Author Archives: Ann Laemmlen Lewis

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The Sledders Quilt

Posted on January 18, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Sledding with the kids at the cabin after Christmas reminded me that a long long time ago (2004) I started a quilt of sledders going down a hill.  I found the pattern for this block in a sampler quilt called … Continue reading →

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Mary Ellen Edmunds, Mentor and Friend. A Temple Trip.

Posted on January 14, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I go visit my dear friend, Mary Ellen, every week.  She’s in an assisted living center now, patiently dealing with some memory loss and mobility issues.  Today we escaped together.  I took her to see the Lindon Temple, then the … Continue reading →

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Dr. Adam is Interviewing Here!

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Adam came to town this week for more interviews with doctors here.  We are all praying he will have some good offers to choose from.  He will finish his residence in St. Louis at the end of June. We have … Continue reading →

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Remembering 27 May 1980 in Carson’s Market

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I am taking this entry from my personal journal: This morning Adam wanted to go visit BYU campus to see and feel his old stomping grounds. It was fun. COLD day. 20s. It was fun to drive through campus (we … Continue reading →

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It’s one of my weaknesses: Books for Kids

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Today we loaded up the back of the car with books I’ve purchased for local kids who need books.  The United Way works with moms and kids in 2 programs:  Welcome Baby and Everyday Learners.  During home visits, the mothers … Continue reading →

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Taking Down Christmas

Posted on January 5, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

The tree made it through last night’s New Year’s party, but not a day longer.  This morning it was CRISPY.  It gave up its ghost, just like that.  I am always sad to strip a tired tree of its Christmas … Continue reading →

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A Frankfurt Missionary New Year’s Party

Posted on January 4, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

To stretch out the holidays another week, we decided to invite our Frankfurt Mission friends over for dinner to celebrate the New Year.  There are quite a few couples who live in Utah who were able to come.  We are … Continue reading →

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Our Favorite Christmas Puzzle

Posted on December 30, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This puzzle is one of our favorite family traditions.  We started putting the dates inside the box in 2001.  By 2010, Aaron owned the puzzle and he could complete it in 1.5 hours!    Aaron has a pretty photographic memory … Continue reading →

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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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Visiting the Light the World Giving Machine

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

In 2017, the first Light the World Giving Machine appeared in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in Salt Lake City.  That first kiosk introduced the world to the idea of charitable giving with a vending machine. This year, there were … Continue reading →

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