Monthly Archives: September 2022

Grandma Elsa’s Rocking Chair

Posted on September 15, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I grew up on the farm next door to my Grandparents, Rudolf and Elsa Laemmlen.  I walked over to their house almost daily as I was growing up.  Grandma would sit in this rocking chair by her window and see … Continue reading →

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Russian Art at the Springville Museum of Art

Posted on September 14, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

I saw this painting many years ago and I’ve never forgotten it.  There are times when it just pops into my mind.  I think it’s the hope in the faces of these girls.  A brightness of hope.  Today I visited … Continue reading →

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Stars in the Garden Quilt by Piece O’ Cake

Posted on September 13, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Every now and again I find an old un-finished project buried in a corner of my sewing room and I hear it softly calling to me, “please finish me, please!”  Last week I found these blocks.  They want to see … Continue reading →

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Exchanging Old Trees for New Friends

Posted on September 11, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This evening we had another of our monthly Cookie Walks.  Our neighborhood has loved these opportunities to get out on a Sunday evening with neighbors and friends as we walk to each of 4 host homes who have a table … Continue reading →

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Hosting Our African Friends and Trip to BYU Idaho

Posted on September 9, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This last week we’ve had a great time hosting two of our beloved missionaries from the Abidjan East Mission.  Jonathan Binene is the son of our first Mission President there.  He’s from the Democratic Republic of Congo.  Yordanos Beyene arrived … Continue reading →

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Clark and Josie Start School!

Posted on September 6, 2022 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

It’s a big day when your first grandchild starts Kindergarten!  And a few days later, Josie had her very first day at pre-school.  These are the Best Kids Ever.  These two love to read books and play with their friends.  … Continue reading →

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