Keanu played chess when River left for his exam.
He played chess for some time before stopping to sketch.
River passed with flying colours
The boys ate when River got home
They watched the stars until River got a text saying that Jeffrey Dean's party was about to begin.
The host was a no-show but the house wasn't empty so the party went ahead without him
The boys danced until I sent them outside to start the bonfire.
Keanu lit the fire and River added more wood.
I got a little concerned when I saw the test tube. I didn't want the boys getting smelly before going home to bed.
Phew! It wasn't a stinky one!
The boys had eaten the last of the waffles the day before and, since they would be leaving later that day, I sent them to the Diner for breakfast.
The boys ran to the Grotto when they were done eating.
River got his report when he arrived.
I don't remember his grades but he passed, of course
Although "receive report" was in his queue I had already sent Keanu to introduce himself to Connie Cronk.
Keanu passed as well
The boys chatted before meeting more sims
Keanu met Putin ... I mean, Justin Cronk
River met Nina Simons.
I sent the boys home because I thought it would be nice for them to throw a party on their last day. The boys both rolled juice wishes as soon as I bought the kegs
I had Keanu prepare some food before the party started.
I saw from River's queue that he was sketching and was surprised he had gone upstairs to the studio to do it.
Nathaniel Wright was the first to arrive and the only one to bring food.
He got hearts for both of the boys!
Eddie, Mahmoud, Skip and Jeffery arrived together.
I was worried that Nathaniel would drop Keanu when I saw his face
But it went well
Poor Eddy was a little overwhelmed because he is a loner.
He can't have been too overwhelmed because he was one of the first to streak!
Derek Khan had been streaking earlier and I was surprised to see he hadn't bothered dressing before dancing! MC was working overtime because I kept dressing all the streakers
The only female at the party (not invited) dropped Jeffrey
Derek hadn't realized that I had dressed him!
River rolled a wish to take a photo with a friend. It didn't go so well!
The kegs were very popular. My boys kept being called to help with keg stands so didn't have any time for themselves.
I saw that Jeffrey was requesting something of Keanu and was happy to see it was just to sketch him
The boys managed to dance together for a little while before River was asked to help with a keg stand.
He dropped Derek!
Eddy asked Keanu for help with a keg stand next.
I can't believe that River actually managed to get some juice! Many had tried and failed!
Keanu rolled a wish to take a photo with a friend. Like, River, he had a little difficulty!
I sent the boys inside to eat. They needed a break from the kegs!
I saw Skip in Keanu's queue. It took him a while to get to the kitchen so I had no idea what "watch" meant until he got there
Nathaniel appeared in Keanu's queue a little later. He arrived just in time for me to catch Jeffrey streaking past
River rolled a wish to level up in guitar. I made him play but kept seeing keg help in his queue so cancelled it before he got his wish.
I got a popup that the boys only had an hour before leaving. Keanu hadn't managed to get himself a single drink during the party so I let the boys have one while they waited for their ride. Keanu threw a Killer Party!
The boys managed a little flirt before it was time to go
Shannon and Mikezumi were waiting for them
Although the boys were not hungry on their return from uni, I am all about happy sims with as many positive moodlets as possible so I lowered their hunger bars a little and fed them
I heard Shannon and Mikezumi come into the house and found them in the bedroom
Keanu started dancing when he was done eating so I had River play the guitar because he was just shy of getting his wish to level up.
Shannon's waking wish was to go fishing so I sent him to Moonlight Point with Mikezumi
Keanu has a wish to reach level 6 in logic so I sent him to the chess table while River learned a new song after rolling a wish to do so when he leveled up.
I had River join Keanu when he finished.
Playing chess triggered a wish to make a potion so I sent River upstairs.
I saw a ball in Shannon and Mikezumi's queues so went to investigate. They were heading to the road! I stopped them before they could get into the car and sent them back to the Point.
River and Keanu joined them at the Point shortly after noon.
Keanu rolled a wish to introduce himself to Navita Singh so I sent both boys over to meet her.
Mikezumi and Shannon got their game of catch without having to leave the lot!
The family enjoyed French Toast for breakfast. Jermaine Van Gould, now a child, would be spending the day with them.
Keanu didn't have a waking wish but had a wish to make a potion after leveling up in logic the previous day.
River's waking wish was to call a university friend which I cancelled and had him work on his wish to level up in gardening instead. He didn't get far because only three plants were ready for harvesting.
Shannon and Mikezumi were flirting on the back deck when I saw Jermaine arriving. I put a stop to the flirting before they could woohoo.
River was collecting the mail when Jermaine arrived and rolled a wish to meet a vampire.
Mikezumi beat River to Jermaine to pinch his cheek She and Shannon can't seem to get enough of it!
I had a good laugh when River boasted about his promotion on meeting Jermaine At least he got his wish
Shannon's waking wish was to water the plants but that wasn't possible because of the magic water pump. He rolled a wish to spar with Keanu over breakfast and that was something I could give him
It was quite a long match which means Keanu is getting better but Shannon won in the end.
I was clearing the family's inventories when I noticed River had a song he hadn't learned.
Jermaine found the costume chest when he finished his homework. Jermaine is grumpy as you can see from his adorably grumpy face
He managed to have fun anyway
Mikezumi keeps stacks of PB&J in the fridge for hungry kids It's a good thing sims don't get bored of eating the same thing and perfect meals give a great moodlet
I thought it was adorable when Jermaine continued his game after putting his dirty dish in the dishwasher
I put away the flying discs but left them their balls when I cleared their inventories. Mistake?
Shannon's not even half way to getting his wish to break 250 more boards. Space rocks take a lot longer than the other boards but I am not directing him so it is what it is.
Jermaine was ready for another meal!
Mikezumi had been trying to sit down to watch TV when Shannon appeared to boast about his gaming skillz
The boasting led to woohoo as you can see from Mikezumi's outfit when serving Jermaine yet another meal!
Keanu had been chatting with Jermaine when River interrupted for a flirt
The boys were getting hungry and got started on their meal while Shannon and Mikezumi finished what they were doing in the bedroom
River and Keanu watched the stars before bed
The family enjoyed pancakes for breakfast
Mikezumi's waking wish was to garden and River is still working on his wish to level up in gardening.
Shannon had a wish to spar with Keanu locked in from the previous day.
Shannon started out well.
But Keanu rallied and won!
Shannon's waking wish was to watch the Cooking Channel. Since Mikezumi was already watching it, I had him join her
River had a wish to level up in athletics.
He was pretty close to leveling up so it didn't take long
Keanu had a wish to reach level 6 in logic. It took him a while but he got his wish
I saw that Mikezumi's work day had begun but I was getting concerned that no-one had arrived. I found them not far from the house in a tangle. It took almost a sim hour for them to get there!
Emelie Van Gould dropped off Cassie Hoppcraft. They are not related so I don't know why she got the job. Cassie is the daughter of Sophie, one of Mikezumi's earliest toddlers Dayvid Edsgar-Musgrave dropped off Jenni Wynn. He isn't related to her either!
Cassie got the first makeover
Jenni got one too
Shannon taught Cassie how to talk and Mikezumi did the same for Jenni
The girls were hungry by the time they were done. When Shannon asked Mikezumi for a game of catch I let him have it.
The girls needed some fun and they played while Shannon and Mikezumi had their game.
Jenni was a little lonely so Mikezumi joined her at the xylophone.
Then got started on teaching her how to walk.
Cassie was getting a little lonely so I sent Shannon in to help.
Kareem Van Gould is now a child and was the first to arrive after school
He didn't pull out his homework so I sent Mikezumi over to tell him to do it.
Hugh Nix and Emma Muldana-Timbley arrived next. Emma had aged up the night before.
She's chubby like her dad!
Jermaine Van Gould arrived last and went straight for the game console but I sent Mikezumi over to tell him to do his homework.
Mikezumi fed the kids as they finished their homework.
I hadn't seen River and Keanu for a while but found they were doing okay when I checked on them
Jenni was playing in the toybox when she was picked up
The family enjoyed grilled salmon for dinner
Shannon and Mikezumi watched the stars before bed
River and Keanu relaxed in the hot tub before bed
The family enjoyed French Toast for breakfast
River's waking wish was to grow a bell pepper plant. He helped Shannon and Keanu with the gardening after planting his seed.
Mikezumi's waking wish was to prepare a perfect meal so I had her make PB&J for the after school kids.
Shannon's waking wish was to catch a great fish so I sent him fishing for a few hours.
I saw "try for baby" in Keanu's queue and thought about cancelling it but decided to let them go. It didn't take
Jenni Wynn and Cassie Hoppcraft arrived on time.
I had River collect Cassie from the study while Mikezumi took care of Jenni.
From Keanu's look, I think he wants to start a family ASAP!
Mikezumi finished off teaching Jenni how to walk. She had started the previous day so it didn't take long.
Keanu had been painting when Shannon came home. I saw "hug" in Shannon's queue but didn't get a pic because I was concentrating on the toddlers' needs. They were chatting when I finally zoomed in to them.
River played his guitar
Mikezumi potty trained Cassie
A lot of toddlers have chewed on that peg!
Cassie's needs stopped showing and she just sat around doing nothing. I decided I would just feed her and change her diaper whenever Jenni needed it and hope that it was good enough.
I wasn't surprised to find Keanu and Shannon playing catch. I was happy to see Keanu was holding his own
Mikezumi taught Cassie how to walk. I noticed that she had already started on the skill. I love the way sims will skill their toddlers with Nraas SP
Mikezumi must have really needed a break because she normally reads in the play room!
I saw Shannon in River's queue and Keanu in Shannon's. I was surprised that Shannon hadn't bothered Mikezumi because he had rolled a wish to kiss her when he walked past her a little earlier.
Mikezumi was confronted with a crying toddler when she came inside after reading.
It took Keanu a long time to find the drinks Mikezumi had made the night before!
I had Keanu come inside to help out.
Kareem was the first to arrive. He was trying to escape outside but I had Mikezumi intercept him to tell him to do his homework.
She fed him when he was done
Hugh also headed outside but I could see he had his homework out so I left him alone.
Jermaine was "broken" like Cassie and I was unable to see his needs. Mikezumi was unable to interact with him as well so I had her call him for a snack. Shannon told Emma to do her homework.
Mikezumi fed Hugh when he finished his homework. She called Emma for a snack as well but it was time for her to go so she missed out.
The family ate when the kids left.
Cassie's needs appeared after I got a popup that she would be picked up late.
Keanu and River watched the stars
As did Shannon and Mikezumi
My game is starting to lag and having two broken kids on the same day told me it was time for Mikezumi to retire.
I want to see Keanu and River's children so I might move the whole family to a new town.
Mikezumi's first day of retirement started out badly with Keanu getting in her way on the way to breakfast
I left Shannon and Mikezumi to their own devices when I sent River and Keanu to do the gardening
I sent the family to the park because Keanu rolled a wish to go the day before.
The boys only flirted a short while then went their own way.
When I checked on Shannon and Mikezumi I saw other sims arriving
This badly dressed boy is a dancer and they are usually pudding so my new settings must be working
River put his guitar away and chatted with Keanu. I noticed trouble behind him!
As usually happens, the game started lagging as the park became active so I sent the family home. Keanu had a wish to skinny dip and I am all about the wishes
I checked on Shannon and Mikezumi and found them in Keanu and River's bed!
I invited Pappy Phoenix over. While River was inviting him inside I saw Keanu heading to the backyard to check out the new object
I hate the way that arriving sims end up in a small hallway because it's hard to get pics there.
Keanu asked Pappy for River's hand in marriage
As soon as the blessing was given I got the wedding started! Mikezumi took her sweet time getting there! I love my elders but they do move slowly
At least Pappy stayed seated!
I should probably have put the cake away from the door!
I thought it was sweet when Mikezumi congratulated River
I saw the boys getting romantic while Shannon was chatting with Pappy.
"Try for baby" was in Keanu's queue ... to stop or not to stop ... I let them go!
It took!
Mikezumi took everyone to the Bistro for dinner
Pappy took a while to come out and the couples watched the stars while waiting for him.
Either Mikezumi has a thing for red shoes like me or she's wanting to hear the pitter patter of little feet around the house again
Keanu had to make a run for the bathroom in the early hours of the morning
The family enjoyed Eggs Machiavellian for breakfast
River's waking wish was to visit the cemetery. Odd wish but easy to grant I didn't realize River had a bicycle in his inventory - he doesn't now! Keanu did the gardening on his own because there were only a few plants and he has a wish to master gardening locked in.
Mikezumi and Shannon were left to their own devices
River was excited to find other sims at the cemetery
He introduced himself to Dayvid and chatted for a while before I sent him home. The blonde teen is Suzanna Van Gould who came to Mikezumi for after school care. As you can see I didn't bother giving her a birthday makeover
Shannon's waking wish was to go fishing so I sent Mikezumi to keep him company
Keanu admired his non-existent wedding ring when he finished his painting. I took him into Stylist and gave him a ring
River rolled a wish to serenade Keanu
Keanu was clearly moved
It led to the bedroom
Mikezumi's dream did mean something! I caught her trying for baby. Fortunately it can't happen because it's not enabled!
I found River and Keanu playing catch in the garden. River was copping a beating!
Shannon must have instigated woohoo after Mikezumi's failed attempt to try for a baby
River reached level 7 in guitar
Shannon and Mikezumi played catch although I have no idea how Shannon knew where to throw the ball!
I saw a gossip popup about Shannon - something about him having a dark secret - and hearts appeared above his head for the gossiper
I sent Mikezumi to prepare watermelon and grape cobblers because those are the two flavours pregnant sims roll wishes for.
Keanu started on a new painting while River played his guitar. Shannon tried to break space rocks but I changed the blocks to oak boards so he could get his wish to break 250 more boards out of the way.
River must have had enough guitar and went to Keanu for a flirt
Keanu got his notice before the flirting could go anywhere
I thought a stuffed turkey dinner was the appropriate meal to celebrate a pregnancy
Both couples watched the stars before bed but I didn't take a pic of Shannon and Mikezumi because they were misaligned and he had his arm through her stomach
Keanu was craving spaghetti so that's what the family had for breakfast
Because of promotions in the gardening career both Keanu and River have wishes to master gardening locked in. I looked at their level this morning and realized they have a long way to go and might lose that wish if I move the family soon because of lag.
Baby bump!
Shannon seems to love the heat of the moment kiss! Not that Mikezumi is complaining
Keanu and River had a little treehouse fun when they finished gardening
I was surprised to find Mikezumi reading when I checked on her because she and Shannon had been flirting up a storm when I last checked on them.
Shannon was breaking space rocks.
The boys flirted by the treehouse for some time
I placed my favourite small park a little down the street and sent the boys. Poor Keanu wasn't up to running
Shannon and Mikezumi went too
Shannon and Mikezumi played catch after sharing a joke or two.
Keanu had a craving for cookies so I put some in his inventory
Mikezumi rolled a wish to take a photo with a friend You can see how close the park is to their house
Shannon and Mikezumi played catch again! I was surprised they hadn't found the treehouse because River and Keanu already had
I sent the boys home because it was getting close to baby time! It's a good thing Keanu hasn't had any backaches during this pregnancy because I found him massaging River!
Keanu was trying to get to the hot tub when River intercepted him for a hug.
Hot tub forgotten, Keanu went to turn on the stereo instead. River was about to listen to a podcast. I checked after he set it up to see what he wanted to learn and it was writing.
Keanu didn't get to the stereo!
Shannon and Mikezumi came home when I wasn't looking. I realized where Shannon was when I saw River looking imploringly in his direction
I sent Keanu inside to have the baby and River pulled out his guitar. I don't know what Mikezumi had been doing but she came out to flirt with Shannon when she was done.
Sorry about the odd pic but I couldn't show Keanu's belly because his hands were inside it!
River called Shannon and Mikezumi to dinner. I could see what they had been up to!
Welcome Rian
Almost missed the wink!
River got a snuggle before Rian had an early birthday
He's totally adorable! I can see Keanu's eyes and nose and River's mouth
Mikezumi was invited to David Pok's party. Shannon went with her. I am sure Keanu, a party animal, would have liked to go but he was the one who tried for baby so he needs to take responsibility!
Rian played on the xylophone while his dads flirted nearby
I saw that Mikezumi and Shannon had arrived at the party and sent her inside to prepare a meal.
Shannon hadn't met the host.
River took care of Rian's social needs before watching the stars with Keanu
I found Mikezumi reading a book on her multitab so cancelled it and had her watch the stars with Shannon instead.
Keanu got Rian up and ready for the day
The family enjoyed pancakes for breakfast
Shannon, Keanu and River did the gardening. Shannon is in the backyard harvesting the money trees.
Mikezumi played with her new grandson
It's a good thing Mikezumi was caring for Rian because the boys only had eyes for each other
Since the boys were otherwise occupied I had Mikezumi give Rian his first bath
It took me a while to realize why Rian looked different. In fact I didn't notice until I uploaded the pics. He got different eyebrows with his naked outfit
Mikezumi enjoyed the bonding time with her grandson
Shannon keeps breaking space rocks and, apart from the one time I changed the blocks to oak boards, I don't like to interfere.
Mikezumi started potty training Rian
I thought the boys were off woohooing but I found them amusing themselves
Keanu got first stroll. With no gate to navigate the stroll was glitch free
When I checked back home I saw that River had interrupted some flirting
Since Keanu was already out on his stroll, I sent him to the park. The family followed soon after.
A butler showed up and I was happy to see she wasn't pudding
River rolled a wish to chat with Rian when he learned how to talk
While chatting, he rolled a wish to take Rian for a stroll
When he got back he got started on teaching Rian how to walk
I sent the family home and River continued the walking lesson
Keanu prepared a meal.
River fed Rian before calling Keanu to dinner.
Mikezumi and Shannon went to the Bistro for dinner.
Keanu finished off Rian's potty training after dinner
I checked on Shannon and Mikezumi when I saw they were done eating and sent them home.
Keanu played with Rian
River got his wish to reach level 8
Shannon and Mikezumi watched the stars when they got home
River and Keanu did the same after Rian's needs were taken care of
Rian played on the xylophone until it bedtime.
I still hadn't tried the nap mats so decided Rian would sleep on one to see if it would prevent him from waking when I load my save at 3am as often happens in the crib. It worked!
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He played chess for some time before stopping to sketch.
River passed with flying colours
The boys ate when River got home
They watched the stars until River got a text saying that Jeffrey Dean's party was about to begin.
The host was a no-show but the house wasn't empty so the party went ahead without him
The boys danced until I sent them outside to start the bonfire.
Keanu lit the fire and River added more wood.
I got a little concerned when I saw the test tube. I didn't want the boys getting smelly before going home to bed.
Phew! It wasn't a stinky one!
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The boys ran to the Grotto when they were done eating.
River got his report when he arrived.
I don't remember his grades but he passed, of course
Although "receive report" was in his queue I had already sent Keanu to introduce himself to Connie Cronk.
Keanu passed as well
The boys chatted before meeting more sims
Keanu met Putin ... I mean, Justin Cronk
River met Nina Simons.
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I had Keanu prepare some food before the party started.
I saw from River's queue that he was sketching and was surprised he had gone upstairs to the studio to do it.
Nathaniel Wright was the first to arrive and the only one to bring food.
He got hearts for both of the boys!
Eddie, Mahmoud, Skip and Jeffery arrived together.
I was worried that Nathaniel would drop Keanu when I saw his face
But it went well
Poor Eddy was a little overwhelmed because he is a loner.
He can't have been too overwhelmed because he was one of the first to streak!
Derek Khan had been streaking earlier and I was surprised to see he hadn't bothered dressing before dancing!
The only female at the party (not invited) dropped Jeffrey
Derek hadn't realized that I had dressed him!
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The kegs were very popular. My boys kept being called to help with keg stands so didn't have any time for themselves.
I saw that Jeffrey was requesting something of Keanu and was happy to see it was just to sketch him
The boys managed to dance together for a little while before River was asked to help with a keg stand.
He dropped Derek!
Eddy asked Keanu for help with a keg stand next.
I can't believe that River actually managed to get some juice! Many had tried and failed!
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I sent the boys inside to eat. They needed a break from the kegs!
I saw Skip in Keanu's queue. It took him a while to get to the kitchen so I had no idea what "watch" meant until he got there
Nathaniel appeared in Keanu's queue a little later. He arrived just in time for me to catch Jeffrey streaking past
River rolled a wish to level up in guitar. I made him play but kept seeing keg help in his queue so cancelled it before he got his wish.
I got a popup that the boys only had an hour before leaving. Keanu hadn't managed to get himself a single drink during the party so I let the boys have one while they waited for their ride. Keanu threw a Killer Party!
The boys managed a little flirt before it was time to go
Shannon and Mikezumi were waiting for them
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I heard Shannon and Mikezumi come into the house and found them in the bedroom
Keanu started dancing when he was done eating so I had River play the guitar because he was just shy of getting his wish to level up.
Shannon's waking wish was to go fishing so I sent him to Moonlight Point with Mikezumi
Keanu has a wish to reach level 6 in logic so I sent him to the chess table while River learned a new song after rolling a wish to do so when he leveled up.
I had River join Keanu when he finished.
Playing chess triggered a wish to make a potion so I sent River upstairs.
I saw a ball in Shannon and Mikezumi's queues so went to investigate. They were heading to the road! I stopped them before they could get into the car and sent them back to the Point.
River and Keanu joined them at the Point shortly after noon.
Keanu rolled a wish to introduce himself to Navita Singh so I sent both boys over to meet her.
Mikezumi and Shannon got their game of catch without having to leave the lot!
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Keanu didn't have a waking wish but had a wish to make a potion after leveling up in logic the previous day.
River's waking wish was to call a university friend which I cancelled and had him work on his wish to level up in gardening instead. He didn't get far because only three plants were ready for harvesting.
Shannon and Mikezumi were flirting on the back deck when I saw Jermaine arriving. I put a stop to the flirting before they could woohoo.
River was collecting the mail when Jermaine arrived and rolled a wish to meet a vampire.
Mikezumi beat River to Jermaine to pinch his cheek
I had a good laugh when River boasted about his promotion on meeting Jermaine
Shannon's waking wish was to water the plants but that wasn't possible because of the magic water pump. He rolled a wish to spar with Keanu over breakfast and that was something I could give him
It was quite a long match which means Keanu is getting better but Shannon won in the end.
I was clearing the family's inventories when I noticed River had a song he hadn't learned.
Jermaine found the costume chest when he finished his homework. Jermaine is grumpy as you can see from his adorably grumpy face
He managed to have fun anyway
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I thought it was adorable when Jermaine continued his game after putting his dirty dish in the dishwasher
I put away the flying discs but left them their balls when I cleared their inventories. Mistake?
Shannon's not even half way to getting his wish to break 250 more boards. Space rocks take a lot longer than the other boards but I am not directing him so it is what it is.
Jermaine was ready for another meal!
Mikezumi had been trying to sit down to watch TV when Shannon appeared to boast about his gaming skillz
The boasting led to woohoo as you can see from Mikezumi's outfit when serving Jermaine yet another meal!
Keanu had been chatting with Jermaine when River interrupted for a flirt
The boys were getting hungry and got started on their meal while Shannon and Mikezumi finished what they were doing in the bedroom
River and Keanu watched the stars before bed
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Mikezumi's waking wish was to garden and River is still working on his wish to level up in gardening.
Shannon had a wish to spar with Keanu locked in from the previous day.
Shannon started out well.
But Keanu rallied and won!
Shannon's waking wish was to watch the Cooking Channel. Since Mikezumi was already watching it, I had him join her
River had a wish to level up in athletics.
He was pretty close to leveling up so it didn't take long
Keanu had a wish to reach level 6 in logic. It took him a while but he got his wish
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Emelie Van Gould dropped off Cassie Hoppcraft. They are not related so I don't know why she got the job. Cassie is the daughter of Sophie, one of Mikezumi's earliest toddlers
Cassie got the first makeover
Jenni got one too
Shannon taught Cassie how to talk and Mikezumi did the same for Jenni
The girls were hungry by the time they were done. When Shannon asked Mikezumi for a game of catch I let him have it.
The girls needed some fun and they played while Shannon and Mikezumi had their game.
Jenni was a little lonely so Mikezumi joined her at the xylophone.
Then got started on teaching her how to walk.
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Kareem Van Gould is now a child and was the first to arrive after school
He didn't pull out his homework so I sent Mikezumi over to tell him to do it.
Hugh Nix and Emma Muldana-Timbley arrived next. Emma had aged up the night before.
She's chubby like her dad!
Jermaine Van Gould arrived last and went straight for the game console but I sent Mikezumi over to tell him to do his homework.
Mikezumi fed the kids as they finished their homework.
I hadn't seen River and Keanu for a while but found they were doing okay when I checked on them
Jenni was playing in the toybox when she was picked up
The family enjoyed grilled salmon for dinner
Shannon and Mikezumi watched the stars before bed
River and Keanu relaxed in the hot tub before bed
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River's waking wish was to grow a bell pepper plant. He helped Shannon and Keanu with the gardening after planting his seed.
Mikezumi's waking wish was to prepare a perfect meal so I had her make PB&J for the after school kids.
Shannon's waking wish was to catch a great fish so I sent him fishing for a few hours.
I saw "try for baby" in Keanu's queue and thought about cancelling it but decided to let them go. It didn't take
Jenni Wynn and Cassie Hoppcraft arrived on time.
I had River collect Cassie from the study while Mikezumi took care of Jenni.
From Keanu's look, I think he wants to start a family ASAP!
Mikezumi finished off teaching Jenni how to walk. She had started the previous day so it didn't take long.
Keanu had been painting when Shannon came home. I saw "hug" in Shannon's queue but didn't get a pic because I was concentrating on the toddlers' needs. They were chatting when I finally zoomed in to them.
River played his guitar
Mikezumi potty trained Cassie
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Cassie's needs stopped showing and she just sat around doing nothing. I decided I would just feed her and change her diaper whenever Jenni needed it and hope that it was good enough.
I wasn't surprised to find Keanu and Shannon playing catch. I was happy to see Keanu was holding his own
Mikezumi taught Cassie how to walk. I noticed that she had already started on the skill. I love the way sims will skill their toddlers with Nraas SP
Mikezumi must have really needed a break because she normally reads in the play room!
I saw Shannon in River's queue and Keanu in Shannon's. I was surprised that Shannon hadn't bothered Mikezumi because he had rolled a wish to kiss her when he walked past her a little earlier.
Mikezumi was confronted with a crying toddler when she came inside after reading.
It took Keanu a long time to find the drinks Mikezumi had made the night before!
I had Keanu come inside to help out.
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She fed him when he was done
Hugh also headed outside but I could see he had his homework out so I left him alone.
Jermaine was "broken" like Cassie and I was unable to see his needs. Mikezumi was unable to interact with him as well so I had her call him for a snack. Shannon told Emma to do her homework.
Mikezumi fed Hugh when he finished his homework. She called Emma for a snack as well but it was time for her to go so she missed out.
The family ate when the kids left.
Cassie's needs appeared after I got a popup that she would be picked up late.
Keanu and River watched the stars
As did Shannon and Mikezumi
My game is starting to lag and having two broken kids on the same day told me it was time for Mikezumi to retire.
I want to see Keanu and River's children so I might move the whole family to a new town.
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I left Shannon and Mikezumi to their own devices when I sent River and Keanu to do the gardening
I sent the family to the park because Keanu rolled a wish to go the day before.
The boys only flirted a short while then went their own way.
When I checked on Shannon and Mikezumi I saw other sims arriving
This badly dressed boy is a dancer and they are usually pudding so my new settings must be working
River put his guitar away and chatted with Keanu. I noticed trouble behind him!
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I checked on Shannon and Mikezumi and found them in Keanu and River's bed!
I invited Pappy Phoenix over. While River was inviting him inside I saw Keanu heading to the backyard to check out the new object
I hate the way that arriving sims end up in a small hallway because it's hard to get pics there.
Keanu asked Pappy for River's hand in marriage
As soon as the blessing was given I got the wedding started!
At least Pappy stayed seated!
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I thought it was sweet when Mikezumi congratulated River
I saw the boys getting romantic while Shannon was chatting with Pappy.
"Try for baby" was in Keanu's queue ... to stop or not to stop ... I let them go!
It took!
Mikezumi took everyone to the Bistro for dinner
Pappy took a while to come out and the couples watched the stars while waiting for him.
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Keanu had to make a run for the bathroom in the early hours of the morning
The family enjoyed Eggs Machiavellian for breakfast
River's waking wish was to visit the cemetery. Odd wish but easy to grant
Mikezumi and Shannon were left to their own devices
River was excited to find other sims at the cemetery
He introduced himself to Dayvid and chatted for a while before I sent him home. The blonde teen is Suzanna Van Gould who came to Mikezumi for after school care. As you can see I didn't bother giving her a birthday makeover
Shannon's waking wish was to go fishing so I sent Mikezumi to keep him company
Keanu admired his non-existent wedding ring when he finished his painting. I took him into Stylist and gave him a ring
River rolled a wish to serenade Keanu
Keanu was clearly moved
It led to the bedroom
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I found River and Keanu playing catch in the garden. River was copping a beating!
Shannon must have instigated woohoo after Mikezumi's failed attempt to try for a baby
River reached level 7 in guitar
Shannon and Mikezumi played catch although I have no idea how Shannon knew where to throw the ball!
I saw a gossip popup about Shannon - something about him having a dark secret - and hearts appeared above his head for the gossiper
I sent Mikezumi to prepare watermelon and grape cobblers because those are the two flavours pregnant sims roll wishes for.
Keanu started on a new painting while River played his guitar. Shannon tried to break space rocks but I changed the blocks to oak boards so he could get his wish to break 250 more boards out of the way.
River must have had enough guitar and went to Keanu for a flirt
Keanu got his notice before the flirting could go anywhere
I thought a stuffed turkey dinner was the appropriate meal to celebrate a pregnancy
Both couples watched the stars before bed but I didn't take a pic of Shannon and Mikezumi because they were misaligned and he had his arm through her stomach
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Because of promotions in the gardening career both Keanu and River have wishes to master gardening locked in. I looked at their level this morning and realized they have a long way to go and might lose that wish if I move the family soon because of lag.
Baby bump!
Shannon seems to love the heat of the moment kiss! Not that Mikezumi is complaining
Keanu and River had a little treehouse fun when they finished gardening
I was surprised to find Mikezumi reading when I checked on her because she and Shannon had been flirting up a storm when I last checked on them.
Shannon was breaking space rocks.
The boys flirted by the treehouse for some time
I placed my favourite small park a little down the street and sent the boys. Poor Keanu wasn't up to running
Shannon and Mikezumi went too
Shannon and Mikezumi played catch after sharing a joke or two.
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Mikezumi rolled a wish to take a photo with a friend
Shannon and Mikezumi played catch again! I was surprised they hadn't found the treehouse because River and Keanu already had
I sent the boys home because it was getting close to baby time! It's a good thing Keanu hasn't had any backaches during this pregnancy because I found him massaging River!
Keanu was trying to get to the hot tub when River intercepted him for a hug.
Hot tub forgotten, Keanu went to turn on the stereo instead. River was about to listen to a podcast. I checked after he set it up to see what he wanted to learn and it was writing.
Keanu didn't get to the stereo!
Shannon and Mikezumi came home when I wasn't looking. I realized where Shannon was when I saw River looking imploringly in his direction
I sent Keanu inside to have the baby and River pulled out his guitar. I don't know what Mikezumi had been doing but she came out to flirt with Shannon when she was done.
Sorry about the odd pic but I couldn't show Keanu's belly because his hands were inside it!
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Welcome Rian
Almost missed the wink!
River got a snuggle before Rian had an early birthday
He's totally adorable!
Mikezumi was invited to David Pok's party. Shannon went with her. I am sure Keanu, a party animal, would have liked to go but he was the one who tried for baby so he needs to take responsibility!
Rian played on the xylophone while his dads flirted nearby
I saw that Mikezumi and Shannon had arrived at the party and sent her inside to prepare a meal.
Shannon hadn't met the host.
River took care of Rian's social needs before watching the stars with Keanu
I found Mikezumi reading a book on her multitab so cancelled it and had her watch the stars with Shannon instead.
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The family enjoyed pancakes for breakfast
Shannon, Keanu and River did the gardening. Shannon is in the backyard harvesting the money trees.
Mikezumi played with her new grandson
It's a good thing Mikezumi was caring for Rian because the boys only had eyes for each other
Since the boys were otherwise occupied I had Mikezumi give Rian his first bath
It took me a while to realize why Rian looked different. In fact I didn't notice until I uploaded the pics. He got different eyebrows with his naked outfit
Mikezumi enjoyed the bonding time with her grandson
Shannon keeps breaking space rocks and, apart from the one time I changed the blocks to oak boards, I don't like to interfere.
Mikezumi started potty training Rian
I thought the boys were off woohooing but I found them amusing themselves
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When I checked back home I saw that River had interrupted some flirting
Since Keanu was already out on his stroll, I sent him to the park. The family followed soon after.
A butler showed up and I was happy to see she wasn't pudding
River rolled a wish to chat with Rian when he learned how to talk
While chatting, he rolled a wish to take Rian for a stroll
When he got back he got started on teaching Rian how to walk
I sent the family home and River continued the walking lesson
Keanu prepared a meal.
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Mikezumi and Shannon went to the Bistro for dinner.
Keanu finished off Rian's potty training after dinner
I checked on Shannon and Mikezumi when I saw they were done eating and sent them home.
Keanu played with Rian
River got his wish to reach level 8
Shannon and Mikezumi watched the stars when they got home
River and Keanu did the same after Rian's needs were taken care of
Rian played on the xylophone until it bedtime.
I still hadn't tried the nap mats so decided Rian would sleep on one to see if it would prevent him from waking when I load my save at 3am as often happens in the crib. It worked!
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