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Monica & Mark Downen,
at your service
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Greetings!
"If the sun refused to shine, I would still be loving you. When mountains crumble to the sea, there will still be you and me."
~Led Zeppelin
Mark, my favorite husband in the world, the man I love more each day than I did the last, my partner in life, our baker, is turning 50 this month, and you are invited to the party! The details are listed below so that you can join us in the celebration, and I really hope that you will!
Last month Mark and I went up to Vancouver Island for a much needed retreat and we had a fabulous time. We hiked, kayaked, relaxed and reconnected in ways that we have not done in a very long time. This trip was mainly possible due to the generosity of a particular friend who let us borrow his vacation home up there, and there are not enough ways to say thank you for that. It was also possible because we have the best team in the world and a wonderful house-sitter. While I may have had some stress over leaving for a week, not one bit of it was worry about them or the way they would handle things.
I love being surrounded by wonderful people!
Our trip reminded me of just how important it is to completely disconnect from the world while connecting with your self and/or someone you love. We did not have a television on for 10 days, and we did not look at media of any kind while we were away. We played cards in the evening and listened to music; I did not miss the world one bit. I encourage you to completely disconnect once in awhile, even if it's just for a day. I guarantee it will be good for your mind, body and spirit, not to mention your stress levels. The next time you come in I would love to hear about what you do to take time out and recharge your cells.
We can't wait to see you here!
~Monica
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"I will not play tug o' war. I'd rather play hug o' war. Where everyone hugs instead of tugs, Where everyone giggles and rolls on the rug, Where everyone kisses, and everyone grins, and everyone cuddles, and everyone wins."
~Shel Silverstein
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What's Happening? Hot Stuff!!
Saturday October 26, 11 am-2 pm
Happy 50th Birthday Mark! We're having a party to celebrate the best man I know, and we would want you to celebrate with us. It's an open-house style event filled with food, wine and FUN! We have stickers to give the kids and cake for everyone, with a few other specials going on as well.
Mark loves to be surrounded by his favorite people and this is an extra special birthday so we would love to see you here today!
No RSVP is necessary and your presence is present enough.
Halloween Goodies Galore
And don't forget Dio de los Muertos!
Order your scary (and yet so delicious ) cakes, cookies, cupcakes and more, in a variety of sizes, flavors and décor! Treat your ghosts & goblins to the best goodies you can find, Monica's provides for your peace of mind!
We'll have shortbread cookies magically turned into ghosts, bats and skeletons! Eyeball cupcakes, jack o' lantern mini cakes and our regular sized cakes become a scary cemetery, a spider's lair, and other eerie surprises!
We always love it when you pre-order.
For a listing of safe and fun Halloween activities with the kids, check out Macaroni Kid Kitsap. It's a fabulous resource all year long!
Happy 5th Anniversary Rheycel!
Sunday October 20th is our 5th anniversary with Rheycel and we could not be more proud of her!
We won't be here on Sunday so Friday and Saturday will be dedicated to her favorite features, like the Meatloaf Soup she inspired and whatever else tickles her fancy. Come on in and wish her well!
And for The Family:
Sunday October 20, 2-4 pm
Create a masterpiece, deliciously! Adults and children are all invited to enjoy a fun afternoon creating a step-by-step painting while savoring delicious cupcakes provided by Monica's Waterfront Bakery and Cafe.
Kitsap School of the Arts supplies all your art supplies, instruction and we supply the cupcakes!
Catered by Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe.
Registrations are limited so click HERE, call or email the school ASAP to get your spot reserved!
360-662-1542 KitsapArt@gmail.com
Saturday October 26, 2 pm
After Mark's birthday party head over to Naturally 4 Paws and check out the critters in costume. You can pre-register your own family pet to compete for great prizes and lots of furry fun!
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"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not."
~Dr. Seuss
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Here is one small way:
Get Your Vote On!
While I am sure there were celebrations, I remember only one event from my 18th birthday: I registered to vote. There was no online registration in 1985, or I might have used our Commodore 64 to do so. It was a sunny Tuesday and I rode my bike down to the tiny library in the Cascade Vista neighborhood, because it was the closest King County branch to us. It was about 2 miles away with a couple of huge hills to navigate, though my red 10-speed was used to getting me there.
I have always loved going to the library; I was a bit nervous and very excited when I walked in-and you must realize that this tiny building was about the size of a book mobile- far smaller than our little Silverdale branch. I told the librarian that it was my 18th birthday and I was there to register to vote. She explained that I would be eligible to vote in the next election, though my first presidential election would not come for 3 more years..
I could hardly wait!
Every time there was an election I got up early or, if I was on the night shift, I would go after work and make sure that my voice was counted. Now that I mail in my vote there is much less pomp and circumstance and the occasion is more subtle. However I still set aside a particular time, and I like being able to peruse the voter's pamphlets and refer to my notes as I vote with no line of waiting voters behind me.
I feel like voting is one of the most important things we can do for ourselves, our community and our country. I hope that you will take your vote seriously as well; we need everyone's voice to be counted.
Voter information and guides are
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Thank you for letting us be a part of your day, and for being a great part of ours!
~Team Bakery
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