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Israel Photo Book – Christmas Projects 2014
Andrea ➤ December 27, 2014

Israel Photo Book – Christmas Projects 2014

The next Christmas project I did was a photo book for my dad. It took quite a bit of time, but I think the end result was definitely worth it. Now I just have to...

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Summer, Day 57 & 58 – Welcoming Nathaniel Grey Christensen
Adventures ➤ August 21, 2014

Summer, Day 57 & 58 – Welcoming Nathaniel Grey Christensen

When morning came bright and early (I didn’t get back to bed until about 6 am, never really fell asleep, and got up with the family at 7), I rolled over and told Wyatt the...

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Sparkle Party
Portfolio ➤ October 15, 2011

Sparkle Party

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Party With a Bang
Portfolio ➤ October 15, 2011

Party With a Bang

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Flower Power
Portfolio ➤ October 15, 2011

Flower Power

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Sugar, Sugar
Portfolio ➤ October 15, 2011

Sugar, Sugar

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Maternity Pictures
Adventures ➤ August 13, 2011

Maternity Pictures

A couple weeks ago Wyatt asked me if I was going to do any maternity pictures. I love maternity pictures of other people. But me . . . not so much my style. So I...

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Tonight The Light Is Golden
Adventures ➤ July 17, 2011

Tonight The Light Is Golden

And Olivia is sleeping in her new room. Calvin and Everett are bunking in “the boys room” and the crib is empty . . . at least for now.

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Five Years
Art Projects ➤ October 28, 2010

Five Years

Dear Olivia, Hi sweet baby girl. You’re no longer a baby. Sigh. That thought makes my heart a little heavy. It’s been a great five years so far! And a wonderful year four with lots...

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On Friday Night
Art Projects ➤ October 25, 2010

On Friday Night

Wyatt and I hit Barnes and Noble (a staple for our date nights, I know, living on the edge!). And I came across a magazine that had the most beautiful photo collages. Sigh. It filled...

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This Post Brought To You By . . .
Adventures ➤ August 21, 2010

This Post Brought To You By . . .

So . . . take a picture every day, for thirty days! Ha! What was I thinking. I mean, really, do I need more to do in my day? The first day I missed I...

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Waiting For The Train {Beneath an August Sky}
Photography ➤ August 2, 2010

Waiting For The Train {Beneath an August Sky}

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Not To Be Dramatic Or Anything {Beneath an August Sky}
Photography ➤ August 1, 2010

Not To Be Dramatic Or Anything {Beneath an August Sky}

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Andrew Joseph
Photography ➤ July 19, 2009

Andrew Joseph

It’s been a long time since I’ve posted much about my photography. My sister in-law asked me to take pictures of her baby boy, Andrew. Of course, such things are always fun for me. One...

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You Belong Among the Wild Flowers Part Two
Adventures ➤ July 8, 2008

You Belong Among the Wild Flowers Part Two

The Raven, a bird that can live up to forty years, mates for life and is an integral part of the Yellowstone ecosystem. It also was the theme bird for the wedding, and graced the...

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Pictures, Pictures, Everywhere!
Adventures ➤ August 26, 2007

Pictures, Pictures, Everywhere!

This week we have been in celebration of Wyatt’s youngest brother’s pending wedding. He was married yesterday (Saturday, August 25th) in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Since he (Wade) and his bride (Katie) spent the...

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Baby Mine
Adventures ➤ August 2, 2006

Baby Mine

Olivia is growing up sooooo fast. Every day it’s something new. This week she’s learned to tense her shoulders (so it looks like a shrug) and get red in the face when she’s mad. Last...

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About Me

About Me

Andrea Christensen

Welcome to my blog! Here you'll find stories about our adventures and misadventures, musings about the gospel, journal entries about our travels, and shameless humble-brags about my five favorite people on the planet.

Stories from the Archive

Adventures ➤ March 11, 2010

The Hills Are Alive

In my home growing up, if one was sick, my mom would set you up in front of the TV – tissues, popsicles, sprite . . . everything one needed to be comfy for an...

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Adventures ➤ July 11, 2009

I Really Love Those Sorensens

Jeff, Lenna, Courtney, Torri, Alexa & Abbey. They’re my neighbors. Jeff is a democrat. He’s a super-health-nut: organic, carrot juice, that sort of stuff. He watches the stock market and reads financial news as a...

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Adventures ➤ September 7, 2012

First Day of Preschool

Every day for the past two weeks Calvin has asked: How many more days until preschool? Because he’s been so very excited. This morning was the day, and he showed up at my bedside at...

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Andrew ➤ September 27, 2022

Iron Men

Nate and Roo have had some exciting athletic persuits this past week – For Activity Days at church the boys spent all summer preparing to participate in a triathalon. They practiced their running, biking and...

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