"Pretty Penny was her name."

I can't help but think of these words from the Stone Temple Pilots song Pretty Penny right now. The line is very apropos as we are extremely happy to announce the birth of Penny Joan Atkinson.

Penny was born on Saturday, September 20, 2008, at 1:51 pm, weighing in at 7 lbs. 4 0z. and measuring 19 1/4" long.

Welcome to the world, Sweet Pea. Below are a couple of action shots.

Hamming it up for the camera a few moments after being born:


Trying to eat mom's nose:


Sticking her tongue out to the world as she shows off her bicep: