Our family had a full fun weekend on both sides of the mountains. I’ll call it the ‘Great Exchange Weekend of July 2025’. Our Son flew West and our Daughter-in-law flew East passing each other at the Spokane airport.
Auntie LoLo arrived to spend the weekend on our side of the mountains and our son Dan took off to spend the weekend with his brother on the west side.
Jamie and the kids waited for Auntie after dropping Dan off for his flight to SeaTac. The kids were so thrilled to have Auntie here for the weekend.
Our westside kids got together after Dan arrived for a meal together. Although it was a ‘brother’ weekend, Katie got to see her brothers. too.
Here in Colville there was hours filled enjoying Auntie Lolo. First up, time spent in the garden unveiling all the incredible produce.
Some of the crop goes right into the mouth.
Checking how tall the vines have grown. “How does your garden grow?”
Speaking of growth our Grands are growing into more independence in their leisure time. They still like to have the company of the adults they love but they can play on their own knowing the adults are close by.
There were many more ‘events’ over the weekend that I’ll need to save for another day.
I’m ever so thankful to Auntie Lolo for all the photos she shares!
Adding the latest from the Hope Fire:
Size: 7,891 Acres
Personnel: 1,027
Containment: 45%Happy Monday to you all.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
What a fun exchange that was!
…and the kids had fun on the “farm!”
How nice to have a weekend visitor! Looks like everyone had a great time!
What a fun weekend for the siblings, and the littles and you too I’m sure. Aunts are special : )
How fun for all of you!! I know everyone enjoyed spending time with each other — on both sides of the mountain.
And fun was had by all! Outstanding! Thank you for sharing the joy!
Great photos of the family, sounds like a fun time.
The grandkids are growing up so fast.
Take care, have a great day and happy week ahead.
Such a happy post. Glad the Hope fire is getting some containment.
That looks like a very good exchange! So fun. Auntie Lola sure does take great pictures. I am so sorry to hear about the devastating fires! Stay safe …
Sure enjoyed seeing all the pictures. 🙂 You have a happy and fun family.
Such a fun exchange. The garden produce is looking good! Hopefully the fires will soon abate.
Family spending time in nature and the garden – so much happiness!