Monthly Archives: October 2026

Disassembling My Beloved Sewing Room

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

When we moved out of our home in July, we left some things in my sewing room, hoping to move them only once, into the new home.  But this week, we had someone come to unbuild all of my built … Continue reading →

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A Perfect Fall Saturday

Posted on October 24, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

John and I spend a lot of time in the temple–we go several times each week.  John has 2 sealing shifts, I go to do baptisms and other ordinances, and we go together.  The temple is my favorite place on … Continue reading →

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Changes on the BYU Campus

Posted on October 21, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

After visiting the Museum of Art exhibit, we took a wander around the campus to see all the changes.  The old Administration has been completely torn down and a new one is going up in its place. Below is the … Continue reading →

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BYU Features Ghiberti’s Gates of Paradise

Posted on October 21, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This evening John and I went to see the spectacular Gates of Paradise at BYU.     Here is the timeline, from 1296 up until today, here, at BYU. Sharon Gray is one of my Turley cousins.  She found the … Continue reading →

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Hosting This Month’s Cookie Walk and Caramel Apple Bites

Posted on October 18, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Today was a Perfect Sunday afternoon.  The kids usually come over Sunday afternoons so their mom can take a nap.  We read and relax together.  The Farm House is the Reading House and the kids know I will drop anything … Continue reading →

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Josie is Baptized and Receives the Gift of the Holy Ghost

Posted on October 16, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Today is the most important day of Josie’s life so far.  She was baptized a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and she received the Gift of the Holy Ghost.  She has prepared well for this … Continue reading →

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A Quilty Halloween Afternoon with Friends

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Every Wednesday I quilt with my friends.  These hours are like an oasis for my soul.  We stitch and visit and enjoy delicious food together.  I wish everyone had friends like mine and a beautiful place to meet like this.

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A Boo-tiful Halloween Charcuterie Board

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Today at our quilt group, hostess Karen delighted us with a Halloween charcuterie board her friend created for us to enjoy.  It was spook-tacular!  So fun.  Come take a look. This is such a fun time of year!

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Working on a Hexagon Quilt. For Years.

Posted on October 8, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

All of my quilt projects are packed away and I have no place now to work on the few projects I kept out for this summer during the move.  I did uncover my bin of hexagons and I’ve been working … Continue reading →

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Conference Weekend at the Cabin where Josie Turns 8!

Posted on October 4, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

The first order of business this weekend was Josie’s 8th Birthday!  We went to the cabin for General Conference weekend where we celebrated her big day. A few words about Josie:  Josie is composed and poised.  She stays calm even … Continue reading →

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