Monthly Archives: October 2018

Remembering My Mom, 20 Years After Her Death

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Twenty Things I Know About My Mom, Grace Helen Smuin Laemmlen 1. She was born in Glendale, CA, and grew up in San Gabriel near Pasadena. She worked on the Rose Bowl Parade floats every year while she was in … Continue reading →

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How we used to find people

Posted on October 21, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I have been sorting and organizing the piles in my sewing room.  In the last week I’ve uncovered about 20 years of quilting magazines that I could never bear throwing away.  I’m not a clutter-free sort of person, I’m a … Continue reading →

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It’s Great to be a Grandma!

Posted on October 16, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I’ve just spent a week in Kansas City, Missiouri, with GRANDCHILDREN!  Having been away, I’m still getting used to the fact that I’m a grandma and now I can visit my 2 grandchildren!  This is just about as good as … Continue reading →

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Quilting at the Cabin During Conference Weekend

Posted on October 8, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We’ve had a Glorious General Conference Weekend at the cabin filled with inspiration and goodness.  We learned of some big changes to our Sunday meeting schedule and 12 more new temples, including one in Lagos, Nigeria were announced.  I am … Continue reading →

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Our First Missionary Reunion 5 October 2018, Orem

Posted on October 6, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Mission Tradition calls for missionary reunions held the weekend of General Conference in October and in April.  Missionaries who’ve served all over the world get together with their Mission Presidents and Mission Moms for these reunions.  We had our first … Continue reading →

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Introducing Josie Lewis!

Posted on October 5, 2018 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Adam and Heidi welcomed this little darling into our family today.  Her name is Josie.  She made her entrance at 12:47 p.m., measuring 6 lbs 9 oz. and she is 20 inches long. We were excited to hear that Adam … Continue reading →

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