I haven't done a "Normal Days" post since January, so I figured it was time to dig through the photo albums. I. Could. Do. This. For. Hours. Here's an excerpt from my previous Normal Days posts. The same is true today and always.

It’s so nice to sit back and reflect on “our normal days” and look through some recent moments captured on camera. Time flies—that’s for sure—but this is what matters. I read this quote on one of my favorite blogs, A Cup of Jo: 5 beautiful motherhood tips, and got teary and thankful and sad—all at the same time. Of course, I had to quickly design a print of it. The words were just TOO good to read and quickly forget. Bottom line is: It’s the normalcy of life that we take for granted. We need to try and soak in every minute of it, because before we know it, it will be gone.

So, here’s to our “normal” days…

best grandparents in the world! I adore this next series. These expressions are so Calder...

and yes...we make this face A LOT. she thinks it's so funny...and we do too! #gottaworkontablemanners

That's it folks. Sorry for the gazillion pictures. Believe it or not, I used great restraint! :)

I still can't believe it's Christmas time! We took Calder to see Santa this weekend and finally put up the tree and decorations. But before I share some Christmas pics, I'm gonna rewind time for a second...

We went to Chattanooga for Thanksgiving and it really was such a WONDERFUL time with family. Here are some of the people I'm most thankful for...

Loved seeing my cousin David, who flew down from New York. We've always had such a close relationship. When we're together—we immediately revert back to a high school maturity level.