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Going to Meet Caleb and Some Days in Connecticut

Posted on May 5, 2024 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I flew through Dublin to Hartford on April 24-25.  I had 2 very heavy carry on bags, filled with gifts and some Polish pottery.  On the way I read an interesting historical novel about the Grimm Brothers.  On 15 May … Continue reading →

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Welcome to our World, Caleb Lewis Johnson!

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here is our first look at our new grandson, Caleb Lewis Johnson, born just after midnight on 17 April 2024 in Connecticut.  He weighed in at 8 lbs, 2 oz and was 22 inches long.  He looks PERFECT to me!

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Clark’s “Kindness Chart”

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

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!

Posted on January 26, 2024 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

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

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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