December 17, 2008 - This morning Penney (nope i didn't get to go today) went to her daughters to watch the new baby, Claudia, BUT she also had her other new grand daughter, Lydia... at only 7 weeks apart she says it was like having twins. Penney said they were both little angels and she was even able to get a little work done while they slept.
Claudia Katelyn 2 weeks and Lydia Izabelle 9 weeks
Later Penney found Lydia checking her my space account
Oops, busted... sorry Nana
December 3, 2008 - today, while Penney and I were attending the Home Based Travel Agent Expo in Las Vegas, Penney received a phone call that her daughter Crystal had been taken to the hospital and had given birth to her daughter, Claudia Katelyn at 11:57pm the evening before, December 2, 2008. She weighed in at 7lbs 4oz and was 21" long. Both mother and baby are strong and healthy.
Here is a picture that she received via email this morning.
Penney was bummed that she was not there for her birth but has a date to visit immediately upon her return home... and you know what that means, I will get to stay in the purse while all the pictures are of the new baby.
December 5, 2008 Today Penney went to see Claudia, and sure enough I didn't even get taken out of the car but Penney did show me all the pictures (bless her heart). :)
December 6, 2008 - Again today Penney visits with Claudia, sure that she will recognize her... sometimes she (Penney) is so delusional.
As with most 4 day olds, Claudia slept most of the time.
December 10, 2008 - Nana Penney goes to her daughters house today to help out. While babysitting she took the opportunity to take a few photos, who Penney, hahaha!
Claudia tried to hide, but Nana persisted...
December 2, 2008 - Las Vegas
This morning Penney and I are flying out to Las Vegas for the Homebased Agent and Luxury Expo at the Mandelay Bay Hotel and casino. I am writing this entry as we will hit the ground running as the show is actually starting this morning. Once we arrive we will head to the hotel to check in and then immediately register and hope to get into a class or two this afternoon. Tomorrow and Thursday will be really busy as Penney is working a booth at both shows with friends & colleagues Mike and Sue Goldberg.
Penney has been contracted to consult on a new travel agent website called Agents Sharing Knowledge. This site is a reference tool for travel professionals, including social networking, discussion groups, classifieds, as well as supplier promotions. The website, www.agentssharingknowledge.com is still a work in progress but is soon to be one of the top visited sites by travel professionals. She will also be working with them on the educational opportunities such as webinars and conference calls.
Well I am going to close this entry and get some rest as I know when we land Penney will be running my legs off (or should i say wings?)
December 3, 2008 - Whew what a day we had yesterday. We have run all over this HUGE hotel, had several meetings, and even ran into a couple of educational seminars before collapsing into bed at nearly midnight. This morning we were up early and running to the show floor to begin a day of talking with travel agents and suppliers BUT first Penney received a call from her son-in-law to tell her that Crystal her daughter had had a beautiful baby girl last night. I will do a new entry on the baby a little later tonight, when we get some pictures.
As we arrived at the showroom floor, there were tons of wonderful travel agents waiting to get in to talk to the suppliers. When the doors opened they began filing in and Penney started talking (as usual). She was/is excited to share with the agents all about ASK and they were eager to hear about all the things to come. It was a long day, and I didn't get to talk to many of the suppliers or friends I had made at the last show but I did meet a few new folks.
Penney and I had our picture taken near the ASK banner to send use in some email promotions... hmmm, do you think she may be using me for my pretty smile?
December 4, 2008 - Today was another long day at the show, however, because Penney was anxious to get home to the new grand baby she was able to change out flight to an earlier one and we are on the flight home now. We met so many great agents, and talked with many wonderful suppliers as well. Overall, a very good trip, although Penney is kind of a drag (maybe she deserves to be called Granny after all) as we didn't see one show, go out to any clubs or even do any gambling while we were in VEGAS... VEGAS BABY and what did we do... work! there is something wrong with that!
I guess I need to sign off as Penney is nagging to get her hands on the computer to do... you guessed it more work!
November 27, 2008 - Happy Thanksgiving
Today we spent Thanksgiving with Penney's family. Her wonderful husband, Kevin, mother, Winnie, and several of her kids gathered around the table to share a great traditional turkey dinner. After dinner everyone retreated to the living room where we share stories and some laughs before heading back to find some yummy dessert.
Much of the afternoon was spent ooo'ing and awww'ing over the newest addition to the family, Lydia. It was very interesting to watch so many grown adults making over this 5 week old baby that doesn't do much except eat and sleep. Although, you know Penney she captured every move on the camera :)
Lydia says... enough already!
