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  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    LadyLana1 wrote: »
    Ehm they definitely should look into houses with an extra (well...at least one) bedroom with all the woohoo going. Also a cosy living room/ seating/hearth place to read books together perhaps?
    Love the updates, was already wondering if you had given up on it! :D

    Ah no not given up, just had a few things on and the wifi meant I couldn't upload!

    Thanks for your comment, I will certainly be looking for 2 or more bedroom and an office/seating area for book reading and canoodling! <3
  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    PART 17!

    It’s time to house hunt! So, let’s get down to it!

    Kate and Salim wake up the morning after Christmas together reading to spend the day house hunting together.

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    Kate gets started on breakfast

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    While Salim gets started on his new book

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    As the couple sit down to eat their breakfast, they discuss what they’re looking for in today’s houses

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    Thanks to LadyLana1 for your comment about what the couple should be looking out for; an extra bedroom (or two) and a cubby for reading! I hadn’t thought about the reading nook, so thank you!
    So, our checklist looks like this…
    -A dining table
    -An office
    -Extra Bedroom
    -Reading Area

    And after a quick change of clothes…


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    It’s time to head off!

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    The first house on our list is a three bedroom in willow creek…

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    There’s a small living area…

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    A kitchen and dining table…

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    Two bathrooms (including an en suite) …

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    And three average sized bedrooms

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    The total cost of this house is 16,801 – in budget and would leave a decent amount for additional furniture, plus the furniture that we’ll take from Kate’s home. A shout out to SMUBUHCAKES for this house that I got from the gallery!


    The second house that the couple look at today is a small three-bedroom house in Brindleton Bay.

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    The house has a semi-open floor plan. The living room has a bay window design, perfect to add in a corner couch for reading….

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    Coming off from the living room is the first bedroom, potentially the master.

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    There are then two more bedrooms and a small bathroom between them.

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    Towards the back of the house there’s space for a kitchen and dining area, as well as potential to add a writing desk for Kate, and a second bathroom.

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    A shout out to MANDYKAY77 for this house, which is currently on sale for 21,502.

    With that, the couple move on to house number 3, in the quaint town of Windenburg. This house was originally a small 1 bed, and I did a little editing to make it a little bigger 😊

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    So downstairs it’s an open floor plan

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    With a small furnished kitchen

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    And room for a fourth bedroom or office!

    And upstairs, there’s a master bedroom with en suite, and two smaller bedrooms with a shared bathroom

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    This house costs 23,920 – with the furniture from Kate’s house and a few little additions, it could be perfect for the young couple!

    And finally, a four-bedroom house, also in Windenburg.

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    This house has a small kitchen area and is entirely open plan.

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    There’s potential for a lovely large living room and space for a dining table.

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    One of the front bedrooms has an ensuite, so this would be the master bedroom.

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    The other three bedrooms are relatively good sizes too, and there’s a second shared bathroom across the hall.

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    There’s a good-sized garden too, which is perfect if the couple plan on having children or getting any pets.

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    This house costs 17,797 and was created by Gizky.


    And with that, it’s the end of the house hunting for Kate and Salim, and it’s time to make a decision…

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    The couple decide to grab a cup of coffee while they talk over the options.

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    They decide on the house they like best, and call the estate agent to put in their offer…

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    And it’s accepted! They couple have officially purchased their first home!

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    But before they can move, they must pack up their furniture…

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    Summer and Liberty come over to help, congratulating their friend on her new home.

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    And while Kate packs up the bedroom…

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    And the office…

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    Salim, Summer and Liberty pack up the kitchen and living room…

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    And before long, the house is emptied and it’s time to move!

    So… Where did the couple decide to move?
    Well…
    They decided on the four-bedroom house in Windenburg, for its multiple bedrooms and open floor plan!

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    Hooray!

    After purchasing the house, the couple have 12,984 remaining in their bank; plenty to buy a few extra bits for the home!

    So it’s back to the boxes as we slowly begin unpacking the furniture (I also made some changes to the wallpaper and flooring)

    And it’s all coming together!

    The living room is furnished in a black and white theme, with similar furniture but in a different colour – they also decided to upgrade to a bigger TV!

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    The kitchen is kitted out in the same style as the old one, and now we finally have a dining room table!

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    The bedroom stays relatively the same, with a few photos on the walls to make it cosy…

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    And the office is set up in one of the four bedrooms, and Kate decides to sell her old computer and instead use her new computer she was gifted a while back, as well as Salim moving his computer in too – now it’s a his and hers office – how adorable!

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    And with that, Kate and Salim have moved into their new home!

    Settling down for dinner in their new house (pizza, because who can cook during move in day!), Kate and Salim’s day draws to a close.

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    What will happen next? Will the couple enjoy their time in their new house? Will Kate write another book? Could we be filling those extra bedrooms soon?

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    Find out next time on The Life of Kate Armstrong!

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    THANKS FOR READING!

    XOX OliCait XOX
  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    PART 18!

    It’s day one in Kate and Salim’s new home. They start the morning the way they mean to go on… A good old fashioned woo hoo session!

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    The two then get up and hop into the shower…

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    oh hellooooo Salim

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    Salim is ready first, and decides to get started making breakfast for his girlfriend…
    awwww


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    The couple sit together and eat breakfast, talking about their plans for the day.

    Salim has work today, but Kate has a day off…

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    So while Salim washes up (he’s so domestic!)

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    Kate heads out to the mail box to publish a few new books. She’s made $192 from her books today!

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    Salim sits down to read some more of his book

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    And as he heads off to work

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    Kate settles down in her new office to get started on a new book – a children’s book about animals.

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    Finishing her book, Kate decides to give Liberty a call

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    Before heading off on a walk around her new neighbourhood

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    She meets Victor Feng, and the two chat for a while

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    But as it begins to get later, Kate decides to head home and get started on dinner

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    She makes a chilli, perfect for the snowy, freezing weather outside

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    As Salim arrives home, Kate greets him with a kiss on the cheek


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    And the two sit together and eat their dinner, talking about their days

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    Salim had a pretty stressful day, and Kate offers to give him a massage to try and calm him down

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    And of course, the couple move into the bedroom for round 2…

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    And with that, it’s the end of another day. It’s new year’s eve tomorrow, and the couple plan to host a new year’s party for their friends in their new home.

    So, how will it go? Will anything exciting happen at the stroke of midnight? What are Kate and Salim’s new year’s resolutions be?

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    Find out next time on The Life of Kate Armstrong.

    THANKS FOR READING!

    XOX OliCait XOX
  • LadyLana1LadyLana1 Posts: 308 Member
    Love the new house! I would've picked nr 2 so cute, I'll be sure to check it out on the gallery. Congrats to moving successfully Kate and Salim, if only it was that un-stressful in RL :D
    Do you have risky woohoo or just using it to fill fun?
  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    LadyLana1 wrote: »
    Love the new house! I would've picked nr 2 so cute, I'll be sure to check it out on the gallery. Congrats to moving successfully Kate and Salim, if only it was that un-stressful in RL :D
    Do you have risky woohoo or just using it to fill fun?

    Good question! I have risky woohoo but it's set to 5 or 10 at the moment, so relatively low - still wanted the risk, but not toooo many surprises! Next episode coming soon - be sure to check it out! :)
  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    PART 19!
    Our couple wakes up on New Year’s Eve and Kate isn’t feeling too good

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    So while she hops in the shower to try and wake herself up

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    Salim gets started prepping for tonight’s guests. He lays the table and puts up some decorations in the living room

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    Before making some cookies and chip n’ dips for the guests to enjoy.

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    Kate eventually comes out and helps out with the party prep, feeling better after her shower.

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    As Salim puts the finishing touches to the snacks, the party prep is almost complete

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    So the couple decide to sit down on the couch to have a quick lunch and watch some TV.

    They discuss the party and both are excited to host their first event in their new house together

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    The decorations look pretty good, if I do say so myself!

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    So as party time approaches, Kate and Salim get dressed up ready to greet their guests

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    And before long the party has started! Kate gives a toast, to her boyfriend, her new home and her friends

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    cheers to that, Kate!

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    And spends some quality time with her friends.

    Update on the life of Liberty: she is now dating Gavin, and the two are talking about moving in together soon! Maybe they should get a house in the neighbourhood? What do you think?

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    And the party is in full swing.

    Salim gets to know Kate’s friends a little better, as Travis tells him a dramatic story about fish (ok?)

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    Summer and Gavin are partying hard over by the boombox (a gift from father winter you may recall!)

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    The snacks that Salim so thoughtfully prepared are laid out

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    And the feast begins!

    Summer gets friendly with Gilbert, one of Salim’s work colleagues, while Gavin and Liberty are no where to be found…

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    Salim sneaks off into the bedroom, where he lets Liberty in on a secret…

    What could it be?

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    Meanwhile, the chips and salsa didn’t settle well with Kate, who is now throwing up in the bathroom! Oh no!

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    Feeling a little better after throwing up, Kate and the gang head outside to watch the fireworks

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    oooh…. Aaaah….

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    And as Kate happily watches the fireworks with her friends

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    Salim approaches her…

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    And…
















    Wait for it…


















    Proposes to Kate under the fireworks! How romantic!

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    Kate, of course, says yes and happily flaunts her new bling!

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    And the two are blissfully happy.

    CONGRATULATIONS GUYS!


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    As the fireworks draw to a close, Salim can’t help but sweep his future wife off her feet

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    But the happiness doesn’t end there. As Salim puts Kate back on the safety of ground, she decides she needs to tell him that she hasn’t been feeling well

    She reveals she may know the cause of the sickness, and the two head inside to test her suspicions

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    Oh no. Not more toilet shots...

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    As Salim waits impatiently outside, Kate takes a pregnancy test

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    Before revealing to Salim that SHE’S PREGNANT!

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    THAT’S RIGHT FOLKS. WE’VE GOT A WEDDING AND A BABY!


    The couple are a little shocked, but extremely excited to be expecting their first child, and are so caught up in the excitement they almost miss the countdown

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    But as Liberty comes in to see what’s taking them so long, Kate excitedly reveals her pregnancy to her best friend

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    Who is, of course, over the moon for her friend and immediately makes not-so-subtle hints about being the godmother

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    And as the clock strikes midnight, it’s the start of a new year in the life of Kate Armstrong.

    Happy New Year!


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    So, this new year will bring a wedding, a baby, and who knows what else?!

    I hope you all enjoyed this very exciting edition of The Life of Kate Armstrong – the next update will be coming along soon, including a special gender reveal episode! Place your bets for gender and your best suggestions for baby names in the comments!

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    Be sure to tune in soon for the next episode of The Life of Kate Armstrong!

    THANKS FOR READING!

    XOX OliCait XOX
  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    PART 20!

    It’s Sunday morning in the Armstrong household and the couple are waking up for another day of work.

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    Kate gets started on the breakfast, a healthy fruit salad – good for baby!
    also, how cute is that bump?!

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    And the couple settle down to eat breakfast and talk about their days.
    Kate has a baby scan tomorrow and will be finding out the sex of her baby – we’re going to do a gender reveal party after the appointment for herself and her friends.

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    While Salim settles down to do a little reading before work

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    Kate cleans up after breakfast

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    And hops in the shower before getting dressed

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    But soon realises that her clothes are struggling to fit her! Seems we need to get Kate some maternity clothes, and soon!

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    And before heading off, the couple take a little time together, snuggling on the couch and talking excitedly about tomorrow’s appointment

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    And with that, it’s time to head out to work for the couple!

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    And time for me to watch the snow melt outside…
    sigh…
    I thought a second person would make the days be more interesting!

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    As Kate arrives home and decides to snack on some leftover pizza for dinner and settle in front of the TV to relax
    She got a promotion today – she is now a regular contributor – she makes $50 an hour and got a bonus of $703 – handy with a baby on the way!

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    As Salim arrives home, he’s exhausted from the day (being lazy and spending hours at work is NOT a good combo!)

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    So while he heads for a nap…

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    Kate starts to browse the web for some maternity-friendly clothes

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    Before heading to bed, Kate calls to confirm her appointment for tomorrow, and makes plans for a gender reveal cake to be made and her friends to arrive for the party in the afternoon.

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    And with that, it’s the end of the day – the couple head to bed, excited about tomorrow’s events and finding out whether their baby will be a boy or a girl.

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    So, tune in next episode to find out what the couple are expecting! Gender reveal update will be up later today - so last chance to get your bets in!

    THANKS FOR READING!

    XOX OliCait XOX
  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    GENDER REVEAL UP WITHIN THE HOUR GUYS! KEEP YOUR EYES PEELED!
  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    PART 21!

    Morning breaks over Windenburg and it’s an early start for Salim and Kate, with lots to do today!

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    So, after a quick breakfast

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    And a change of clothes
    one of the maternity outfits I picked out for Kate – cute huh?!

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    Before heading out to their appointment, Kate and Salim put up some baby shower decorations

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    Pink and blue balloons – is anyone else getting excited to find out what we’re having?!

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    And with that, it’s time to head out to the doctor’s appointment
    I decided not to do any kind of doctor’s surgery build for this as today is going to have a LOT of screen shots anyway

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    The couple arrive home from their appointment, gender reveal cake in hand, anxiously waiting to cut into it and find out what they’re having…
    But, they find a way to keep themselves distracted until the guests arrive

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    Kate adds a cute topper to the cake, mainly to avoid anyone cutting into it early!

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    And soon after, the gang arrives!

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    Liberty can’t help but say a cute hello to her future godchild, so I got this adorable shot of the best friends!

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    And with that, the anticipation gets too much for Kate and she decides to cut into the cake!

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    So after removing the topper…

    It’s time to cut into the cake…

    And reveal that the couple are expecting…

















    sorry. Gotta keep the suspense a little!

















    A GIRL!

    The pink cake reveals that they couple’s first chld will be a daughter – and they’re both absolutely thrilled!

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    Liberty congratulates her best friend, and expresses her excitement to meet he god daughter soon

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    And Salim is clearly very excited to be having a duaghter to spoil absolutely rotten!

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    ugh. How cute are these two?! I can’t wait to see them with their daughter!

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    As the party winds down, Salim shares his love for Kate with a kiss on the cheek, and the couple get ready for the next job of the day – now they know what they’re having, it’s time to go baby shopping!

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    This is my Mama’s and Papa's store – it was just a quick build so it’s not fantastic, but it is available on the gallery if anyone wants to see it in more detail!

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    So first up, it’s time to pick a few toys to decorate the room…

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    And while Kate picks out a toddler bed for her daughter…

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    Salim gets started picking out some extras – including a highchair, bedside table and reading chair (of course, this girl is going to be showered with books from her mother!)

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    Kate picks out a pink bassinet

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    Before heading upstairs to pick out her favourite part – a bookshelf for the room!

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    Salim picks out some matching drawers to go with the table

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    And after grabbing a few décor items

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    The mum to be is getting tired, so it’s time to head home, but not before Salim expresses his excitement once again – with Kate’s third trimester rapidly approaching, the couple will very soon be parents!

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    So after checking out

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    It’s time to head home

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    And while the tired Mum to be heads straight to bed

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    Salim gets a head start with painting the nursery before the furniture arrives tomorrow

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    How cute!

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    And then, it’s time to bed for the tired parents to be.

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    What a long and exciting day! Will tomorrow bring the baby girl into the world, or will she keep us waiting? What will the couple decide to call their daughter? (I'm open to suggestions!) And how will the nursery look once it’s finished?

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    Find out next time on The Life of Kate Armstrong!


    THANKS FOR READING!

    XOX OliCait XOX
  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    edited October 2018
    BONUS UPDATE!

    Hey guys, a bonus update here, just a few adorable maternity shots of Kate in her second trimester.

    I used a pose mod for maternity shots - hope you enjoy!

    Next update will be up tomorrow I hope! :smile:

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    XOX OliCait XOX
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  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    PART 22!

    Welcome back! So, with Kate entering her third trimester, will today be the day that she welcomes her daughter into the world?

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    Look at that bump! Isn’t it cute!

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    Salim gets started on breakfast

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    And the couple sit quietly and eat their breakfast

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    And Kate heads off to get dressed
    again, this bump is too cute!

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    Salim settles down to watch some tv (this guy really is lazy, huh? If I leave him for one minute he’ll just jump on the TV!)

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    While Kate gets settled in to work on a book

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    Salim gets a phone call that the furniture for the nursery has arrived, and he gets to work putting it all up

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    And the nursery is finished! <3
    the toy box and bed are CC items and I can’t recall the exact name of the products – sorry!

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    Kate soon realises that her big bump is making sitting at the desk rather challenging, so she decides to call it a day on the writing

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    Salim gives her a massage to help relieve some of the back pain

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    And while he jumps on the computer to order a surprise for Kate

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    She decides to have a lie down… This baby is really tiring her out! (but doesn’t she look adorable pregnant!)

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    Salim gets started on lunch, his surprise arrives

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    no, it’s not a random woman… but you’ll have to wait to find out

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    While the couple sit down to eat their lunch, Kate continues to complain of her back pain

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    So Salim reveals he has a surprise for her

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    He’s had a spa bath installed in the second bathroom for Kate! (and the baby, of course!)

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    Salim leaves his fiancé to her bath, while he settles down with a bit more of his book

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    Liberty pops over with a present for the soon to be parents

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    And Kate is out of the tub just in time to greet her

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    Liberty bought them a coffee machine, perfect for new parents!

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    And Kate decides to try it out

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    And the pair sit with their coffee to discuss the baby, the nursery, and Liberty’s budding relationship with Gavin

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    Salim decides to leave the girls to their chat and get started on some garlic noodles for dinner

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    And the three sit for their dinner, chatting and enjoying the food

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    Before long, Liberty has to head home, so Kate bids her friend goodbye

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    And the day comes to an end. It looks like this baby is going to be making us wait!

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    So, what will happen next? Will the baby finally come? And how will Kate and Salim fare as new parents?

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    Find out next time on The Life of Kate Armstrong!

    XOX OliCait XOX
  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    edited October 2018
    PART 23!

    Welcome back! We start this episode in the early hours of day 24, as Kate is in labour!
    That’s right! Our Kate woke up in the middle of the night as she went into labour, and it’s go time!

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    Grabbing the hospital bag, Kate and Salim savour one last minute together before heading off to meet their daughter

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    Salim takes Kate to the hospital, trying to stay calm but failing quite miserably… Bless!

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    And it’s off to the delivery room!

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    Poor Salim is in a state of pre-parental panic, but Kate is a little preoccupied with the child coming out of her to notice! :smile:

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    And a few pushes later…

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    She’s here! Kate and Salim are officially parents to a gorgeous baby girl.

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    The couple can’t wait to get their daughter home, and Dad is quick on the bat with cuddles and feeding…

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    Kate and Salim are happy to introduce Leia Benali Armstrong!

    Thanks for all your suggestions for baby names on my other post, and a shout out to @Destin2016 for the name! I think it’s perfect for the couple’s first child!

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    I’ll leave this update here, as the couple are pretty tired again so it’s off for a few hours more shut eye (if they can manage to resist that cute face for long enough), and we’ll be back with the rest of Day 24 later on…

    Check in next time to see how Kate and Salim fare as new parents!

    THANKS FOR READING!

    XOX OliCait XOX
  • Destin2016Destin2016 Posts: 568 Member
    @OliCait Thanks for using my suggestion. One of my favorite girl names!
    You like me because I'm a scoundrel. There aren't enough scoundrels in your life.
  • ChelsPlaySimsChelsPlaySims Posts: 94 Member
    My sim is currently married to Salim as well and they have 3 children. I love reading your story by the way. Keep up the good work!
  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    Destin2016 wrote: »
    @OliCait Thanks for using my suggestion. One of my favorite girl names!

    Thanks for sharing it! I thought it worked really well for them!
  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    My sim is currently married to Salim as well and they have 3 children. I love reading your story by the way. Keep up the good work!

    Haha cool! He is a catch!

    Thanks, I will be posting the next episode either later today or tomorrow so keep your eyes peeled :smiley:
  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    Sorry for the delay! New update coming over the weekend!
  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    PART 24!

    After a bit of a hiatus, we’re back! Sorry for the radio silence, I suddenly got flooded with about a million things to do!
    Without further ado, we’re back for the rest of day 24 in the Benali-Armstrong household, and as you’ll remember, we welcomed a baby in the early hours of this morning!

    So, after trying to get a little shut eye after the excitement of having a baby, Kate and Salim are ready for their first day as parents…

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    And with their new best friend, coffee... thanks again, Liberty!

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    Breakfast is served!

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    Salim, as predicted, is doting on his new daughter

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    As he gives her breakfast…

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    Kate takes advantage of his distraction to whip up a cake – today is Salim’s birthday!

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    And Leia is doing a great job at keeping her Dad occupied by being adorable…

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    And after a quick change of clothes and an adorable moment between the two...

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    It’s time for a party!
    Kate greets Liberty, who is of course the first to arrive!

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    And they two head straight to the bedroom as Kate introduces Liberty to her goddaughter.
    (she does make an “aww, how adorable” face, I just missed it! She isn’t totally unimpressed by the child!)

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    Salim chats to Summer about his daughter and a few other things, while Liberty sits down to read a book (really, Lib?)

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    And it’s time for guy talk, with Gavin and Salim sitting down to discuss fatherhood and Gavin’s recent decision to move in with Liberty…
    (Yep, they’ve moved in together now! I’m sure I’ll show you guys their new house soon!)

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    And a little later, it’s time to blow out the candles!

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    And Salim is officially a full-fledged adult!
    Happy Birthday Salim!
    His friends congratulate him

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    And soon after, Liberty and Kate are sat at the kitchen table discussing the wedding!

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    The two get very excited at the prospect of wedding dress shopping, and Kate decides to wait until Leia is a toddler so that she can be party of the ceremony!
    that flower girl dress is going to be adorable as hell!

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    But the day is getting on, and the new parents are exhausted, so it’s time to bid everyone goodbye

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    And after a little snuggle with her daughter

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    aww I just love Kate as a mother!

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    It’s time for bed for the tired parents.

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    And baby Leia!

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    And with that ends another day in the life of Kate, Salim and Leia! What will happen tomorrow? Will Kate decide to start looking at wedding dresses, or even a venue? Will coffee become their only relief? (probably not, Leia is one easy baby!)

    Find out next time on The Life of Kate Armstrong!

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    THANKS FOR READING!

    XOX OliCait XOX
  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    HEY GUYS! So, with the wedding coming up relatively soon, I'm curious as to what I should do for the wedding outfits... I want to get opinions, but should I post screenshots of hair and dresses on here, on another post, or both? I'll probably do both, but let me know!
  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    SO SORRY FOR THE LACK OF UPDATES GUYS. I PROMISE I'LL BE GETTING BACK INTO IT SOON! I HAVE THE NEXT FEW EPISODES WRITTEN UP I JUST HAVENT HAD CHANCE TO POST THEM! THANKS FOR BEARING WITH ME!
  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    PART 25!

    Welcome back to the Benali-Armstrong household!
    As morning rises over Windenburg, Salim is up and getting ready to head back to work, seeing to his daughter…

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    And letting his wife to be sleep in – I think she’s earned it!

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    So after giving Leia her breakfast

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    It’s breakfast time for Salim. A simple bowl of cereal while he watches TV, getting ready for his first day back since the birth of his daughter

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    And as he jumps into the shower to get inspired before his shift

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    Kate is up and having some quality time with her daughter

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    And there’s just enough time for some Kate/Salim quality time too

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    Kate hops in the shower and Salim heads off to work

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    And after a quick breakfast

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    Kate gets back to spending time with her daughter

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    She gets back to work on a new children’s book she’s writing

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    But is soon interrupted by Leia – it’s time for lunch!

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    As she finishes feeding Leia, Summer arrives to see Kate and discuss some wedding details… She’s asked Liberty and Summer to be bridesmaids

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    Kate happily greets her friend

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    And the two get down to business, discussing everything from the venue to the dress

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    Not long after, Liberty arrives to the wedding planning party, and Kate greets her with a hug

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    And the trio get back to wedding talk

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    Kate shows her friends a few of the venues she’s planning to look at – it’s valentine’s day tomorrow, and Kate and Salim are planning to spend it looking at venues – how romantic!

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    Time rolls on and the girls soon have to head off

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    Which works well for Kate, who’s decided to buy a treadmill after all that wedding dress talk…

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    And gets to work, trying to work off the baby weight!
    I think you’re beautiful already, Kate

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    So after wearing herself out on the treadmill, Kate gives her daughter dinner and puts her down for a nap

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    And goes for one herself!

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    But the sleep doesn’t last long, as Leia decides that napping isn’t for her today!

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    And Kate jumps up to comfort her daughter – luckily, she’s so adorable that Kate doesn’t seem to mind being woken up…

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    But Salim might, as he arrives home from work exhausted from the day’s events

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    And heads straight in for a nap

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    Showing just how opposite the two are, Kate has decided to get back on the treadmill for a bit

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    As she tries to trigger some inspiration for her book

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    Before sitting for dinner together and discussing tomorrow’s venue hunting

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    Salim is clearly excited, but Kate seems to be more interested in her salad!

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    Deciding to leave Salim and Leia to their bonding time, Kate decides to get some more writing in while Salim is able to watch Leia

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    And jumps in the shower to wash off the day

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    And with that, it’s the end of another day in Windenburg, as the family of three head to bed.

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    Tomorrow is venue hunting, and it’s also Leia’s birthday! Time flies!
    What will happen next? Which venue will the couple choose for their wedding? What will our Leia be like as a toddler?

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    Find out next time on The Life of Kate Armstrong!

    THANKS FOR READING!

    XOX OliCait XOX
  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    WEDDING DRESS POLL NOW UP!

    https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/949927/help-kate-armstrong-pick-her-wedding-outfit

    Venue hunt is now underway and I will be posting it soon! :smile:
  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    PART 26!

    HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
    And also, a happy birthday to Leia! She’ll be aging up later in the episode…

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    The parents spend some quality time with their daughter

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    Before having a quick breakfast

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    And getting dressed for the day ahead

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    Salim surprises Kate with a rose for Valentine’s day – how romantic!

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    And Kate seems to be very appreciative, smelling the gorgeous flower before putting it in water

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    And giving her soon be to be husband a kiss

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    Not long after, Liberty arrives – she’s babysitting Leia today so the couple can take a look around a few potential wedding venues – what a good maid of honour!

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    So with that, it’s time to get to venue hunting!

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    Our first venue is the Van Haunt Estate in Windenburg – a classic wedding venue.

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    While the inside is a museum, the gardens would make the perfect place for a classy outdoor wedding.

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    Moving swiftly onward, the second venue we’re looking at is a rooftop venue in San Myshuno, courtesy of Jaszixyu on the gallery!
    I LOVE this venue! It’s so classy!

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    It’s a little cloudy in San Myshuno today, but nonetheless Kate decides to check out the view from the rooftop

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    While Salim checks out the bar!

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    The venue has cute tables in the bar area for eating, drinking and socialising

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    And the wedding arch and chairs are elegant and classic, with a rose petal aisle and red decorated arch (though the colour can be changed to suit your needs)

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    Before heading off to the next venue, Kate calls to check in on Leia – Liberty is having the time of her life with the little girl! Aww

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    And it’s time for venue number three – an elegant beach style wedding in Oasis Springs courtesy of Cadnpu – thanks! :smile:

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    The couple seem to like this one!

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    The aisle is decorated with sand plants and floral towers, and a blue archway stands at the waterfront

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    Beautiful!

    And venue four – we have to rush through them because we need to get home to Leia for her birthday!
    This venue is a blossom forest paradise, courtesy of relhcuk1 :smile:

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    And the couple take a moment to appreciate each other before appreciating the venue

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    It’s located by the Willow Creek lake, which makes for a beautiful place for pictures!

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    And the wedding arch is within a raised gazebo decorated to the nines with flowers, balloons and bunting

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    The couple take a moment at the bar to grab drinks, food, and discuss their options before heading home

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    And getting a wonderful surprise when they see balloons at their front door…

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    Liberty and Summer have decorated the house for Leia’s birthday, saving Kate and Salim a job and giving them a wonderful surprise!

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    Kate thanks her friends for their work

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    And Salim shows his daughter all the decorations

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    Before she ages up – Leia Benali Armstrong is now a toddler!
    HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEIA!

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    For her birthday, Leia received some toys and clothes, as well as a paddling pool from Summer (appropriate!), a slide from Liberty and a ball pit from her parents

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    Introducing the beautiful and toddling Leia!

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    Who is wasting no time using her newfound ability to walk to take herself out to the garden

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    To play on her new slide

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    With help from Mummy, of course!

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    Aren’t they a beautiful family!
    aww

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    It seems little Leia is going to be a bit of a troublemaker, as she also wastes no time in deciding to make a mess!

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    Salim calmly disciplines her, proving that Kate is going to need to be the bad cop sometimes!
    but she’s so cute – I couldn’t discipline her either, Salim!

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    Kate cleans up the mess before showing Liberty some photos of the venues again, and revealing her choice

    But I’m afraid you’ll all have to wait to find out what they chose!

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    Leia and Liberty are getting on very well

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    As she tells her goddaughter a story that seems to get her rather excited

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    Before Leia decides to head into her new bedroom to play with her blocks

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    With the help of Auntie Liberty, who is proving very maternal!

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    But as time rolls on, it’s time for Leia to get to bed as Kate tucks her in

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    After putting her daughter to bed, Kate finds Salim staring at the now empty crib in their bedroom

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    And the couple decide that Leia could do with a little brother or sister…
    After the wedding, though!
    No baby making tonight folks, it’s just time for bed! Tomorrow will be a busy day as Kate needs to get her bridesmaids into their dresses and get everything finalised for the big wedding in 2 days!

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    What will happen next? Will the bridesmaids like their dresses? Will Leia get a sibling? What else will happen?

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    Find out next time on The Life of Kate Armstrong!

    THANKS FOR READING!

    XOX OliCait XOX
  • Se6_123Se6_123 Posts: 31 Member
    Liberty is soo adorable
  • OliCaitOliCait Posts: 476 Member
    Se6_123 wrote: »
    Liberty is soo adorable

    Isnt she!! Tune in for the next few episodes - she may have some interesting news!
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