Ever since World Cup fever hit my household, Rob decided that he wanted to try soccer this fall. His father, who played when he was probably around Rob's age, is ecstatic. I'm not sure how I feel about being a soccer mom, yet. But he has a great coach and it's just recreational, so I think he's going to have a great time. I'm proud of him for trying something new.

Grandma & Grandpa Campbell Visit

My folks make the trek to come see us every year and it's always a special time. This time was no different. Unfortunately, due to our crazy busy summer, Matt and I were really beat. Thankfully, my folks were understanding and let us just veg a lot. Very low-key visit, which was greatly appreciated by all parties, I think.

Looking all handsome with their new hair cuts for Grandma and Grandpa!

Have to go to Twin Beans at least once per visit. It's tradition.

Got them hooked on Mexican Train. We played quite a few rounds.

Rob has been learning to cook lately, so he made them muffins by himself one day. He was super proud.

Like I said, we did a whole lot of just this. It was nice.

On our last day with them, we took them out to Murtaugh Lake. It was really smokey from surrounding fires, but we decided to risk it.

Here's Matt and Drew kayaking together. We bought this little kayak for Rob, but he's already took big for it. It's perfect for Drew, though! Guess we'll have to save up and find Rob an adult one for next season.

Rob just wanted to swim. Swim, swim, swim. He's a fish.

I felt bad that Brinley kept getting left at home, so we decided to take her with us. We even somehow coaxed her into Matt's kayak -- she LOVED it! I totally expected her to freak and bail, but she sat there, totally chill, and rode around the lake.

Rob in Matt's kayak, which he liked much better than the little kayak, and Drew in "his" kayak. They were playing "battle boats", which was basically an excuse to ram into each other. Whatever.

Just chillin'.

Me and my love. <3

Me and my mini me. <3 (Rob was too busy swimming.)

Grandma with the boys. This woman's heart is bigger than she is.

We take a picture of the boys with Dad and Kathy every year to show how much the boys have grown. I cherish these. Love these two so very much.

Nana, Aunt Janice & Cousin Emily Visit

As the title suggests, Cher, Jan, and Em came to visit us! We mostly sat around, ate, laughed, and played games -- it was fantastic. Miss them already, but they'll all be back for Christmas -- yay!!!

After dinner, we played Watch Your Mouth. Well, THEY played WYM. I watched and laughed at them.

Drew was drooling like a Saint Bernard with a glandular condition. Some things never change.

Then we introduced them to Kubb! If you're not familiar with this awesome yard game, go look it up on YouTube. It's a little complicated to learn at first, but once you start playing it, it all makes sense. This was a huge hit!

And now for the gymnastics portion of our night...

We rounded the evening out with a tame-ish game of Mexican Train. Ignore Jan's phantom hand and Matt's crybaby face.

I have never laughed so much in my life. What a fun weekend!