Aideen fishing before 6am in her jammies as we all do
Derry was only a little late to breakfast this morning. At least the other kids hadn't finished eating yet
Jordan had a wish to go to the library so I had them take a couple of the recipes I bought with one of the recent expansion funds.
Cliff now knows how to make cookies He actually has pretty high cooking skills at this stage but hasn't read many recipes, although he has learned a few from the Cooking Channel.
What's taking so long? I have the urge to have a sponge bath in the library bathroom It's so good not having to worry about the boys having to deal with dirty showers anymore
Finally! Jordan now knows how to make cheesesteak. This is a valuable recipe for pregnant sims because they often roll wishes for pancakes, spaghetti, cheesesteak, cobbler and key lime pie. Not that anyone is pregnant ... yet
I got a popup that an unroutable sim was recovered. Turned out it was Aideen who had been on a fieldtrip. She appeared back home so I sent her to school because it said she was missing class. I got popups indicating that too all intents and purposes she was still at the fieldtrip
After the boys had shower woohoo, Jordan went in for the heat of the moment kiss. Bathroom is still too small to get good shots.
Did I ever doubt it would be knocked back?
Immediately after the kiss the boys went their separate ways - Cliff to continue his painting and Jordan to the blocks.
While Aideen was doing her homework I saw Dameon arriving at the lot to fish
I had Aideen chat with him for a bit before inviting him in. Neither made a romantic move. In fact, Aideen rolled a wish to give Dameon a friendly hug That's how I want it to stay for now!
Cliff's social bar was getting a little low and he made a beeline to Dameon when he came through the door.
Cliff's latest painting. I forgot to get the value but it was pretty high
Cliff and Dameon both choked on their food at the same time - hate that animation!
Cliff wanted to play a game with Derry so I had them play chess. The logic skill is always handy
Aideen had a wish to improve her gardening skill so I had her watch the Gardening Channel while Dameon caught up with his homework. I like how she chose to do it from the table, rather than the sofa
Dameon joined her after completing his homework. "How can you watch this crud when there's a perfectly good Action Channel?" "Shhhh, they're coming to a good bit."
When Jordan got home he had a recipe to read for work. I kept the rest of the family busy watching TV so they wouldn't bother him Besides, it's always nice to have the family in one room doing something together
@ChelleJo I have read your comments and will respond to them in a bit. My son needs me to do something so back soon. Thanks
@ChelleJo Thanks for the lovely comments I really don't have much fun with sims until they are teen so I see the toddler and child stages as perfect for skilling as much as possible so that teens can have fun
I checked out your Tumblr when I was in bed last night and I laughed my legs off when I saw poor Javon frozen like a popsicle! I shall try to remember to make it a part of my nightly routine to check out your Tumblr. Your little house looked so adorable and I imagine that 4x4 is a lot tougher than a 5x5!
The temp was dropping beautifully but summer had to throw in one last heat wave just for me Not that it got stinking hot like the height of summer but more than I like, being a winter person
Derry: "Quit looking at me! I know I'm late but it was you who assigned me to the top bunk!"
All my teens garden and Aideen is no exception!
The boys hadn't fished in a while so I let them have a treat after the kids left for school because Jordan has the next two days off work
I remembered the chickens hadn't been fed, so I had Cliff feed the chickens and play with the baby chicks
I send Cliff to the diner for the opportunity to hand in 10 excellent cheeses so he could plant steaks and patties. I waited at the front of the diner for him to come out and realized he had snuck out the back door He can now plant steaks and patties! Yay!
My gnome family is growing! I don't think I need worry about the family funds if a new baby happened along
Aideen wanted to learn how to drive and I don't normally bother with that wish but we have lots of time with only three kids
She was driving so slowly that she had barely made the corner when Cliff and Derry came out to play catch and they had started the interaction after Jordan and Aideen had left the house!
Francine Morse was supposed to come home with Derry. I went to the school at 3 to see if that was indeed happening and found that Nadine had art class. No way was Derry sitting on a bus for 2 hours waiting for her. I had forgotten all about it until I saw her in the house a few hours later!
She joined the family for dinner of course
I love the watch the stars together animation so I don't mind how often the boys do it
Cliff has rolled a wish for another baby. I will give Jordan a few days to see if he also wants one. Even if he doesn't I feel that the family might be almost ready for a new one
Derry: "See! I'm not ALWAYS the last one to the breakfast table!"
Jordan had several Palladium ore in his inventory. I was holding on to them because he only needed to find Plutonium to make 5 different metals which meant that when ores were sent for smelting there was a chance he would received extra. He found the Plutonium that morning and sent it off before the mailman returned so he got 7 Palladium bricks back the same day! Unfortunately he only got one Plutonium. Still, all up, the two metals got the family to over $15,000 When he collected his metal bricks, he also paid $481 in bills.
This is Cliff going for the auto try for baby! I paused for about a minute trying to decide whether I should stop them or not. In the end, I let them go
Jordan isn't getting valuable gems with his board breaking yet, but he is getting them a lot faster You can just see Cliff working on his latest painting. I really love this one and will have to find a place to hang it
Cliff finished the painting! Isn't it beautiful?
Poor Derry is not sitting at the table properly because they all were all gathered around the table when Jordan served the meal. Still, he's eating at the same time so the mod has not failed me yet
While Jordan was playing tag with the boys, Cliff and Aideen watched the Cooking Channel.
Cliff: "Did you see all those frogs on crutches?"
"I don't know if I can watch anymore! It makes me sad!"
Of course the boys spent some time together as well
Cliff had been about to break some more space rocks, when the boys intercepted him for a chat.
As you can see, Cliff's earlier sneaky woohoo got the result he wanted!
I am sure Jordan won't mind
Derry: "Ha! Another day where I am not last to breakfast!"
The boys just scraped in for their next expansion! They were a little short then I remembered the robot painting in Cliff's inventory. They got $1,693 for it
I was sorry to break the boys apart, but building had to commence!
I have opened up the living area and the new extension serves as the boys' bedroom
Still using auto-roof
I came out of build/buy for a while to see how things looked. I played for a bit while I tried to decide how to spend the rest of the money. Cliff got his notice
I still had about $14,000 to spend so I added a large deck to the back so they had somewhere to put the grill I bought in the last expansion. It was just against the side of the house before. I also added outside dining furniture in case they wanted to use the grill and eat outdoors I still had tons of money left over. I bought a hottub in the last expansion and a car in an earlier one so couldn't think of anything that would get rid of the money. Then I remembered some rugs I downloaded. By the time I put expensive rugs in all the rooms and bought a piano for the extended living area, I was just a whisker over the $500. I decided that was good enough
Silly Aideen complained about art and I had to have her apologize because I don't like tension in the family. I am sure he would have got over it soon enough but it never hurts to smooth the way
Shane Adams (with Cliff) and Randell Mullis (at the table) came home with the boys.
They also stayed for dinner. For some odd reason, even though there was seating for 6 indoors, Cliff put a serve on the outside table.
Poor Declan ate alone
Shane is adorable and looks just like his daddy, Jason I think that he and Derry might be more than friends one day
When Jordan came home from work he went straight to Cliff
They must have been a tad confused by the expansion and faced the wall while star gazing LOL
Aideen: "Glad you could finally make it to the table, Derry!"
Declan has the Party Animal Trait and can often be found dancing Look at Co*cky Master Chef in the background
The family got another exotic egg this morning ... kaching!
While the kids were at the park, Cliff practised his sketching
"Hmmm ... it looks different in broad daylight"
"What the heck is that supposed to be?"
"Your hands, of course! They're the hardest thing to get right!"
"Well, I love it!"
The only other sims at the park were Lilika (Jason's wife) and a service sim (not pictured). Derry and Declan were both queuing up to play catch with Aideen
Since Declan had a wish to play catch with Aideen, I let him have it and sent Derry to get to know Lilika
I don't know why, but the kids didn't stay long at the park and when I saw them heading home, I decided a friend should visit so I invited Teresa Frio over.
While Cliff made the spaghetti he was craving, Derry and Teresa had a pillow fight
Because they were having the pillow fight beside the dining table, Cliff put two plates outside.
Poor Teresa tried to share a secret with Cliff but he wasn't interested
The boys got the star gazing right that night
This is Cliff's latest painting and it is now hanging in Aideen's bedroom
Derry was second to the kitchen ...
but Aideen got in his way as they were going to their places and he ended up seated last
Since this is Derry's last weekend as a child, I thought he should have a special treat Aideen has been the only one to roll this wish but they had no tub at the time. Now they have a tub, there have been no wishes but I know the kids like it and get a good moodlet, so had Derry do it while he can
I sent all the kids to the park because I wanted the boys to have some alone time before the baby arrived.
Aideen autonomously started fishing and the boys were about to start a game of catch
Poor Cliff and Jordan didn't even get through their make-out session when Cliff went into labor.
I sent Cliff inside to have the baby. You can see that I have now framed the lady at the koi pond painting. I had been avoiding the frames until I got around to installing a CAStable frame mod.
When I checked back on the kids, I found Aideen and Lilika about to have a game of catch. Lilika had given birth to twins that morning
The boys were still playing as well Since one of the boys had rolled a wish to see a movie, I sent all 3 kids.
Welcome Finnian (Brave, Friendly)
Jordan gets his pre age-up snuggle
Cliff rolled a wish to tickle Finnian when he aged up
The boys are a hoot! I found Cliff thanking Jordan for his cooking
Jordan responded with a flirtatious joke
I had cancelled several selfies that day, but Cliff and Aideen snuck one in before I could stop it
Aideen was rolling all kinds of wishes for her little brother
I had Cliff get started on the training before dinner.
Derry had been reading on the couch when Cliff joined him for a chat. From Derry's face, I would say he did not appreciate the interruption
Since Jordan had to learn the recipe for Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches for work and had a wish to cook 10 different recipes perfectly, the family had said sandwiches for dinner They are Finnian's favourite meal so I am sure he will be happy that his dad has mastered them when he is old enough to eat
Poo face!
Aideen had a wish to meet someone new so I sent her the park. She introduced herself to Betty. Betty is Josh Holloway's wife and this is their second child
The boys were busy star gazing so I had Aideen start on teaching Finnian how to talk. "Don't flick that booger at me!"
I guess the boys only got it half-wrong this time
Looks like Aideen is making some progress
If I was up before 6am fishing... I'd be in my jammies, too! I feel ya, Aideen!
Cookies and Cheesesteak are good recipes to learn, as my pregnant sims always want them two. It's odd, cause my last pregnant sim wanted to eat cookies, so I had her order cookies from a register, but her wish didn't complete. I figured I might have got "eat cookies" confused with make cookies, but nope, it was eat cookies.
Ugh, the popups. Even though Aideen wasn't actually on the field trip, maybe with the popups she feels like she was.
With Cliff and Jordan painting and breaking space rocks, I imagine you'll be getting those expansions pretty quickly! Jordan has quite the collection of space rocks going.
I'm glad the teens will have time to be just friends before romance buds.
I got that robot painting with Madison. It was one of the least favorites I've come across. Good that Cliff's was worth so much though. Bonus!
I despise the choking animation. It makes no sense when the meal quality is high. Like, my adult sim would not be eating a perfect meal and choking on it.
LOL! Great commentary for Dameon and Aideen while watching tv!
Poor Derry... always fated to be the last to the table to eat.
Aw, cute pic with Cliff and the chicks.
I have yet to get that opportunity (to be able to plant steaks and patties). You'll have to show what those plants look like. I've never seen one.
ROFL! Those gnomes! The one on the ground with the other standing over him is too cute!
I'm sure Aideen is glad to get to learn to drive!
The watch the stars animation is so cute!
Uh oh! Wished for baby... I think I see what will be coming soon!
Wow! 15,000 for two metals! O.O That's pretty good!!
I love that painting!!! It's gorgeous! I'll be keeping that one when I come across it!
Aw, Cliff... it's okay. Don't be sad...
Woohoo!! Another baby!
**Comments are getting a bit long winded, so I'll try to make the rest brief**
Nice expansion! Their home is really coming along!
Oh, no! Complaining about art to Cliff would not go over well! Thankfully Aideen apologized. I'm sure she didn't mean anything bad by it.
Aw, Declan eating alone. Makes me sad.
Maybe they (Cliff and Jordan) were admiring their hard work (the house) more than the stars at that time.
Love Jordan's posing! Glad he liked the finished art work!
At least Derry had Teresa to eat dinner with. They make really cute friends.
The painting in Aideen's room now is a cool painting. Another I haven't seen yet.
Derry got a pep in his step for breakfast this morning! Oh, darn! Nevermind.
Well, you know what they say can induce labor.
Welcome, Finnian! (I think Aideen might be destined to the Cliff and Jordan's only girl! )
OMG Finnian is a bundle of A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!!!!
Ahhh, Cliff appreciates Jordan. How cute!
Uh oh, attack of the duck lips!
Derry doesn't look too pleased, does he... lol
Josh and Betty's tot is a cutie.
Great updates! Finnian is so dang adorable! That second to last picture of him, looking at the camera, just makes me giggle!
Cliff got Finnian ready for the day and, probably due to poor routing, ended up feeding him on the front deck. Derry now has a single bed since he will be aging up to teen soon so wouldn't have been last in any case
Cliff was quite ravenous when he got to the table
I have a small problem. I put a cut Tiberium in the front yard thinking it would pay for the next expansion. Instead, it is worth over $40,000. I will never be able to spend that much on an upgrade! I will keep it there until a later upgrade - perhaps when I start working on the basement.
I haven't done a bus pic in this save, so here it is
While Cliff was gardening, Jordan finished off teaching Finnian how to talk. I saw that Jordan was making some great faces, so another switch-up
It didn't take long as Aideen had done most of the job, so Jordan paid the bills for $630.
I have three elder gnomes now. One of them is in the garden
Jordan keeps rolling those stroller wishes!
Cliff finished a brilliant painting worth $813. I didn't care for it so it got sold.
When he finished his painting, Cliff autonomously played with Finnian
When Aideen finished school, she rolled a wish to go to the local pool. Dameon was there
Jordan got two diamonds and one Smithsonite from breaking space rocks.
The boys had some fun in the hottub
Because the boys were busy, Aideen served the family leftover falafel for dinner
Boys: "Should we start eating without the parental units?"
While Cliff cleared the dishes, Jordan attacked Finnian with the claw
This is the second time the boys have used this corner of the deck. I guess they found their "spot"
Derry: "Why does he always look so happy?!"
@ChelleJo Thanks for all those comments! It really is impressive and most welcome
The steak and patty plants are exactly like the cheese and eggs plants which, in turn are exactly like the tomato, bell pepper and several other plants. I guess they didn't put much effort into the veggies but I don't mind as long as my boys are growing perfect produce
I wouldn't mind another girl and Cliff has a wish for another baby so you never can tell
Jordan had the most Finnian wishes, so he got the job
Declan: "Why are you looking at me like that? This is the first time I've been late!"
Jordan, for all his exercise, is not a bulky sim and I am glad
I don't believe Cliff has rolled a single stroller wish but Jordan is making up for that by wishing for it constantly!
The boys took Finnian to the small park.
Since Finnian was keeping himself amused, the boys took advantage of it
Cliff completed this brilliant painting worth $925.
So cute!
Finnian's face! LOL "Not that claw cr*p again!"
I decided to give the new painting a coloured frame and put it in the boys' room
The family eat a meal prepared by Aideen
Jordan jogged most of the way home from work and gave Cliff a sweaty hug and kiss on arriving home Nah, I used the "don't break a sweat" option
Then the boys went to the other corner of the deck to watch the stars
Cliff gets Finnian ready for his last morning as a toddler
Toddlers make it impossible for families to eat together! Poor Cliff was pretty hungry by the time he got to the table
Aideen finished this painting before bed the previous night. It was worth $383. She's getting quite the collection in her inventory and they are probably appreciating in value
After breakfast, Aideen played the piano, Declan danced and Cliff and Derry chatted. Jordan woke with the wish to use the stroller - last chance Jordan!
While strolling he rolled a wish to put Finnian on the spring rider. I let him have it even though it's only worth 150 LTR.
While Cliff worked on the garden and Jordan was tending the chickens, Finnian had his birthday
Perfect!
He's such a lovely blend of his two daddies
After tending the chickens, Jordan rushed straight inside to tell the birthday boy a story See that profile? That is all Jordan!
The inevitable pillow fight (well, that or a game of tag)
Cliff collected the mail. There were several good gems in that batch so that means upgrade time
As you can see, Cliff has a locked wish for another child
This is a very subtle expansion. I merely moved the two bedrooms on the left out a whisker and lined up their outer walls and pushed back the inner walls to compensate. Aideen did get an extra 1x5 for her room but the boys already had 5x5 so nothing extra for them.
After counting up the squares, I realized I was 1x5 short in my expansion so I added 1x5 to the desk area of the living area. You can see in this outside shot that it now extends onto the deck.
There was so much money left that I built a large pool, bought some climbing walls and a basketball hoop and swapped out the cheap counters in the kitchen for expensive ones
Finnian's first wish was to learn the painting skill.
While he painted, I had the boys play on the climbing walls
While Declan was at school he rolled a wish to hang out with Finnian. I had them hug and they immediately rolled wishes to be best friends
Finnian went cross-eyed at the dinner table
Jordan, Cliff and Finnian attended a party held by Jensen
My simself is Family Oriented and has also completed most of the charisma challenges so she and Finnian were friends in no time
When they got home, the boys tried out the new massage table, generously gifted by @Charlottesmom
Aideen did the same painting, although this one was worth $537
Poor Derry couldn't sit down at the table. I don't know what was up. I went into buy mode and pulled the chair out and it wouldn't let me put it back at the table.
Cliff paid $1140 for the bills - it's going up! Although the family's worth is going up, they don't have cash after an expansion! Fortunately, Cliff had held on to two gems from the previous day and sold them so that they could pay the bills.
So far only Declan, who is Athletic, has used the basketball hoop autonomously. I had the boys give it a try Cliff missed this turn but the boys were evenly matched overall.
My gnome army is growing thanks to babies and new additions from gem cutting
In my last save I didn't have a single autonomous selfie shot! This game is rife with them
After the boys got home from school and completed their homework it was time for Derry's birthday
I don't think so!
Much better
The only thing he got from Cliff is his nose - the rest is Jordan. (Note to self: Add ceiling in next upgrade)
Jordan and Cliff attended Molly Mullis' party
The sim that Cliff is introducing himself to is Garry Cinder. He was in my bin as a potential uni baby daddy He is married to Arsala.
My simself was also there The teen walking up the stairs is Molly and Eddy's son, Randell, who visited the family as a child.
Molly is chatting with Marina Prattle, Jensen's wife, and Sandy, Connor Frio's wife
A closer look at my evil but beautiful Jason
Cliff's latest brilliant painting is worth $1044. It is hanging in Aideen's room
When Cliff got home from the party, he made a beeline to Derry for a selfie
The chair seems to be working now and everyone made it to breakfast
When I saw all these dead plants, I was sure Cliff would cry but he took it like a man I also noticed that they could do with more plants. Cliff has mastered all the gardening challenges and it takes him very little time so a big garden is no problem. Besides with all those kids, extra steak, eggs, cheese and burger patties never go to waste
His first money tree dropped a seed the other day so soon they will have two. It took forever to find a money tree seed. I lost count of how many special seeds he planted, including several plasma fruit seed. I should have looked for the red glow but you can only see it when they collect the seed, not when it is in the inventory.
I didn't take a single photo the whole time the kids were at school! The boys didn't get up to much. Jordan cooked his 10th perfect meal for a wish (although he has cooked many more than that) and Cliff did some painting. The boys also played several games of catch and woohooed a couple times. Quiet day all in all
I think that Cliff and Declan were playing catch when Derry called the family to the meal he had cooked.
Derry had a wish to meet someone new so I had Jordan and Cliff take him to a party held by Jason's wife, Lilika.
Since he knew Jason and Lilika already, I had him pick up one of their twins - wish granted!
See my simself watching the party from her house across the street
I had Cliff prepare a cheese plate for the guests while Jordan introduced himself to Shane who was due to age up that night.
When Aideen finished her painting, I had her join the boys
This is the painting Aideen finished earlier in the evening. All her other paintings are in her inventory for her to take with her when she leaves home but I decided I would keep this one as it is perfect for a girl's room and I am sure there will be more kids before the boys get too old Since I am not selling it, I don't think this would be against the challenge rules
"Don't you dare start a running joke about me! I've been fishing since 5."
Derry, being disciplined, autonomously practiced with the dummy and rolled a wish to spar when he got his first skill point. I am sure that Jordan will be happy to finally have a sparring partner as Cliff has never shown interest.
These three all had fishing wishes so I let them get them out of the way. I decided the family would have a quiet Saturday since the Prom was later that day.
After the gardening and gem collecting was done, I sent the boys to the park for some alone time. They made good use of the park's treehouse
Connor Frio had an early afternoon party so I sent Cliff, Declan and Finnian. The family amused themselves there for a while but it was obvious they were the only guests.
Back at home, Aideen and Derry were dressed and ready for the Prom
They decided to have a quick game of catch while they waited for the limo.
Finally! They're off
When I checked back on Cliff and the boys, I found Connor fast asleep. He is in the Criminal career track so is probably up most of the night.
Since the party was a dud, I sent Cliff and the boys to the diner
While they were eating, Finnian rolled a wish to give Pauline Morse a friendly introduction.
Declan really loves the basketball hoop! If he's not dancing, he's shooting hoops
Jordan got another promotion. I can't remember what level he is now. The first few levels were painfully slow but he seems to be doing okay now with bonuses and extra work opportunities like reading books, recipes, or taking in high quality produce.
"Honey, I'm home!"
Finnian interrupted Declan's basketball game for a game of catch. These two spend a lot of time together and roll many wishes for each other
At least the boys are not right up against the wall and can probably see stars over the eaves
Aideen and Derry were crowned King and Queen That's the good news. The bad news is that the game made Derry the romantic interest of a babysitter with funny foreign headwear - thank you MC for fixing that cr*p for me! When I cancelled that, it made Shane Adams his romantic interest. I left that since I had already decided he would be the one for Derry. They won't be able to act on it for a while because I am sticking to my no romance for 15 days rule. The game also found a romantic interest for Aideen which was also cancelled. It wasn't a bad choice, but not my choice. I can't remember his name, but it was Connor Frio's son.
Of course they came home hungry and needing their social bars topped up
Finnian was last to the table but not noticeably so, so I didn't pick on him
Since Jordan taught Aideen how to drive, I let Cliff have the wish to teach Derry. They grow up so fast When I saw the kids in their prom clothes, it made me realize the kids are growing up and it might be time for more
They managed to get it done without stopping for a game of catch like Jordan and Aideen did but they were just dumped unceremoniously in the middle of the street when it was done
A quiet Sunday morning with Cliff playing catch with Aideen and Finnian with Declan. At the front you can see Jordan and Derry sparring
Aideen had a wish to visit the theatre so I sent her and the two youngest boys to watch a movie
To keep Derry away from the martial arts equipment I sent him to the beach to spend some time with Shane. Since romance is turned off for all teens, all they could do was play kicky bag or talk
When I checked back on the boys, Cliff was giving Jordan a massage
I had Derry invite Shane over for dinner since my household eats the best food in town
Cliff completed this brilliant painting worth $2177.
Watching the family like this, with the walls partially up is like playing with a dollhouse
The family had hamburgers for dinner made with perfect quality patties grown by Cliff
After dinner, I decided it was time for Cliff to learn martial arts. Shane found the other dummy to train on
Cliff got his first skill point just as Jordan got home from work Now they will be able to spar with each other
After Shane left, Derry reached level 5 in MA and rolled a wish to meditate. He did that while the boys watched the stars by the hottub
Jordan is so good at martial arts that he is now able to phase through tables!
Poor Declan wasn't able to get to his seat until Jordan had finished his magic act
Finally! Finnian rolled a wish to go on a submarine adventure! The bath wasn't a waste afterall
Jordan payed $1527 for the bills! The biggest so far! Luckily he found a pink diamond that day so they will get the money back tomorrow
What with Jordan working and raising all the kids, the boys haven't been doing fun stuff alone. Sure, they go to parties but I thought a nice day at the bowling alley was just the ticket The boys take their bowling seriously
Jordan manages to not lose his cool even after face planting
After bowling, the boys made their way upstairs
Cliff rolled a wish to give Betty Holloway a friendly introduction
Then I remembered something! @CravenLestat did not like the way I had dressed Betty and gifted me this lovely dress just for her
She loved her new dress so much she photobombed when Jordan was chatting with my simself
Derry wanted to meet someone new so he introduced himself to Constance Shelley. Connor Frio's son was also visiting the park
One of Aideen's recent paintings. It is brilliant and worth $863.
Randell Mullis came home with the teens. Well, he came alone really since my teens had no afterschool classes and he did.
He's a cutie and a lovely blend of Eddy and Molly French. They are definitely Molly's eyes and that mouth is unmistakably Eddy's
Of course Randell stayed for dinner
Cliff, Jordan and Declan attended a party held by Wendell Morse.
Constance was also a guest but she remained outside so Jordan chatted with her there.
Cliff's latest brilliant painting valued at $785.
The boys finish their day with star gazing
Aideen's latest painting is worth $741.
Jordan did his phasing act again and this time he stopped both Finnian and Declan from getting to the breakfast table I think I will wake him up last from now on!
The boys got their money after the sale of another pink diamond. That space rock breaking is like printing your own money!
This expansion looks a tad odd from the outside but I am starting to set the house up so that extra small rooms can be added on the outside edges.
The boys' bedroom was moved into the extension and the bathroom was moved away from the centre of the house. The next expansion will have a bathroom for guests unless the boys have another baby and need another bedroom With the house as open as it is, I am thinking the boys might have a party on the weekend
The boys have a post woohoo chat about all their new toys, including a professional bar! Once again it was hard spending the money but I managed it. The bigger kids and Jordan got their own guitars and Aideen even got a keyboard for her inventory. I remembered the ceiling and that was several thousand simoleons. After school, I sent Aideen to the bookstore to stock up on music and recipes as well.
Jordan finds another pink diamond from breaking space rocks!
Finnian wanted to find a bug - granted!
I had Cliff make sushi for dinner. It wasn't perfect quality so I will need to have him practice. Oh, and the new rug under the dining table set them back a couple thousand simoleons too! The decorated moodlet for this room is through the roof!
Because Jordan finishes work at 8 instead of 9 now, he actually came home hungry instead of eating at work. I am glad because he never got a meal moodlet when that happened.
Aideen learns a new song for the piano You can see the new bar in this shot as well I think I got Cliff up to level 3 in mixology during the day
Cliff rolled a wish to spar so I had him spar with Jordan when he had finished eating. Jordan must have been weighed down with food because he lost
The boys ended their day watching the stars from the yard this time
No table phasing today! It seems I have a slight problem in my house. There are two floor tiles that are unusable. I realized my sims were steering wide when coming to one side of the table. I went into buy mode and tried to move something on the spot and it said something about objects not being able to intersect each other. I then went into build mode and tried to sledgehammer that part of the floor and it said that the floor tiles were needed for something. I went off and Googled the problem and the only answer I could find was to save the house to the library and move my family back in. It's only 2 floor tiles so I will live with it for now.
This is Declan's last day as a child and I was thrilled when he rolled a wish to go on a submarine adventure These kids barely roll any kid wishes like joyriding, submarine adventures, dressing in costumes, tea parties with teddies, etc.
Jordan had a fishing wish so I took care of that after the kids went to school and the chores were done. I had Cliff join him because who doesn't like fishing?
Aideen is now half way through her teen stage! You know what this means! When Dameon arrived, I had her use the flirtatious greeting
Yep, they still like each other even though it's been 15 sim days since I last checked
Don't waste any time, Aideen! LOL
Reciprocated!
They are now going steady
I got Aideen and Dameon sorted out just in time for Declan's birthday
Boy do I miss the meal serve mod on birthdays! Lots of foot stomping and arm waving before everyone got to eat cake
After the cake, Jordan was sharing a joke with Dameon when Aideen interrupted to make-out. Jordan might be smiling but he rolled a wish to send a text to Dameon - "You hurt my daughter and you aren't safe from my almost supernatural martial arts skills!"
How sweet - Dameon asked Aideen to watch the stars
And Jordan did the same to Cliff
After watching the stars, Aideen did this! I can't escape it!
First burglar in this save! I can't believe I made it 46 days without one!
Eugene Hunter saved the day! I love how Derry is just watching it all unfold from the kitchen window
Another morning without table phasing! I think I have this figured out now - Jordan's sleep bar when pulled all the way to the left means he will sleep until 10 because of his work so I usually wake him when I wake the others. Now I wait until Cliff is just about ready to serve the meal and everyone gets to the table without fuss
The boys share a kiss after the kids have left for school
Aideen's latest painting. It is worth 741 simoleons. Pity I don't have the other Edward painting in this save yet
Lots of elder gnomes now!
Jordan approaches the mailbox with trepidation to collect the bill The bills were for $1608 which is no surprise since the family is now worth over $200,000 even though they are cash poor.
Kids! LOL
The boys went to the bowling alley again. While they were there, Eddie and his daughter to Constance Shelley arrived. Her name is Kara.
The boys didn't appear to be doing so well
When the boys were back home, Cliff got his notice
Another pink diamond! Good timing with another child on the way
The family had cheesesteak because Cliff had a craving
The family attended a party at Jason Adams' house. There were other guests but the bulk of the guests were my family LOL
Of course I had to take a close-up of my beautiful Jason
And his handsome son
While the rest of the family were on their way home, Jordan started on Declan's driving lesson. They got to the first skill point and will have to finish tomorrow.
The boys reached their next $20,000! I think this may be my 8th expansion I should go back and read the rules but I think that the challenge is finished when I get to 10 expansions. This doesn't mean I will end the save but I will be able to hoard some money for a decent expansion - like a huge basement all in one go!
Yep, another orderly breakfast! I like how predictable sims are once you have played them for a while. I knew how sims would behave in my usual house but this one has been tricky since the house has changed so much over the course of the save.
With a new baby on the way, I changed my expansion plan to accommodate a new child. I expanded the boys' room so that I could get rid of the bunk beds and make room for some of the toys that were scattered around the house. I managed to spend a lot of money easily this time because I bought good quality beds for all the kids plus an extra for both the boys' room and one in Aideen's room as well.
The front of the house
The back of the house. I moved the nook where the bar goes along a bit so that it will fit in more readily with my next expansion. This meant also moving the stairs on the back deck so they lined up.
Before Jordan left for work he autonomously trained on the rock climbing wall He probably would have spent that time with Cliff, but I had Cliff working on his mixology skills.
Once again, the family eat what Cliff craves. Cliff will be having some extra icecream after his
Cliff's latest brilliant painting, worth $1872. Needless to say it is now hanging in their bedroom
The family have a quiet evening with Cliff and Jordan watching the stars, the teen boys in the hottub and Aideen and Finnian chatting with friends
Another orderly breakfast I still hadn't spent all the money from the previous day's expansion but I took care of that by replacing the cheap dining chairs
I sent the kids to the local pool because baby was due soon. The boys were just about to woohoo when the inevitable happened
Jordan went off to break space rocks after he had done his baby dance and I sent Cliff inside. He's using his new simfu skills to get through the labor
Pity he only as 2 skill points because it wasn't working very well
Welcome Nevan. I can't remember both his traits but one is virtuoso.
Jordan gets his pre age up snuggle
Although Nevan is bald, I can see he has Cliff's hair colour from his eyebrows. He has Jordan's freckles too
Adorable To be truthful, I would have liked a girl this time but don't mess with genders as I like a balanced population.
Jordan instantly rolled a wish to put Nevan on the spring rider The kids had come home from the pool and were doing their own thing as it was Saturday and I like them to have free rein when possible.
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Day 31
Derry was only a little late to breakfast this morning. At least the other kids hadn't finished eating yet
Jordan had a wish to go to the library so I had them take a couple of the recipes I bought with one of the recent expansion funds.
Cliff now knows how to make cookies
What's taking so long? I have the urge to have a sponge bath in the library bathroom
Finally! Jordan now knows how to make cheesesteak. This is a valuable recipe for pregnant sims because they often roll wishes for pancakes, spaghetti, cheesesteak, cobbler and key lime pie. Not that anyone is pregnant ... yet
I got a popup that an unroutable sim was recovered. Turned out it was Aideen who had been on a fieldtrip. She appeared back home so I sent her to school because it said she was missing class. I got popups indicating that too all intents and purposes she was still at the fieldtrip
After the boys had shower woohoo, Jordan went in for the heat of the moment kiss. Bathroom is still too small to get good shots.
Did I ever doubt it would be knocked back?
Immediately after the kiss the boys went their separate ways - Cliff to continue his painting and Jordan to the blocks.
While Aideen was doing her homework I saw Dameon arriving at the lot to fish
I had Aideen chat with him for a bit before inviting him in. Neither made a romantic move. In fact, Aideen rolled a wish to give Dameon a friendly hug
Cliff's social bar was getting a little low and he made a beeline to Dameon when he came through the door.
Cliff's latest painting. I forgot to get the value but it was pretty high
Cliff and Dameon both choked on their food at the same time - hate that animation!
Cliff wanted to play a game with Derry so I had them play chess. The logic skill is always handy
Aideen had a wish to improve her gardening skill so I had her watch the Gardening Channel while Dameon caught up with his homework. I like how she chose to do it from the table, rather than the sofa
Dameon joined her after completing his homework. "How can you watch this crud when there's a perfectly good Action Channel?" "Shhhh, they're coming to a good bit."
When Jordan got home he had a recipe to read for work. I kept the rest of the family busy watching TV so they wouldn't bother him
@ChelleJo I have read your comments and will respond to them in a bit. My son needs me to do something so back soon. Thanks
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I checked out your Tumblr when I was in bed last night and I laughed my legs off when I saw poor Javon frozen like a popsicle! I shall try to remember to make it a part of my nightly routine to check out your Tumblr. Your little house looked so adorable and I imagine that 4x4 is a lot tougher than a 5x5!
The temp was dropping beautifully but summer had to throw in one last heat wave just for me
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All my teens garden and Aideen is no exception!
The boys hadn't fished in a while so I let them have a treat after the kids left for school because Jordan has the next two days off work
I remembered the chickens hadn't been fed, so I had Cliff feed the chickens and play with the baby chicks
I send Cliff to the diner for the opportunity to hand in 10 excellent cheeses so he could plant steaks and patties. I waited at the front of the diner for him to come out and realized he had snuck out the back door
My gnome family is growing! I don't think I need worry about the family funds if a new baby happened along
Aideen wanted to learn how to drive and I don't normally bother with that wish but we have lots of time with only three kids
She was driving so slowly that she had barely made the corner when Cliff and Derry came out to play catch and they had started the interaction after Jordan and Aideen had left the house!
Francine Morse was supposed to come home with Derry. I went to the school at 3 to see if that was indeed happening and found that Nadine had art class. No way was Derry sitting on a bus for 2 hours waiting for her. I had forgotten all about it until I saw her in the house a few hours later!
She joined the family for dinner of course
I love the watch the stars together animation so I don't mind how often the boys do it
Cliff has rolled a wish for another baby. I will give Jordan a few days to see if he also wants one. Even if he doesn't I feel that the family might be almost ready for a new one
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Jordan had several Palladium ore in his inventory. I was holding on to them because he only needed to find Plutonium to make 5 different metals which meant that when ores were sent for smelting there was a chance he would received extra. He found the Plutonium that morning and sent it off before the mailman returned so he got 7 Palladium bricks back the same day! Unfortunately he only got one Plutonium. Still, all up, the two metals got the family to over $15,000
This is Cliff going for the auto try for baby! I paused for about a minute trying to decide whether I should stop them or not. In the end, I let them go
Jordan isn't getting valuable gems with his board breaking yet, but he is getting them a lot faster
Cliff finished the painting! Isn't it beautiful?
Poor Derry is not sitting at the table properly because they all were all gathered around the table when Jordan served the meal. Still, he's eating at the same time so the mod has not failed me yet
While Jordan was playing tag with the boys, Cliff and Aideen watched the Cooking Channel.
Cliff: "Did you see all those frogs on crutches?"
"I don't know if I can watch anymore! It makes me sad!"
Of course the boys spent some time together as well
Cliff had been about to break some more space rocks, when the boys intercepted him for a chat.
As you can see, Cliff's earlier sneaky woohoo got the result he wanted!
I am sure Jordan won't mind
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The boys just scraped in for their next expansion! They were a little short then I remembered the robot painting in Cliff's inventory. They got $1,693 for it
I was sorry to break the boys apart, but building had to commence!
I have opened up the living area and the new extension serves as the boys' bedroom
Still using auto-roof
I came out of build/buy for a while to see how things looked. I played for a bit while I tried to decide how to spend the rest of the money. Cliff got his notice
I still had about $14,000 to spend so I added a large deck to the back so they had somewhere to put the grill I bought in the last expansion. It was just against the side of the house before. I also added outside dining furniture in case they wanted to use the grill and eat outdoors
Silly Aideen complained about art and I had to have her apologize because I don't like tension in the family. I am sure he would have got over it soon enough but it never hurts to smooth the way
Shane Adams (with Cliff) and Randell Mullis (at the table) came home with the boys.
They also stayed for dinner. For some odd reason, even though there was seating for 6 indoors, Cliff put a serve on the outside table.
Poor Declan ate alone
Shane is adorable and looks just like his daddy, Jason
When Jordan came home from work he went straight to Cliff
They must have been a tad confused by the expansion and faced the wall while star gazing LOL
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Declan has the Party Animal Trait and can often be found dancing
The family got another exotic egg this morning ... kaching!
While the kids were at the park, Cliff practised his sketching
"Hmmm ... it looks different in broad daylight"
"What the heck is that supposed to be?"
"Your hands, of course! They're the hardest thing to get right!"
"Well, I love it!"
The only other sims at the park were Lilika (Jason's wife) and a service sim (not pictured). Derry and Declan were both queuing up to play catch with Aideen
Since Declan had a wish to play catch with Aideen, I let him have it and sent Derry to get to know Lilika
I don't know why, but the kids didn't stay long at the park and when I saw them heading home, I decided a friend should visit so I invited Teresa Frio over.
While Cliff made the spaghetti he was craving, Derry and Teresa had a pillow fight
Because they were having the pillow fight beside the dining table, Cliff put two plates outside.
Poor Teresa tried to share a secret with Cliff but he wasn't interested
The boys got the star gazing right that night
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Derry was second to the kitchen ...
but Aideen got in his way as they were going to their places and he ended up seated last
Since this is Derry's last weekend as a child, I thought he should have a special treat
I sent all the kids to the park because I wanted the boys to have some alone time before the baby arrived.
Aideen autonomously started fishing and the boys were about to start a game of catch
Poor Cliff and Jordan didn't even get through their make-out session when Cliff went into labor.
I sent Cliff inside to have the baby. You can see that I have now framed the lady at the koi pond painting. I had been avoiding the frames until I got around to installing a CAStable frame mod.
When I checked back on the kids, I found Aideen and Lilika about to have a game of catch. Lilika had given birth to twins that morning
The boys were still playing as well
Welcome Finnian (Brave, Friendly)
Jordan gets his pre age-up snuggle
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The boys are a hoot! I found Cliff thanking Jordan for his cooking
Jordan responded with a flirtatious joke
I had cancelled several selfies that day, but Cliff and Aideen snuck one in before I could stop it
Aideen was rolling all kinds of wishes for her little brother
I had Cliff get started on the training before dinner.
Derry had been reading on the couch when Cliff joined him for a chat. From Derry's face, I would say he did not appreciate the interruption
Since Jordan had to learn the recipe for Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches for work and had a wish to cook 10 different recipes perfectly, the family had said sandwiches for dinner
Poo face!
Aideen had a wish to meet someone new so I sent her the park. She introduced herself to Betty. Betty is Josh Holloway's wife and this is their second child
The boys were busy star gazing so I had Aideen start on teaching Finnian how to talk. "Don't flick that booger at me!"
I guess the boys only got it half-wrong this time
Looks like Aideen is making some progress
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Cookies and Cheesesteak are good recipes to learn, as my pregnant sims always want them two. It's odd, cause my last pregnant sim wanted to eat cookies, so I had her order cookies from a register, but her wish didn't complete. I figured I might have got "eat cookies" confused with make cookies, but nope, it was eat cookies.
Ugh, the popups. Even though Aideen wasn't actually on the field trip, maybe with the popups she feels like she was.
With Cliff and Jordan painting and breaking space rocks, I imagine you'll be getting those expansions pretty quickly! Jordan has quite the collection of space rocks going.
I'm glad the teens will have time to be just friends before romance buds.
I got that robot painting with Madison. It was one of the least favorites I've come across. Good that Cliff's was worth so much though. Bonus!
I despise the choking animation. It makes no sense when the meal quality is high. Like, my adult sim would not be eating a perfect meal and choking on it.
LOL! Great commentary for Dameon and Aideen while watching tv!
Poor Derry... always fated to be the last to the table to eat.
Aw, cute pic with Cliff and the chicks.
I have yet to get that opportunity (to be able to plant steaks and patties). You'll have to show what those plants look like. I've never seen one.
ROFL! Those gnomes! The one on the ground with the other standing over him is too cute!
I'm sure Aideen is glad to get to learn to drive!
The watch the stars animation is so cute!
Uh oh! Wished for baby... I think I see what will be coming soon!
Wow! 15,000 for two metals! O.O That's pretty good!!
I love that painting!!!
Aw, Cliff... it's okay. Don't be sad...
Woohoo!! Another baby!
**Comments are getting a bit long winded, so I'll try to make the rest brief**
Nice expansion! Their home is really coming along!
Oh, no! Complaining about art to Cliff would not go over well! Thankfully Aideen apologized. I'm sure she didn't mean anything bad by it.
Aw, Declan eating alone.
Maybe they (Cliff and Jordan) were admiring their hard work (the house) more than the stars at that time.
Love Jordan's posing!
At least Derry had Teresa to eat dinner with. They make really cute friends.
The painting in Aideen's room now is a cool painting. Another I haven't seen yet.
Derry got a pep in his step for breakfast this morning!
Well, you know what they say can induce labor.
Welcome, Finnian! (I think Aideen might be destined to the Cliff and Jordan's only girl!
OMG Finnian is a bundle of A-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!!!!
Ahhh, Cliff appreciates Jordan. How cute!
Uh oh, attack of the duck lips!
Derry doesn't look too pleased, does he... lol
Josh and Betty's tot is a cutie.
Great updates! Finnian is so dang adorable! That second to last picture of him, looking at the camera, just makes me giggle!
Cliff was quite ravenous when he got to the table
I have a small problem. I put a cut Tiberium in the front yard thinking it would pay for the next expansion. Instead, it is worth over $40,000. I will never be able to spend that much on an upgrade! I will keep it there until a later upgrade - perhaps when I start working on the basement.
I haven't done a bus pic in this save, so here it is
While Cliff was gardening, Jordan finished off teaching Finnian how to talk. I saw that Jordan was making some great faces, so another switch-up
It didn't take long as Aideen had done most of the job, so Jordan paid the bills for $630.
I have three elder gnomes now. One of them is in the garden
Jordan keeps rolling those stroller wishes!
Cliff finished a brilliant painting worth $813. I didn't care for it so it got sold.
When he finished his painting, Cliff autonomously played with Finnian
When Aideen finished school, she rolled a wish to go to the local pool. Dameon was there
Jordan got two diamonds and one Smithsonite from breaking space rocks.
The boys had some fun in the hottub
Because the boys were busy, Aideen served the family leftover falafel for dinner
Boys: "Should we start eating without the parental units?"
While Cliff cleared the dishes, Jordan attacked Finnian with the claw
This is the second time the boys have used this corner of the deck. I guess they found their "spot"
Derry: "Why does he always look so happy?!"
@ChelleJo Thanks for all those comments! It really is impressive and most welcome
The steak and patty plants are exactly like the cheese and eggs plants which, in turn are exactly like the tomato, bell pepper and several other plants. I guess they didn't put much effort into the veggies but I don't mind as long as my boys are growing perfect produce
I wouldn't mind another girl and Cliff has a wish for another baby so you never can tell
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Declan: "Why are you looking at me like that? This is the first time I've been late!"
Jordan, for all his exercise, is not a bulky sim and I am glad
I don't believe Cliff has rolled a single stroller wish but Jordan is making up for that by wishing for it constantly!
The boys took Finnian to the small park.
Since Finnian was keeping himself amused, the boys took advantage of it
Cliff completed this brilliant painting worth $925.
So cute!
Finnian's face! LOL "Not that claw cr*p again!"
I decided to give the new painting a coloured frame and put it in the boys' room
The family eat a meal prepared by Aideen
Jordan jogged most of the way home from work and gave Cliff a sweaty hug and kiss on arriving home
Then the boys went to the other corner of the deck to watch the stars
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Day 39 - Part 1
Toddlers make it impossible for families to eat together! Poor Cliff was pretty hungry by the time he got to the table
Aideen finished this painting before bed the previous night. It was worth $383. She's getting quite the collection in her inventory and they are probably appreciating in value
After breakfast, Aideen played the piano, Declan danced and Cliff and Derry chatted. Jordan woke with the wish to use the stroller - last chance Jordan!
While strolling he rolled a wish to put Finnian on the spring rider. I let him have it even though it's only worth 150 LTR.
While Cliff worked on the garden and Jordan was tending the chickens, Finnian had his birthday
Perfect!
He's such a lovely blend of his two daddies
After tending the chickens, Jordan rushed straight inside to tell the birthday boy a story
The inevitable pillow fight (well, that or a game of tag)
Cliff collected the mail. There were several good gems in that batch so that means upgrade time
As you can see, Cliff has a locked wish for another child
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After counting up the squares, I realized I was 1x5 short in my expansion so I added 1x5 to the desk area of the living area. You can see in this outside shot that it now extends onto the deck.
There was so much money left that I built a large pool, bought some climbing walls and a basketball hoop and swapped out the cheap counters in the kitchen for expensive ones
Finnian's first wish was to learn the painting skill.
While he painted, I had the boys play on the climbing walls
While Declan was at school he rolled a wish to hang out with Finnian. I had them hug and they immediately rolled wishes to be best friends
Finnian went cross-eyed at the dinner table
Jordan, Cliff and Finnian attended a party held by Jensen
My simself is Family Oriented and has also completed most of the charisma challenges so she and Finnian were friends in no time
When they got home, the boys tried out the new massage table, generously gifted by @Charlottesmom
Aideen did the same painting, although this one was worth $537
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Cliff paid $1140 for the bills - it's going up!
So far only Declan, who is Athletic, has used the basketball hoop autonomously. I had the boys give it a try
My gnome army is growing thanks to babies and new additions from gem cutting
In my last save I didn't have a single autonomous selfie shot! This game is rife with them
After the boys got home from school and completed their homework it was time for Derry's birthday
I don't think so!
Much better
The only thing he got from Cliff is his nose - the rest is Jordan. (Note to self: Add ceiling in next upgrade)
Jordan and Cliff attended Molly Mullis' party
The sim that Cliff is introducing himself to is Garry Cinder. He was in my bin as a potential uni baby daddy
My simself was also there
Molly is chatting with Marina Prattle, Jensen's wife, and Sandy, Connor Frio's wife
A closer look at my evil but beautiful Jason
Cliff's latest brilliant painting is worth $1044. It is hanging in Aideen's room
When Cliff got home from the party, he made a beeline to Derry for a selfie
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When I saw all these dead plants, I was sure Cliff would cry but he took it like a man
His first money tree dropped a seed the other day so soon they will have two. It took forever to find a money tree seed. I lost count of how many special seeds he planted, including several plasma fruit seed. I should have looked for the red glow but you can only see it when they collect the seed, not when it is in the inventory.
I didn't take a single photo the whole time the kids were at school!
I think that Cliff and Declan were playing catch when Derry called the family to the meal he had cooked.
Derry had a wish to meet someone new so I had Jordan and Cliff take him to a party held by Jason's wife, Lilika.
Since he knew Jason and Lilika already, I had him pick up one of their twins - wish granted!
See my simself watching the party from her house across the street
I had Cliff prepare a cheese plate for the guests while Jordan introduced himself to Shane who was due to age up that night.
When Aideen finished her painting, I had her join the boys
This is the painting Aideen finished earlier in the evening. All her other paintings are in her inventory for her to take with her when she leaves home but I decided I would keep this one as it is perfect for a girl's room and I am sure there will be more kids before the boys get too old
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Derry, being disciplined, autonomously practiced with the dummy and rolled a wish to spar when he got his first skill point. I am sure that Jordan will be happy to finally have a sparring partner as Cliff has never shown interest.
These three all had fishing wishes so I let them get them out of the way. I decided the family would have a quiet Saturday since the Prom was later that day.
After the gardening and gem collecting was done, I sent the boys to the park for some alone time. They made good use of the park's treehouse
Connor Frio had an early afternoon party so I sent Cliff, Declan and Finnian. The family amused themselves there for a while but it was obvious they were the only guests.
Back at home, Aideen and Derry were dressed and ready for the Prom
They decided to have a quick game of catch while they waited for the limo.
Finally! They're off
When I checked back on Cliff and the boys, I found Connor fast asleep. He is in the Criminal career track so is probably up most of the night.
Since the party was a dud, I sent Cliff and the boys to the diner
While they were eating, Finnian rolled a wish to give Pauline Morse a friendly introduction.
Declan really loves the basketball hoop! If he's not dancing, he's shooting hoops
Jordan got another promotion. I can't remember what level he is now. The first few levels were painfully slow but he seems to be doing okay now with bonuses and extra work opportunities like reading books, recipes, or taking in high quality produce.
"Honey, I'm home!"
Finnian interrupted Declan's basketball game for a game of catch. These two spend a lot of time together and roll many wishes for each other
At least the boys are not right up against the wall and can probably see stars over the eaves
Aideen and Derry were crowned King and Queen
Of course they came home hungry and needing their social bars topped up
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Since Jordan taught Aideen how to drive, I let Cliff have the wish to teach Derry. They grow up so fast
They managed to get it done without stopping for a game of catch like Jordan and Aideen did but they were just dumped unceremoniously in the middle of the street when it was done
A quiet Sunday morning with Cliff playing catch with Aideen and Finnian with Declan. At the front you can see Jordan and Derry sparring
Aideen had a wish to visit the theatre so I sent her and the two youngest boys to watch a movie
To keep Derry away from the martial arts equipment I sent him to the beach to spend some time with Shane. Since romance is turned off for all teens, all they could do was play kicky bag or talk
When I checked back on the boys, Cliff was giving Jordan a massage
I had Derry invite Shane over for dinner since my household eats the best food in town
Cliff completed this brilliant painting worth $2177.
Watching the family like this, with the walls partially up is like playing with a dollhouse
The family had hamburgers for dinner made with perfect quality patties grown by Cliff
After dinner, I decided it was time for Cliff to learn martial arts. Shane found the other dummy to train on
Cliff got his first skill point just as Jordan got home from work
After Shane left, Derry reached level 5 in MA and rolled a wish to meditate. He did that while the boys watched the stars by the hottub
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Poor Declan wasn't able to get to his seat until Jordan had finished his magic act
Finally! Finnian rolled a wish to go on a submarine adventure! The bath wasn't a waste afterall
Jordan payed $1527 for the bills! The biggest so far! Luckily he found a pink diamond that day so they will get the money back tomorrow
What with Jordan working and raising all the kids, the boys haven't been doing fun stuff alone. Sure, they go to parties but I thought a nice day at the bowling alley was just the ticket
Jordan manages to not lose his cool even after face planting
After bowling, the boys made their way upstairs
Cliff rolled a wish to give Betty Holloway a friendly introduction
Then I remembered something! @CravenLestat did not like the way I had dressed Betty and gifted me this lovely dress just for her
She loved her new dress so much she photobombed when Jordan was chatting with my simself
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One of Aideen's recent paintings. It is brilliant and worth $863.
Randell Mullis came home with the teens. Well, he came alone really since my teens had no afterschool classes and he did.
He's a cutie and a lovely blend of Eddy and Molly French. They are definitely Molly's eyes and that mouth is unmistakably Eddy's
Of course Randell stayed for dinner
Cliff, Jordan and Declan attended a party held by Wendell Morse.
Constance was also a guest but she remained outside so Jordan chatted with her there.
Cliff's latest brilliant painting valued at $785.
The boys finish their day with star gazing
Aideen's latest painting is worth $741.
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The boys got their money after the sale of another pink diamond. That space rock breaking is like printing your own money!
This expansion looks a tad odd from the outside but I am starting to set the house up so that extra small rooms can be added on the outside edges.
The boys' bedroom was moved into the extension and the bathroom was moved away from the centre of the house. The next expansion will have a bathroom for guests unless the boys have another baby and need another bedroom
The boys have a post woohoo chat about all their new toys, including a professional bar! Once again it was hard spending the money but I managed it. The bigger kids and Jordan got their own guitars and Aideen even got a keyboard for her inventory. I remembered the ceiling and that was several thousand simoleons. After school, I sent Aideen to the bookstore to stock up on music and recipes as well.
Jordan finds another pink diamond from breaking space rocks!
Finnian wanted to find a bug - granted!
I had Cliff make sushi for dinner. It wasn't perfect quality so I will need to have him practice. Oh, and the new rug under the dining table set them back a couple thousand simoleons too! The decorated moodlet for this room is through the roof!
Because Jordan finishes work at 8 instead of 9 now, he actually came home hungry instead of eating at work. I am glad because he never got a meal moodlet when that happened.
Aideen learns a new song for the piano
Cliff rolled a wish to spar so I had him spar with Jordan when he had finished eating. Jordan must have been weighed down with food because he lost
The boys ended their day watching the stars from the yard this time
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This is Declan's last day as a child and I was thrilled when he rolled a wish to go on a submarine adventure
Jordan had a fishing wish so I took care of that after the kids went to school and the chores were done. I had Cliff join him because who doesn't like fishing?
Aideen is now half way through her teen stage! You know what this means! When Dameon arrived, I had her use the flirtatious greeting
Yep, they still like each other even though it's been 15 sim days since I last checked
Don't waste any time, Aideen! LOL
Reciprocated!
They are now going steady
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Boy do I miss the meal serve mod on birthdays! Lots of foot stomping and arm waving before everyone got to eat cake
After the cake, Jordan was sharing a joke with Dameon when Aideen interrupted to make-out. Jordan might be smiling but he rolled a wish to send a text to Dameon - "You hurt my daughter and you aren't safe from my almost supernatural martial arts skills!"
How sweet - Dameon asked Aideen to watch the stars
And Jordan did the same to Cliff
After watching the stars, Aideen did this! I can't escape it!
First burglar in this save! I can't believe I made it 46 days without one!
Eugene Hunter saved the day! I love how Derry is just watching it all unfold from the kitchen window
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The boys share a kiss after the kids have left for school
Aideen's latest painting. It is worth 741 simoleons. Pity I don't have the other Edward painting in this save yet
Lots of elder gnomes now!
Jordan approaches the mailbox with trepidation to collect the bill
Kids! LOL
The boys went to the bowling alley again. While they were there, Eddie and his daughter to Constance Shelley arrived. Her name is Kara.
The boys didn't appear to be doing so well
When the boys were back home, Cliff got his notice
Another pink diamond! Good timing with another child on the way
The family had cheesesteak because Cliff had a craving
The family attended a party at Jason Adams' house. There were other guests but the bulk of the guests were my family LOL
Of course I had to take a close-up of my beautiful Jason
And his handsome son
While the rest of the family were on their way home, Jordan started on Declan's driving lesson. They got to the first skill point and will have to finish tomorrow.
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Yep, another orderly breakfast! I like how predictable sims are once you have played them for a while. I knew how sims would behave in my usual house but this one has been tricky since the house has changed so much over the course of the save.
With a new baby on the way, I changed my expansion plan to accommodate a new child. I expanded the boys' room so that I could get rid of the bunk beds and make room for some of the toys that were scattered around the house. I managed to spend a lot of money easily this time because I bought good quality beds for all the kids plus an extra for both the boys' room and one in Aideen's room as well.
The front of the house
The back of the house. I moved the nook where the bar goes along a bit so that it will fit in more readily with my next expansion. This meant also moving the stairs on the back deck so they lined up.
Before Jordan left for work he autonomously trained on the rock climbing wall
Once again, the family eat what Cliff craves. Cliff will be having some extra icecream after his
Cliff's latest brilliant painting, worth $1872. Needless to say it is now hanging in their bedroom
The family have a quiet evening with Cliff and Jordan watching the stars, the teen boys in the hottub and Aideen and Finnian chatting with friends
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I sent the kids to the local pool because baby was due soon. The boys were just about to woohoo when the inevitable happened
Jordan went off to break space rocks after he had done his baby dance and I sent Cliff inside. He's using his new simfu skills to get through the labor
Pity he only as 2 skill points because it wasn't working very well
Welcome Nevan. I can't remember both his traits but one is virtuoso.
Jordan gets his pre age up snuggle
Although Nevan is bald, I can see he has Cliff's hair colour from his eyebrows. He has Jordan's freckles too
Adorable
Jordan instantly rolled a wish to put Nevan on the spring rider
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