Monthly Archives: October 2025

Adult Children

Posted on October 19, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

The words below were posted on Facebook by a “Digital Creator,” and copied to a few different sites.  I don’t know who the actual author is, but I want to share them here because I FEEL these words about grown … Continue reading →

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Halloween Strips for the Quilt Box!

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Every time I see my Josie Girl, her first questions are:  Did you bring me any scraps? and Did you bring me a book? The answer is always YES!!  This time I had a beautiful pile of Halloween strips of … Continue reading →

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A Week in Hilton Head, South Carolina

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We spent a fabulous week in Hilton Head with Adam and Claire’s families.  This is Adam’s family’s last year in St. Louis, and Hilton Head is a place they can drive to for a beach vacation.  Claire, Graham and Caleb … Continue reading →

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Our New First Presidency Announced

Posted on October 14, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I love and sustain these good men. The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was reorganized on October 14, 2025, following the passing of President Russell M. Nelson. Dallin H. Oaks was named the 18th President … Continue reading →

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Uncle Wilfred Laemmlen turns 90!

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

My Uncle Wilfred turned 90 on October 12th.  My Dad is the oldest of 3 brothers, Henry, Wilfred and Franklin.  Here are a few pics the family sent of Wilfred’s birthday celebration.

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We Are the Bridge

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

My name’s Richard. I’m 74. I sometimes think our generation is the bridge between two worlds — one made of dirt roads and handwritten letters, the other made of satellites and screens in our pockets. I was born in a … Continue reading →

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Summer Harvest–all is safely gathered in

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Tomorrow we are leaving for a family trip to Hilton Head, South Carolina, where we will meet up with Adam’s family.  Claire’s family is also flying there to join us.  Today I brought in the last of the garden produce … Continue reading →

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Ann Sees Ann Swim for the First Time Ever

Posted on October 3, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Last night an interesting thing happened. Our son, Aaron dropped by yesterday afternoon while I was out at the pool. I was in our single-lane lap pool swimming my mile on this cool fall day when he showed up.  After a … Continue reading →

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