Holiday Happiness!

Marty and I were fortunate enough to be able to fly back to Wisconsin again this year for Christmas with my family. All the kids and spouses were home and it was great time spent with family. All the traditions were carried out, including Christmas cookies and coffee all morning and afternoon as we opened presents. I also got to see my best friend Sara and spend the day with her and her mom bridesmaid dress shopping. The second week of our break was spent with Marty's parents who drive out to Colorado each year. We already miss everyone and look forward to the next time we all get to hang out.
I had two weeks off from work, one week with no grad school, but sadly the real world starts back up tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m.
January and February brings visitors to Colorado. Meg (my little sis) comes out at the end of this month, and in February my great friend Emily and her husband James are coming out to visit us for ten days of fun and skiing.
Here is a glimpse of the Kolacinski Christmas...


so many presents, and there aren't even grandchildren yet, we are all spoiled!


christmas eve


ryan is pretty excited about a marshmallow gun...26 year olds still like getting toys!


marty got his flip video camera. there will be lots of videos on the blog now.


are you jealous meg...


even daddy got a new toy. an helicopter to fly inside!


here i am super excited because marty surprised me with a green amethyst and diamond ring.


mom with some festive bowls.


another christmas with mom and dad madsen.

Thank you to everyone for all the moments we shared this Christmas break. Thank you again for all the nice presents. 2009 was a year to be thankful for family, friends, our jobs, and health.