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Posted by Amy Dotson on Mar 1, 2013

One Year

It’s been one year. Already! I feel like I blinked and it was gone. One year since we walked into the courthouse, early that Thursday morning, to change our lives forever. One year since I made small talk with attorneys and caseworkers just to pass the time. Once year since I walked into Courtroom #3 for the last time. One year since we heard the judge say those glorious words. One year since Zoe...

Posted by Amy Dotson on Jan 9, 2013

5 Great Ways to Implement a Family Theme

A family theme is a great way to unify your family and to have something common to talk about, sing about, or think about every day, all year long. As a mentioned to a friend on Facebook, the year we had “Do Not Fear” was the year we we hoped to adopt Zoe. There were many things to be afraid of, but we needed to remember the Lord was in charge and to not fear. Every night we recited our...

Posted by Amy Dotson on Jan 8, 2013

3rd Annual Family Theme Night

Tonight is our 3rd annual family theme night!! I love this night. I look forward to it and plan for it weeks in advance. What is it you ask? Well, it is a night I gather my family close around me (and my hubby) and we discuss the year ahead. We discuss birthdays, vacations, goals, healthy choices we want to make, spiritual improvement, etc. Based on this conversation, and my weeks of studying and praying,...

Posted by Amy Dotson on Dec 22, 2012

(Virgin) Red Rooster Holiday Drink

Thank you to Emeril Lagasse for this fabulous Red Rooster holiday drink recipe. It’s another easy yet delicious way to help with the holiday celebrations! Ingredients: 1 1/2 quarts cranberry juice cocktail 1 (6-ounce) can frozen orange juice concentrate, defrosted 2 cups of your favorite lemon-lime soda Directions: Combine all of the ingredients in a large plastic container. Freeze for several...

Posted by Amy Dotson on Dec 21, 2012

Christmas Scattergories

Have you ever played Scattergories? It’s a great game where you are timed while trying to come up with words that fit into a specific category while also being limited by a specific first letter of each word. It is so fun! And a fantastic party/group game. You can play as teams, with kids, etc. A week or so ago, I was invited to attend a lovely Christmas brunch. While we waited for the quiche to...

Posted by Amy Dotson on Dec 21, 2012

Night Before Christmas Activity Bag

This Night Before Christmas Activity Bag is going to be so fun (and EASY)! I really hope you will make one, because your kids will think you are the best EVER! And who doesn’t want that. How-to: Grab a festive gift bag. Size doesn’t matter. Just a bag that will fit your stuff. Gather the fun items that will be used. (*see below for ideas) Place all of the items into the festive gift...

Posted by Amy Dotson on Dec 20, 2012

EASY Peppermint Chocolate Spoons (for your hot chocolate!)

I saw this idea of peppermint chocolate spoons for your hot chocolate and wanted to give it a whirl. Without a recipe or instructions I booked it to my kitchen and in about 15 minutes I had made a dozen spoons. BEST IDEA EVER! Here’s what you’ll need: Plastic spoons Your favorite flavored chips Vegetable oil crushed candy cane festive sprinkles Wax paper Here’s what I did: Pour a cup...

Posted by Amy Dotson on Dec 18, 2012

Why I Didn’t Wear Pants To Church

I chose to not wear pants to church on Sunday, December 16th. And my reasons are as important to me as the reasons for those who did choose wear pants to church on Sunday. But focusing on differences is like treading water. No progress is made. No one comes out on top. When I am faced with different points of view or different beliefs, I try to simplify the situation down to one question. What would Jesus...