two weeks.

In two weeks I'll be in Baton Rouge, LA for the UF v. LSU game.  I am so excited! I have never been to an away game, well a normal one...I have been to the SEC Championship in Atlanta, GA and the National Championship in Miami, FL.  But, this will be a totally different experience.  At a championship game for the most part the schools get the same number of tickets.  Some sponsors and other people get tickets, but in general the two school have equal opportunity for fans to attend.  During this game Florida will be out number by A LOT!  This will give me a chance to observe the culture and traditions of another SEC university.  I am so excited!

Not only am I super excited for the game, but I also get to meet my new cousin Smith.  I cannot wait to finally meet him.  He was born on August 3 in Houston, TX to my cousin Pete and his wife Niki.  I kinda met him on Skype, but I am very anxious to finally see the little bugger in person and hold him.  He is so cute!

Me with MC and Niki in 2007 at Niki's bridesmaids brunch.

I'm excited I get to see them both soon.

one month.

Happy one month Birthday to my new baby cousin! 

He is so cute! I met him via skype, but in just over a month I will meet him in person! EEK! 

I am so excited to finally see the little nugget in person.  My cousin MC keeps sending me pictures when she visits him.  He is growing so fast already.

So without further ado... baby Smith.

photo via his mommy

Smith Hollis.

I mentioned a while ago that my cousin was pregnant... well she gave birth last week to a baby boy named Peter Smith Hollis II.  I cannot wait to meet him.  He is so cute!  I Skyped with him last week so I kinda met him.  But, I cannot wait to hold him and see him in person.  Everything went well and we are all so glad that Niki and Smith are home and healthy.  Now it's time for all of us to spoil him with presents all the time!  Baby clothes and toys are so cute... it's hard to resist buying everything.

Isn't this Ralph Lauren sweater adorable?

spring has sprung

At first, I was a little disappointed in the weather recently.  The fact that I haven't gotten to wear my scarves and boots as much as I had hoped is disappointing.  But, today the weather is so nice!  I pulled out my favorite light pink J.Crew chino shorts.  Walking to the library this morning the weather was so perfect, not too hot and not too cold.  Yesterday I went to the pool and I've been studying out on my balcony.

I know that many of my friends in school farther north may not be experiencing this fabulous weather, but to get everyone in a spring mood I thought I would share some of my favorite things for this season.

Lilly Pulitzer Croakies

I absolutely love these Lilly croakies.  The Gator ones are so cute!

Jonathan Adler binder-clips

Since it's midterm season I thought I would share some cute school supplies with you.  Lifeguard Press is by far one of the BEST places to find school supplies, sometimes it may be a little pricier than Target, but if you're like me some of your supplies last many semesters so it's worth the investment.

Lilly Pulitzer Adelson Shift Jacquard

Lilly Pulitzer always has the cutest spring collection.  I wasn't as wild about the resort collection this season, but some of the spring dresses have made me very happy.

 Lilly Pulitzer now makes furniture!

I am so excited that Lilly now makes furniture.  Granted, I will probably never be able to afford to own any, but I love it anyway.  It is so cute and bright.  It would look so cute in my future home.

I am so happy Spring is here.  Unfortunately, I have a midterm tomorrow night that I now must study for.  

Hope everyone is having a great week.  Oh and did I mention...

MY COUSIN IS HAVING A BABY IN AUGUST AND IT'S A BOY!!!!

I AM BEYOND EXCITED!!!! 

xoxo