Trial=Grace

(It all ended this day and this IS GRACE in the making right here) 

I know I blog a lot about our boring little lives... but hey you people look at it so maybe it's not so boring... WARNING this one will be.

I'm reading a book about marriage because we need a little help (wink) don't we all! I was looking at some scripture it has added in and started going through some of my Psalms that I did last year. Almost everything that I had underlined in my book... was about FEAR or DANGER or people dying pretty much. The best part of it all it was days after Jono left. I literally thought the entire time he was gone that he wasn't coming back... which they say is better then Denial and thinking that he isn't really going to War just going on a Vacation! So at least I was prepared... so they say. I don't think anyone is prepared for that. 

However, I just think it's so beautiful the trials God puts us through TRULY beautiful. Knowing when at the time... I was living in Fear not only of God but of life. Being in the house alone and raising Brinn for a year alone what if I messed up? I don't think I did BTW!!! HA! Anyways I'm so so so so grateful for the paths we take when we take them with God and knowing the "if's" would be ok IF we walk with God. Here are most of the ones I had UNDERLINED with Jono's name or something next to them if you want to check them out!

NIV

Psalm 1:6 2:6 3:6 4:7 5:12 9:3 11:1 16:1 61:1-2 64:7 91:4 

and many more! 

Just so grateful for the love I've gained and the person I've become through all our trials there is a purpose as hard and crazy as they can be. There always is a Purpose and to me it's to go RUNNING to God and give it all to Him in the end is alll Grace... which I'm totally soaking up right now! 

What the Peanut is Wearing Wednesday!

I think animal print maybe one of my favorite fall trends... maybe :) 

Shoes: Old Navy 

Pants: Baby Gap

Belt: Baby Gap

Shirt: Hand-me-down-from the Weiner's 

Pony: New! Mommy 

Nails: Painted by Nana 

A Kiss Goodbye from Daddy Priceless :) 

Baby I got you!

A car's got gasoline to run, down the road
A crop's got rain, dirt and sun, to make 'em grow
A song's got rhyme, a clock's got time
You got me and baby 

(One of our dates in Iowa City)

I got you
Yea you're it, the missing piece that makes me fit
I got you, the breath I breathe, and there ain't nothing else I need
Baby I got you

I don't need a big ole house, full of stuff 

What my arms are wrapped around, that's enough 

Your morning smile, your kiss goodnight 

And everything's alright 

 

this picture I took for Jono he was so homesick couple months ago... Yes the lawn looked great!)

When the right goes wrong 

When I'm scared to death and got nothing left to lean on 

I got you 

Yeah I do 

Baby I got you 

Baby I got you 

I said I do... that means forever...

What's Brinn Wearing Wednesday: It's a wild one.

I love animal prints they are so fun and versatile. I love that they go with EVERYTHING!

Shirt: Baby Gap

Skirt: Baby Gap Outlet

Tights: Children's Place Outlet

Shoes: Pedipad Von Maur Sale (I wish she wasn't too old for these they are my favorite)

Have a Happy Wednesday!!! 

It's FALL!!!!

Since it's fall and I'm L-O-V-I-N-G it. I thought I'd post on some of the changes happening in my little cottage. First I'm a totally seasons decorator I finally realized that. I love changing things and switching pieces from room to room! 

So, I always change my mantle and I'm working on that haven't decided what I want to do yet... I'll get there. Next, I do always change out flowers and what not to more fall colors. The ones I had were yellow which would work for fall but I found these!!!

Picked up these Pumpkins from Walmart the other day... I have a cute DIY project coming soon :)

Signature Homes Candle

Love fall Hydrangeas 

Linds got me this ADORABLE Vase filler for having her shower... She knows me oh too well have fun and wild are they! There is a huge peacock feather in there too :) Love it! SO CHIC!!

Love you all Nicole

August Heat brings September Showers!

I had the honor of hosting one of my Bestie's Bridal Showers today! Had so much fun and so grateful for Lindsey Diane Fatka :) 

How's that gum!

I love this! I had Kylee my little artist draw up this car and then we had the girls put their finger prints, and if you can't tell they are balloons! 

Be great on a picture wall.

Love you Linds can't wait for your big day!!!

-Yang (Jazz)

Funky Friday*!*!*!*!*!

It's Friday people are you loving it! We are I officially turned my fireplace on... so that will start our fights of our bill is so high because you left the fireplace on all day. Last year I didn't have to hide it ha ha back to hiding it again! Anyways we have some exciting things happening here in this little house on the corner. Well not too exciting but kind of. Brinn and I made a huge purchase at Walgreens so when returning some of it Brinn was extremely excited to find NAIL POLISH. Our favorite she was so excited this was what it was like...

"Momma Momma Momma" "Pretty Pretty Pretty" "MOMMA!!!" she was gasping with air she could hardly breathe... it was like the first time I got my first heels*. 

So... while returning we purchased the best deal in nail polish world I'm telling you people. I've really been trying to be content with my closet and use the clothes I have I love style and new trends and that gets expensive and for our- two people in college only 23 years old budget... my shopping spree's don't really work. So, mostly I've been just trying to be content "whatever the circumstance"! So my new love is nail polish. IT was a beautiful thing because I get so excited when I find a new color that I don't already have... and really nail polish is T-R-E-N-D-Y! (so Kim I know you love to shop too! Try it!) Drummmmmm ROLL.....

They were 1 dollar each which makes them so much more awesome! 4 dollars is like pocket change! I love it... 

Have you heard about the new crackle trend... that was four dollars so we are waiting to get that. 

Have a fun Friday and be sure to get some new nail polish and kick up your heels with a fun crazy color or maybe the crackle.

Much love to you all!!!!!!