Family tradition has me thinking of this one..Every year my kids get one of these cheery little Christmas mugs at Thanksgiving...it is the highlight of Thanksgiving because they are for one, given by Grandpa and Grandma L... and for the other reason.. they are filled with hot cocoa and candy canes and other little goodies.....
This has been going on for.. I'm not sure.. awhile..and it makes my heart full every year..We have quite a collection..they pick 'em up at various places and they are never the same...the kids run a mad dash to get to them when grandpa brings them in..even the teenagers love getting them..we had my little sister live with our family for about 4 years and they included her just as another grand baby..and so she got one every year too..I think it really helped her to be included and to feel loved..This is one of the special family traditions that we have enjoyed...I hope it never stops this small token from their grandparents..I think it will be one I will do when I am a grandma...We use them every year starting at Thanksgiving..(I have more of them now than regular everyday cups)..and after Christmas I pack 'em up until next year and Thank God for our many blessings..it not about the cups ..my friends.. its about the love that came with them...Thank you for stopping by! Love ya mean it! Stephanie
Happy Monday! What are you doing today? I love, love, love to hear what all of you do on the first day of the week..Won't you share with me? Thanks for stopping by! love ya! mean it! Stephanie
Family tradition has me thinking of this one..Every year my kids get one of these cheery little Christmas mugs at Thanksgiving...it is the highlight of Thanksgiving because they are for one, given by Grandpa and Grandma L... and for the other reason.. they are filled with hot cocoa and candy canes and other little goodies.....
This has been going on for.. I'm not sure.. awhile..and it makes my heart full every year..We have quite a collection..they pick 'em up at various places and they are never the same...the kids run a mad dash to get to them when grandpa brings them in..even the teenagers love getting them..we had my little sister live with our family for about 4 years and they included her just as another grand baby..and so she got one every year too..I think it really helped her to be included and to feel loved..This is one of the special family traditions that we have enjoyed...I hope it never stops this small token from their grandparents..I think it will be one I will do when I am a grandma...We use them every year starting at Thanksgiving..(I have more of them now than regular everyday cups)..and after Christmas I pack 'em up until next year and Thank God for our many blessings..it not about the cups ..my friends.. its about the love that came with them...Thank you for stopping by! Love ya mean it! Stephanie
This is a little of the something going on around here...between everything else I stop and do a little and move on..so up above is the before and down below is the after...so far....
I love, love, love the green and brown mixed with a glitzy sparkle ...and the 
A little close up ...
From right to left....ooo this is been fun!!!
So I am hoping to get more done SOMETIME...but for now..it feels wonderful..Thanks for stopping by! Love ya mean it! Stephanie
Get yourself in a pickle over at Olivia and Me ...A fun traditional Christmas giveaway! Go on over and tell her I sent ya!
I know alot of you sew and I thought this may be a cool find for you...check out how to make this mannequin right here at Tea Rose Home 
