Party On with Stripey Straws!!!

  I'd like to discuss my recent obsession with stripey straws and ALL super cute party supplies, for that matter.  I used stripey straws last Thursday at my preschool Valentine's Day party.  Those little 3-year olds slurped up their raspberry smoothies like nobody's business!  It looked ridiculously adorable with stripey straws shooting out from our heart cups.  Can't wait for the next occasion when I get to jazz up a party beverage with a new fancy straw.:) 
  I came across a website on Pinterest which I happen to be in LOVE with and I'd like to share with you.  It carries party supplies like....You guessed it: fancy straws....Millions of them in every color imaginable AND they even come with polka dots, as well as some other fabulous designs.  I found mini-vintage milk bottles for special party drinks, beautiful cake plates, retro tablecloths, unique utensils with retro prints on them and cups and plates to match.  I spent WAY too long "playing" on this website-- I'm addicted and am counting down the days to my daughter's birthday so that I can place my order. 
Check them out......shopsweetlulu.com  ENJOY!!!       MM:)

California Dreamin'...of my own bed!

Soooo, Southern California was TONS of fun for the family.  We visited the San Diego Zoo and Wildlife Park, saw seals, sea lions and dolphins in the harbor, climbed rocks by the ocean in La Jolla and ate our faces off!!!  I must confess, however, by day 3 this little lady was counting down the days until I could go home and sleep in my own cozy bed....is that wrong?!  Am I a bad mom/wife for happily anticipating our trip back home????  I had a little secret countdown going on in my head..no calendar for this one:)  I hope I don't seem ungrateful.  I truly did have a wonderful time with my family and know I am very lucky to have had this opportunity.  Just sayin' - slipping under my own covers last night was HEAVENLY:)