Monthly Archives: August 2013

Ben & Mace Camp Wedding Celebrations!

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here is a link to a wonderful video Claire made for Ben & Mace and their wedding celebrations:  http://heymace7.blogspot.com/2013_09_01_archive.html

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Pine Valley Chapel

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Today on our field trip, John and I visited Pine Valley, about 40 miles northeast of St. George.  This valley was settled in 1856 when large stands of huge pine trees were found there in this relatively isolated valley.  These … Continue reading →

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Holt Cemetery near Enterprise, Utah

Posted on August 17, 2013 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

  Yesterday we were in St. George, Utah, stopping over on our way to Las Vegas for our nephew’s wedding today in the Las Vegas Temple.  With some hours to spare there, I was eager to drive with John to Mountain Meadows and … Continue reading →

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Grandma Elsa Cutting Peaches

Posted on August 15, 2013 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

By the time peaches start ripening in Utah, the harvest on my home farm in California is almost past.  I grew up on a fruit farm in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, in Reedley, “The Fruit Basket of … Continue reading →

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Mace’s Bridal Shower

Posted on August 13, 2013 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I’ve shown you now how we do a Man Shower.  Here are a few photos from the bride’s shower which was held last month.  My sisters-in-law are the queens of fancy parties like this one, held at Aunt Di’s home … Continue reading →

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Book Club Retreat 2013

Posted on August 10, 2013 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I’ve just returned from 4 glorious days up at the cabin with my girlfriends. We had a great time strengthening friendships that have spanned more than 25 years. We are the Erudite Book Club, established in 1987, the year I … Continue reading →

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A Man Shower –Another Lewis Family Tradition

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Most families have bridal showers and baby showers for their loved ones.  The Lewis family has added another event (or excuse to gather) to our repertoire of family traditions.  Whenever one of the boys gets engaged, we hold a Man … Continue reading →

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Theodore Turley’s Final Resting Spot, Beaver, Utah

Posted on August 6, 2013 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

On the way home from California, we pass through Saint George, then head north for home.  Along the way we pass through a small town called Beaver.  That’s where Theodore Turley lived out the end of his life. My kids … Continue reading →

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Beach Trip Photos

Posted on August 4, 2013 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

So here we all are at the beach–cousins, friends, nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles–we had a great 2 weeks in the sun with books, surf, sand, good food and happy times.             

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