Monthly Archives: October 2013

Remembering Ruth Laemmlen (12 Oct.1935 – 10 Feb. 1937)

Posted on October 12, 2013 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

On this day in 1935 my Grandma Elsa Laemmlen gave birth to twins, Wilfred and Ruth.  My Dad, Arthur and my Uncle Henry were the proud older brothers.  When little Ruth was still a toddler, she caught a cold that settled … Continue reading →

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Good-bye, My Friend. Ron Rieske d. 11 October 2013

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I have just come from helping to send my dear friend, Ron, Home.  I sat with him, alone, most of the morning as his body prepared to go.  What a blessing to be at his side, holding his hand, comforting … Continue reading →

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Tomorrow is our 23rd Anniversary

Posted on October 11, 2013 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Twenty-three years ago today I looked forward to marrying John Conley Lewis in a just a few hours.  It took us a long time to find each other.  I was 31.  John was 36.  We were excited as the wedding … Continue reading →

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Celebrating the grape harvest wtih my 4th GGPa and Family!

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Johann Leonhard Schott Every day there is someone’s life to celebrate!  Today is my 4th Great Grandpa’s birthday.  Here is his birth entry in the Grossgartach birth records: From this record, I learn that Johann Leonhard Schott was born on … Continue reading →

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John M. Smuin, Up-to-date Grocer, died 9 October 1926

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

My Great Grandpa John M. Smuin died on this day 161 years ago.  He lived in Ogden, then later had a grocery and dry goods store in Rexburg, Idaho.  I don’t know much about him yet, and this photo is … Continue reading →

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Preserve Your Treasures!

Posted on October 7, 2013 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

On Saturday, September 7th we had a sudden violent rainstorm blow in.  It came out of no where. It was the same day Aaron opened his mission call in the back yard.  The morning was sunny and warm.  The evening downpour only … Continue reading →

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General Conference Weekend

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I’m feeling filled and grateful for a wonderful weekend at the cabin listening to our LDS General Conference.  How wonderful it is to know that God speaks to men on earth today through prophets and apostles! Favorite highlights coming. . … Continue reading →

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A Family Fall Photo Shoot

Posted on October 4, 2013 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

          

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A Few Fall Quilts!

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

It’s time to get a few fall quilts out!  The air is turning crisp.  We’re sleeping with the windows open.  There are apples, pears, Italian plums and concord grapes filling the kitchen with sweet fragrance.  Our neighborhood trees are beginning to … Continue reading →

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Leonhard Heinrich Schott b. 2 Oct 1838

Posted on October 2, 2013 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Today is the birthday of one of my Great Great Grandpas, Leonhard Heinrich Schott.  This is what a birth entry looks like in German church records.  His entry is #52 that year, it tells us his parents are Johann Leonhard … Continue reading →

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