This one I had done a post with before Christmas. This one seems fitting that I waited and didn’t post it yesterday. This one was my grandparents mug… I have them… all 11. One of them broke.

I know, it’s not holding coffee… I had travel mugs yesterday. This was late last night. After sugar cookie decorating, after cleaning the kitchen… this has Scott’s egg nog as I made this White Chocolate Strawberry Tiramisu.

But this isn’t about the tiramisu. It’s about this mug and my memories since today is Christmas Eve… since I didn’t post this last night.

Every year I put up ornaments that remind me of my grandparents…

These 3… the 2 rocking chairs I gave my grandparents and the yellow one… well, that was my grandpa’s favorite. It spins with the heat of the light. I love these ornaments and my coffee mugs because it reminds me of them. It reminds me of my Minnesota family as well who on Christmas Eve get together… whomever can make it in our huge group… it’s been 20 years since I’ve been there for a Christmas. I’ve told Scott and Ashlynn of the traditions and games. I keep hoping one day we’ll make it back and they can experience the craziness.

So, today on Christmas Eve… embrace the memories. Some are sad and others might make you smile… and as always…

Happy First Cups