Monthly Archives: February 2026

A Time Capsule Drawer

Posted on February 27, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

One of the blessings of serving missions is learning to live with less and learning to live in smaller places.  Each time we come home, we are determined to thin out our STUFF and simplify our lives. There are places … Continue reading →

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Remembering Sÿbilla Herrmann, born in Grossgartach in 1802.

Posted on February 23, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This morning as I’ve been working in my German records, I came to the family of Johann Carl Rieker who married Sÿbilla Herrmann on 12 November 1823 in Grossgartach.  Sÿbilla is my 2nd cousin, 5 times removed.  She was the … Continue reading →

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My work in the Grossgartach Civil Registry Records

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I spend anywhere from 4-6 hours a day working with the records I digitized while visiting the Rathaus in Grossgartach last fall.  I am THRILLED to have these records.  They contain the birth, marriage and death information for a whole … Continue reading →

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My Thimble Creek Quilt Group

Posted on February 10, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I want to include these historical photos of my quilt group and my dear friends.  For the last 30 years or so, we’ve met weekly, shared stitching, stories and friendship.  These women are each dear to me. These photos were … Continue reading →

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A Visit from John’s Sister, Chris Owens

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We’ve just enjoyed a 10 day visit from John’s oldest sister, Chris Owens.  She and her husband, Bill live in Arizona but have a condo here to escape to in the summer.  She came up to oversee some work at … Continue reading →

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Thinning Out

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We are old and we have a lot of stuff.  A week or two ago you could hardly see this desk in our basement–it was buried under piles of books and old computers and things we no longer use.  It … Continue reading →

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Quilts gifted to Claire’s Family in Irvine

Posted on February 2, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Caleb other’s Grandma and Grandpa visited the kids in Irvine this week and sent me these wonderful photos of Caleb with their Christmas quilts.  PAYDAY!

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