Author Archives: Ann Laemmlen Lewis

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Cleaning out old technology

Posted on April 10, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

The purging continues.  Today we tackled the Camera Cupboard.  This place above one of our desks has held generations of cameras and camera equipment.  Today we pulled out every camera, cord, and charger and spread them all over the table … Continue reading →

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Easter Conference Weekend at the Cabin

Posted on April 5, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Happy Easter, Everyone!  We had a glorious weekend at the cabin listening to General Conference.  I came away filled, calm and uplifted.  The focus was on following our Savior, Jesus Christ.  I am so grateful for Him and for His … Continue reading →

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My Book Club Ladies

Posted on April 2, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We met this evening to share our book suggestions for the coming year.  Here’s how we’re all looking these days! One fun thing we do every year for our April Book Selection Dinner Party is to submit a short history … Continue reading →

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A Big Change is Coming!

Posted on April 1, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

It’s time to talk about something huge happening in our lives right now.  Last January Adam came from St. Louis to interview for jobs here in Utah.  He had 3 interviews, and immediately had 2 good offers.  The 3rd offer … Continue reading →

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The Chiwara Award, a sweet honor

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This evening we attended the annual Ouelessebougou Gala.  We’ve been involved with the Ouelessebougou Alliance for years.  My first invitation to help the Alliance was shortly after I returned from living in Nigeria (1984-1987).  A small group of businessmen led … Continue reading →

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Farmer Ron’s Orchard — A Farewell Walk

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

This is the view from our back steps, looking east, over our wall to the orchard.  Today I took a farewell walk there.  Orem City is changing how the water rights work, buying back the water from those of us … Continue reading →

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Interesting Ancestral Family Names from my Bushman and Turley Lines

Posted on March 25, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

The list below has names I’ve run across in my Bushman and Turley families.  I’ve sent this to my kids when they were searching for baby name ideas! Girls Asa Addie Adela LaRue Adelaide Adelia Agnes Alicia Alta Althalla Althea … Continue reading →

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A Visit to Greg Olson’s Art Studio in Heber

Posted on March 24, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

We enjoyed a real treat today!  Our friends from Switzerland, who have a home in Heber, invited us to join them and another couple to visit and tour Greg Olson’s art studio.  Greg was serving in the BYU Stake when … Continue reading →

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Helen Clegg’s Quilt Testimony

Posted on March 21, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Today, while sorting through more piles of Stuff, I found this slip of paper with my dear friend, Helen Clegg’s Quilt Testimony. I quilted with Helen every week for years.  She died on 23 November 2022. Quilting by Helen Clegg … Continue reading →

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A Few More Finished Quilts

Posted on March 20, 2026 by Ann Laemmlen Lewis

Here are 3 more quilts I’ve completed this year.  All were works in process before we left on our last mission, so they just needed to be quilted and bound. This pattern was designed by my friend, Paula McKinley. These … Continue reading →

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