We Are Back!

Hello This Little Light readers, it has been awhile and we have missed you. First, let us apologize for the delay in between our last post and this one. It has been a crazy, but awesome time for us lately. Jenna has been especially busy with her new job and everything else going on lately (she is pregnant again! and we are super excited for the new addition!). She has had a hard time posting on this blog, but thinks about what she can share with others and we talk about it eagerly waiting to share the goods. The difficult thing is just getting it on the computer. However, we have come up with a solution.

You see, I get up a half hour earlier than everyone else in my house each day to dedicate to writing. I typically do this because I feel like it helps start my thinking process for the day. This writing each day helps me to keep up with two other blogs I run ransports and zoozooreview. Typically I stick to sports or my zoo reviews, but I want to help Jenna with this project. She started this blog to brighten up people’s days and that’s what this blog will continue to do.

I will post weekly on this blog or as close to weekly as I can. These posts will typically be on Fridays, but don’t hold me to that. I will write about things I discuss with Jenna that can help others out in some way. Whether it be a positive news story, a cool product, a fun recipe, inspirational quotes, Disney tips, or some other fun topic, we will try to make you smile with what we provide. Get ready to expect a lot of Disney tips. We had passes this past year that just expired and consider ourselves experts at this point. Jenna, Jr., and I went to Disney once a week this past year. It was an awesome treat to 2014 and we are looking forward to some new adventures for 2015. Our family looks forward to sharing our explorations and positivity with you and yours. Stay tuned next week for our 10 most underrated things to do at Walt Disney World. Until then, just browse Jenna’s ETSY shop or something else fun. Jenna will be checking in from time to time, but for now this is Noland signing off and wishing you a great weekend.

Feel free to enjoy some pictures of us while we were away!!!!






























-Noland

100 Songs That Will Make You Smile (10-1)

During this countdown, I have been releasing ten songs at a time that I think will make you smile. I have ranked them and the ones most likely to make you smile will be released last. Let's look at which songs have appeared so far before we get into the Top 10.
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10. Hakuna Matata – The Lion King

We have discussed this song before and it fits perfectly in this countdown. The easiest way to smile is to have no worries. Fantastic song.

9. Don’ Stop Believin' - Journey

I don't think Journey realized how big this song was going to get. It also seemed to have somewhat of a resurgence around 10 or 15 years ago. People started listening to it a lot more again. Eventhough this song was older than some of the people at parties in college, I heard this song at 95% of the parties I have ever been to.

8. Something Beautiful - Needtobreathe

This was another one of mine and Jenna's songs. It is the best one by Needtobreathe and if you have been paying attention to this countdown, that means a lot. These guys are one of our favorite artists if not our very favorite. Great band and great song.

7. Sweet Child Of Mine – Guns N’ Roses

This song is the best by this band in my opinion and it isn't really close. It always puts me in a fantastic mood. Especially when I think of my sweet child. Another great opportunity to smile is when you think of this song being sung in Step Brothers like the photo above.

6. When You Wish Upon A Star – The Disney Theme

The official theme song of Disney. When you hear it, you think of Disney World or Disney Land depending on where you live. Everybody smiles when they think of those places.

5. Don’t Worry, Be Happy – Bobby McFerrin

This song is very self explanatory.

4. On Top Of The World – Imagine Dragons

This song is the happiest by Imagine Dragons and that is saying something. This band is pretty positive. Great band and great song.

3. Happy - Pharrell Williams

A lot of people were probably expecting this song to be number 1 and it definitely could have been. It is simply fantastic and I am glad that it has been so inspirational. I just couldn't put it above my top 2, but have no problem if its your #1.

2. Smile – Uncle Kracker

This song is so fantastic. It also happens to be mine and Jenna's song. We danced to it at our wedding so it probably holds a little extra weight to us. However, we liked it and smiled to it long before that happened. Now, you will too.

1. This Little Light Of Mine

This song had to be number 1 on the countdown. It is the name of the blog after all. This song serves as a revamp for the blog that my beautiful wife has recently upgraded. She wants this blog to be inspirational, uplifting, and helpful. This whole countdown was meant to do that as well and we always try to keep it positive (when possible). More about that and this song can be found here. We both hope you enjoyed this countdown and look forward to what is to come.

- Noland