Monthly Archives: March 2014

It is our testimony to Him.

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Every thought or word or act we direct at this sacred work is pleasing to the Lord. Every hour spent on genealogical research, however unproductive it appears, is worthwhile. It is pleasing to the Lord. It is our testimony to … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Grandma Elsa! b. 1895 in Germany

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This is my Grandma Elsa. I spent time with her almost every day all of my growing up years. She was my closest neighbor and friend.  She was the first I visited every time I came home all the years … Continue reading →

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Orem Sunset Heights Stake does Days for Girls!

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

These amazing women–Janet White, Kathie Fitch, Linda Bye and Ladauna Call–are the Stake Relief Society Presidency of the Orem, Sunset Heights Stake.  My friends in Mali call women like this their “Fairy Godmothers.”  They have spent the last 2 months … Continue reading →

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Elizabeth Degen Bushman b. 1802 photo discovered!

Posted on March 28, 2014 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

  Sometimes treasures surface.  This week something Wonderful came to me.  A distant cousin I’d not met yet named H. Earl Bushman from Lehi, Utah, signed up for my Family History Class in January.  Since meeting him, we’ve been corresponding and … Continue reading →

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Jacob Bushman Letter 27 March 1902

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

    This week in my Family History Class, we talked about Descendant Research. I told a few stories about some of the descendant projects I’ve worked on over the years. One project was gathering all the descendants of my great … Continue reading →

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Comfort Foods: Tapioca Pudding and Pfeffernüße

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I sat on the front porch today in warm 70 degree sun and had a some tapioca pudding in a vintage dessert dish from my childhood.  Mixed with the smell of hyacinths in the garden below me was the scent of … Continue reading →

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130 Women, 130 Sewing Machines, 1 Room!

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

OK, here come some photos from our FABULOUS AMERICAN QUILTING RETREAT!  Our theme this year was Sew Vintage.  Projects and quilt classes revolved around that theme. Below is Amy McClellan with her sister Roma Peterson.  Amy is the shop owner who makes all … Continue reading →

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Heading to the American Quilting Retreat in Midway

Posted on March 17, 2014 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

http://annlaemmlenlewis.com/2013/03/26/100-women-100-sewing-machines-1-room/ You may remember this post from last year about 100 women and 100 sewing machines in one room.  Well, tomorrow morning early I’m returning to that room.  This time there will be 130 of us with our 130 machines, … Continue reading →

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A Family History Fair!

Posted on March 15, 2014 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I was a guest today at a Fabulous Family History Fair in Lindon, Utah.  What fun it was to see hundreds of good people gathered and interested in preserving the histories of their family members.  I loved being there, and … Continue reading →

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“We all lead such elaborate lives. . .”

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I love the heart-wrenching Broadway play, Aida by Tim Rice and Elton John.  I often listen to the soundtrack.  The haunting lyrics to one song often run through my mind.  Radames and Aida speak of the elaborate lives we lead in these extravagant times, … Continue reading →

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