Monthly Archives: July 2026

More Interesting Old Things. More Sorting and Thinning

Here are a few more things I want to remember and document.  First, this silver belonged to my Mom.  I never remember her using it.  I have offered it to Leslie, my sister-in-law.  She can pass it on to her … Continue reading →

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Happy Pioneer Day 2026!

Today I honored my Pioneer ancestors from England by eating delicious Fish & Chips. Here are my ancestors who came to America.  You can see that many of them were from England.  I love them all. Rudolf Laemmlen, b. 1899, … Continue reading →

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How we filed things before computers.

Before I had a computer, I used a filing system invented by Daryl Hoole, the homemaking and organizing queen of Mormondom.  She wrote a book called “The Art of Homemaking” that every Mormon mom studied and lived by.  In it, … Continue reading →

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Family Fun at Bridal Veil Falls

We had a week with the kids and then they left for a week at Lake Powell.  The week was full of fun, unpacking, and more fun.  Here’s an outing to Bridal Veil Falls.  The kids are like mountain goats.  … Continue reading →

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The Utah Valley Quilt Guild July Fair 2026

Our annual July Quilt Fair in Wallsburg was a great success.  It’s nice to head into the hills for a day with friends and quilts. The Yarbage Sale is one of the big attractions.  This year I sent a couple … Continue reading →

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Adam and Heidi’s Family Arrive!!

At about 8:30 this evening, Heidi drove the van filled with tired kids into our cul de sac.  We were sitting on the front porch, waiting, following their dot on our phones.  Adam was in the rental truck about 30 … Continue reading →

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Theo of Golden, a Bookclub Selection

Allen Levi’s first book, Theo of Golden, has topped the charts.  I enjoyed reading it last October while recovering from my hip replacement surgery.  Tonight it was the discussion book at our monthly book club.  The book is worth reading.  … Continue reading →

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Framing the New House

Today was busy.  We had 3 big jobs left to do:  Lawn, Garage and Closet.  We worked all day taking the last things out.  I emptied our closet.  Aaron came by to help. From my journal: At 2:15 we went … Continue reading →

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Our Last Day at 24 West 500 South

Well, it’s done, for the most part.  We still have a few piles to take out and there are a few places being left until the move to the new house (some of John’s office and some of my sewing … Continue reading →

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Claire Says Farewell to her Childhood Home

As hard as this move is for us (especially physically), it’s especially hard for Claire and Aaron, who are losing their childhood home with their bedrooms and all of their memories.  I think Claire wanted to be here one last … Continue reading →

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