Category Archives: Lewis Family

Clark’s “Kindness Chart”

A few weeks ago, before Little Lenna Lew was born, Clark made this Kindness Chart.  Every time he does something kind, he colors a heart. Let’s all be like Clark.  Happy Valentine’s Day!

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Little Lenna Lewis has Arrived!

I hardly slept last night, knowing that today was the day for Lenna’s arrival.  After delivering 10 minutes after walking through the hospital doors last time, Heidi’s doctors wanted to stay safe and induce her this time, so we’ve known … Continue reading

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How we are preparing to depart

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

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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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