Miss Penny Lane: The UP side of a DOWN economy

Yes, you did read the title of this post correctly, there IS a positive side to this downed economy. And that positive side can be summarized in one word - Grammy.

Let me explain.

For those of you who don't know, Grammy (Koskulics) works as a consultant in the financial industry. She takes on various projects for various periods of time - 6 months, one year, even 1+ years. She works very, very hard on these projects, and when one project is done she takes a bit of time off, and then gets right back in the swing of things with a new project.

Well, since our economy turned on us, Grammy has had a bit of difficulty finding a new project, since many of the big financial companies are not hiring. Since her last project ended over the summer, she has been working very hard to find a new project. But despite her efforts, no job has become available.

So why is this good, you ask?

Well, since Grammy is home now, there is nothing she likes better than to spend time with her Granddaughter. And I don't mean a few hours here and there, I mean LOTS of time. She will babysit Penny for 2 - 3 days a week...overnight! So sometimes Mommy and Daddy will have 2 or 3 days to themselves (and even though we love our baby, even us parents need a time out). It's a win-win.

Penny loves sleeping over Grammy and Grampy's house. She spends quality time with Grammy, Grampy, Nana, and even visits her other Great-Grammy at Monmouth Crossing assisted living (and she's quite a hit when she goes there!). Penny's visits are called "Penny therapy" because Penny makes everything all better.

So enjoy these shots of "Penny therapy". And even though Grammy is the captain of the "Penny therapy" ship, she can't seem to find a moment to pose for a picture. So you'll have to trust that she's there, behind the camera as usual.

Penny enjoying a nice ripe plum that Grammy peeled for her

Walk with Nana (and Grammy behind the camera)

playtime with Nana

visit with Great-Grammy at Monmouth Crossing

Bottle with Auntie Xiaodao

Hugs with Grampy (who recently said to me, "I don't know how to tell my children this, but Penny is the most beautiful baby I've ever seen". Translation: his kids - myself included - are not quite as beautiful as Penny. I take no offense to this, seeing as Penny is my child. However, Jeff, Robby, and Michael, looks like you have some competition!