Monthly Archives: December 2025

The Stonewood Writing Group 2025

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Last June I was invited to teach a class to my neighbors and friends on Journal Writing.  It was really fun and by the end of the evening, several of the ladies expressed interest in starting a writing group.  I … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day 2025

Posted on December 25, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here’s a look at how our day unfolded, gently and peacefully.  We were in no hurry to rush through things.  The kitchen smelled good, the stockings were filled, and we were together. After the stockings and sticky buns, we moved … Continue reading →

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Christmas Eve 2025

Posted on December 24, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We had a calm and peaceful Christmas Eve this year.  We took a long walk around the neighborhood this afternoon, stopping at all the yards with fun decorations.  One yard around the corner had an army of blow-up snowmen, another … Continue reading →

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The 2025 Lewis Christmas Gathering

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Our Christmas gathering was held at the Dave and Celeste Lewis home in Alpine this evening.  We all came with food.  This year we had more than 50 in town for our family party. The John and Peggy Lewis family … Continue reading →

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Christmas Food Prep in 2025

Posted on December 23, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

The menu for this year’s Lewis Family Gathering was APPETIZERS!  What a fun idea!  We decided to make our favorite shrimp cocktail drink, pork sliders and a big bowl of Christmas Crunch.  These are all things you will want to … Continue reading →

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Adam and Heidi Visit for a Job Interview

Posted on December 22, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We had a day, a night, and a day this week with Adam and Heidi, who flew in from St. Louis for a job interview here.  Adam is an eye surgeon and he’ll finish his residency program at the end … Continue reading →

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The Light Your Shine

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

The light you shine does not vanish into the distance. It moves through other lives, rests in small kindnesses, learns new shapes. And one day, often when you are not looking for it, it comes back to you as warmth, … Continue reading →

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December Quilt Gifts and Projects

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Early this month I made a Very Hungry Caterpillar quilt for Caleb.  You may remember that he was a little caterpillar for Halloween this year.  This fabric has been waiting for about 15 years for the perfect moment.  It’s time … Continue reading →

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Visiting the United Way and Sub for Santa Headquarters in Provo

Posted on December 18, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This afternoon John and I went to the United Way warehouse in Provo to meet with Bill Hulterstrom with a few other former United Way board members for a tour of the Sub for Santa program and volunteers. It was … Continue reading →

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Celebrating with Friends

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Some of the greatest gifts I have are friendships.  I have loved spending time with beloved friends this month.

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