Life with The Youngs: First Meals and Celebrations!

We have been feeding Kiera rice cereal for a week or so now and tonight she graduated onto steamed and pureed APPLES!!!!!! It would be an understatement to say that she absolutely adored them. It took about 15 minutes to make her meal and I really enjoyed the process. Instead of using a high chair, we have been using her Bumbo chair (up on the counter) with a tray attached. She gets so excited about the food that she won't sit up straight. Instead, she lurches as far sideways as she can to get closer to the spoon. Im excited to continue making her baby food and to eventually mix and match foods to make yummy combinations.

The start of my apple creation :)

Kiera was grabbing Jeff's hand when he would get close enough with the spoon.

This past week was BUSY and full of celebration. We celebrated our good friend Erica's 28th birthday with dinner at Town Hill Bistro. Unfortunately, I didn't get any photos of that night, but we had a great meal with great friends. She loves her birthday and wasn't expecting to find everyone at the restaurant when she arrived.

We held a special dinner at Side Street Cafe for Valentine's Day and it was such a success! Kris designed an awesome menu full that got amazing reviews from everyone who came. My cousin Jean helped tremendously by taking Kiera off of our hands for a few hours while we worked our butts off!

Side Street Cafe is also planning a fundraiser on Friday, March 19th with the Island's Meals on Wheels and Island Connections Programs. We hope to raise awareness (and of course money) for the local non-profits. It has been fun to plan the details with my good friend Allie. She works for the Housing Authority and is equally passionate about fundraising and volunteerism as I am. She has booked Chuck Donnelly and Emma Walsh to perform during the event. We will be providing delicious hors d'oeuvres (including a mashed potato bar) entertainment, and the opportunity to support our neighbors. Events like this are really the reason why I was so excited to own my own restaurant. Obviously, regular business is what pays the bills, but community events are so fun and creative. We will be promoting the fundraiser in the next few weeks, but anyone who would like more information can call the housing authority (288.4770) or the cafe (801.2591)

This Sunday we will be celebrating Emily's birthday! There is sure to be ice cream cake and lots of fun :)