Welcome Ciera, Edel and Pixie! And Hi Y'all from Texas.......San Antonio, specifically. My great-grandmother was from Ireland as was my husband's grandparents.
Is Pixie your first Maltese? I'll bet she (he?) won't be your last because they are just like potato chips, you can't have just one! I'm hoping to get Pico a buddy before the year is over. This forum will be a wonderful resource for you as you encounter new things about your furbaby.
Post often!