Monthly Archives: July 2023

My Farewell Talk, Frankfurt Mission

Ann Lewis Farewell Talk 20 July 2023 The bishopric asked us to talk about Elder Uchtdorf’s April Conference message to parents on parenting.  In his talk, he reminds us that: God has given parents the “sacred duty to rear their … Continue reading

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A Laemmlen Family Pool Party

It’s another pool party with family!  This time with my brother, Paul’s family, kids and grandkids.  We are so lucky to have so many family members near.  We are pretending these parties aren’t farewell gatherings, but they probably are.  I … Continue reading

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A Lewis Family Pioneer Day Pool Party

This summer has been filled with family gatherings and farewell parties as we prepare to go.  Today we celebrated Pioneer Day with our Lewis family members, many visiting from out of state. We are the old ones now.  Our children … Continue reading

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Quilting My Stars in the Garden Quilt with Penny Stephenson

Penny Stephenson is my dear friend and fabulous quilter.  I was explaining to the kids about how quilts are made and how the stitches are added to the work I do.  Clark asked me if it might be possible to … Continue reading

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The Quiltmaker’s Gift and The Quilt Maker’s Journey

This summer we have read dozens and dozens of books.  I am a reading GrAnn and there are piles of books in our home.  I want to report on 2 of our very favorites this summer, books we’ve read and … Continue reading

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Stonewood 4th Ward Pioneer Day Breakfast

We’ve been the party planners in the ward since our return from Africa.  Today was our last gig–the Annual Pioneer Day Breakfast.  This year we held it in the church parking lot, starting at 8:30 a.m.  It was so much … Continue reading

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Another Mammogram, 6 Months Later

This morning I went in for my 6 month check.  I wanted to take a picture of what a mammogram machine looks like so 100 years from now, you can ooh and ahh at how we did it in today’s … Continue reading

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Summer Fun!

Heidi and the kids are with us for 6 1/2 weeks this summer.  Adam was only able to leave his work at the hospital in St Louis for 1 week.  He spent that week with Heidi and her family at … Continue reading

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The 2023 Utah Valley Quilt Guild July Fair

Every year our local quilt guild celebrates quilting with a fair.  This year we got to enjoy gathering at Karen Ashton’s Wallsburg barn.  There were quilts displayed, classes held in the barn and under the trees, vendors, a fun yard … Continue reading

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Bouquets of Flowers and a Girls Night Out

This is my neighbor, Brooklyn, who invited all of us to a really fun activity this evening.  She asked each to come with a bunch of flowers and a vase.  I brought a bucket of big beautiful hydrangeas from our … Continue reading

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