Category Archives: Lewis Family

How we are preparing to depart

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

John and I go about preparing to leave in very different ways.  He’s been working all day every day in the yard, (granted we did have another wedding reception here last weekend).  He’s gotten every weed out, trimmed every bush, … Continue reading →

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The things we carry with us

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

So here’s another nostalgic thing we did this morning as we are preparing to depart.  We went down to pick out which travel-worn suitcases we’d use this time.  We ended up emptying the corner in our storage room that was … Continue reading →

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Stonewood 4th Ward August Cookie Walk

Posted on August 12, 2023 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Tonight was our neighborhood Cookie Walk.  This has been one of the most successful ward activities we’ve organized while we’ve headed the activities committee.  It’s been so much fun each month.  The kids love it, the parents love it.  Everyone … Continue reading →

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Sunflowers in the Garden, My Blessing, His Curse

Posted on August 7, 2023 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I returned from the cabin to see that John had pulled all of the large sunflowers from our backyard.  They were in Aaron’s trash can on the curb.  Some people (John) think they are weeds.  I think they are glorious, … Continue reading →

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Lemonade for Sale in St Louis!

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

While I was at the cabin, Heidi and Adam sent a pic of the kids selling lemonade and cookies.  They had a small table with 2 posters in neon yellow and pink.  The posters said LEMONADE 50c and COOKIES 50c. … Continue reading →

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Our Last Day with the St Louis Kids

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I came downstairs early this morning to find Clark and John reading from the Book of Acts about Paul.  I don’t think they noticed me taking these pictures.  I love seeing Clark’s arm wrapped around John’s as they read together.  … Continue reading →

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Sweet Summer Memories from Clark, Josie, Margot and Vivy

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This morning I sat with the 3 older kids and we made a list of all of their favorite memories from this summer here. We’ve read the Paper Doll book that ends with the dolls being cut up by a … Continue reading →

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My Farewell Talk, Frankfurt Mission

Posted on July 30, 2023 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Ann Lewis Farewell Talk 20 July 2023 The bishopric asked us to talk about Elder Uchtdorf’s April Conference message to parents on parenting.  In his talk, he reminds us that: God has given parents the “sacred duty to rear their … Continue reading →

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A Laemmlen Family Pool Party

Posted on July 27, 2023 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

It’s another pool party with family!  This time with my brother, Paul’s family, kids and grandkids.  We are so lucky to have so many family members near.  We are pretending these parties aren’t farewell gatherings, but they probably are.  I … Continue reading →

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A Lewis Family Pioneer Day Pool Party

Posted on July 24, 2023 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This summer has been filled with family gatherings and farewell parties as we prepare to go.  Today we celebrated Pioneer Day with our Lewis family members, many visiting from out of state. We are the old ones now.  Our children … Continue reading →

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