Finally some time to catch up on Christmas! We had a great Christmas and were so lucky to be able to spend it with so much family! Here are some activities that took up the rest of our Christmas season.
All the Bradshaw grandkids gathered together for the Christmas FHE
Joe and Robyn played the piano while we all sang Christmas carols and then watched a talent show put on by all the kids.
Christmas Eve with the Bradshaw's
Robyn and Cousin Danny as Mary and Joseph.
The Nativity Story was pretty low key this year. We made it through without Justin stealing baby Jesus like he did last year!
The kids each opened one present Christmas Eve, which of course were pj's!
Christmas Day was great! We didn't even open presents until about 8:30 because that's when Justin finally decided to get up! Overall everyone loved their presents and had a great day. It was fun with Justin because this is the first year he understood that Santa was coming and he was just so excited for every gift. He still is saying, "This was the best Christmas ever!"
Robyn got a cool ATM to hold her money for her. She can make deposits and withdrawals and it keeps track of how much she has. Much easier than recounting every time!
Isabelle got a fire truck Cozy Coupe. I was tired of her and Justin fighting over the one we already had so this is definitely a favorite toy of mine too. She really can't move it yet but just likes to get in and out and put things in the "trunk."
Justin got a train set for Christmas. I knew he would like it but I had no idea that hours would be spent just watching the trains! We had to replace all the train batteries two days after Christmas because he played with it so much. I had no idea that the track was so big and I am still trying to figure out what to do with it so I can move it out of my entryway.
Dave and I both loved our presents too. This year was more about buying things that we needed rather than wanted and I really liked it! Dave came up with some really thoughtful gifts, like the Shark Steam mop since I hate mopping the floor and now it is much easier. I have to say though, that the gift I have used the most I actually bought for everyone else but now I am addicted to it! It's a Nintendo DS and I play it every chance I get and have already realized that it will be great entertainment while I am in the hospital with the new baby!
Later that day all of my family came over. Dinner was delicious and luckily wasn't ruined by the fact that the turkey wasn't done cooking when everything else was ready. My new digital thermometer that I received that morning said it was done. Who am I to argue? Luckily, there were plenty of appetizers to hold us over while the turkey finished cooking. There is always PLENTY of food when the Poulsen's get together!
The Poulsen Family Three out of the last four Christmases I have been pregnant! Maybe next year I will like the family Christmas picture . . .
The Bradshaws
All the Bradshaw grandkids gathered together for the Christmas FHE
Joe and Robyn played the piano while we all sang Christmas carols and then watched a talent show put on by all the kids. Christmas Eve with the Bradshaw'sRobyn and Cousin Danny as Mary and Joseph.
The Nativity Story was pretty low key this year. We made it through without Justin stealing baby Jesus like he did last year!
The kids each opened one present Christmas Eve, which of course were pj's!Christmas Day was great! We didn't even open presents until about 8:30 because that's when Justin finally decided to get up! Overall everyone loved their presents and had a great day. It was fun with Justin because this is the first year he understood that Santa was coming and he was just so excited for every gift. He still is saying, "This was the best Christmas ever!"
Robyn got a cool ATM to hold her money for her. She can make deposits and withdrawals and it keeps track of how much she has. Much easier than recounting every time!
Isabelle got a fire truck Cozy Coupe. I was tired of her and Justin fighting over the one we already had so this is definitely a favorite toy of mine too. She really can't move it yet but just likes to get in and out and put things in the "trunk."Justin got a train set for Christmas. I knew he would like it but I had no idea that hours would be spent just watching the trains! We had to replace all the train batteries two days after Christmas because he played with it so much. I had no idea that the track was so big and I am still trying to figure out what to do with it so I can move it out of my entryway.Dave and I both loved our presents too. This year was more about buying things that we needed rather than wanted and I really liked it! Dave came up with some really thoughtful gifts, like the Shark Steam mop since I hate mopping the floor and now it is much easier. I have to say though, that the gift I have used the most I actually bought for everyone else but now I am addicted to it! It's a Nintendo DS and I play it every chance I get and have already realized that it will be great entertainment while I am in the hospital with the new baby!
Later that day all of my family came over. Dinner was delicious and luckily wasn't ruined by the fact that the turkey wasn't done cooking when everything else was ready. My new digital thermometer that I received that morning said it was done. Who am I to argue? Luckily, there were plenty of appetizers to hold us over while the turkey finished cooking. There is always PLENTY of food when the Poulsen's get together!
The Poulsen Family Three out of the last four Christmases I have been pregnant! Maybe next year I will like the family Christmas picture . . .The BradshawsWe hope that you all had a great Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Dave and I going to his work Christmas party 
Justin was so excited to come home from preschool as Rudolph!
Isabelle striking a pose in her Christmas dress.
Justin's Christmas outfit which is also his first tie. He was very excited!
Dave and I as Mary and Joseph for the ward Christmas program
The kids and Dave all ready for the Christmas party
Daddy's little girl!
Isabelle is always in the mood to take a picture and has even learned to say cheese while doing it! Too bad she's not always dressed. . . She just turned 15 months and we can't believe how time has flown!
