Category Archives: Lewis Family

Adam Lewis’ Resident Graduation and Awards Ceremony, St. Louis

Posted on June 21, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This evening we celebrated Adam.  After 5 years of Medical School in Kansas City and 4 years of residency here in St. Louis, he has completed his medical training.  He is Dr. Adam Lewis, Ophthalmologist.  I still can’t spell that … Continue reading →

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Sorting, Organizing, Thinning and Packing

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Below are random photos of sorting, organizing and packing to move out of our beloved home.  These are just a few memories capturing what a big job it is to thin out our lives. Above is the bulletin board from … Continue reading →

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Visiting the St. Louis Arch and a Riverboat Cruise

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This morning we had some adventures in downtown St. Louis.  Adam and Heidi and the kids took us to the St. Louis Arch. From my journal: We had an appointment at the Arch Museum at about 11:00.  First we went … Continue reading →

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A Trip to St. Louis and A Big Announcement!

Posted on June 18, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Adam is graduating from his Residency program in St. Louis this week, so we hopped on a flight and headed to STL.  This evening was pretty exciting.  We started with dinner at our favorite Teppanyaki place near their home.  The … Continue reading →

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Enjoying our Beautiful Yard

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

The more we sort and thin and pack, the more detached we feel from our home of 33 years.  But still, it’s our beloved home and we love it here.  We are Thrilled Adam’s family is coming, but we are … Continue reading →

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Sorting and More Random Memories

Posted on June 12, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here’s another batch of photos of the sorting and thinning and organizing.  It took us several days to work through all the cupboards and drawers filled with media.  Every move and every CD had memories attached.  Below is Classical Barbara, … Continue reading →

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Memorial Day 2026

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This year was an especially fun Memorial Day, visiting Mom in the Orem Cemetery because we will soon be Neighbors!  Our new home is right across the street from the cemetery, which was a big selling point for me.  I … Continue reading →

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Pfannekuchen, a Family Favorite

Posted on May 18, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This is one of my favorite meals.  My Grandma Elsa fed Pfannekuchen to her boys, covered with berries or applesauce or other fruit.  My Mom made these in a big electric fry pan, covering the whole pan with one big … Continue reading →

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Saying Goodbye to the Yard and Garden

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

There are some days where I just have to stop packing and sorting to go outside and walk through the yard, saying my farewells.  Today I am saying goodbye to the Oriental Poppies.  We planted every flower, bush and tree … Continue reading →

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A Lewis Mother’s Day Celebration

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Today we celebrated Mother’s Day in the Lewis Family.  Our tradition is that the men cook a meal for the women and we all get to relax and enjoy some good food.  This year we went to Jeffrey & Kathleen’s.  … Continue reading →

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