Monthly Archives: December 2015

Leavenworth at Christmastime

Posted on December 30, 2015 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We took the kids on a trip to Leavenworth as part of our Christmas week together.  It was magical and COLD.  We had a fabulous German dinner.  We love our German heritage and ancestry.After dark, the town lit up like … Continue reading →

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Aaron Returns from Santiago to Yakima!

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Aaron returned home to us today  from the Santiago South Mission in Chile.  You will see here that we are pretty excited about this!  We love Aaron and have missed him so much.  We get to have him with us … Continue reading →

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A Cold Day in Yakima

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Our excellent neighbor, President Smart, loaned our kids some cross country ski gear today and while we were at the office, they took a 4 mile trek through Cowiche Canyon.  They had a blast!  We met them, tired, hungry and … Continue reading →

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A few faces at the office today

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Christmas mail is still coming in, and so are the missionaries!

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Farewell to Sister Bailey!

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This morning we took Sister Bailey to the airport and waved good bye.  She was able to stay an extra week to be here for the baptisms of the Martinez-Farias family.  She’s going home on a very happy note.  We … Continue reading →

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Sisters’ Apartment in Yakima

Posted on December 28, 2015 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here are our Yakima Hermanas this morning as they said good bye to Sister Bailey.  They are trying to look happy.  I know better.

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Zones (Stakes) in the Yakima Mission

Posted on December 27, 2015 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here’s a map of the Wards and Stakes in the Yakima Mission.  There have been a few changes in the Yakima Stake (wards re-aligned and re-named).  Some have asked for a map of the zones in the mission so you … Continue reading →

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White Christmas in Selah!

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

What a beautiful baptismal service we attended this evening for the Martinez-Farias family and Alejandro Barrios!  These are amazing friends who are making wonderful choices and changing their lives in such good ways.  We feel such great love for our … Continue reading →

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Christmas in Yakima!

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Christmas morning in Yakima!  We all slept in.  A luxury.  Then the kids did their traditional descent from upstairs to the kitchen and family room where we had hot sticky buns and opened our stockings.  Last night we read the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Cheese Ball Recipe

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I know you might be looking for the perfect cheese ball recipe for your holiday dinners this next week.  here it is, the Best Ever. Killer Good Cheese Ball 2 packages of cream cheese 2 Tbl of lemon juice chopped … Continue reading →

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