broke the silence by LOUDLY filling her pants on cue! hahahhah

Just before arrival

Just born

Month 1

Month 2 Welcome to Hawaii! (Melia with her namesake flower)

Ok, that's it for now - it is taking sooo long for the pictures to upload. I'll add some more later to bring everyone up to present!