This is one of my favorite San Myshuno apartments! I love how much you can do with it. When I was working on my 100 baby challenge, I turned the smaller bathroom into a toddler room and split the big bathroom into two bathrooms.
(Top left to bottom right)Edur Zahrah, Cinderella, Tiana, Pocahantas, Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Emerson, Nicole, Traci, Addisyn
This is one of my favorite San Myshuno apartments! I love how much you can do with it. When I was working on my 100 baby challenge, I turned the smaller bathroom into a toddler room and split the big bathroom into two bathrooms.
Ahhhh oh my goodness I love this story so much😊!! I stopped reading it for a couple of months but yesterday I came back to it and I've read like the whole thing in 24 hours... I don't know if that's good or not😂
Ahhhh oh my goodness I love this story so much😊!! I stopped reading it for a couple of months but yesterday I came back to it and I've read like the whole thing in 24 hours... I don't know if that's good or not😂
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you're enjoying it!! I've got new updates coming this afternoon and over the weekend, as well as uploading the rest of the current stories to my new website!!
We’re back with the second part of day 78, here in the new Armstrong abode in San Myshuno!
With the amazing view outside of her window as inspiration
Josette gets started on a new painting
While in the office, Leia works on some paperwork for the clinic – she’s considering hiring a second vet soon to work a few days a week, so she can have more time at home
But soon after she decides that she’s done enough for one day, and heads into the living room to spend some time with her sister and Tiddles.
And then the neighbours come over to welcome the Armstrongs to the building!
And they brought fruitcake! Yum!
Leia invites in her neighbours, who include Helena Jang (the redhead in the skirt), Hugo Villareal and his son.
While Leia gets to know her new neighbours
Josette has finished her painting!
So, she decides to sit and chat to Helena for a while
The neighbours continue getting to know the Armstrongs
And Josette bids her sister goodbye, as it’s time for her to head over to her Uncle Clayton’s house!
She first meets her Uncle’s wife, Grace
And then meets her baby cousin, Cameron!
She even gets to give him a bottle! Aww!
A little later, Clayton returns home
He works at the hospital!
He greets Josette happily
And the two sit down together and chat for a while
Clayton tells Josette more about his job, his wife, and his experiences as a father
While Josette tells Clayton about her new apartment and how she is enjoying living in the buzzing central city of San Myshuno
As the evening approaches, Josette says goodbye to her cousin
As well as her Uncle and his wife
Before heading home
Just in time, it seems, as Leia is making some coffee!
She makes another cup for Josette
And the sisters sit together and talk
Josette tells her sister about Clayton’s wife and son, and how happy he is
She asks her whether she has thought any more about Harry, seeing as she’s now in a place she could get back together with him
Leia tells her sister that she’s right, and she does want a meaningful relationship again, now she’s getting older
So, heeding the advice of her younger sister, Leia gives Harry a call and invites him over
side note. I LOVE San Myshuno!
Deciding to give her sister some space, Josette gets started on another painting
(it seems, now I have the Get Famous Pack installed, that Josette gains fame from selling paintings… Interesting! Famous artist?)
Harry arrives and Leia heads outside to greet him
She explains that she is in a place where she can think about a relationship again, with her siblings grown up and living their own lives and the vet clinic doing well
He seems very happy with that, and the two spend some time catching up…
And catching up…
Before falling asleep together, incredibly happy that life has brought them back together
And that’s all for today, the first day here in San Myshuno!
What will happen next? Will Leia and Harry take the next step? Will Josette continue producing great works of art? What else will happen?
Wow Wow Wow! Nearly at part 80! I’m actually so happy at how well this story is going, and I am still enjoying it so much!
Now, enough gushing! On with the story…
Waking up beside Harry, Leia decides to make the two of them breakfast to celebrate getting back together
She whips up some eggs and bacon before waking Harry up, and the two sit together to enjoy them
But unfortunately work is work, and Leia has to head to the clinic to do a few treatments and start looking into hiring an assistant vet
Harry is told he is welcome to stay at the apartment, so he gets cracking on some office work (he works in the business career)
Josette hears him in the office and so heads in to talk to him for a while, congratulating him on rekindling his romance with Leia
Before she heads out on a date of her own (side note, I have since found out that Moses and Harry are actually cousins! The Armstrong sisters sure have a type!)
Josette and Moses grab a booth in the restaurant and share a kiss
And Moses asks Josette how she is, and how she’s liking living in San Myshuno
Of course, the art-loving Josette is loving life in the art district, and invites Moses to come along to visit sometime soon
Then their brunch comes, so the two quieten a little while they eat
Then, Moses decides to take Josette on a surprise date to the museum in Del Sol Valley (the new world from Get Famous)
She is thrilled with the choice of date location, and shows Moses her appreciation at how well he knows her
The two spend some time admiring the movie artwork and various paintings
Before it’s time for Josette to head home – walked to the door by Moses, ever the gentleman
Tired from her date, Josette takes a quick nap
Meanwhile, Leia has returned home and is watching a film with Harry
Deciding the action film isn’t really her thing, she decides instead to head for a bubble bath, leaving Harry to finish it in peace
And she then has a nap – running a clinic is busy work!
And our night ends with the Armstrong sisters, along with Harry, watching some TV in their apartment
Before heading to bed
And thus ends another day in San Myshuno! What will happen next? Will Harry officially move into the Armstrong apartment? (seeing as he’s basically living there anyway!) Will Leia hire an assistant? What else will happen?
It’s part 80 of our story and wow, wow, wow! I’m so excited to keep this story going with the new generation!!
So, on with the story!
Leia’s waking up and prepping some pancakes
And the three enjoy some pancakes as the sun rises behind some thick clouds in San Myshuno
After breakfast, it’s off to the clinic in the dreary, cloudy Brindleton Bay for a few interviews…
First up is Amaya. She is friendly and sweet but is hot headed. Could that be a problem?
Next up is Fiona, who again is pretty nice. But she quickly becomes rude, so I’m guessing she has a mean streak? Not good.
Finally for the interviews today, we meet Chantel. She’s really kind and is a dog lover too, which is a great combination with Leia’s cat lover trait. Could she be the one?
Yes! Leia offers her the job immediately, as she was the best candidate we met today!
She’s excited to be on board, and Leia quickly sends her off to do some training!
Just as she’s heading home, Leia gets a call from Mateo asking her and Josette to come over for lunch
They head over to Willow Creek and greet their brother happily
Before finding out what he summoned them for…
To meet his new girlfriend, Hope!
The girls get to know their brother’s new girlfriend – it seems they’ve been dating for a while and are getting quite serious, so they decided to finally introduce her to the family
Mateo and his three favourite girls sit down together and eat lunch. They recap their meeting story – they met through a mutual friend at a bar. They learn more about Hope – she lives in Del Sol Valley. She works as a chef part time and is an aspiring actress. It’s safe to say, the Armstrong girls like her!
After lunch Josette helps Hope tidy up, while Mateo pulls Leia outside to talk to her. He confides in her a secret he wants her opinion on…
He wants to move in with Hope! He is really in love with her and wants to be with her, so he wants to live with her. Leia, of course, totally approves!
As the afternoon draws on the sisters head home. After bidding their brother goodbye
And expressing their approval for Hope again
The sisters head home, where Leia sits down with Harry to have a conversation, spurred on by her younger brother’s romance…
She asks him to officially move in to the apartment. She wants to take the next step of their relationship
Harry is excited to move in, and the couple are happy and loved up
So they head into the bedroom to celebrate taking the next step!
Totally off topic, but how cool is this painting?! Go Josette!
And it’s time for bed and the end of another day in San Myshuno
Tomorrow, Harry officially moves in (not that he’s bringing any belongings, so it’s not that big of a deal!).
And that’s all! What will happen next time? Will Harry and Leia talk marriage next? Will Hope accept Mateo’s idea to move in? Will Josette follow the suit of her sisters and take some kind of next step with Moses?
Josette wakes up early, before sunrise, to get started on another painting – she wants to make her money from selling these instead of getting a full-time job, so she needs to be committed!
A little while later, Leia is up too, enjoying some food in the office alongside Tiddles, who’s sleeping soundly on the couch
Harry has work today, so he gets started on some reports before he heads off
After he finishes his work, he is bid goodbye sweetly by Leia as she heads off into the town square
To head off on a jog – man, it’s a productive morning for the Armstrong’s today!
In the living room, Josette is still working on her painting
Now THAT is cool!
As Harry heads off to work for the day
Leia is back from her jog and spending some cute time with Tiddles
Before calling into the vet clinic and checking in on things – it’s Chantel’s first day running the place alone, so Leia wanted to check in
After hearing everything is fine, she decides to go clean up in the bath
While Josette has started working on a Valentine’s gift for Moses
Leia decides to quickly get some laundry done
Before being rudely interrupted by the neighbours, who seem to have forgotten that Love Day is TOMORROW
Deciding to get out of the house for a bit, Leia gets ready, but is interrupted by a text from Mateo
She heads in to show Josette the text – it’s a selfie of the young couple outside their new home! Aw!
After talking excitedly about their brother’s new home and planning to go over to visit soon, the sisters head over to the mall to buy date outfits for tomorrow! shout out to AleeB12 for this strip mall lot!
Inside, the sisters find a few different outfits that match their individual styles – they also match each other, which is adorable!
Leia tries on some mature and pretty dresses that show off her style
While Josette is drawn to the younger, hipper outfits
It’s love day tomorrow after all, so they decide to try on some pink outfits, but aren’t really sure about them…
Finally, after both trying on a gorgeous dress they actually both loved, the girls purchase their chosen date outfits and head down to the café for a well-deserved snack
Josette purchases some berry macaroons for them to enjoy
And the sisters sit at a little table, looking out over the town and talking excitedly about tomorrow – they are going on a double date with Harry and Moses, and they’re very excited about it!
With bellies full of sweet treats and shopping bags full in preparation for tomorrow, the Armstrong sisters head home
Where Josette decides to make dinner (fire extinguishers at the ready!)
Not wanting to leave her sister totally alone while cooking, Leia positions herself on the couch with full view of the kitchen and talks to Harry about his day
Luckily disasters were averted, and Josette successfully made some vegetable dumplings for dinner
They go down well as the trio recap their days and discuss plans for tomorrow
After dinner Josette heads in to finish the laundry
Before it’s time for bed
A good rest needed for the excitement of tomorrow…
And that’s all for this episode! What will happen next? How will Love Day go? Will the sisters enjoy their date? Will there be any surprise gifts?
Hi all!! I have been completing a lot of episodes over the last few days, and so am planning to have at least 1 episode a day for the next week or so! Keep me bookmarked and your eyes peeled!
Hey guys! I wanted to give y’all a quick house tour of Mateo and Hope’s new abode…
A shout out to SimmieSweetness for this beautiful starter home, which I have placed in Windenburg! A few furniture changes has made it the perfect home for the young couple!
The house has a beautiful red exterior, giving it a brilliant homey vibe while also keeping it modern
Inside, the living room is a bright and vibrant green, complete with a rug, plants, and wall art to really bring it to life
The kitchen is a modern, greyscale theme, perfect for cooking romantic meals for two!
The master bedroom is also a greyscale, wanting to perfectly counter the brightness of the living area
Finally, I decided to make the second bedroom into a gender-neutral children’s bedroom, in case the young couple decide to have a baby. I will probably keep them in my main households for now (so they won’t get pregnant or married without my say-so), but as the story progresses I may move them into the ‘other’ households, so they’re free to get pregnant as they wish.
And that’s the house! Hope you love it as much as they do!
And now, back to our regularly scheduled programming of All About The Armstrongs, and a special announcement…
And we’re back! Let’s get straight into it! It’s Love Day, and Leia is making a delicious breakfast for everyone to enjoy
Even Moses comes over for breakfast, to spend the day with his girlfriend
So, the four of them sit together and enjoy some French toast
Before Josette and Moses head into her room to talk and spend some time together
Outside, however, something sad is happening. Tiddles, our beloved kitten, has come to the end of his lives.
RIP Tiddles. You have always provided us with some much needed cuteness! We will miss you so much
The guys are sat getting to know each other
While Leia takes a moment to herself to mourn the loss of Tiddles
Her sister has decided she still wants to go out for dinner tonight, so Josette has a bubble bath and starts getting ready
Before being approached by Leia, who asks her to help her create a Love Day gift for Harry
And she quickly gets to work!
As the painting is finished and wrapped, the girls get ready to head out. They decided on the red/black/white dresses, and I personally think they look amazing!
I love that they’re matching!
Harry clearly thinks his girl looks amazing too, as he gives her a single tulip and tells her that she’s beautiful
Aww
The four of them head off together
The sisters compliment each other’s dresses, the guys get to know each other some more, and they all thoroughly enjoy each other’s company
Josette gives Moses his gift, the painting of chocolates she did for him
He loves it, and hands his girlfriend a single red rose with a note attached.
After their romantic gift exchange, the four of them sit back together awaiting their food
Which arrives soon after
And looks delicious!
They enjoy their delicious food and drinks and continue talking and telling stories
After the main courses, Leia gives Harry his special gift…
And it’s a very special gift indeed…
You see, Leia asked Josette to paint something very specific and with a very important meaning…
Yes, folks, Leia is expecting a baby!!
With the excitement of the reveal ringing in the air, the four decide to order some dessert in celebration!
But before it comes, Leia and Harry sneak off for some time alone
They’re so excited to become parents!
Back at the table the desserts arrive and they all tuck in!
Before paying the bill and heading home!
While Harry and Leia go on ahead, Josette keeps Moses back and hands him one more gift… A key to the apartment! Big step!
Back at the apartment, they decide to take the next step and woohoo for the first time!
Out in the living room, Leia and Harry are talking about the baby
They’re the cutest couple!
And the expecting parents head to bed, to enjoy their last few nights of full sleep! A new baby will soon be entering our lives! Yay!
And that’s all for this episode! What will happen next? Will Josette and Moses continue going strong? Are Leia and Harry expecting a boy or a girl? What else will happen?
How are you all feeling about Leia's pregnancy?! What are you hoping for? A boy or a girl? What names do you like? I've already written up the baby's birth, so I'm curious as to what people would've thought!
Ah I can't believe generation 3 is starting. That is so exciting! I think it will be a girl, like her parents and they will decide to name her something along the lines of her mother's name. Not necessarily Kate but some variation.
(Top left to bottom right)Edur Zahrah, Cinderella, Tiana, Pocahantas, Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Emerson, Nicole, Traci, Addisyn
Ah I can't believe generation 3 is starting. That is so exciting! I think it will be a girl, like her parents and they will decide to name her something along the lines of her mother's name. Not necessarily Kate but some variation.
Isn't it so exciting!! Feels like just yesterday I was writing up Kate's pregnancy with Leia! How time flies!
Another morning in San Myshuno and Leia is making a healthy breakfast – got to keep that little baby healthy!
The three of them sit down to enjoy their fruit salad
And discuss Mateo’s new house – they’re heading over there for a while to look around and tell Mateo about the baby!
Looking forward to seeing her brother’s new house, Josette decides to paint something for them as a housewarming gift
While Leia bakes some cookies
After baking, Leia heads into the office to find Harry measuring up for the nursery. She’s so excited! Aw!
Josette’s painting is coming along nicely!
After finishing up her painting, the three get dressed and it’s time to go
Before long, they’re arriving at Mateo’s new home!
Everyone greets each other happily
Complimenting the house and sharing excited words
And then, Leia breaks the news of her pregnancy to her little brother! He’s so excited to be an uncle!
Josette presents Hope with the painting she did for them
And Leia gives Mateo the cookies
Then, he summons her into the bedroom to discuss something
And then, after sharing the discussion he had with Leia with Josette
It’s time for his sisters to head home
So, Mateo and Hope can get dressed for a special date
Mateo brings Hope to the docs in Brindleton Bay. He’s rented a boat for the evening, and Hope is excited
They take the boat over to the lighthouse and share some drinks as they look out over the ocean
And then, as the sun sets beneath the water, Mateo takes his girlfriend’s hands and tells her how much she loves him
Before getting down on one knee and proposing, with his Mother’s engagement ring!
She, of course, says yes! As she admires the engagement ring, especially the sentimental value of it.
The couple are so happy, and share a kiss as the waves crash below them
They want to celebrate, so they sneak inside the lighthouse…
And celebrate their engagement!
Before heading back to the boat and slowly making their way home
And heading to bed, excited from the day and wedding plans already rushing through their heads!
And that’s all for this part! I hope you enjoyed the jumping between households, this will likely be happening more in the coming episodes as all three of our Armstrong siblings enter important moments of their lives!
So, what will happen next? Will Leia give birth? Will Hope and Mateo have a big wedding? Will seeing her siblings making big steps encourage her to make one too?
Another morning and we’re back in San Myshuno! This morning, Leia has had an idea for a birthday gift for Harry, who’s birthday is in 2 days. She asks for her sister’s help
She, of course, agrees to help her sister and they make plans to complete the idea later today
Meanwhile, in the office, Harry is doing some online shopping for the nursery
Planning to get it completed today with some friends
Who have all arrived for a double celebration – an engagement and a wedding! The twins, Mateo and Hope, and Winter have arrived to see their extended family
Josette breaks out the wine for a special toast
And toasts happily to the new additions to the family – baby Muse and Hope Michelle (soon-to-be Benali-Armstrong)
Everyone toasts happily with their wine (or, orange juice, in Leia’s case!)
And then, after some more catching up, Harry recruits Moses and Mateo in to help with the decorating
Harry takes the moment to congratulate Mateo, and he returns the favour
And then the men get to work!
While outside, the girls are talking weddings and babies! Oh, the clichés!
Hope is so excited to begin wedding planning and, being an only child, is extra happy to have two new sisters to help her!
After a while, as Leia enters her third trimester of pregnancy, she and Josette excuse themselves so that Jo can get a few reference photos for Leia’s planned birthday gift – a maternity painting!
And she gets started, sketching out the lines and making sure Leia is happy with it
Outside, Winter and Hope are getting acquainted
And Harry’s finished the nursery, and calls Leia in to see
She’s thrilled with it, and thanks him with a kiss
The guests are now heading home, so Josette bids them goodbye
But Moses stays behind to spend some time with Josette
Before leaving her alone to complete her painting
Leia and Harry return home with their ultrasound in hand – they now know the sex of their baby (though, I’m keeping it a surprise for you all!)
So, they sit down to discuss baby names
After going back and forth with a few different names, Harry makes a suggestion that Leia immediately loves
They decide to keep the name a secret for now, but Leia wants to head to the church to visit their parents graves, so asks Josette if she’d like to join her
The sisters stop by to invite Mateo too, and the siblings make their way to the church
Josette creates a bouquet for the graves
While Leia tells Mateo about the ultrasound and the two share a sweet sibling moment beside their parents graves. They would’ve been so excited to become grandparents
The three talk and share memories and stories for a while, while Josette completes the bouquet
And they place it down, mourning but happily sharing in memories and the important moments occurring in their lives
Before heading home, Leia lays Tiddle’s grave on the grounds of the church, and lays his favourite toy alongside him. RIP Tiddles
Then, it’s time to head home as the night draws in
The couple head to bed, excited as Leia’s due date draws closer
While Josette adds the finishing touches to her painting – it looks amazing!
And with that, we come to the end of another day. What will happen next? Will Leia give birth? What will the family do to celebrate Fire Day (fourth of July, I suppose)? What else will happen?
HEY GUYS! New parts coming soon but for now I've created a discussion asking what YOU want to see in our special part 100! I've just written up part 96, so it's super close, and falls on Christmas, so I have a few ideas as it is, but I want to know what you want! See the forum and post your ideas here: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/956327/part-100-ideas/p1?new=1
Okay guys! I have decided to do a Q&A based on a suggestion on my other forum. I have decided on some questions Kate, Leia, Mateo and Josette to ask ME as the author.
Well it’s been a busy few episodes here on All About The Armstrongs, we’ve had an engagement, a baby, a new house…
What else could possibly happen?!
Well, let’s find out!
It’s Harry’s birthday today, so Leia is making his birthday cake while he sleeps
Josette texts Moses and invites him over for breakfast – he is Harry’s cousin after all!
He arrives and is greeted lovingly by Josette, who then quickly summons him into her room for a deep conversation
She shares with him an idea she’s had, and he immediately agrees – now, to tell Leia!
Who’s still in the kitchen, now whipping up some omelettes for breakfast
Josette and Moses steal a moment together before heading out to eat
As the four of them enjoy breakfast, Josette breaks some news to Leia…
She and Moses are going to move in together!
Leia will of course be sad to see her sister go, but is excited for her to be taking this next step in her relationship with Moses!
The sisters enthuse about this exciting turn of events and immediately discuss where she wants to move and how soon she’ll be able to find a place with her boyfriend
Josette thanks her sister for being so supportive, and Leia in turn thanks her for staying with her for so long, helping her through her pregnancy and being so supportive when she got back together with Harry
In the nursery, Leia spends some time with her son
While Moses and Josette begin hammering out some details – Moses is the son of Luna Villareal, who was pretty rich – as such, he is currently living with his cousin Annabel Muse and has a household worth about $300,000! So, they’ll be able to get a pretty big place!
Josette is excited and honoured that Moses is willing to use his family’s money to buy a home for them – she wants to contribute what she can, and Moses assures her that she will be expected to produce a lot of décor for the walls! Aw!
While Josette heads into her room to get ready for Harry’s birthday party, the men take a moment to talk. Moses congratulates Harry on the birth of Armstrong and asks for some advice about moving in with Josette
We’ll leave them to their conversation and check in on Leia now, who’s busy at work in the kitchen making snacks for the guests
Who soon begin to arrive! First in the door is Raewyn Muse, Harry’s cousin
The food is set up and Josette is at the bar (again! She really is Kate’s daughter!) prepping drinks for everyone
After the guests settle in and grab a drink, Leia makes a toast to her boyfriend
She tells him that he’s already an amazing father and that she loves him
And with the toast complete, it’s time to dig in to the food!
Now, we know Josette is just like her mother (always behind the bar!), but Leia is just like her too, ditching the party conversations early on to tidy up! *sigh* I miss Kate sometimes, then I realise I have two mini versions of her!
The guests all sit together, with several conversations going on including jokes, stories and compliments
Harry sneaks away from the party for a while to spend some time with his son, still over the moon that he is now a father
And then it’s time to blow out the candles!
Hooray! Happy Birthday Harry! Now a fully-fledged adult!
The guests enjoy some cake
While Leia hands Harry his gift
The maternity painting – which he loves!
As the party draws to a close and Harry finishes off some conversations before his guests head home, Leia and Hope find some time to talk wedding details
She asks Leia if she’d come with her to look at wedding dresses tomorrow, which she of course accepts immediately!
Hope thanks her for agreeing and expresses how happy she is to finally have a sister. She invites Josette along too, which she happily accepts as well
Before being called over by Moses to look at a new house listing – it’s a beautiful house that Josette immediately falls in love with – they can buy it straight away and get it furnished – they can move in in just three days! How exciting!
So, with the last of the guests now headed home, Josette and Moses snuggle in front of the fire, talking about their new home and mentally decorating it
While Leia gives Harry a second birthday present… what can I say? These Armstrong women just can’t help themselves!
And with that, another day in San Myshuno draws to a close. What will happen next? Will Hope find the wedding dress of her dreams? How will Leia feel about Josette moving out in just three days? And what is the house like?
It’s the morning of Armstrong’s birthday, but no birthday party is planned as it’s only his toddler birthday! However, Harry spends the morning with his son, giving him his breakfast and enjoying his last day with a new born
In the kitchen, Moses is cooking breakfast for everyone to celebrate his and Josette’s news
And the four sit together and enjoy it, talking excitedly about the day ahead
But it’s still business as usual as Harry has to head out to work also, his Mother died, which is why he’s moping around. Aw ☹
He’s followed soon after by Moses, who heads out for a run before work himself – he works in the athletics career
With the men at work, Josette spends some bonding time with her nephew
Before joining Leia at the table to discuss their plans for the day – they’re heading off wedding dress shopping with Hope!
Soon enough, Hope and Mateo arrive – Mateo has offered to look after Armstrong while the ladies have a day out
So, Leia says goodbye to her son
And then it’s time for the ladies to head off!
They arrive soon after at the dress shop, where they’re seated in their own area and presented with the dresses that Hope pre-selected
She’s excited to see the three bridesmaid dresses she chose, and quickly sends the girls off to try them on
Which they’re very excited to do!
Dress number one is a one shoulder yellow gown with a glitter and ruffle design the wedding colours are white and yellow, for those wondering!
But we have a few more dresses to go, so off the girls go to change!
The second dress is a sleek mermaid fitted strapless gown, and it looks beautiful on both the girls!
Finally, the last dress is a short and sweet number – a golden dress with a bow design.
Oh, how will she ever pick between them?!
After some deliberation and discussion, Hope and the girls decide on the bridesmaid dresses, and then it’s time for the main event! I’m going to show the dresses from the back to keep some of the mystery until the big day!
The first dress is a sleek and simple number, which fits well with Hope’s personality
The second dress is lacy and very similar to the dress worn by Leia to her prom – so of course, she approves!
Dress number three is a backless lace number with a beautiful intricate design, and the ladies love it
Dress four is sleek, simple, and buttoned at the back, and looks absolutely stunning on the bride!
And finally, the classic princess gown with floral design. Wow. She truly looks gorgeous in all of these dresses!
It takes a lot of discussion, many photos of the dresses, and some negotiation, but finally the dress is decided!
Hope thanks her soon-to-be sisters for their help and for being there for her as she chose the most important dress of her life
And as Leia takes Hope to pay, Josette sneaks off to a nearby shop to pick up a birthday present for Leia – who’s birthday is tomorrow!
Then the girls brave the heavy rainfall outside and rush home
Where Josette wants to get started on a painting for her nephew’s birthday, so she watches some comedy to put her in a playful mood
While Harry has returned from work and is in the nursery spending some more time with Armstrong
Leia stands looking out over the city (I took the walls down to show the true beauty of this shot. Isn’t it amazing!) and thinking about her parents (which she actually was, which made me emotional!) She thinks about how much her parents would love to be here to meet Armstrong, to see Mateo get married, and to see Josette moving in with her boyfriend. *sigh* I had to get deep, didn’t I?
Anyway, back to Josette, who is playful enough now to begin her present
Just in time too, as in the nursery it’s time for Armstrong to become a toddler! Happy Birthday Armstrong!
Doesn’t he look just like his father?! WOW!
Harry plays with his son for a bit, while Leia watches on happily
Then it’s time for bed, so Leia reads her son a story as he drifts off to sleep
Then the trio sit together for a light dinner, recapping their days
The girls tell Harry about their dress shopping, and Harry tells the girls about an interesting experience he had at work – he found out about money laundering and could have gained fame by admitting it, but decided instead to quietly confront his boss and save his job. Wow… dramatic!
Then it’s time for bed, it’s Leia’s birthday tomorrow!
So what will happen next? What will Leia do for her birthday? And what gifts will she receive? What else will happen?
Find out next time on All About The Armstrongs!
THANKS FOR READING
And don’t forget to message me / comment your questions for the characters for our upcoming interview episode! It will be airing in between a week or two!
Hello! It’s Leia’s birthday, and we have a lot to do, so let’s get into it!
Leia whips up a breakfast of pancakes for everyone, as is the Armstrong tradition on birthdays!
While Harry gets his son ready for the day
In the living room, Josette is greeting Mateo and Hope, who have arrived to enjoy a family breakfast. She also shows them the painting she did for Armstrong – a flying pig. Hmm…
Mateo sits down with Josette and Moses and does his best big brother talk, letting Moses know that he’d better treat his baby sister right – aww!
And then the family sit down and enjoy their breakfast together
They share memories and embarrassing childhood stories of Leia, and talk about the birthdays of the past and how they would always sit together and enjoy pancakes or some other delicious meal
After breakfast Josette volunteers to clean up, and Harry sits down with Leia to ask her what she’d like to do for her birthday today
She wants a family fun day at the park with her son and siblings, so that’s what we’ll do!
Off to the park!
The family enjoy a morning in the pool, making the most of the hot weather and spending time together
Josette spends some time with her nephew in the kiddie pool too
Harry and Moses enjoy a few games of chess
And Leia spends some time with her favourite little man
Watching him play happily – the perfect birthday!
Over by the pool, Josette and Hope are doing some sisterly bonding
And then it’s time for lunch, so Harry grills up some burgers
And Josette grabs a lemonade from the summer stand
And then the family sit together across a few tables and enjoy their lunch and the sun
Even Armstrong gets in on the delicious burger action!
As the sun slowly begins to set, Leia tosses a coin into a nearby fountain and makes a wish…
But I can’t tell you what she wished for yet, or it won’t come true!
And then, in another time-honoured Armstrong tradition, the siblings and their partners enjoy a water balloon fight!
After all getting thoroughly soaked
It’s time for everyone to head home
Bidding each other goodbye
And heading their separate ways
Back in San Myshuno, Josette presents her sister with her birthday gift
It’s a new outfit – Harry’s taking her to dinner and Jo wants her sister to look her best!
Leia gets changed into her outfit
And bids her son goodnight
Before it’s time to head off on a birthday date night with Harry
He’s brought her to the restaurant her parents had their first date – how romantic!
And he’s even had a special table set up on the balcony overlooking the water – aww!
What a view!
Leia is completely amazed by the romance and thought that Harry has put into her birthday
And Harry lets her know that she’s worth it we agree, Harry!
Their food soon arrives, and the couple enjoy delicious food and wine
Leia asks Harry how he knew about this restaurant’s special meaning to her
Turns out he grilled Josette and Mateo about some key moments in Leia’s life and used them to create this perfect night
Made even more perfect by his suggestion that they sit together and watch the sun slowly rise over the water – she’s made sure that Josette looks after Armstrong and so the couple spend a romantic night cuddling and looking out over the water
And as the sun makes its way over the horizon, he brings her to the nearby fountain where her mother and father had a romantic moment so long ago…
And the two share their own moment….
Before Harry gets down on one knee and proposes to Leia in the morning sunlight
She, of course, accepts happily – looks like she got her wish! congratulations!
The couple then head home as the morning light slowly brings another day, and celebrate their engagement together
Before heading to bed, hearts full of promise and excitement.
And that’s all for this episode! What will happen next? What will Josette and Moses’ new home be like? When will Leia want to get married? And what will Mateo think of his big sister’s engagement?
It’s an exciting day in San Myshuno. Not only is our Leia engaged to Harry, but today is the day that Josette moves in with Moses!
Leia decides to make some love heart cookies for the family to enjoy this morning, as she prepares to tell her sister about her engagement
She calls her family in for breakfast…
And excitedly tells her sister about her engagement! She’s thrilled for her, and also super excited about the prospect of another wedding!
With the excitement of the news still ringing in the air, the family sit down to enjoy some tasty cookies – okay, not the healthiest breakfast, but it’s a big day!
Then, Leia asks Josette if she’s ready…
She’s going to miss living with her big sister, but is only moving to the spice district, and so will still be super close!
So, without further ado, let’s get moving!
shout out to simjudie for this renovation of the old salt house! I’ve furnished it to Josette’s taste, but it’s the perfect home for our couple!
Josette heads inside her new home with her sister, ready to give her the tour
The downstairs is a totally open floorplan, and the living room is designed in a deep red with plants and even a bubble blower!
The dining room is gold and blue, and provides the perfect contrast with the red of the living room
The rooms are separated with these bricked pillars, providing just enough separation for the colour palates not the clash
We have a large dining table, perfect for the social couple to entertain, and some orange trees to really tie the room in and showcase its large size
The kitchen is a basic grey, helping to mute some of the louder tones in the rest of the house – and of course, Josette couldn’t move into a house without a coffee machine, so there it is on the right side of the kitchen!
In the empty space under the stairs at the back of the living area we have a book case and a reading area, complete with pouffes and a large coffee table – perfect for all of your reading needs!
The downstairs bedroom has been used as the master bedroom, and designed very similar to Josette’s past bedrooms – we have some plants for décor and of course and easel for when middle-of-the-night inspiration strikes
The dressing area is dark wood, and that black and white mirror is just perfect for Josette
And of course, Bubbles is there, pride of place, on the dresser!
Upstairs we have two empty rooms
Which I’m sure will become art studios, gyms, or even nurseries, eventually
It also has a totally open roof plan for the living room which I think it gorgeous!
Outside we have a large balcony overlooking the water on one side and the spice market on the other
This has been kitted out with Josette’s own flower arranging table, meditation seat, easel and yoga mat, as well as a treadmill for them both to use
Josette is beyond thrilled with her new home, and thanks her boyfriend for buying it for them
Even Armstrong approves of the house!
Josette decides to make her first meal in her new home, so whips up some vegetable dumplings for the family
And they sit at her dining table to enjoy them
Then, it’s time for Leia to head home. She bids her sister goodbye – they’ll see each other in the morning, after all, as Jo’s offered her house for the girls to get ready for Hope’s big day!
She says an emotional goodbye to her nephew, and promises that he can come and play any time he wants
And with that, they head home, leaving Josette and Moses alone in their new home
And it doesn’t take them long to enjoy their newfound freedom
Celebrating their relationship milestone with some woohoo in their new room!
Back in San Myshuno, Harry reads Armstrong a bedtime story
While Leia is already missing her sister, standing in her now empty room
Harry quickly cheers her up, though, by asking what she’d like to do with the room…
Another nursery, perhaps?
But that decision will have to wait, because we have a wedding to get ready for!
And that’s all for today! What will happen next? How will Mateo and Hope’s wedding go? What will Leia and Harry do with their empty room? Will Josette enjoy living away from her sister?
Comments
(Top left to bottom right)Edur Zahrah, Cinderella, Tiana, Pocahantas, Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Emerson, Nicole, Traci, Addisyn
It's a great apartment! It's perfect!
Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you're enjoying it!! I've got new updates coming this afternoon and over the weekend, as well as uploading the rest of the current stories to my new website!!
We’re back with the second part of day 78, here in the new Armstrong abode in San Myshuno!
With the amazing view outside of her window as inspiration
Josette gets started on a new painting
While in the office, Leia works on some paperwork for the clinic – she’s considering hiring a second vet soon to work a few days a week, so she can have more time at home
But soon after she decides that she’s done enough for one day, and heads into the living room to spend some time with her sister and Tiddles.
And then the neighbours come over to welcome the Armstrongs to the building!
And they brought fruitcake! Yum!
Leia invites in her neighbours, who include Helena Jang (the redhead in the skirt), Hugo Villareal and his son.
While Leia gets to know her new neighbours
Josette has finished her painting!
So, she decides to sit and chat to Helena for a while
The neighbours continue getting to know the Armstrongs
And Josette bids her sister goodbye, as it’s time for her to head over to her Uncle Clayton’s house!
She first meets her Uncle’s wife, Grace
And then meets her baby cousin, Cameron!
She even gets to give him a bottle! Aww!
A little later, Clayton returns home
He works at the hospital!
He greets Josette happily
And the two sit down together and chat for a while
Clayton tells Josette more about his job, his wife, and his experiences as a father
While Josette tells Clayton about her new apartment and how she is enjoying living in the buzzing central city of San Myshuno
As the evening approaches, Josette says goodbye to her cousin
As well as her Uncle and his wife
Before heading home
Just in time, it seems, as Leia is making some coffee!
She makes another cup for Josette
And the sisters sit together and talk
Josette tells her sister about Clayton’s wife and son, and how happy he is
She asks her whether she has thought any more about Harry, seeing as she’s now in a place she could get back together with him
Leia tells her sister that she’s right, and she does want a meaningful relationship again, now she’s getting older
So, heeding the advice of her younger sister, Leia gives Harry a call and invites him over
side note. I LOVE San Myshuno!
Deciding to give her sister some space, Josette gets started on another painting
(it seems, now I have the Get Famous Pack installed, that Josette gains fame from selling paintings… Interesting! Famous artist?)
Harry arrives and Leia heads outside to greet him
She explains that she is in a place where she can think about a relationship again, with her siblings grown up and living their own lives and the vet clinic doing well
He seems very happy with that, and the two spend some time catching up…
And catching up…
Before falling asleep together, incredibly happy that life has brought them back together
And that’s all for today, the first day here in San Myshuno!
What will happen next? Will Leia and Harry take the next step? Will Josette continue producing great works of art? What else will happen?
Find out next time on All About The Armstrongs!
THANKS FOR READING
XOX OliCait XOX
Wow Wow Wow! Nearly at part 80! I’m actually so happy at how well this story is going, and I am still enjoying it so much!
Now, enough gushing! On with the story…
Waking up beside Harry, Leia decides to make the two of them breakfast to celebrate getting back together
She whips up some eggs and bacon before waking Harry up, and the two sit together to enjoy them
But unfortunately work is work, and Leia has to head to the clinic to do a few treatments and start looking into hiring an assistant vet
Harry is told he is welcome to stay at the apartment, so he gets cracking on some office work (he works in the business career)
Josette hears him in the office and so heads in to talk to him for a while, congratulating him on rekindling his romance with Leia
Before she heads out on a date of her own
(side note, I have since found out that Moses and Harry are actually cousins! The Armstrong sisters sure have a type!)
Josette and Moses grab a booth in the restaurant and share a kiss
And Moses asks Josette how she is, and how she’s liking living in San Myshuno
Of course, the art-loving Josette is loving life in the art district, and invites Moses to come along to visit sometime soon
Then their brunch comes, so the two quieten a little while they eat
Then, Moses decides to take Josette on a surprise date to the museum in Del Sol Valley (the new world from Get Famous)
She is thrilled with the choice of date location, and shows Moses her appreciation at how well he knows her
The two spend some time admiring the movie artwork and various paintings
Before it’s time for Josette to head home – walked to the door by Moses, ever the gentleman
Tired from her date, Josette takes a quick nap
Meanwhile, Leia has returned home and is watching a film with Harry
Deciding the action film isn’t really her thing, she decides instead to head for a bubble bath, leaving Harry to finish it in peace
And she then has a nap – running a clinic is busy work!
And our night ends with the Armstrong sisters, along with Harry, watching some TV in their apartment
Before heading to bed
And thus ends another day in San Myshuno! What will happen next? Will Harry officially move into the Armstrong apartment? (seeing as he’s basically living there anyway!) Will Leia hire an assistant? What else will happen?
Find out next time on All About The Armstrongs!
THANKS FOR READING
XOX OliCait XOX
It’s part 80 of our story and wow, wow, wow! I’m so excited to keep this story going with the new generation!!
So, on with the story!
Leia’s waking up and prepping some pancakes
And the three enjoy some pancakes as the sun rises behind some thick clouds in San Myshuno
After breakfast, it’s off to the clinic in the dreary, cloudy Brindleton Bay for a few interviews…
First up is Amaya. She is friendly and sweet but is hot headed. Could that be a problem?
Next up is Fiona, who again is pretty nice. But she quickly becomes rude, so I’m guessing she has a mean streak? Not good.
Finally for the interviews today, we meet Chantel. She’s really kind and is a dog lover too, which is a great combination with Leia’s cat lover trait. Could she be the one?
Yes! Leia offers her the job immediately, as she was the best candidate we met today!
She’s excited to be on board, and Leia quickly sends her off to do some training!
Just as she’s heading home, Leia gets a call from Mateo asking her and Josette to come over for lunch
They head over to Willow Creek and greet their brother happily
Before finding out what he summoned them for…
To meet his new girlfriend, Hope!
The girls get to know their brother’s new girlfriend – it seems they’ve been dating for a while and are getting quite serious, so they decided to finally introduce her to the family
Mateo and his three favourite girls sit down together and eat lunch. They recap their meeting story – they met through a mutual friend at a bar. They learn more about Hope – she lives in Del Sol Valley. She works as a chef part time and is an aspiring actress. It’s safe to say, the Armstrong girls like her!
After lunch Josette helps Hope tidy up, while Mateo pulls Leia outside to talk to her. He confides in her a secret he wants her opinion on…
He wants to move in with Hope! He is really in love with her and wants to be with her, so he wants to live with her. Leia, of course, totally approves!
As the afternoon draws on the sisters head home. After bidding their brother goodbye
And expressing their approval for Hope again
The sisters head home, where Leia sits down with Harry to have a conversation, spurred on by her younger brother’s romance…
She asks him to officially move in to the apartment. She wants to take the next step of their relationship
Harry is excited to move in, and the couple are happy and loved up
So they head into the bedroom to celebrate taking the next step!
Totally off topic, but how cool is this painting?! Go Josette!
And it’s time for bed and the end of another day in San Myshuno
Tomorrow, Harry officially moves in (not that he’s bringing any belongings, so it’s not that big of a deal!).
And that’s all! What will happen next time? Will Harry and Leia talk marriage next? Will Hope accept Mateo’s idea to move in? Will Josette follow the suit of her sisters and take some kind of next step with Moses?
Find out next time on All About The Armstrongs!
THANKS FOR READING
XOX OliCait XOX
Josette wakes up early, before sunrise, to get started on another painting – she wants to make her money from selling these instead of getting a full-time job, so she needs to be committed!
A little while later, Leia is up too, enjoying some food in the office alongside Tiddles, who’s sleeping soundly on the couch
Harry has work today, so he gets started on some reports before he heads off
After he finishes his work, he is bid goodbye sweetly by Leia as she heads off into the town square
To head off on a jog – man, it’s a productive morning for the Armstrong’s today!
In the living room, Josette is still working on her painting
Now THAT is cool!
As Harry heads off to work for the day
Leia is back from her jog and spending some cute time with Tiddles
Before calling into the vet clinic and checking in on things – it’s Chantel’s first day running the place alone, so Leia wanted to check in
After hearing everything is fine, she decides to go clean up in the bath
While Josette has started working on a Valentine’s gift for Moses
Leia decides to quickly get some laundry done
Before being rudely interrupted by the neighbours, who seem to have forgotten that Love Day is TOMORROW
Deciding to get out of the house for a bit, Leia gets ready, but is interrupted by a text from Mateo
She heads in to show Josette the text – it’s a selfie of the young couple outside their new home! Aw!
After talking excitedly about their brother’s new home and planning to go over to visit soon, the sisters head over to the mall to buy date outfits for tomorrow!
shout out to AleeB12 for this strip mall lot!
Inside, the sisters find a few different outfits that match their individual styles – they also match each other, which is adorable!
Leia tries on some mature and pretty dresses that show off her style
While Josette is drawn to the younger, hipper outfits
It’s love day tomorrow after all, so they decide to try on some pink outfits, but aren’t really sure about them…
Finally, after both trying on a gorgeous dress they actually both loved, the girls purchase their chosen date outfits and head down to the café for a well-deserved snack
Josette purchases some berry macaroons for them to enjoy
And the sisters sit at a little table, looking out over the town and talking excitedly about tomorrow – they are going on a double date with Harry and Moses, and they’re very excited about it!
With bellies full of sweet treats and shopping bags full in preparation for tomorrow, the Armstrong sisters head home
Where Josette decides to make dinner
(fire extinguishers at the ready!)
Not wanting to leave her sister totally alone while cooking, Leia positions herself on the couch with full view of the kitchen and talks to Harry about his day
Luckily disasters were averted, and Josette successfully made some vegetable dumplings for dinner
They go down well as the trio recap their days and discuss plans for tomorrow
After dinner Josette heads in to finish the laundry
Before it’s time for bed
A good rest needed for the excitement of tomorrow…
And that’s all for this episode! What will happen next? How will Love Day go? Will the sisters enjoy their date? Will there be any surprise gifts?
Find out next time on All About The Armstrongs!
THANKS FOR READING
XOX OliCait XOX
Sending love!
XOX OliCait XOX
Hey guys! I wanted to give y’all a quick house tour of Mateo and Hope’s new abode…
A shout out to SimmieSweetness for this beautiful starter home, which I have placed in Windenburg! A few furniture changes has made it the perfect home for the young couple!
The house has a beautiful red exterior, giving it a brilliant homey vibe while also keeping it modern
Inside, the living room is a bright and vibrant green, complete with a rug, plants, and wall art to really bring it to life
The kitchen is a modern, greyscale theme, perfect for cooking romantic meals for two!
The master bedroom is also a greyscale, wanting to perfectly counter the brightness of the living area
Finally, I decided to make the second bedroom into a gender-neutral children’s bedroom, in case the young couple decide to have a baby. I will probably keep them in my main households for now (so they won’t get pregnant or married without my say-so), but as the story progresses I may move them into the ‘other’ households, so they’re free to get pregnant as they wish.
And that’s the house! Hope you love it as much as they do!
And now, back to our regularly scheduled programming of All About The Armstrongs, and a special announcement…
And we’re back! Let’s get straight into it! It’s Love Day, and Leia is making a delicious breakfast for everyone to enjoy
Even Moses comes over for breakfast, to spend the day with his girlfriend
So, the four of them sit together and enjoy some French toast
Before Josette and Moses head into her room to talk and spend some time together
Outside, however, something sad is happening. Tiddles, our beloved kitten, has come to the end of his lives.
RIP Tiddles. You have always provided us with some much needed cuteness! We will miss you so much
The guys are sat getting to know each other
While Leia takes a moment to herself to mourn the loss of Tiddles
Her sister has decided she still wants to go out for dinner tonight, so Josette has a bubble bath and starts getting ready
Before being approached by Leia, who asks her to help her create a Love Day gift for Harry
And she quickly gets to work!
As the painting is finished and wrapped, the girls get ready to head out. They decided on the red/black/white dresses, and I personally think they look amazing!
I love that they’re matching!
Harry clearly thinks his girl looks amazing too, as he gives her a single tulip and tells her that she’s beautiful
Aww
The four of them head off together
The sisters compliment each other’s dresses, the guys get to know each other some more, and they all thoroughly enjoy each other’s company
Josette gives Moses his gift, the painting of chocolates she did for him
He loves it, and hands his girlfriend a single red rose with a note attached.
After their romantic gift exchange, the four of them sit back together awaiting their food
Which arrives soon after
And looks delicious!
They enjoy their delicious food and drinks and continue talking and telling stories
After the main courses, Leia gives Harry his special gift…
And it’s a very special gift indeed…
You see, Leia asked Josette to paint something very specific and with a very important meaning…
Yes, folks, Leia is expecting a baby!!
With the excitement of the reveal ringing in the air, the four decide to order some dessert in celebration!
But before it comes, Leia and Harry sneak off for some time alone
They’re so excited to become parents!
Back at the table the desserts arrive and they all tuck in!
Before paying the bill and heading home!
While Harry and Leia go on ahead, Josette keeps Moses back and hands him one more gift… A key to the apartment! Big step!
Back at the apartment, they decide to take the next step and woohoo for the first time!
Out in the living room, Leia and Harry are talking about the baby
They’re the cutest couple!
And the expecting parents head to bed, to enjoy their last few nights of full sleep! A new baby will soon be entering our lives! Yay!
And that’s all for this episode! What will happen next? Will Josette and Moses continue going strong? Are Leia and Harry expecting a boy or a girl? What else will happen?
Find out next time on All About The Armstrongs!
THANKS FOR READING
XOX OliCait XOX
(Top left to bottom right)Edur Zahrah, Cinderella, Tiana, Pocahantas, Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Emerson, Nicole, Traci, Addisyn
Isn't it so exciting!! Feels like just yesterday I was writing up Kate's pregnancy with Leia! How time flies!
Another morning in San Myshuno and Leia is making a healthy breakfast – got to keep that little baby healthy!
The three of them sit down to enjoy their fruit salad
And discuss Mateo’s new house – they’re heading over there for a while to look around and tell Mateo about the baby!
Looking forward to seeing her brother’s new house, Josette decides to paint something for them as a housewarming gift
While Leia bakes some cookies
After baking, Leia heads into the office to find Harry measuring up for the nursery. She’s so excited! Aw!
Josette’s painting is coming along nicely!
After finishing up her painting, the three get dressed and it’s time to go
Before long, they’re arriving at Mateo’s new home!
Everyone greets each other happily
Complimenting the house and sharing excited words
And then, Leia breaks the news of her pregnancy to her little brother! He’s so excited to be an uncle!
Josette presents Hope with the painting she did for them
And Leia gives Mateo the cookies
Then, he summons her into the bedroom to discuss something
And then, after sharing the discussion he had with Leia with Josette
It’s time for his sisters to head home
So, Mateo and Hope can get dressed for a special date
Mateo brings Hope to the docs in Brindleton Bay. He’s rented a boat for the evening, and Hope is excited
They take the boat over to the lighthouse and share some drinks as they look out over the ocean
And then, as the sun sets beneath the water, Mateo takes his girlfriend’s hands and tells her how much she loves him
Before getting down on one knee and proposing, with his Mother’s engagement ring!
She, of course, says yes! As she admires the engagement ring, especially the sentimental value of it.
The couple are so happy, and share a kiss as the waves crash below them
They want to celebrate, so they sneak inside the lighthouse…
And celebrate their engagement!
Before heading back to the boat and slowly making their way home
And heading to bed, excited from the day and wedding plans already rushing through their heads!
And that’s all for this part! I hope you enjoyed the jumping between households, this will likely be happening more in the coming episodes as all three of our Armstrong siblings enter important moments of their lives!
So, what will happen next? Will Leia give birth? Will Hope and Mateo have a big wedding? Will seeing her siblings making big steps encourage her to make one too?
Find out next time on All About The Armstrongs!
THANKS FOR READING
XOX OliCait XOX
Another morning and we’re back in San Myshuno! This morning, Leia has had an idea for a birthday gift for Harry, who’s birthday is in 2 days. She asks for her sister’s help
She, of course, agrees to help her sister and they make plans to complete the idea later today
Meanwhile, in the office, Harry is doing some online shopping for the nursery
Planning to get it completed today with some friends
Who have all arrived for a double celebration – an engagement and a wedding! The twins, Mateo and Hope, and Winter have arrived to see their extended family
Josette breaks out the wine for a special toast
And toasts happily to the new additions to the family – baby Muse and Hope Michelle (soon-to-be Benali-Armstrong)
Everyone toasts happily with their wine (or, orange juice, in Leia’s case!)
And then, after some more catching up, Harry recruits Moses and Mateo in to help with the decorating
Harry takes the moment to congratulate Mateo, and he returns the favour
And then the men get to work!
While outside, the girls are talking weddings and babies! Oh, the clichés!
Hope is so excited to begin wedding planning and, being an only child, is extra happy to have two new sisters to help her!
After a while, as Leia enters her third trimester of pregnancy, she and Josette excuse themselves so that Jo can get a few reference photos for Leia’s planned birthday gift – a maternity painting!
And she gets started, sketching out the lines and making sure Leia is happy with it
Outside, Winter and Hope are getting acquainted
And Harry’s finished the nursery, and calls Leia in to see
She’s thrilled with it, and thanks him with a kiss
Then, the couple head off to their final ultrasound (I’m using a pregnancy mod to do this… Find it here: https://littlemssam.tumblr.com/post/175410620123/ultrasound-scan-visit-a-gynecologist-to-do-a)
The guests are now heading home, so Josette bids them goodbye
But Moses stays behind to spend some time with Josette
Before leaving her alone to complete her painting
Leia and Harry return home with their ultrasound in hand – they now know the sex of their baby (though, I’m keeping it a surprise for you all!)
So, they sit down to discuss baby names
After going back and forth with a few different names, Harry makes a suggestion that Leia immediately loves
They decide to keep the name a secret for now, but Leia wants to head to the church to visit their parents graves, so asks Josette if she’d like to join her
The sisters stop by to invite Mateo too, and the siblings make their way to the church
Josette creates a bouquet for the graves
While Leia tells Mateo about the ultrasound and the two share a sweet sibling moment beside their parents graves. They would’ve been so excited to become grandparents
The three talk and share memories and stories for a while, while Josette completes the bouquet
And they place it down, mourning but happily sharing in memories and the important moments occurring in their lives
Before heading home, Leia lays Tiddle’s grave on the grounds of the church, and lays his favourite toy alongside him. RIP Tiddles
Then, it’s time to head home as the night draws in
The couple head to bed, excited as Leia’s due date draws closer
While Josette adds the finishing touches to her painting – it looks amazing!
And with that, we come to the end of another day. What will happen next? Will Leia give birth? What will the family do to celebrate Fire Day (fourth of July, I suppose)? What else will happen?
Find out next time on All About The Armstrongs!
THANKS FOR READING
XOX OliCait XOX
Happy Fire Day! While the Armstrong sisters are preparing for a celebration at their brother’s home
Harry is taking a bath before work
Before heading off though, he takes a moment to feel the baby kicking – it’s Leia due date and he knows she may go into labour at any time!
He bids her goodbye and tells her to try not to go into labour until he gets home! Haha!
And with that, he heads off to work
Which bodes well for the girls, who take his absence as an opportunity to discuss the painting for his birthday
Over in Windenburg, Hope and Mateo are excitedly preparing their garden for a summer celebration
And it’s looking great!
Back in San Myshuno, the girls are preparing to head off
Getting ready in some summer outfits
Before heading over to Mateo’s
They arrive along with Thomas, Tobias and Winter
And find Mateo in the garden, grilling lunch
Inside, Tobias and Josette are drawn into a wedding discussion with Hope, not that they mind it seems!
Then, as they disperse into the garden to enjoy the sun, Leia and Mateo take their place on the sofa to talk and enjoy the summer sports
Outside, Hope is telling Josette about her plans for the wedding, including bridesmaid dresses for her and Leia, and what type of dress she wants
A little later and everyone is called to the meal, all grabbing plates of burgers and hot dogs and chowing down
Until, that is, the meal is interrupted…
Yes, that’s right folks, Leia is in labour!
She calls Harry at work and he rushes home
After a brief moment of panic
He excitedly greets Leia
And the two head to the hospital to welcome their child
We stay in Windenburg, however, as Josette stays with Hope and Mateo and discuss the baby, while Winter and the Twins have headed home
As the sun sets, Josette receives a call – Leia has given birth to a healthy baby!
Josette heads outside with Mateo and Hope to light the summer fire
And set off the fireworks, celebrating and welcoming the newest member of their family to the world
With that, Josette bids her brother and his fiancé goodnight, and heads home to meet…
Her nephew!
Yes, Leia and Harry have welcomed a healthy baby boy into the family!
And they are very proud to introduce Armstrong Muse, named in honour of our own Kate Armstrong
Welcome to the world, Armstrong! I suppose it really is all about you, now!
And with that the day draws to a close and the new parents head to bed, both happy and exhausted after welcoming their son to the world.
And that’s all for today! What will happen next? Who will Armstrong take after? Will Harry like his birthday gift? And what else will happen?
Find out next time on All About The Armstrongs!
THANKS FOR READING
XOX OliCait XOX
If you have any questions you'd like to ask me, or one of my characters, then please feel free to message me, or post them here: https://forums.thesims.com/en_US/discussion/956423/q-a-with-the-author/p1?new=1
I'll add them to my Q&A which I'll post prior to the big episode 100!
XOX
Well it’s been a busy few episodes here on All About The Armstrongs, we’ve had an engagement, a baby, a new house…
What else could possibly happen?!
Well, let’s find out!
It’s Harry’s birthday today, so Leia is making his birthday cake while he sleeps
Josette texts Moses and invites him over for breakfast – he is Harry’s cousin after all!
He arrives and is greeted lovingly by Josette, who then quickly summons him into her room for a deep conversation
She shares with him an idea she’s had, and he immediately agrees – now, to tell Leia!
Who’s still in the kitchen, now whipping up some omelettes for breakfast
Josette and Moses steal a moment together before heading out to eat
As the four of them enjoy breakfast, Josette breaks some news to Leia…
She and Moses are going to move in together!
Leia will of course be sad to see her sister go, but is excited for her to be taking this next step in her relationship with Moses!
The sisters enthuse about this exciting turn of events and immediately discuss where she wants to move and how soon she’ll be able to find a place with her boyfriend
Josette thanks her sister for being so supportive, and Leia in turn thanks her for staying with her for so long, helping her through her pregnancy and being so supportive when she got back together with Harry
In the nursery, Leia spends some time with her son
While Moses and Josette begin hammering out some details – Moses is the son of Luna Villareal, who was pretty rich – as such, he is currently living with his cousin Annabel Muse and has a household worth about $300,000! So, they’ll be able to get a pretty big place!
Josette is excited and honoured that Moses is willing to use his family’s money to buy a home for them – she wants to contribute what she can, and Moses assures her that she will be expected to produce a lot of décor for the walls! Aw!
While Josette heads into her room to get ready for Harry’s birthday party, the men take a moment to talk. Moses congratulates Harry on the birth of Armstrong and asks for some advice about moving in with Josette
We’ll leave them to their conversation and check in on Leia now, who’s busy at work in the kitchen making snacks for the guests
Who soon begin to arrive! First in the door is Raewyn Muse, Harry’s cousin
The food is set up and Josette is at the bar (again! She really is Kate’s daughter!) prepping drinks for everyone
After the guests settle in and grab a drink, Leia makes a toast to her boyfriend
She tells him that he’s already an amazing father and that she loves him
And with the toast complete, it’s time to dig in to the food!
Now, we know Josette is just like her mother (always behind the bar!), but Leia is just like her too, ditching the party conversations early on to tidy up!
*sigh* I miss Kate sometimes, then I realise I have two mini versions of her!
The guests all sit together, with several conversations going on including jokes, stories and compliments
Harry sneaks away from the party for a while to spend some time with his son, still over the moon that he is now a father
And then it’s time to blow out the candles!
Hooray! Happy Birthday Harry! Now a fully-fledged adult!
The guests enjoy some cake
While Leia hands Harry his gift
The maternity painting – which he loves!
As the party draws to a close and Harry finishes off some conversations before his guests head home, Leia and Hope find some time to talk wedding details
She asks Leia if she’d come with her to look at wedding dresses tomorrow, which she of course accepts immediately!
Hope thanks her for agreeing and expresses how happy she is to finally have a sister. She invites Josette along too, which she happily accepts as well
Before being called over by Moses to look at a new house listing – it’s a beautiful house that Josette immediately falls in love with – they can buy it straight away and get it furnished – they can move in in just three days! How exciting!
So, with the last of the guests now headed home, Josette and Moses snuggle in front of the fire, talking about their new home and mentally decorating it
While Leia gives Harry a second birthday present…
what can I say? These Armstrong women just can’t help themselves!
And with that, another day in San Myshuno draws to a close. What will happen next? Will Hope find the wedding dress of her dreams? How will Leia feel about Josette moving out in just three days? And what is the house like?
Find out next time on All About The Armstrongs!
THANKS FOR READING
XOX OliCait XOX
It’s the morning of Armstrong’s birthday, but no birthday party is planned as it’s only his toddler birthday! However, Harry spends the morning with his son, giving him his breakfast and enjoying his last day with a new born
In the kitchen, Moses is cooking breakfast for everyone to celebrate his and Josette’s news
And the four sit together and enjoy it, talking excitedly about the day ahead
But it’s still business as usual as Harry has to head out to work
also, his Mother died, which is why he’s moping around. Aw ☹
He’s followed soon after by Moses, who heads out for a run before work himself – he works in the athletics career
With the men at work, Josette spends some bonding time with her nephew
Before joining Leia at the table to discuss their plans for the day – they’re heading off wedding dress shopping with Hope!
Soon enough, Hope and Mateo arrive – Mateo has offered to look after Armstrong while the ladies have a day out
So, Leia says goodbye to her son
And then it’s time for the ladies to head off!
They arrive soon after at the dress shop, where they’re seated in their own area and presented with the dresses that Hope pre-selected
She’s excited to see the three bridesmaid dresses she chose, and quickly sends the girls off to try them on
Which they’re very excited to do!
Dress number one is a one shoulder yellow gown with a glitter and ruffle design
the wedding colours are white and yellow, for those wondering!
But we have a few more dresses to go, so off the girls go to change!
The second dress is a sleek mermaid fitted strapless gown, and it looks beautiful on both the girls!
Finally, the last dress is a short and sweet number – a golden dress with a bow design.
Oh, how will she ever pick between them?!
After some deliberation and discussion, Hope and the girls decide on the bridesmaid dresses, and then it’s time for the main event!
I’m going to show the dresses from the back to keep some of the mystery until the big day!
The first dress is a sleek and simple number, which fits well with Hope’s personality
The second dress is lacy and very similar to the dress worn by Leia to her prom – so of course, she approves!
Dress number three is a backless lace number with a beautiful intricate design, and the ladies love it
Dress four is sleek, simple, and buttoned at the back, and looks absolutely stunning on the bride!
And finally, the classic princess gown with floral design. Wow. She truly looks gorgeous in all of these dresses!
It takes a lot of discussion, many photos of the dresses, and some negotiation, but finally the dress is decided!
Hope thanks her soon-to-be sisters for their help and for being there for her as she chose the most important dress of her life
And as Leia takes Hope to pay, Josette sneaks off to a nearby shop to pick up a birthday present for Leia – who’s birthday is tomorrow!
Then the girls brave the heavy rainfall outside and rush home
Where Josette wants to get started on a painting for her nephew’s birthday, so she watches some comedy to put her in a playful mood
While Harry has returned from work and is in the nursery spending some more time with Armstrong
Leia stands looking out over the city (I took the walls down to show the true beauty of this shot. Isn’t it amazing!) and thinking about her parents (which she actually was, which made me emotional!) She thinks about how much her parents would love to be here to meet Armstrong, to see Mateo get married, and to see Josette moving in with her boyfriend.
*sigh* I had to get deep, didn’t I?
Anyway, back to Josette, who is playful enough now to begin her present
Just in time too, as in the nursery it’s time for Armstrong to become a toddler! Happy Birthday Armstrong!
Doesn’t he look just like his father?! WOW!
Harry plays with his son for a bit, while Leia watches on happily
Then it’s time for bed, so Leia reads her son a story as he drifts off to sleep
Then the trio sit together for a light dinner, recapping their days
The girls tell Harry about their dress shopping, and Harry tells the girls about an interesting experience he had at work – he found out about money laundering and could have gained fame by admitting it, but decided instead to quietly confront his boss and save his job. Wow… dramatic!
Then it’s time for bed, it’s Leia’s birthday tomorrow!
So what will happen next? What will Leia do for her birthday? And what gifts will she receive? What else will happen?
Find out next time on All About The Armstrongs!
THANKS FOR READING
And don’t forget to message me / comment your questions for the characters for our upcoming interview episode! It will be airing in between a week or two!
XOX OliCait XOX
Hello! It’s Leia’s birthday, and we have a lot to do, so let’s get into it!
Leia whips up a breakfast of pancakes for everyone, as is the Armstrong tradition on birthdays!
While Harry gets his son ready for the day
In the living room, Josette is greeting Mateo and Hope, who have arrived to enjoy a family breakfast. She also shows them the painting she did for Armstrong – a flying pig. Hmm…
Mateo sits down with Josette and Moses and does his best big brother talk, letting Moses know that he’d better treat his baby sister right – aww!
And then the family sit down and enjoy their breakfast together
They share memories and embarrassing childhood stories of Leia, and talk about the birthdays of the past and how they would always sit together and enjoy pancakes or some other delicious meal
After breakfast Josette volunteers to clean up, and Harry sits down with Leia to ask her what she’d like to do for her birthday today
She wants a family fun day at the park with her son and siblings, so that’s what we’ll do!
Off to the park!
The family enjoy a morning in the pool, making the most of the hot weather and spending time together
Josette spends some time with her nephew in the kiddie pool too
Harry and Moses enjoy a few games of chess
And Leia spends some time with her favourite little man
Watching him play happily – the perfect birthday!
Over by the pool, Josette and Hope are doing some sisterly bonding
And then it’s time for lunch, so Harry grills up some burgers
And Josette grabs a lemonade from the summer stand
And then the family sit together across a few tables and enjoy their lunch and the sun
Even Armstrong gets in on the delicious burger action!
As the sun slowly begins to set, Leia tosses a coin into a nearby fountain and makes a wish…
But I can’t tell you what she wished for yet, or it won’t come true!
And then, in another time-honoured Armstrong tradition, the siblings and their partners enjoy a water balloon fight!
After all getting thoroughly soaked
It’s time for everyone to head home
Bidding each other goodbye
And heading their separate ways
Back in San Myshuno, Josette presents her sister with her birthday gift
It’s a new outfit – Harry’s taking her to dinner and Jo wants her sister to look her best!
Leia gets changed into her outfit
And bids her son goodnight
Before it’s time to head off on a birthday date night with Harry
He’s brought her to the restaurant her parents had their first date – how romantic!
And he’s even had a special table set up on the balcony overlooking the water – aww!
What a view!
Leia is completely amazed by the romance and thought that Harry has put into her birthday
And Harry lets her know that she’s worth it
we agree, Harry!
Their food soon arrives, and the couple enjoy delicious food and wine
Leia asks Harry how he knew about this restaurant’s special meaning to her
Turns out he grilled Josette and Mateo about some key moments in Leia’s life and used them to create this perfect night
Made even more perfect by his suggestion that they sit together and watch the sun slowly rise over the water – she’s made sure that Josette looks after Armstrong and so the couple spend a romantic night cuddling and looking out over the water
And as the sun makes its way over the horizon, he brings her to the nearby fountain where her mother and father had a romantic moment so long ago…
And the two share their own moment….
Before Harry gets down on one knee and proposes to Leia in the morning sunlight
She, of course, accepts happily – looks like she got her wish!
congratulations!
The couple then head home as the morning light slowly brings another day, and celebrate their engagement together
Before heading to bed, hearts full of promise and excitement.
And that’s all for this episode! What will happen next? What will Josette and Moses’ new home be like? When will Leia want to get married? And what will Mateo think of his big sister’s engagement?
Find out next time on All About The Armstrongs!
THANKS FOR READING
XOX OliCait XOX
It’s an exciting day in San Myshuno. Not only is our Leia engaged to Harry, but today is the day that Josette moves in with Moses!
Leia decides to make some love heart cookies for the family to enjoy this morning, as she prepares to tell her sister about her engagement
She calls her family in for breakfast…
And excitedly tells her sister about her engagement! She’s thrilled for her, and also super excited about the prospect of another wedding!
With the excitement of the news still ringing in the air, the family sit down to enjoy some tasty cookies – okay, not the healthiest breakfast, but it’s a big day!
Then, Leia asks Josette if she’s ready…
She’s going to miss living with her big sister, but is only moving to the spice district, and so will still be super close!
So, without further ado, let’s get moving!
shout out to simjudie for this renovation of the old salt house! I’ve furnished it to Josette’s taste, but it’s the perfect home for our couple!
Josette heads inside her new home with her sister, ready to give her the tour
The downstairs is a totally open floorplan, and the living room is designed in a deep red with plants and even a bubble blower!
The dining room is gold and blue, and provides the perfect contrast with the red of the living room
The rooms are separated with these bricked pillars, providing just enough separation for the colour palates not the clash
We have a large dining table, perfect for the social couple to entertain, and some orange trees to really tie the room in and showcase its large size
The kitchen is a basic grey, helping to mute some of the louder tones in the rest of the house – and of course, Josette couldn’t move into a house without a coffee machine, so there it is on the right side of the kitchen!
In the empty space under the stairs at the back of the living area we have a book case and a reading area, complete with pouffes and a large coffee table – perfect for all of your reading needs!
The downstairs bedroom has been used as the master bedroom, and designed very similar to Josette’s past bedrooms – we have some plants for décor and of course and easel for when middle-of-the-night inspiration strikes
The dressing area is dark wood, and that black and white mirror is just perfect for Josette
And of course, Bubbles is there, pride of place, on the dresser!
Upstairs we have two empty rooms
Which I’m sure will become art studios, gyms, or even nurseries, eventually
It also has a totally open roof plan for the living room which I think it gorgeous!
Outside we have a large balcony overlooking the water on one side and the spice market on the other
This has been kitted out with Josette’s own flower arranging table, meditation seat, easel and yoga mat, as well as a treadmill for them both to use
Josette is beyond thrilled with her new home, and thanks her boyfriend for buying it for them
Even Armstrong approves of the house!
Josette decides to make her first meal in her new home, so whips up some vegetable dumplings for the family
And they sit at her dining table to enjoy them
Then, it’s time for Leia to head home. She bids her sister goodbye – they’ll see each other in the morning, after all, as Jo’s offered her house for the girls to get ready for Hope’s big day!
She says an emotional goodbye to her nephew, and promises that he can come and play any time he wants
And with that, they head home, leaving Josette and Moses alone in their new home
And it doesn’t take them long to enjoy their newfound freedom
Celebrating their relationship milestone with some woohoo in their new room!
Back in San Myshuno, Harry reads Armstrong a bedtime story
While Leia is already missing her sister, standing in her now empty room
Harry quickly cheers her up, though, by asking what she’d like to do with the room…
Another nursery, perhaps?
But that decision will have to wait, because we have a wedding to get ready for!
And that’s all for today! What will happen next? How will Mateo and Hope’s wedding go? What will Leia and Harry do with their empty room? Will Josette enjoy living away from her sister?
Find out next time on All About The Armstrongs!
THANKS FOR READING
XOX OliCait XOX