Update

I wasn't feeling so great today (I hope I didn't catch something from the kids at school), so I came home and took a nap.

Look who was checking on me from the foot of the bed.

Yeah, it is a little creepy when his head pops up out of nowhere, but he means well!

(You can read his thoughts over in Wall-E's World)

Sorry I've been MIA here lately, our lives have been busy! 

Jordan and I created a photography website. 

We've decided to make it a "side" thing unless we're led differently!

Don't worry, we're not quitting our day jobs or going into debt..

We're taking what we have and allowing the Lord to completely to lead us! 

(More photos to come! esp. after this weekend :))

And yes, those pictures of me are to show off the wonderful work of my husband! 

I finally picked out my birthday present!

 I can't wait to get it in the mail so I can post about it! :)

You can now read my posts, as well as the posts of other amazing bloggers over at Sited and Blogged. 

I became a contributor this week! 

I can't believe it's Wednesday already! 

Who's ready for the weekend?!

Song of the Day

"Come near to God and He will come near to you."

James 4:8

Sunday Photo Album

Look at him...

Even as I am annoying him with the camera while he's trying to watch some sports thing on the tv....

He humors me with a smile.

I love him.

Today was a relaxing day. 

God is teaching us so much. 

We want to honor him first, in everything we do! 

It really is so so so important.

This afternoon we drove up to Noccalula Falls where I got some pictures of the falls...

and Jordan...

 ...got pictures of me.

I hope everyone has a blessed week, full of peace and love that can only come from He that created you.

:)

P.S. Our dog is so demanding, he demanded his own blog...so we gave him a page. It's called Wall-E's World... check it out on the tabs!

 FYI, he's a little bit of a whiner... and complains A LOT!

P.S.S. I have two Giveaways in mind that are coming up very soon! Get excited! :)

DIY Home Renovation Tip #1

Thinking about doing some DIY home renovation? 

It's quite the process if you are doing it yourself.  However, DIY can save you tons of $$$.

We are done with ours for now, but I thought I'd pass along our tips for all that goes into successfully renovating a home.

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Every week I will be posting a tip, advice or a "how to" on home renovation. Trust me, I have tons of inspiration left from our home to post for several months. After that, who knows when we'll begin another project? :)

Tip #1

Before you begin, make sure you have a vision of what you want your home to look like. 

"Where there is no vision, the people parish"Psalm 29:18

(replace the word people with kitchen, living room, bathroom, house, relationship, etc. It applies to all of those, don't you think?)

This is extremely important if you and your spouse are remodeling together. 

Just make sure you are on the same wavelength with what you want.

A vision is where it all starts. 

Daydreaming about what our home would one day look like is what kept us going during those long, messy, and sometimes, floorless weeks.

It even helped to draw out our vision. 

Jordan did our kitchen here (scroll to the end), with paint. 

Since then, I have found floorplanner.com.  

This website is amazing, it lets you sketch your entire home or even just a room. You can move furniture around, add appliances... just about everything. This website could be great for rearranging as well!

 (You can check ours out here).

What is your vision?

Lens Hunting

My Birthday is in 18 days?!

Exciting.. I know!

Jordan asked me what I wanted..

Um... a new lens for my camera, of course!

but I can't decide which one! :/

So those of you camera savvy people, I need your help..I'm struggling with the decision! 

I either want the Nikkor AF-S 50mm 1.4

http://shop.nikonusa.com
(A little on the pricey side for my my budget...BUT might be worth it? I'll def. be looking for used or refurbished ones)

or...

Nikkor AF-S 35mm 1.8

http://www.adorama.com
(Still a prime lens...not as fast, or quite as good and the 50mm 1.4, but lower cost! )

I know the last time we were left with a decision, we went the more expensive item, our iMAC. This is different though... I'm not sure if the more expensive lens is a need?

Camera people... help!

Nikon people.. got any old lenses you want to sell? :)

The husband and I are off to see a movie. Which one, you ask? 

Um.. that's another decision we have to make. :)

(we're a little indecisive, if you can't tell)

Haaaapppy Friday everyone!

Breakfast Pie

Breakfast is my favorite meal...

so we had it for dinner! 

Just another peek into e-mealz:

we had..

Breakfast Pie

Hot Cinnamon Apples

Tea Biscuits

The breakfast pie consisted of hash browns, eggs and bacon.. with a few other yummy ingredients!

The cinnamon apples were absolutely delish!!

And my favorite part.. it only took about 30 min. to prepare and cook the whole meal!

I promise I'll stop posting about e-mealz soon, but right now I'm just so excited about these yummy, easy, low-cost recipes! 

P.S. The sick husband says he appreciates your prayers! It's just a sinus infection, but you girls who have had sick husbands before can understand! :)

WILW and Awards!

School is back in session and I feel like I've neglected my poor blog and readers! Sorry guys! 

I'm back! :)

It's time to play along with What I'm Loving Wednesday by Jamie.

I'm loving the versatile blogger award I received from Beth Ann. Thank you so much!!


Rules:
1. Thank and link back to the person who gave you the award
2. Answer 10 questions
3. Pass it along to 7 blogs you've recently discovered and enjoy
4. Leave your recipients a note, telling them about the award

The 10 Questions (and my answers, of course!)
1. Why did you create this blog?
I started this blog to keep family and friends updated on our newlywed life and home renovation. It is still that today, but has become kind of a "prayer journal" for me as well. Although there are things that are kept for my personal, intimate relationship with God, you will see a lot of my hallelujahs, trials and triumphs as I walk this Christian life I have happily chosen. As I have grown from 5 followers to 56, I've wondered if I should share the things I've been sharing, and the Lord has led me to be more open about my relationship with Him. Sure, there will be those who are offended, but if my personal testimony could help even just 1 person, then I know this blog has served it's true purpose.
 2. What kinds of blogs do you follow?
I follow A LOT of blogs! Mostly newlywed, Christian women. I'm also interested in blogs about fashion (cause I need all the help I can get) and photography. I enjoy reading new recipes as well!
3. Favorite make-up brand?
I seriously don't have one. Maybe I need one..
4. Favorite clothing brand?
Ann Taylor loft happens to be my favorite.. but I love any place where I can get a great deal!
5. Indispensable makeup product?
concealer and mascara!
6. Favorite color?
turquoise! :)
7. Favorite perfume?
I wear different scents from Victoria's Secret... I NEED a new perfume though. My friend wore some the other day that I absolutely loved. I forgot the name of it though!
What was it, Scarlett?
8. Favorite film?
I love comedies and can't chose just one. 
Some that I can watch over and over again and not get tired of are Dumb and Dumber and Christmas Vacation. 
9. What country would you like to visit and why?
I want to visit the French Polynesian islands! Tahiti, to be exact. Why?... because that place is AWESOME!10. Would you rather forget to put mascara on one eye or forget blush on one side of your face?
I would rather forget the blush!


And now to pass along this award, here are just a few of my new favorite blogs (in no particular order& I tried not to use blogs I've given awards to before):
1.Kristen at Just Thinking
2. Mallori at Aiukli- Because Life is Beautiful
3. Jenny at DIY Newlyweds
4. Miss J from The Smelly Life
5. Mara at Home Shabby Home
6. Alison at Life and times of Alison and Justin
7. The Fresh Cut

(now back to WILW...)
I'm loving these cute boots I got for just $6. Yes, I said only $6!! I love deals!

photography by: the husband :)

I'm loving Photoshop!
 I learned so much during my snow days week and I can't wait to take more photos so I can edit them!
FREE photoshoot anyone? I'm serious. Contact me at thelittleyellowhouseblog@gmail.com


and of course, I'm loving my husband!
He's sick right now. :(


There are a ton more things I'm loving right now.. but I have to go take care of my sick husband! :)

until next time...