Prosperity Acres

Welcome

2010-04-08T03:58:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Prosperity Acres

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Prosperity Acres is a town full of beauty and interesting families. It's inhabitants have agreed to make their neighborhood the most prosperous it can be.

Firstly, this is not just another Prosperity challenge. This is the Prosperity challenge and the I'm Surrounded By Idiots challenge (or ISBI for short) fused together for even more fun and chaos. So come along as I tell you these sims' stories.

Neighborhood Family Tree

Round 1

Scaife House 1 - It's Out of This World
Fenwick House 1 - Cooking Up Fun
Russel House 1 - Want a Rose?
Russel House 2 - They Grow Up So Fast
University 1

Round 2

Fleig & Wren House 1 - Seeing Double
Scaife House 1 - Grilled Twins
Fenwick House 1 - From Hate to Love
Russel House 1 - Full House
Russel House 2 - An Unexpected Gift

Round 3

Fleig & Wren House 1 - Frustration Station
Scaife House 1 - What Are the Chances?
Fenwick House 1 - Insert Name Here
Russel House 1 - A Pinch of Magic
Russel House 2 - Culinarily Challenged
University 2 - Six More
Russel House 3 - The Come in Two's
Sartor House 1 - Stinky Cheese
GilsCarbo House 1 - Gooptastic
Flasking House 1 - Eureka
Russel House 4 - Too Much Gelatin

Round 4

Scaife House 1 - Family Time
Fenwick House 1 - Smelly Brains
Russel House 1 - Amazingly Quaint
Russel House 2 - Love Stinks
Fleig & Wren House 1 - Terminate
Russel House 3 - Childhood

Russel House 3 - Childhood

2009-04-25T08:25:00.000-07:00

Quick note, I labeled the pictures wrong during a moment of brain-farting. It's not Cooper, it's Jonas.

Jonas: Oh, hi there.

Good job, Jonas.

Jonas: Thanks.

With so many days off, Jonas rolled up the want to make some pottery.

Thanks to ACR, these two continue to flirt and kiss.

And the reason for the get-together? Birthday!

Sadly, Zion has very alien genetics.

And now for Viola.

She has slightly less dominate alien traits.

Jonas: Isn't she beautiful.

I really like Fruffles. I want to get more pets in the neighborhood.

And this is Grant, Fruffles' soon-to-be partner.

I almost forgot about the girls, so there was no party or cake for them on their birthdays.

Brooke: Why am I in outerwear?

I have no idea. Apparently that's your everyday wear.

Dakota is very happy to be a child.

Jonas was able to max out his Arts & Crafts enthusiasm.

Both Zion and Viola love the dogs and can't stay away from them and their food bowls.

Congrats, Jonas! Taking the risk really payed off.

Brooke spent a while outside playing in the snow and almost got taken by the social workers. Thanks, ISBI child.

Kaylynn?

Kaylynn: Yes?

You do know you're at someone else's house and bathing their child?

Kaylynn: Well, he is my nephew.

After a quick time warp, it's birthday time.

Zion: I'm a space pirate!

Uh, sure. Time to change.

As happy as your sister, Viola.

Now that all the kids are finally children, they can start interacting more.

The loading screen definitely went wonky for a moment on me. It apparently doesn't want to show the other family members.

Luckily Valarie and Jonas aren't trying for any more kids.

Valarie: Dakota Russel, you spend too much time playing on the computer.

I think you'll have to forgive her, Valarie. She is a Russel, after all.

Zion has been near aspiration failure lately and has acted up. Sadly, he's taking his anger out on his sister.

Dakota did stand up for herself and teach Zion a lesson.

Points: None this week

Total: 70

Fleig & Wren 1 - Terminate

2009-03-02T19:50:00.000-08:00

It seems like it's been a while since I've been back at the Fleig & Wren house.

The glowing every time Alyson eats or prepares food is really starting to annoy me.

I think you're done with the telescope for tonight, Hailee.

Hailee: Why?

Because you're about to freeze and get taken away by the social worker.

Jamie doesn't seem interested in Alvin's "friend".

Stay away, Barney. Resist the temptation.

Teaches you right.

Puppy time!

Can't wait to see how they look later on in their lives.

Jamie and Alvin still have a very romantic relationship with each other. They tend to stand in front of objects to make out..

Oh, look. Another ISBI Sim not noticing food being prepared.

Alright, this kid needs to quit coming home with Alvin almost *every* day.

Uh, no. Nobody ever invited you to stay the night. You spent the night in the hot tub.

I've recently added ACR (Autonomous Casual Romance) to my game. It seems that Alyson and Alvin have decided to have another child. I never directly told them too, either.

Birthday time!

Looking very nice, Hailee.

Hailee: Thanks.

Fortune isn't that bad.

Chad also has some nice genetics.

Could be worse. I can deal with Pleasure.

Wow. I loaded the house later and came back to this. Luckily I was able to get Chad back to his normal form through some InSIM powers.

In true Sim-style, Alyson is home alone during the birth of her second child.

Meet baby Henry.

WHAT! Crash? This was *extremely* annoying. I had to replay around 3 days (including Alyson's pregnancy). Originally Henry was born as Ferne (female).

Little Fruffles is all grown up. This is her next to her parents. I think she's very pretty.

Wow. Frisco looks a lot different. I think he got his looks from his grandmother (Bobbi's mom, Ali).

Well, it's time to put both the puppies up for adoption. I want to get more pets in the neighborhood.

Another birthday!

It'll be interesting how Henry will look when he's older.

Points: 1 for new Sim (Henry)

Total: 70

Russel House 2 - Love Stinks

2009-02-08T19:59:00.000-08:00

Oh look, it's James being full of himself again.

James: Nothing new. I'm sure you're used to it.

I am.

James: Will you take this rose?

Esperanza: I will accept your floral favor.

Darn it, James. She's a married (and pregnant) Sim.

Despite all of the secrets in the family, Cathleen still is none the wiser. It's a little sad.

Daniel: Thank you for the invitation. Now let me play against myself.

Daniel is carrying on the Russel gaming tradition.

Thanks to the Wishing Well, James is getting a lot of loves. He's a happy Sim.

Daniel: Hey, door! I got an A+!

I don't think it's going to respond.

These two are still in love with each other and have a great relationship. It is sweet.

Meet little Diggs. I want to get more pets in Prosperity Acres.

It's time to transition into the golden days for Cathleen and James.

A more aged, still handsome, James.

Cathleen is still looking good.

It seems that Daniel is doing all the work around the house.

Cathleen: James Russel! Are you... you...?

James: I can explain.

James: I think that there comes a time in a relationship when the couple needs to take a break.

Cathleen: I don't seem to have the same mindset as you, James.

James: Then I don't see why we should be together. Leave. Now!

Cathleen: Fine, you pig!

I have to say that James had it coming. It's sad to have a divorce in the neighborhood.

James!

James: Huh?

Don't feel bad that the woman you had seven children with just left you?

James: I'll survive. Now do you mind?

To lighten the mood, it's another double birthday!

So what do you want to do with your life, Ellie?

Ellie: Well...

Ellie: I'd like to be really popular.

Great. More popularity Sims.

That's an... interesting face you're making.

I see that Daniel is taking after his father. You'd think he had learned?

Little Diggs is all grown up! He's a very nice looking dog.

James: Hey there, Buffy.

I wanted to let Diggs have his own family.

Looks like Buffy ate the kids' homework.

Cathleen still occasionally comes by the house to spend time with her kids, but doesn't go near James. Tis sad.

Points: None this time.

Total: 69

Russel House 1 - Amazingly Quaint

2009-01-19T18:46:00.000-08:00

Hey there, Kale. Missed me?

Kale: It seemed as if time froze after you left and suddenly we're moving again once you came.

Interesting.

Kris: I'm not doing so well in school.

I don't know why. You're doing your homework and go to school in a good mood. I think your teacher doesn't like you.

Kaylynn: And that's how I plan to take over the free world!

Good luck with that, Kaylynn. It would be hard with mainly neutral magic.

Kaylynn: That's besides the point.

I wanted to add this picture in here because this is one of my favorite effects in the game.

The cousins get along very well together. There is nothing very exciting happening in this house, so I'm trying to fill the post up with at least some content.

Like this household needs more money. Either way, good job Sophie.

Congratulations, Kaylynn.

Kaylynn: Thanks. I'm making my way to the top!

It seems that it's the cousins' birthday already!

Note: That looks *very* painful.

You definitely have your dad's nose.

Pleasure. Not too bad.

Looking great, Kris.

Kris: Thanks.

Ah, good ol' Knowledge. Nice and easy.

It seems like it's the end of the week already. Not much going on in this house at the moment, but the teens will be heading to college soon.

Points: None this week

Total: 69

Fenwick 1 - Smelly Brains

2008-12-13T21:20:00.000-08:00

How are you doing, Jerome?

Jerome: A bit lonely, but that's why I'm here downtown.

Jerome: Well hello there, miss.

He's already getting his flirt on.

Jerome swiftly brought Mariah home to continue their date.

Despite after losing his previous wife, Jerome fell back in love after just one great date.

Sylvia: Get away from my husband!

It would seem Sylvia is the jealous type- even after death.

Jerome: Mariah?

Mariah: Yes?

Jerome: Will you marry me?

Mariah: Of course I will! Yes!

Isn't this sweet? Jerome has had a tough time with love.

For a Sim with maxed creativity...

Jerome: It's art!

Okay, sorry.

With life slipping away, Jerome quickly married Mariah without the need of holding a party.

Jerome: Let's start a family together, Mariah.

Mariah: I thought you would never ask.

I really want Jerome to have a boy so his name can be passed on.

Mariah: Oh my!

Baby bump number one.

That's a nicer painting, Jerome.

Jerome: Thank you. The local artist club gave me this plaque for my work.

Bump number two!

Mariah: Ahhh! The baby is coming!

Yay babies!

Mariah: Oh be quiet!

Mariah: Meet little Harris. And...

And?

Mariah: This is little Gavin.

(Sorry for the incorrect labeling.)

Like being a real father, Jerome.

Jerome: I do. It's a shame I won't see them all grown up.

Nice job, Olive.

It seems that the Matchmaker left the Genie lamp at the Fenwick's house.

Jerome: Oh Genie, I would do anything to have my Sylvia back.

How thoughtful.

Sylvia: Man, my neck hurts. Why do I smell so bad?

I think you have been brought back as a zombie, dear.

Sylvia: Huh. Not too bad. Brains.

Jerome: You smell like flowers, honey.

Syliva: Thank you, brains.

Uh oh. Well they were married before. Just make sure Mariah doesn't see you.

Tough luck, Mariah.

Sylvia: I don't know who you belong to, but I'm sure Jerome takes good care of you.

Mariah: Jerome Turner! How dare you cheat on me with this, this... thing!

Sylvia: Hi there.

Sylvia, not now.

Jerome: You need to leave! I love my wife, not you! Get out!

Jerome: Sylvia?

Sylvia: We've gone through this before, dear. I know what you're going to ask. Brains.

Jerome: Then will you marry me?

Sylvia: Of course I will!

Time is short for Jerome, so once again the couple got re-married quickly.

Jerome: Time for your birthday, little Gavin.

Both Gavin and Harris are very nice looking toddlers.

This was very cute so I had to take a photo of it. Well it's the end of the week for this house.

Points: 3 for new Sims (Harris, Gavin and Mariah)

Total: 69

Scaife House 1 - Family Time

2008-12-11T19:15:00.000-08:00

Hello there. Relaxing around I see.

Finch: Well Esperanza and I decided to have more children.

I see. I'll leave the room.

Esperanza: And that's why I wear large sunglasses while I, as you call it, "bust a move"

Man: That was amazing!

Ah, the good ol' friend maker.

I've had the other option fail, so choose the other. (I know it's mostly random, but why not?)

Dressing badly works!

Esperanza: This smells like the Vottle Juice from Isop Alpha.

Just drink it, Es.

Esperanza: I feel so strong!

Yeah, you even put your arm though a solid stone wall.

Esperanza: Oh my. It looks like I am bearing an earth child.

With time off of work, I had Esperanza work towards her LTW of maxing all skills.

I'm liking the new look.

Esperanza: Thank you. I have been told by students that I should look "more hip".

Be adventurous and go-a-shopping.

That's not that bad. Could've been worse.

Finch: Hey, family! I just lost us 45 simoleans!

So I've seen.

Wow, that was fast.

Esperanza: It may be because of this helmet, the special bookcase from work, it is fall and I am a quite Knowledgeable Sim that can learn easily.

That helps, too.

Birth. Nothing else to say, really.

Meet little Savion.

...And (despite the labeling) this is Zaire! Yes, Esperanza gave birth to natural twins. They seem to be occurring a lot lately.

So, how are you doing, Finch?

Finch: I've been helping out with the boys.

What are you eating?

Finch: I really don't know.

With all of her skills, Esperanza got promoted two days in a row. Nice job!

Esperanza: Thank you.

Looks like it's birthday time!

First thing to do: get Zaire a new haircut and clothes.

Savion's clothes can stay.

Esperanza: Speak.

I don't think he's enjoying this, Esperanza.

Esperanza: Of course he is. Can't you see his adoring face?

Esperanza: Hey, you!

What?

Esperanza: Wanted you to see this.

More kids?

Esperanza: Of course. I want to have 10 children now.

Alright, then. Only 10.

What are you doing here, Cyriac?

Cyriac: Just hanging around.

While you're at it, change Savion's diaper, would you?

This is where I will leave you for this week.

Points: 2 for new Sims (Savion and Zaire), 1 for Impossible Want

Total: 66

Russel House 4 - Too Much Gelatin

2008-12-06T09:05:00.000-08:00

Last time Cooper Russel, the son of James and Cathleen Russel, went to college and got engaged to Noelle Schwebber. They're now back in Prosperity Acres. Cooper is the controlable Sim.

Cooper: Hi there, Noelle. Want to move in with me?

Noelle: Of course.

Noelle: What's happening?

Welcome to the adult world.

Noelle: Thanks.

You do need a makeover, though.

Noelle: Hey!

Noelle: How do I look?

Much better.

Once again the usual wedding crew is here.

Nervous, Coop?

Cooper: A little bit.

(Lots of labeling)

Cooper: So how are the kids, Tracy?

Tracy: They're doing great. Cyriac is a very nice father.

So this is where everyone is. Playing kicky bag in the house.

I'll leave you kids alone.

Cooper: Must... work... out...

Trying to impress Noelle?

Cooper: That and I need to be more active for my job.

Noelle: I think I'm sick.

Hope you get better.

More money is needed in the house, so Cooper is fixing up a car.

Noelle: I guess I wasn't sick after all.

Congratulations!

What every pregnant Sim wants. Gelatin.

Speaking of gelatin, what are you up to, Cooper?

Cooper: I opened up a business selling gelatin. Should be interesting.

Agreed.

Cooper: You look like just the person who wants to buy some gelatin.

Taking a break from the business, Cooper headed off for his first day of adventuring.

Good job, Cooper!

Cooper: Thanks.

Noelle: Ahhh! Too... much... gelatin! Where's Cooper?

Probably playing pinball in the garage.

Cooper: Sorry, honey. I was playing pinball in the garage.

Noelle: Aren't you just the cutest?

This is Pearle. Has her mother's hair and father's eyes.

Noelle is having some post-pregnancy cravings.

Looks like they're getting ready for another baby.

Cooper: Hey, we're two family Sims.

Once again the only Sim at home is an ISBI Sim. Said ISBI Sim wants to feed the baby every half hour.

Noelle: I don't want to have poor Pearle starve.

Trust me, she'll survive for a few hours without food.

Closer and closer to the top.

Uh, he's married. You think EA would've programmed that.

All the time feeding Pearle, Noelle had no time to feed herself.

Cooper took a visit to the Games hobby lot. Mainly to make some friends.

No surprise that Tracy is here.

Tracy: I like my games.

Even Joyce is joining in the fun. It seems that gaming is a sort of legacy for the Russel family.

Noelle: I'm pregnant again! Yay!

Cooper: Bye, dear. Off to disarm bombs.

Aren't you worried, Noelle?

Noelle: Nah, he'll be alright.

Another promotion. Hazaa!

Cooper: Who's going to be a big girl? You are!

A quick makeover and Pearle is looking cuter than ever.

Pearle: Bloo tram.

Right... Well that's the end of the round. Took a bit, but I got through it.

Points: 2 for new Sims (Noelle and Pearle), 1 for Hobby Plaque

Total: 61

Flasking House 1 - Eureka

2008-12-06T07:41:00.000-08:00

Previously Joyce Russel, daughter of James and Cathleen Russel, went to college and met Cyriac Flasking. They got engaged and have moved back to Prosperity Acres in hope to start a family together. Cyriac is the controllable Sim in this household.

Hi there!

Cyriac: Oh, hello.

Joyce: Hi.

Cyriac is already working maxing all his skills, as his LTW depicts.

Cyriac: I must know everything!

Feeling nervous about the wedding?

Joyce: I'm excited and nervous at the same time.

The usual wedding group is here.

May I introduce Mr. and Mrs. Flasking!

James: Cyriac is a fine young man, Joyce. Good choice.

Joyce: Thanks, dad.

Generation 3?

Joyce: Yup. Now will you excuse us?

Of course.

I hear the baby chime!

Welcome to pregnancy, Joyce.

Joyce: Ugh. I hate it.

What? The orange wedges usually always work! Tough luck, Cyriac.

Cyriac: Hey, now I can max my skills without interruption.

Cyriac: I know all there is to know about creativity.

Good job.

Joyce: Woah! Man, I really am pregnant!

Congratulations.

What else is there to do when pregnant than sit at the computer?

Ah, family bonding.

Joyce: At least we're happy.

Closer to the new baby.

Joyce: I'm so excited!

Cyd: Everyone keeps watching me! Just stop!

Cyriac: I'm sorry, I'm sorry!

Cyriac: My logical skills are at their peak.

Joyce: Ah! Baby!

Cyriac: My logical skills tell me you're birthing.

Joyce: Really? I would never have guessed!

Hello to baby Newton!

Joyce: Wait...

Wait? What do you mean wait?

Joyce: This is Nick.

Natural twins? Great. More kids.

Cyriac: I have maxed knowledge on all things culinary.

Joyce: Roaches! So many roaches!

An example of great parenting.

Cyriac: Hey, I'm skilling over here!

Congrats, Cyriac!

Cyriac: Thanks. Now I can get a job.

Good plan.

Birthday time!

Welcome to toddlerhood, Nick.

You too, Newton.
(I noticed that I forgot to label the rest of the photos from here on. Oops.)

Cyriac: You can do it, Newt.

Cyriac is a great father. Despite leaving the kids on the floor as babies.

Joyce: I'm stinky, tired and hungry!

Ah, ISBI Sims...

Good choice, Cyriac.

That looks like a lot of fun, Newt.

Newton: Blub bla goo.

Agreed.

Congrats on the promotion, Cyriac.

Well that's the end of the week for the Flasking.

Points: 3 for new Sims (Cyriac, Newton and Nick), 1 for Impossible want (Max all Skills)

Total: 58

GilsCarbo House 1 - Gooptastic

2008-11-30T13:45:00.000-08:00

We're getting closer to the end of the graduate houses, but for now let's check up with Lorenza.

Hey there, Lorenza.

Lorenza: Howdy.

Lorenza wastes no time getting in the Culinary career.

Lorenza: It's been my Lifetime Want to become a Celebrity Chef.

Tap water doesn't seem good...

Good job, Lorenza! You just snatched an easy promotion.

Spouse hunting already?

Lorenza: Yup. This guy seems nice, but it's not clicking.

You'll find the right man soon.

It's nice to see the couples of Prosperity Acres getting along.

Lorenza: Now he's hot!

Goopy? You think Goopy of all people is attractive?

Lorenza: Well sure!

*sigh* Go for it.

Lorenza: I know I just met you three hours ago, but...

Good job, Goopy. You actually got a kiss from someone.

Goopy: Thanks... Hey!

Lorenza: Goopy?

Goopy: Yes?

Lorenza: Will you marry me?

Goopy: Of course I will!

(And so begins the reign of Goopy.)

Lorenza responsibly spent the money from Goopy's move-in on a giant TV.

Goopy: Hi there, dude with the camera.

Hi Goopy. Ready for the big day?

Goopy: I hope so.

Once again the whole gang is at the wedding.

What a wonderful wedding. Let me introduce Mr. and Mrs. GilsCarbo. This could mark the end for both the Scaife and Edgar name.

Okay, no more parties for you, Cooper.

Lorenza: I didn't know you could dance, Goopy.

Goopy: Just wait and see.

*gags*

I see Goopy spawns in the future.

Lorenza: I think I'm pregnant.

Congrats!

Lorenza: Thanks, I guess.

Another promotion?

Lorenza: Yup. I'm climbing my way up.

Good job.

Lorenza: Woah!

Woah is right! Not only are you surely pregnant, but your hair magically changed!

As a gift, I had Lorenza adopt Ali back from her step-sisters. You remember Ali, right?

Ah, ISBI Sims.

Lorenza: Man, I should stop eating these chocolates.

Current I have Lorenza slaving over the candy machine. Not only is it good skill-building, but it's also a nice side income.

Lorenza: Ahhh! I'm giving birth in my front yard in my pajamas!

That's normal, don't worry.

Lorenza: I'll name you... Hurley.

Any reason why?

Lorenza: Nope.

Alright. Fine with me.

That candy-making slavery payed off for Lorenza.

Just making a side-note here. I installed a new lighting hack that changes the way lighting works. It's pretty neat. This is sunrise.

Hmmm. Level 10 cooking and you burned pancakes?

Lorenza: I was distracted by the shiny plaque!

Great job, guys! I likes money!

Speaking of money, promotion for Lorenza!

Nice job, Goopy.

Goopy: As a Romance Sim, parenting is hard work.

Lorenza: Who's a big boy?

Birthday time!

Hurley is looking to be a fine young man. I'm sorry to say that this is where I'm going to leave you for this week.

Points: 1 for new Sim (Hurley), 1 for Hobby plaque

Total: 52

Sartor House 1 - Stinky Cheese

2008-11-10T17:37:00.000-08:00

Moving on to the second new college graduate house in Prosperity Acres. Lucinda found and married Sabastian at college. Lucinda is the controlable Sim.

Looks like they're ready for the wedding. They even have matching outfits.

Sabastian: Better get stretched out.

That seems completely necessary.

I find it funny how nobody except Esperanza is actually looking at the couple.

It's a good thing that Jonas is married to Valarie. Nuff' said.

Ladies and gents, say hello to Sabastian and Lucinda Sartor! *huge applause*

Lucinda: Haha! Gotcha!

Cooper: Zzzzzzz

Ah, what a lovely wedding.

Sabastian: Want grilled cheese?

James: What else?

In case I haven't said, both Lucinda and Sabastian are 1/2 Grilled Cheese Sims. It makes it easy to keep them happy, though.

What's this?

Lucinda: Going for our honeymoon.

Sounds fun. Where are you going?

Lucinda: Twiki Islands. Where else?

It was pretty relaxing three days for Lucinda and Sabastian.

And what's a honeymoon without some woohoo?

Sabastian: Man, this is some stinky cheese!

Don't look at me.

The same day that she got back, Lucinda is already skilling. Ah, the life of Sims.

Lucinda: That really was some stinky cheese.

Cheese. Right.

Being unique seems to be the "new thing"

So she gets demoted for using experimental fuel. When she works in the Show Business career?

Lucinda: I'm pregnant!

Wow, a Sim that knows they're pregnant instead of fat.

Lucinda: Well I have been working out.

With her days off, Lucinda got time to make some friends.

Another Genie lamp? Alright then.

Dare I say "be unique"?

Sweet! Yay cash!

Not only that, but Sabastian also got promoted. Good job.

Sabastian: Thanks.

Lucinda: Excuse me!

Don't look at me. Just spin around and scream.

Lucinda: I think I'm giving birth!

Since I never name my Sims Chris, I decided to.

Sabastian: That was a horrible dream. The cheese wasn't grilled!

Sadly, ISBI Sims spiral into desperation often.

Birthday time for little Chris.

Even though he looks nothing like me, Chris is already awesome. Narcissism rocks.

Points: 1 for new Sim (Chris)
Total: 50

Russel House 3 - They Come in Two's

2008-10-28T12:51:00.000-07:00

Well you probably know Jonas Russel and Valarie Fenwick. Turns out that they have 2-bolt chemistry with each other! So, as stated in the last post, they got engaged and are all set to get married.
In this house, Jonas is the controlable Sim.

There's a nice group of folks that are coming along.

It was a very beautiful wedding (would've taken pictures, but I forgot to turn the cinematics off)

James: So then I told her "Don't buy those shoes"!

Valarie: This is my new father-in-law?

Yes, Valarie. James is going to be your in-law, but he's not all that bad. I mean he's just a romance Sim with lots of children that often get sick and miss school.

Alvin: Hi, Mr. Volleyball!

There will never be a time when Alvin doesn't break down...

Jonas: So what do you think of the weather?

Valarie: What?

This isn't very good pre-woohoo discussion, Jonas.

Jonas: Hey, what's that?

Valarie: That's my foot.

Being a popularity Sim, Jonas is already going downtown. What I don't get is why his sister keeps calling him to go downtown with their parents and a couple of college friends?

I forgot about this dude. He had a crush on Joyce because she threw food at him when they were eating gelatin back at college...

Yeah, just rub it in the poor guy's face, why don't you?

Joyce: *slurpsmack*

Okay.

Valarie: Go! Woo!

Ah, post-marriage bliss.

Valarie: That was some nasty cereal.

Woo! Babies!

Valarie: What?

Nothing, nothing.

I guess my good luck with chance cards had to end sooner or later.

Jonas: Oh, come on! I can't even talk to my own sister because of this stupid 2% slope!

*Slams head on desk*

Being selfish helped!

Valarie: What? I'm fat?

No, silly popularity Sim, you're pregnant.

Valarie: Oh. That's a bit different.

Hi, Gordon!

Gordon: Why hello there mysterious voice with the camera.

Valarie: Man, this pregnancy thing sucks.

*sniffs* I remember when you were just a toddler back in the beginning...

Valarie: For the last time, I am NOT going to let you rub my belly!

Good move, Val. He does seem creepy.

Valarie: Now the baby is fat!

*Head hits desk again*

I thought this would be a good time to use the SimVac. Who wants to be friends with Kennedy anyway?

Jonas: What's wrong with him?

What the-? UFO?

Valarie: Why did they have to take poor Jonas?

So the time I don't want an abduction it happens?

That doesn't look pretty.

Bingo = promotion?

What'cha cooking?

Jonas: Cheesecake for Valarie and I.

Bu... but... ah, go ahead and eat it.

Valarie: This cheesecake is delicious!

And the source of all evil.

Valarie: What was in that cake?

A dash of forcetwins.

Valarie: She's beautiful!

What are you going to call her?

Valarie: Brooke.

Valarie: And this is Dakota.

Wonderful names. Now go and do your ISBI Sim childrearing which consists of standing around and feeding them for hours.

I'm determined to get Jonas to the top of the career. Mainly for the points.

I broke down and hired the butler for help with the twins. When the one controlable Sim is skilling and the other is useless, it's necessary.

Jonas: What's going on?

It's the result of your "little encounter" with the aliens.

Jonas: So they made me fat?

Why do I bother?

Woo! Promotion!

Jonas: Thanks.

Jonas: So I was in this spaceship then ended up falling on my butt.

I've never seen a Sim do this, so I thought it was photo-worthy.

Gah! Where did Brooke go?

Phew. Thank goodness for the InSIMenator.

Jonas: I still feel weird.

Well you're pregnant, Jonas.

Jonas: Doubt it.

Cyd: I'm sick and tired of every person in this neighborhood spying on me with their telescopes! Just stop!

Valarie: Okay, okay! Just get out of my house!

What are you doing?

Jonas: You know, just throwing babies in the air.

Ah. I see.

As you can see, Brooke has her mom's hair.

I'm so glad that Valarie can give her kids the childhood she couldn't really have.

Jonas: Stink-baby, I mean, Dakota's turn!

Everyone except for Alyson always cheers.

Alyson: I find cheering offensive.

Yeah, whatever.

Dakota looks a lot like her sister. The difference is that Brooke has blue eyes while Dakota has brown.

[One quick makeover later...]

Stop being so darn cute!

Jonas: I think I'm giving birth!

Wonder what gave you that idea?

Jonas: This is green baby boy Zion.

And?

Jonas: And what?

Wait, I need to unpause the game...

Jonas: Two? Well this is baby girl Viola.

Two toddlers and two babies. Should be interesting.

Here's the festive/wintertime view of the house. Yes, it's pre-made, but shh!

Points: 4 for new Sims (Brooke, Dakota, Viola and Zion)

Total: 49

University 2 - Six More

2008-10-27T02:57:00.000-07:00

It's University time back at Prosperity Acres. It's going to be another grow-up picture / engagement picture entry. I try to zoom through Uni rather than take loads of pictures.

Let's meet the students...

I forgot to take the picture, but Lucinda was also there.

Study time!

Now for some engagements...

There's going to be a lot of houses in the future.

Well, it's time to go back to Prosperity Acres.

Points: 6 for Sims with Summa Cum Laude (Cooper, Jonas, Joyce, Lorenza, Lucinda adn Valarie)

Total: 45

Russel House 2 - Culinarily Challenged

2008-10-23T10:40:00.000-07:00

Hello there, Jonas. Long time, no see.

Jonas: Hey, nice to see you again.

You seem quite happy.

Jonas: Yup, yup. Happy as can be...

Okay.

James: Holy plumbbob! Money!

This fortune Sim is pretty easy to keep in gold and platinum.

House #2 that insists on standing around the baby.

Since nobody can resist a good spork, the Russel's have money!

This woman has to stop visiting these houses. It's starting to creep me out.

James: Well Komei, I'm sure you're very interested in dining here.

Yup, James is starting up a little restaurant. Let's see how long this lasts.

This is server Mr. Tourist...

and this is his host buddy Mr. Camper!

Of course James, being the culinary man around here, is the chef.

Hola Alyson!

Alyson: *crunchslurpchewsmack*

Nice to see you, too.

I had to insert this one in because is that Andrea's dad? Just caught my attention.

I had James throw the restaurant idea out the window because it isn't profitable enough at the moment to run. So he's doing the bakery approach.

James: How about a rose for the nice lady?

Of course he can't resist, being a Romance Sim and all.

*GASP* It's one of my favorite AL townies, Gordon! Also known as Sophisticated Goopy. Hi!

Gordon: Excuse me, but you're disrupting my browsing.

Uh huh. Definitely not Goopy.

James: I may be a romance Sim, but that is just creepy.

Agreed.

The elderly woman finds it necessary to constantly kiss James' cheeks. Eww!

Another one of my favorite AL townies, Christy. Only a couple of my readers would know why, though.

The constant cooking brought James' enthusiasm to 10. He didn't get the plaque though because he's on a community lot. Boo.

I take that back. When he got home, the Secret Kitchen dude came over.

James is building a lot of reputation around town, so he got the awesome benefit of cheaper Buy mode items. This is the first time I saw this one. What I've noticed is that if you sell items back once you buy them, you actually gain money as they sell for the normal price...

Cathleen: Birthday! Woo!

Ellie first...

This family seems to have interesting genetics.

Ellie: Floo flaugo nat.

I agree.

Time for Dan

James: Where did you hair go?

Well a simple mirror visit will fix that.

It's so nice how Cathleen autonomously plays with the toddlers and reads to them. Such a family Sim.

James: Glad to see you have hair now, Danny.

James: Ooh... candy!

Just get more cooking skill so you can get promoted.

Joyce finds enjoyment in kicking the trash can over, which attracts the roaches. She is now sick due to stomping on them.

Cathleen: I've had enough. Can't wait until you go to college and move out.

Neither can I, Cat.

I was afraid of this. Could it be Acres Plague Act II?

Joyce: Excuse me, but there's roaches here!

Then stop knocking the trash can over!

Joyce: But I'm in red aspiration and bored...

The Russel house is full of cleanliness and kid-friendliness.

James: Aren't you a cute puppy?

Take a few steps back and walk into the house, James.

10 Creativity and he paints this?

James: True art comes from the heart.

So that's what you call it?

Stinky birthday time!

Cliche kid birthday picture. I like how Ellie is turning out.

Meh, I couldn't think of an original comment.

I hope he doesn't have that stupid smile permanently.

Daniel: Hey!

Cathleen: I can finally be at home by myself. All the kids are at school and James is at work. Best of all the butler can do all the cleaning.

Well don't worry about any more kids, because you're not having any more.

Cathleen: Go Jonas even though you've told me about your A+ for a week!

Nanny: So vote for me and I'll lower gasoline prices!

Random Teen: Well I'm sold.

I'm not.

So much for calm time by herself.

Insanity has come upon Joyce. Somehow I saw this coming.

Joyce knocked over the trash can to promptly pick it up and put the trash back in it.

Joyce: I'm finally healthy so I don't want to get sick again.

Go James! He's at the top of the Culinary career and has fulfilled his LTW. What's the new one? Have 5 Top Level businesses. Not happening, bud.

James: Well see ya, folks.

Yes, it's the end of the week. Next is university so should be... interesting.

Points: 1 for Top of Career), 1 for 2 Gold Badges (James) and 1 for the Hobby Plaque (James)

Total: 39

Russel House 1 - A Pinch of Magic

2008-10-22T16:25:00.000-07:00

It's been a while since my last update, so I'll try to be better at getting more frequent posts out. I've gotten Apartment Life since the last post, so I'm still testing out some of the features. Anywho, enjoy!

It's nice to see you, Mia.

Mia: This place is a dump. Glad I don't live here.

I have to agree with you. There's tons of baby bottles and plates around. Death by flies is lingering around...

Tracy: Been a while since you've pushed that camera in our face.

Nice to see you too, Tracy.

I see that the torchbearer (Kaylynn) is enjoying the new jumbo TV.

ISBI Sims just *love* to stand around the toddlers' cribs for hours on end and not even change their diapers.

Cooper still has that weird skin glitch, but hopefully it'll go away when he grows up.

Kaylynn: So I got a bunch of money from my husband's crazy mother.

What a nice thing to say to a man whose wife just died.

Hour 4 of standing around...

Kaylynn: Hi there, Finch.

Apartment Life added greetings which are nice in theory, but get very annoying. Oh well. Kaylynn is out shopping for clothes and also to make some friends.

Komeii: I can't believe that you just walked in here and looked at clothes!

Gotta love townies.

What a fine establishment here in Prosperity Acres.

Before AL I've never seen the Unsavory Charlatan on normal community lots, only on vacations. Interesting.

Kaylynn: So you fly instead of taking the bus?

Kaylynn here became the witch's friend quite fast and is now a qualified witch! Hooray!

I wanted to try out the butlers, so the Russel's hired one. Also notice the ceiling *is giddy*

Kaylynn: In order to work at our house, you need a hat to cover that bald spot of yours.

Kaylynn: That's it. One step at a time, Kris.

Note the lack of labeling. I got lazy and didn't add it. I'll try to do it next time, though.

Kaylynn went ahead and bought Pepe's Pets as a side-project. Thought it would be fun to run a pet store.

Back at the house...

Kale: Good doggy, good doggy. Don't hurt me!

Not so tough now, are you?

Cooper: Grandma! You scared me!

Mia: This is what you get for not playing red hands with me when we first moved it!

(Yay for references to my own blog!)

Hey there, Joyce. Checking out your aunt's store?

Joyce:I have an aunt?

I don't even know if Joyce has met Kaylynn, yet.

Got Kaylynn some new clothes and a hair cut.

Kaylynn: Wee! I love flying!

And it looks cool.

Alvin: So, Mr. Volleyball, how are you doing?

It's sad seeing him break down in public places. At the same time it's hilarious!

So the witch comes onto the lot and starts a storm. She then loses loyalty because the lightning set the tree on fire? I hate this evil witch. She also brings annoying roaches.

Esperanza: So you're proposing that I should purchase another feathered creature to communicate to?

Kaylynn: Why of course! It's also on sale for Cheap!

Esperanza: Do you take Universe Express?

The final purchase for Pepe's. Kaylynn is spending too much time here, so she sold the deed for a nice wad of cash.

Kale: Woo! Birthday time!

You have very nice genetics, Kris.

Kris: Thank you, random voice with the camera.

Butler: I don't get what all the celebration is about.

It means no more baby bottles and dirty diapers.

Butler Happy birthday!

Sophie definitely has her mother's (Kaylynn's) nose.

Rush our at the Russel household. School and work time as well as a tree on fire outside due to the storm.

Kaylynn: Now I need to help you, Cooper, because you have a D and I don't want the social worker to come.

Sophie is carrying on the tradition of gamer-ness.

Cyd: Who wants crepes?

Cyd: Oh CRAP!

This isn't good...

Cyd: Thank you Mr. Butler for saving my life.

I was almost hoping Cyd would die. He doesn't help much.

Every time Cooper brings home a female friend, he ends up giving them a noogie...

Where did your fire-putting out skills go Butler?

Time to send Cooper off before adult-hood.

Cooper: University, here I come!

I'm going to close this post by showing Kaylynn in her witch-tastic outfit.

Points: None this week

Total: 36

Fenwick House 1 - Insert Name Here

2008-09-09T03:16:00.000-07:00

Hey there, Sylvia. Howya doin?

Sylvia: Never been better. Glad to see you're back.

That's a first.

Valarie hasn't put down the helicopter for hours now and I'm getting concerned.

Valarie: Must... fly... copter...

Sylvia: He did it! He's the one who said Benjamin Long was cool!

Jerome: What? Me? No, no!

Even in her last days, Sylvia is surprisingly active.

Jerome: Honey, please get down from there. I'm trying to watch TV.

Valarie has actually made a best friend all by herself and that's pretty rare for an ISBI Sim.

Valarie: Who said I can't be social?

EA's artificial intelligence.

Sylvia: Take that!

What's this? A hula dancer eating her own hair? That can only mean...

Grimmy: Sylvia Fenwick, you need to come with me!

Sylvia: Do you think I'm stupid? I will not go with you!

Grimmy: We have really bouncy couches. And these smoothies.

Sylvia: How can I refuse? See ya family!

I was very aware of Sylvia's short lifespan due to the fact she was a CAS elder. She was fun to play with, but we must move on.

Woah! That's a lot of cash.
What I've always wondered, if Sims have life insurance, why don't they have home insurance when things get stolen, fires and floods?

I don't think I've ever had the Pleasure platinum grave before. Another first for me!

Jerome: It's alright, honey. Grandma is in a better place right now. They have smoothies.

Not only is Jerome a good comforting Sim, he is also the new controllable Sim. Good luck with that.

Not even 5 minutes later...

Valarie: Fire! It's a fire! What do we do?

Just wait for the fireman to come.

Jerome: Aren't you a good kitty? Just don't bite me.

Just wanted to put this photo in here because I really like the reading while reading action.

;

Valarie: I really like this band room we made with the inheritance.

What else to do with money that you don't really need?

Aimee's back and cleaning the house again. Such a nice ghost.

Jerome: This book looks cool...

Jerome: Woah!

What did Jerome find? Will Sylvia ever visit the Fenwick's? Find out next round!

Points: 1 for platinum grave

Total: 36

Scaife House 1 - What are the Chances?

2008-08-08T11:10:00.000-07:00

OMG is this a new Prosperity Acres post? Why yes, yes it is. Sorry for the very long hiatus.

Finch: I thought that you finally left us alone.

Nope. Just busy.

Finch: Well go ahead and start taking pictures of us in our underwear.

Sure thing.

Yay for corruption!

Lucinda: Look mommy! I got an A+!

Esperanza: Wonderful. Now please leave me as I search for my home species.

Lucinda: Yes, mommy.

Lorenza: Puddles are fun!

Careful of the Prosperity Plague, Lorenza.

Esperanza: Holy gerfalatude! It's a high voltage blast that caused the floor to spontaneously set alight!

I never knew this could happen! Don't die poor controllable Sim! But on the bright side she gained Science enthusiasm.

The rain thankfully put the telescope and Esperanza out before anything bad happened.

Science Leader Person: Congratulations. Since you got struck by lightning while while looking through a telescope we believe that you should join us.

Esperanza: Thank you, crazy-haired human.

Woot for ratting teachers out!

Lorenza: Take that!

I don't think that Lorenza has very good social skills here.

Esperanza: This device is simply amazing! It's so much easier with this light on my head.

I knew all that gelatin making wasn't for nothing. Esperanza is getting a lot of chance cards this week.

Lorenza: Fun, fun fun!

As you can see, the Scaife house has excellent sanitation.

Good job with the promotion!

Esperanza: I can now view teenage humans in their natural habitat.

I just wanted to show this because I've never seen it before.

Finch: Woo! Party!

Lucinda: My legs are surprisingly long!

Ugh. Popularity.

Lucinda: I want lots of friends and parties!

I guess that Pleasure is better than Popularity.

At least Lorenza is skilling on her own.

Lorenza: Must... get... scholarship...

It's time for college! They grow up so fast.

I'm going to have to leave you on that note. I really wanted to play them more, but it's time to go to the Fenwick house!

Points: None this week

Total: 35

Fleig & Wren House 1 - Frustration Station

2008-06-21T12:22:00.000-07:00

Hello again, Alvin.

Alvin: Hey again, Chris. Just taking care of the babies.

Don't you mean standing in the same spot for hours and hours?

Tracy: Would you like to join the W-I-P-D-A-B-G?

Alyson: Uh, I'll pass.

Tracy: But Ivy is the leader! She has cheesecake!

Alyson: Once again, I'll pass.

Alvin is really using the tub a lot and likes to walk around in the snow in his swim wear.

Birthday time already! Woo!

He has nice genetics at the moment, but he hasn't grown up yet.

Hailee seems to be taking after he father. Hopefully she doesn't have a huge nose like him.

At the same moment, it's puppy time! Turns out I didn't take pictures of them until they became adults, so read on to see them.

This is how I feel at the moment. Three adult ISBI Sims trying to work and take care of kids, two crazy ISBI toddlers and four dogs. It's making me frustrated, but it should get better.

Alyson: Okay, little glowing baby of mine, time to go potty.

Just make sure the social worker doesn't see the radioactive toddlers.

Alvin: Darn it!

Want me to have Alyson make some gelatin for you?

Alvin: Could you?

What would they do without gelatin?

Jamie: Time to take a bath, Hailee.

Hailee: But it cowld out heewre.

Jamie: I said bath time!

Hailee: Yes, mommy.

Note to self:
Sandy is a part of the W-I-P-D-A-B-G

It's attack of the bubbling sink all over again.

I never knew the paperboy liked going into people's hot tubs.

Paper boy: I need a break for once, you know.

Whatever. Just leave when you're done.

It may seem to be a short amount of time, but the days the kids were toddlers seemed so long to me. Glad they're able to sort of take care of themselves now.

Chad is keeping his good looks. I'm more concerned for Hailee, though.

Had to include that because I think the toddler to child video is so cute.

She's looking good so far. And no big nose.

Hailee: Yay! I'm pretty!

Alvin: I love you, Ms. Mop.

Uh, Alvin?

Alvin: Please don't tell Jamie I'm with another woman.

I don't think she'd believe me.

Here's the puppies as adults!

I'm going to give away the dogs that I don't want because I'd prefer to have more room in the house.

I chose Bobbi to stay because she has the most learned behavior and she has interesting genetics.

Bye, doggies!

Alvin: So, do you like Bobbi's future mate?

He has good features to pass down, so yes. In case you haven't noticed, I like dogs that are unique rather than boring.

Alyson set the pie alight, but managed to save it from the flames and left the door open. I've never had this happen before.

Chad: And that's how you figure out the expansion of the universe.

Hailee: Huh?

Chad is a little ahead for his age.

Paper boy: Hi there, again!

I'm now getting creeped out because this kid keeps following my Sims home.

Paper boy: I want to be famous!

Or hated by all.

Hailee: Now fetch, wolfie!

I don't think that's safe. Oh well.

Using her free time, Alyson got 10 enthusiasm in cooking! One of the first times I got a hobby plaque.

That's the end of this week at the Fleig & Wren house. We'll check back with them after the end of this round and university.

Points: None this week

Total: 35

Russel House 2 - An Unexpected Gift

2008-06-18T22:31:00.000-07:00

Hey again, Joyce. I like your hair.

Joyce: Thanks. Mommy cut it for me.

Why do you look so sad?

Jonas: What? I'm not sad.

Must just be your jaw bone, then.

Jonas: What is that supposed to mean?

To avoid extremely bad grades, I bought the kids desks that have work on them. Even better they do it themselves so there's no need for James to help them.

The gaming addiction must run in the family.

Joyce: I love SSX 3!

Just remember to stay in school.

Nanny: How dare you think you can do better than me?

Cathleen: But you left the cake in the oven!

Nanny: I have it all under... what?

Jonas: So... hungry...

I wonder what these Sims would do without gelatin?

Joyce: When I'm older, I want to get college education and become mayor of Prosperity Acres!

James: Sure, why not?

It seems that Joyce is showing violence at an early age. I'll be keeping my eye on you.

Isn't that a bit risky seeing as you live with your wife?

James: She's at work and won't know. Now get out of here!

Thanks to a tip from Jerry, I'm going to have James open up a business to keep any lovers off the lot. And cue the Woohoo pictures.

Wait, isn't that last guy that pervert?

James: Well it's Woohoo so I don't care.

Alrighty then.

The Russel's have decorated their home with lovely garden items and plants because I want them to get the wishing well. Now go and call the Garden Club, James.

I guess I must have gotten a knack for getting the wishing well.

It seems that the Women-In-Pink-Dresses-And-Boots-Group was summoned upon the lot by the well and it seems one of them has the hots for James.

After falling in love with one of the W-I-P-D-A-B-G, Ivy (apparently also a member, caught James.

Ivy: James! How dare you cheat on me, and to a fellow Women-In-Pink!

After a quick load over to the community lot, James gets prepared a fun night of Woohoo with the W-I-P-D-A-B-G.

I forgot to take a picture of the last Woohoo, but who wants to see more of that?

Normal townies? How boring.

James: But there's possible Woohoo involved here.

Cathleen: What the? I'm going to be a mom? AGAIN?

Again? I guess it was all of the Woohoo with James. How about some new clothes?

Much better, Cathy.

Cathleen: Thanks. I can't wait to have more little babies around.

Just what Prosperity Acres needs. More Sims.

James: My boss liked that I had lots of friends, so he promoted me.

James has lots of friends now. Lots.

Birthday! No party because it's 2am.

Jonas: I rock! Check out my muscles!

Very nice and all, but it seems that male teens have a glitch with this skintone. I hope it goes back to normal at adult.

Popularity. My favorite. I'll change it during college.

You look a lot like your sister did at your age, except for the clothes.

Joyce: Since I'm now a teenager, I feel like I should be more rebellious.

Lovely.

Violence flows through the blood of Joyce. That or she just likes annoying her brother.

Cathleen: I shouldn't have had too much gelatin!

I would've thought you knew by now that you're giving birth.

Cathyleen: Oh, shut up!

Cathleen: Who's mommy's little Ellie? You are, you are!

There's two of them?

James: Yup, this is Daniel. Cathleen is like a twin making machine.

I'm going to have to leave you with the kids for a while because it's time for next round.

Points: 2 for new Sims (Daniel and Ellie)

Total: 35

Russel House 1 - Full House

2008-06-13T08:53:00.001-07:00

Mia: Yay! Birthday party!

Cooper: I have a fist made of solid steel!

Yeah, about that. Glitches took over Cooper's skintone so I really hope it fixes when he ages up.

Knowledge is good. Easy to keep him happy for a while.

Cooper: Hey big sis, what's with the bad hair and clothes?

Tracy: For your information, I'm changing right now.

A lot better, Tracy, but I see that you are still back to your computer playing ways.

Tracy: I have a lot of catching up to do!

The usual tiny marriage ceremony because the house is already almost full of crazy ISBI Sims.

Kale: Aren't you a bit cold there, honey?

Kaylynn: Your love fills me with warmth, Kale. I don't need a coat.

Isn't that so... cheesy?

Cooper: The first meal I want to cook and it burns! Why me?

Because apparently kids can't even make cereal so you have no cooking points.

James: How's the marriage going, son?

Kale: Pretty good except I think that Kaylynn might have stinky feet.

James: Ah, better break up then.

Cyd: Go my remote controlled robot boy! Destroy the evil nannies!

Cooper: Dude, what are you doing?

Cyd: Playing robots.

Kaylynn: Pregnant. Yay.

How enthusiastic.

Tracy: I'm going to be a mommy! I can't wait!

See? Tracy knows how to make readers like her more. Kaylynn and Tracy got pregnant at almost exactly the same time. Does this mean they'll be almost twins?

Esperanza: So Earth elder, what kind of shoes do you wear?

Mia: I have no idea. My neck doesn't bend down enough for me to see.

Esperanza: Very well then. I must be off and continue my late night research.

Cooper: I never liked homework.

You'll be heading off to college in not too long.

How's the thieving going?

Kale: We call it unapproved borrowing.

Okay then.

Mia: Now I can listen to the neighbors argue!

All the adults have jobs currently and are pretty high up thanks to college.

That's better, Kaylynn.

Kaylynn: I have a sudden craving for ice cream.

I got rid of the custom ice cream because that's all that you would eat and left a big mess everywhere.

Kaylynn: Why did I eat that rotten turkey?

Push, girl! Push!

Kaylynn: Oh, shut up!

Kaylynn: Isn't she cute?

Have a name?

Kaylynn: Kale and I thought Sophie is a good name.

Sophie it is then!

Tracy gave birth at the same time so here's Sophie's half twin, Kris!

Mia: Aren't you cute? You came in at a good time. This house is stinkin' rich!

She's right, too. They have over $50,000 in their funds.

What? Glitchy hula girls? But that means...

Grimmy: Time's up, Mia.

Mia: But I only just saw my great-grandbabbies.

Grimmy: Life is cruel. Come with me.

Don't go, Mia!

Mia: Ooohh! Is that juice?

Grimmy: Uh, sure. Why not?

At least Mia left us happy and prosperous.

Yeah, this house needs even more money.

Kind of a morbid thought, don't 'cha think?

Cooper: Huh? Are you psychic?

Pretty much.

Tracy: I got promoted! Why is everyone looking so gloomy, did I miss something?

Sort of. Why don't you ask Kale?

Kaylynn is now the controllable Sim due to the roll of the all seeing die.

Kaylynn: Zzzz...

This will be a rough transition.

I decided that this house should be full so I wanted to have another pet. This is little Cypher.

Remington: This place reeks! Did somebody die in here or something?

Mia: Actually, yes. I did.

Remington: What the? Is this a legacy?

Nope, ISBI.

Remington: Even better.

Time for the half twins' birthday!

Kaylynn: Isn't she a cutie?

It hink she needs a new hair cut, though.

Kris is looking like a little cutie with that hair. I think it's great on toddlers.

It's the end of the week and it really was crazy. At least they have money.

Points: 4 for new Sims (Kaylynn, Cyd, Sophie, Kris) and 1 for Mia's platinum grave

Total: 33

Fenwick House 1 - From Hate to Love

2008-06-09T10:43:00.000-07:00

Hello again, Valarie. Why are you dressed up?

Valarie: Grandma is entering in a food contest. I love her turkey so I know she'll win.

Can't beat turkey!

Is this a bad time?

Sylvia: Oh don't worry, dear. The contest is starting.

Well I think I can say that spaghetti and mac n' cheese are out of the contest, but can Sylvia actually beat the club leader's Baked Alaska? *Drumroll*

I wonder where the side dishes came from? The judge must carry them in a little bag in her purse.

Sylvia: Yes! Who's the best? Grandma is! Grandma is!

Good job, Sylvia.

Valarie: How come I have to do homework?

It's just life, Valarie. I'm sure your grandma will help you.

I thought you hated that guy when you went out on a date.

Sylvia: I discovered that Jerome and I have more in common than I first thought.

You may be wondering who this mysterious ghost is, but it's Aimee, the mother of Valarie and daughter of Sylvia. Nice to see you.

Aimee: Hellooooo...

What's with the freaky voice?

Aimee: I thought it would add effect.

A benefit of having very neat Sim ghosts is that they clean up the house. Free maid!

Aimee: Hey! I'm trying to help my daughter and mom.

Sylvia: Aimee! Is that you?

Valarie: Mommy?

Aimee: Boooooo!

Sure trying to help them out, huh?

At least she's nice enough to clean up the, erm, puddle.

Even little Valarie is helping with the cash income.

Sylvia: A+! Good job!

Valarie: Where is my Little Dolly Girl Refashioned Unfashionable Version 5.43?

Have you checked next to the ponies?

Valarie: No, that's where my rocket ships are.

Sylvia: I love you, Jerome.

Jerome: I love you too, Sylvia.

*Cue audience "awwww"*

They had a nice little wedding in the living room and Jerome brought in $17,000. Money!

I made Jerome a little bit more fashionable.

Jerome: Hey! I liked my old look.

The new wallpaper in the background was made by me and I like how it turned out. Plain and simple.

First day of work and you got promoted. Good work.

Jerome: I would get paid more if I had my old clothes.

This might not turn out well.

Sylvia: You know, for the work I'm doing, I'm not getting paid much.

That's the crazy world of Sim-land.

Birthday time! Since the Fenwick's know like nobody, they didn't have a party.

Valarie: My hand is so awesome!

The kid is still in you, I see.

Popularity. My favorite.

These two are so sweet.

Jerome: I can't believe I got fired.

Bad chance card, huh?

Jerome: Bad what?

Nothing, nothing.

Did you get a little furry friend?

Sylvia: Nope. I'm here to get a cat.

Fine with me.

Sylvia: Meet little Olive. Isn't she cute?

Let's let Olive close this week as she sits on her watch tower.

Points: 1 for new Sim (Jerome)

Total: 28

Scaife House 1 - Grilled Twins

2008-06-08T09:06:00.000-07:00

Esperanza: Greetings. We have been blessed with the gift of life.

Really? What happened?

Finch: Which one are you?

Did I miss something?

Finch: Well Esperanza gave birth to twin girls, Lorenza and Lucinda.

Taking any opportunity to get abducted, huh?

Finch: Have another bottle, Lucinda.

Not like you've fed her 5 bottles already. Silly ISBI Sims.

Why are you here, Jamie?

Jamie: It's my little sisters' birthday.

Esperanza: I can now closely study Earth children. Excellent.

That's slightly disturbing, dear.

Hehe. Their hair matches.

Finch: I feel sick.

Well your left arm is cutting through your stomach and your right arm is somehow twisting through your body. Makes sense that you're sick.

Finch: I haven't noticed that. I was commenting on Lorenza's stinky diaper.

Esperanza: Please vocalize, young Earth child.

Lucinda: Mommy is scawry.

Esperanza: Tread forth, young Earth child.

Lucinda: Should me say somefing?

Best you don't, Cindy.

Lorenza seems to be slightly devolved compared to Lucinda.

Esperanza rolled up Grilled Cheese as her secondary aspiration. Great.

Esperanza: We do not create such miracles on my home planet.

It's family learning session.

Trying to keep care of the girls by himself when Esperanza is at work is taking it's toll on Finch.

Esperanza: I have gained large amounts of mass lately.

I wonder why.

Esperanza: Please speak before you age, child.

Lorenza: I don't wanna!

Another birthday party!

It seems that the Scaife/Edgar family looks a lot nicer than the Russel family at the moment.

Lucinda: Yay! I'm cute!

But you don't seem to have any teeth yet.

I now notice that Lorenza has her mom's pointy ears.

Finch: Don't worry, hun. We can get some makeup to give the appearance of teeth.

Wow, you sure do look evil there, Lorenza.

Esperanza: Using Earth technology, I reduced my excess weight.

Won't last for long, though.

Lorenza: Before this whole post swerves out of control, I think the big voice should go to the next house.

How do you know that much? But yes, let's check out the Fenwick's house.

Points: 2 for new Sims (Lorenza and Lucinda)

Total: 27

Fleig & Wren House 1 - Seeing Double

2008-06-07T14:13:00.000-07:00

The Edgar twins used their money to build a nice home. Alyson is the controllable sim in this house due to the roll of a die.

Alyson: It's so nice to see you, Alvin. Want to move in with us and bring some money?

Alvin: Okay. I'll bring my §12,000.

I like the suit, Alvin.

Alvin: Huh? Who said that?

Just keep living your life and don't look into the camera.

This is Jamie's future husband, Alvin. Yes, the twins married two men with the same name.

Alvin: I love spandex!

That's nice. Now go get changed because it's wedding time!

Meet Mr. and Mrs. Fleig.

And this is Mr. and Mrs. Wren.

I found this very funny. These two couples are so similar.

Alvin: It's alright, honey. I don't need to have any cake. I'm watching my figure.

Alyson: I said EAT!

Alvin: Man, she's hot when she's angry.

Mia: Take that, invisible person!

I see you haven't changed a bit.

Alyson: Don't worry, Dad. Alvin is a very nice man.

Finch: Which one? Alvin or Alvin?

Alyson: Alvin of course.

The classic post-honeymoon cuddling.

Nice job, Alyson. One step closer to getting the cowplant.

Alyson: I'm going to get that guy because I find him unattractive!

Just put the book down, dear.

What's this place?

Alyson: I'm dressing some of these townies in better clothes and I want to earn some extra cash.

Alyson: Must... clean... window... to... perfection...

Alyson: Which one of these buttons opens the drawer?

Random townie: It's been FIVE hours!

Alyson: Stop pressuring me!

We haven't seen much of you lately, Jamie.

Jamie: Well apparently I'm an "ISBI" sim and I'm not "controllable" so I don't get much attention.

Alvin: I'm afraid to go to work. Algae seriously scares me these days.

Must have been a nice honeymoon, Jamie.

Jamie: I can't wait to be a mommy!

Alyson: Hello there purple dalmatian. I'll call you Alek.

Alyson: And I'll call you Ali.

Interesting dogs. Should be interesting to see how the puppies look.

Well it seems that my computer glitched up and didn't save the pictures that I took for the rest of the week. Basically all that happened was that Jamie gave birth to a little girl called Hailee and Alyson gave birth to a boy called Chad.

Points: 4 for new Sims (Hailee, Chad, Alvin and Alvin)

Total: 25

University 1 - The First Four

2008-06-07T06:33:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry for the lack of photos, it would have taken even longer for me to play and hard for me to take pictures since I would have to move pictures from computer to computer. I was able to get a couple engagement pictures, though.

Kale doesn't really have the best genetics, but he still managed to get the woman of his dreams.

This is the Cyd that comes in the Sim Bin with Pets.

I don't have a picture of Jamie's future husband, but you'll see him when her house comes around.

Points: 4 points for Summa Cum Laude graduates (Tracy, Kale, Alyson, Jamie)

Total: 21

Russel House 2 - They Grow Up So Fast

2008-05-13T15:37:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the long gap in between posts, but I'm back on track and ready to start playing some more again!

As you may remember, James and Cathleen moved out with their newborn twins, Joyce and Jonas because of money getting tight.

James: Oh, great. It's you again.

*waves hand crazily*

Here's Russel House 2 that I built and am quite pleased with.

Cathleen: And it's all we could afford with little money.

For a family sim, you don't seem to care much for your kids do you, Cathleen?

Cathleen: Well you see, I had an itch...

Of course.

Straight to feeding duties.

James: Will you accept this rose from me?

No time to waste for James.

For a player like you, why are you playing chess?

James: Well my boss says I need to put some more logic into my thoughts.

Now what's more creepy here? The stranger holding the baby or the stalker in the background?

James: I think something is in this water that's making me a bit pale.

Woah!

Cathleen: Must... sleep... too... many... bottles...

You were the one who fed the kids 10 times each in the last 3 hours.

James: Stupid boss. Be more creative, psssh!

Your kids are going to explode at this rate, Cathleen.

Cathleen: I'm so hungry! *slurpmunchcrunch*

Um, there's food right next to you.

James: A rose for the lady?

Does it ever end?

James: Hmmm? You seem a bit fat, Joyce.

Nanny: Hmmm? You seem a bit fat, Jonas.

*Glares at Cathleen*

Cathleen: Hey! I'm home, stinky and am never going to get promoted!

Juggling work and the kids is really taking it's toll on poor Cathleen.

Cathleen: Zzzzz.....

One step closer.

James: And more cash!

By the way, Jame's secondary aspiration is Fortune.

Komeii: Is she dead?

Nope. Just sleeping.

Komeii: Oh. Hey, lady! Get out of the way!

How nice of you.

Wow, birthday time already.

James: Now who's a cutie pie? You are!

She is definitely unique. Hopefully she grows into her features.

James: What's that supposed to mean?

I do have to say that Jonas is the cuter of the two.

Cathleen: Huh? What did I miss?

Just the birthday of your twins.

Cathleen So nothing much then.

Seems that Jonas is taking after his father as a musician.

James: Working on this car to pass the time.

It seems like a nice hobby.

Direct result of nanny

Moral of the story: don't take risks when playing an ISBI house.

Please don't say you're going to bathe her in that gross tub.

Nanny: What's wrong?

My favorite new trick. Bust a Move + Sunglasses = instant friend!

Cathleen: This has been a lovely date and everything, honey, but that creepy pervert friend of yours kind of ruined the mood.

The only way they can stay slightly sane is by home dates.

Dream date by any chance?

James: Okay, son, you only have a couple days left of todderhood so work with me here. Say 'dad'.

Jonas: Blububa

James: Meh, good enough.

Direct result of the nanny.

James: Finally done.

Nice. Go ahead and keep it, you have enough cash to survive.

Birthday time again? They grow up so fast.

Jonas: Look at my awesome hand!

Looking better, Joyce.

Points: None this week

Total: 17

Russel House 1 - Want a Rose?

2008-04-16T12:35:00.000-07:00

Welcome to the Russel house. There are 6 people living here: James (above), Tracy (female teen), Kale (male teen), Cooper (male child), Cathleen (female adult) and Mia (female elder). James here is the controllable sim in this household.

Mia: Now give grandma a hug, dear.

Cooper: Gross! Grandma germs!

Cooper: Can I play now?

Tracy: Nope. I'm about to win the race.

Okay, Tracy. It's been 2 hours so you'll have to get off soon right?

Tracy: No.

Mia: Are they still watching me?

Who?

Mia: Those people across the street with the huge telescope.

Oh, the Scaife house.

Cathleen: Why are you explaining how to assemble a microwave?

Just go under the covers and do whatever you do.

Cooper: Can I play now, Kale?

Kale: Sorry, bro. I'm about to have Heather marry Richard.

Cooper: Stupid Sims.

*gasp*

I see you got off the computer.

Kale: Well I have to wok as the ambassador's intern.

That's a pretty good job for the lowest level teen career.

Kale: The what of the what?

Just go to work

Put some clothes on.

James: I want all the chicks to see my awesome body.

Whatever. James is a romance sim, by the way.

James: A what?

Stop asking me stuff and make some gelatin!

Cooper: Mommy, why are you in your undies?

Cathleen: Well you see, dear, mommy is washing her clothes and has nothing to wear.

Cooper: We don't have a washing machine.

Cathleen: I'm washing my clothes!

Cooper: Okay, okay!

James: You know, Marissa, most people wouldn't let a woman that walked by into their house and scarf down gelatin, but I think we'll get along quite well.

Marissa: *munchscarfslurp*

She's a keeper.

Marissa: Can I play, kid?

Cooper: My brother and sister are at work so this is the only time I can play on the computer. Wait, who are you?

Marissa: Your friendly townie from down the invisible road.

Cooper: Mom! Another crazy 'townie' is here!

So how was work?

Tracy: Tiring. I need to play on the computer.

James: I really like you, Marissa. Will you accept this rose?

Marissa: Sure. A greedy fortune sim like me can't resist material possessions!

Busted, James!

Tracy: That light is hideous!

Phew. That was a little too close.

Cooper: Mom, please put some clothes on and move away from the TV.

That's no way to talk to your mother.

Cooper: But without TV grandma has to talk to me!

Mia: What's wrong me me, dear?

Well...

Of course nothing is wrong with you, Mia.

Mia: Puddles are fun!

Shouldn't you be at school?

Tracy: Yeah, but I don't feel like it. I'd rather play on the computer.

For a knowledge sim, that's disturbing.

And look, you're causing a traffic jam. Even a cat is caught up in it.

You missed school, but still go to work? Are you sure you aren't a fortune sim?

Tracy: I think that school is overrated. I'd rather learn by talking to the ambassador.

Cathleen: Oh yeah!

Promotion?

Cathleen: Nope. I just want to cheer.

Not another one.

Kale: My grades aren't that good.

They'll get better. Just keep going to school. *glares at Tracy*

James: Hi there, Alyson.

Alyson: Hi. Did you know my mom got abducted by aliens?

James: Of course she did.

Cooper: This kid keeps on begging me not to kill him.

Well he is a townie.

Cooper: Mom!

Cathleen: I think that girl gave me the flu.

Oh no! I forgot Alyson still was sick. Get out of here!

Alyson: And then the mothership came down and took my mom.

Tracy: Okay...

Well now Tracy has been infected with the Prosperity Acres Plague.

Cooper: I don't feel so good.

Just sit down and watch TV for a few hours.

James: Cooper, sharks eat fish, not mermaids.

Cooper: But the boy who came home with me said they eat mermaids.

James: He's just a townie.

Why are you smiling?

James: Because mom got the flu too.

How nice.

There's a shower upstairs!

Mia: This sponge is more efficient so get out!

Kale: Can you leave me alone?

Where's your sister?

Kale: Where do you think?

I'll check the computer.

Tracy! Get on that bus right now!

Tracy: Sheesh. You sound like my mom. I'm just playing a quick game.

Tracy: I just lost my job!

That's what you get for not going to school.

Tracy: Oh be quiet!

James: Since you're failing in school, you'll have to do your brother's homework to make up for it.

Tracy: Easy enough. Dad, what's 5 x 5?

~The next morning~

Tracy! Tracy! Wake up! You have to go to school!

Tracy: Just one more minute... Zzzzz...

*smashes head on desk*

What is it?

Tracy: Look!

James: You look so lovely, Marissa.

You blew it, James. Tracy knows now.

James: Huh? What? Oh well.

If that's how you want to take it then it's fine with me.

Do you like your new friend there?

Kale: Totally!

Well too bad because you're non-controllable and will never get a high enough relationship to bring her to college with you! Haha!

Kale: What?

Um, that's too bad.

Kale: Well if this relationship is useless...

You're very nice to other people, aren't you, Kale?

Kale: Yup.

Kale: Nice to meet you, miss.

Marissa: It's nice to meet yooooouuuu!

Boing!

Cathleen: I think I'm pregnant.

Well you did start woohooing right off the bat, so it's not that surprising really.

Cathleen: Is there anything wrong with woohoo?

No comment.

Great job, James! Some actual money around here.

Benjamin: Haha! You're in your underwear!

Mia: And you have a big nose!

Nice one, Mia.

The first fire in Prosperity Acres. Good times.

This is really all that Cathleen does during the day.

Cathleen: Shhhh! I'm about to get to the good part.

Still not going to school?

Tracy: Nope.

It's not nice to pick on your sister, Kale.

Kale: I'm not! I just got an A+!

Phew. That's a lot better then.

Now that's just wrong.

James: I present to you the Chick Magnet 5000!

To earn some more cash around here, the Russel's are having an open house kind of business.

James: How would you like to come inside for the small fee of 10 simoleans per hour?

Marissa: But I'm your friend.

James: Fork over the cash.

Marissa: Fine.

Kale: For the last time, we don't have any beer!

Komei: This is the worst party ever.

James: Hello. Want a rose?

Ivy: Sure!

First loyalty star of the business!

Okay, Cooper. I've received 2 warnings from the social worker that you've been too hungry. Now get off the bed and eat.

Cooper: Na. I'm too bored to eat.

Cathleen: I think I had too much gelatin!

No, Cathleen, you're giving birth!

Kale: Hey mom! Check out this awesome air guitar move!

Cathleen: Heeeeeeeeelp meeeeeeee!

Kale: It's not that bad.

Mia: Ahh! A baby!

Cathleen: I'll call her Joyce.

Cathleen: Now I'll just set you here...

That's not very caring of you. The poor thing will freeze to death.

Cathleen: Well I think I have more gelatin cramps.

Uh oh. That can only mean...

... twins!

Cathleen: The doctor did say I have super fertility.

That explains it then. Who's this little fella then?

Cathleen: Jonas.

Lots of 'J' names in this house.

Kale: It's not fair! You don't even go to school and you're doing fine!

It seems that since Kale is in red aspiration he's pretty angry.

Tracy: Mom, Kale keeps picking on me!

Cathleen: That's nice dear. Now be quiet, I'm watching my favorite soap.

Good job, James! One step closer to actual income!

James: Ouch! I should study up on fixing computers before trying it.

You're lucky you didn't die.

James: How reassuring.

Cooper: Grandma, I wouldn't hug you when you had clothes on so why would I hug you in your underwear?

Tracy: Woo! New baby on the floor!

Aren't you going to help?

Tracy: Well I have to play on the computer now.

Yet another promotion.

James: This cooking thing is easy.

Until you need more friends that is.

Nice to see you helping out, Tracy.

Tracy: Well I've just been standing here for an hour holding Joyce.

Okay.

Leave the babies alone, townies! You're paying to see the house, not pick up babies.

What's wrong?

Cathleen: I don't know.

Alright.

Reporter: I'm giving you a bad report for standing in front of the fridge in a group for 2 hours straight holding babies and stinking up the place.

Benjamin: This place is filthy!

Tracy: We don't have time to clean up the place, we're too busy standing here.

*sigh*

James: Mom, please don't pee on the floor in front of the baby.

Mia: Sorry. I have a weak bladder.

Tracy: Weeeeee!

It's official. They've cracked.

Mia: I just had a nightmare about my poor grandkids going wild.

Of course. A dream.

Dun dun dun! The nanny!

Nanny: Hehehehehe...

The stupid nanny left cake in the stove! Quick! Someone get it!

Mia: Hey! Get out! I'm about to take a sponge bath.

But the stove is smoking and nobody can come it and stop it. Thanks Mia.

Phew. Thanks nanny.

Andrea: Excuse me, but why are you in your underwear?

Mia: Why are you staring?

Sure, forget all consideration of the elderly.

Where are you going?

Cathleen: James and I are moving out with the babies since money is so tight.

Well we'll see you at the end of this house's week.

Do you know what this means, Mia?

Mia: Not really.

You're the new controllable sim!

Mia: Yay?

Well it's the end of the week on this house so we're going to go over to the other Russel house now.

Points: 8 for each sim (Cathleen, James, Tracy, Kale, Cooper, Mia, Joyce, Jonas)

Total: 17

Fenwick House 1 - Cooking Up Fun

2008-04-12T06:36:00.001-07:00

Sylvia: Hello there, my name is Sylvia Fenwick and this is my granddaughter Valarie. Before we moved here to Prosperity Acres, my daughter and her husband were on their anniversary when they were in a fatal car crash. I am struggling to make ends meet, but I am hoping to give little Valarie the best life she can have.

Wait a second! Why is everyone narrating? That's my job!

Valarie: What wuz zat?

I'm the almighty voice. Don't mind me.

Sylvia: Let's see... Ah, here we are.

What did you pick?

Sylvia: Culinary. It's the best one in the paper, and I love to cook.

It looks like you'll be washing dishes.

Sylvia: Hi there. We're new here.

Mia: So are we! Woopti dooo!

Mia Russel is another resident of Prosperity Acres. She'll be played next week.

Did you just beat that poor stray to death with a newspaper?

Sylvia: I don't know what happened.

Of course not.

Valarie: So Mr. Wibbwy Wabbit, what should we do today?

Valarie has to make do with the little things she has.

Mia: Excuse me? Mr. Giant Voice?

What is it?

Mia: *giggle* Hi. *giggle*

*sigh*

What's wrong?

Sylvia: Valarie passed out on the floor.

Mia: She did? I thought this was Simon Says.

Mia, please go before the house burns down.

Sylvia is a good dinner party host. Gelatin for all!

Mia: What's that horrible smell?

Sylvia: I think I'm going to be sick!

Valarie: My hand is tastwy!

With some of the little time Sylvia has, she tries to teach Valarie.

Why do I hear evil music?

Nanny: Hi there!

Great.

Sylvia is going to have to work hard. With barely any pay and having to pay for the nanny, I can't make that much money until Valarie moves back.

Sylvia: Now one foot at a time, Valarie.

With both of their needs really low, it's hard to teach Valarie anything. Silly ISBI toddlers.

Tough luck, Sylvia.

At least you got promoted.

Sylvia: Now I can have some more wiggle room.

Most of Sylvia's wants involve watching TV, juggling and bubble baths.

Poor toddler, left at the hands of ISBI and the nanny.

Finally since Sylvia has a few days off she can teach Valarie the needed skills.

Valarie: I fweel all tingwy inside.

You're growing up.

Valarie: Sparkwy!

*sizzlepopbam*

For whatever reason, she grew up with this funky makeup.

Valarie: My hand is so cool looking!

Valarie: This toy box is very depressing.

What? Your poor grandma spent days to buy you that!

Valarie: And?

Ah, that's much better. And you have some fweckles.

Until Valarie has her own bed, she'll have to share grandma germs.

First day of school!

Valarie: Hey, how come there isn't anyone else of this bus?

Bus driver: Muahahahaha!

Okay...

Sylvia: This is not work for a woman of my age.

You did it by yourself, so I'm not going to stop you.

Sylvia spent her last few simoleans on a date to get her aspiration up.

Nanny?

Nanny: Yes?

Why are you watching a horror movie when Valarie is right there?

Nanny: She's been reading that paper for hours. I don't think she'll be stopping soon.

For some reason the starving Valarie is pigging out from the fridge, but won't go for the gelatin right next to her. Silly sims.

Sylvia: Thank you for letting me into the club.

Now that Sylvia can get into the cuisine clubhouse, I'll have her prepare for a food contest.

Sylvia and Valarie have a time to themselves every day to keep their relationship from lowering.

Valarie: Zzzzzzz...

Kid life is hard when you have almost no money.

Sylvia is spending all of her spare time learning to cook better food.

Sylvia: The perfect turkey dinner!

It looks like the week is up, so we'll go to the contest next week.

Points: 2 for each sim (Sylvia and Valarie)

Total: 9

Scaife House 1 - It's Out of This World

2008-04-08T04:34:00.000-07:00

Esperanza: Hello there. My Earth name is Esperanza and I come from the distant planet of Trooba in the Isdarki Galaxy. My people have sent me here so I can study all of the things on Earth.

Excuse me! I am the narrator here.

Esperanza: What was that strange vocalization?

It's me, the almighty voice in the sky.

Esperanza: Earth is odd.

Esperanza: Greetings. Are you bearing the localized bulletin?

Amy: Um, does that mean you're tipping me?

Don't you think that spying on your neighbors is going to give you a bad reputation?

Esperanza: I have no desire to make acquaintances with the nearby residents. I just want to learn about them.

Esperanza: It seems that an Earth man has given me a gift. I won't open it because it could be an allurement.

Just open it. It's a free computer.

Esperanza: Excellent. Now I can research on what Earth people call the 'internet'.

Esperanza: Hello. I am Esperanza and I just relocated to Prosperity Acres.

Finch: Hi there. I'm Finch.

Do I smell love in the air?

Esperanza: Where I come from the star's heat isn't as acute.

Benjamin: Well when I was in prison we'd kill to just see the Sun.

Finch: Haha! You have a big nose!

Benjamin: Hey!

Finch: And you can't even cover the huge thing up!

I wish I took a picture, but Finch and Benjamin ended up fighting. Good times.

Esperanza got a job as an Entertainer because she said something about learning about Earth brain functions?

Since Esperanza is a knowledge sim, she has the perk of summoning aliens.

Esperanza: I am endeavoring to contact my people so I can report them of my studies.

Esperanza: Hello there, sister Jacqueline.

Sister? That's your reflection!

Jacqueline: That's what Earth people see reflections as, but they are really methods of communicating to other galaxies.

Okay then.

Esperanza: This Earth nutrition is much like the kind we have on Trooba.

At least Esperanza's time peering into the sky is making her money.

This is how Esperanza greeted Finch and they're aren't even crushes yet.

Esperanza: For a man you are quite charming.

Finch: Why thank you.

Esperanza: Zzzzzzz...

Well said. Now wipe that jell-o off your face and sleep in a bed.

Esperanza's Earth knowledge is paying off. I'm surprised she even know what corn was.

Good job!

Esperanza: I am now going to study Earth offspring.

That's kind of creepy.

Esperanza: Now, my little Darius, what planet do you think our people should destroy?

Darius: Squawk! Earth! Squawk!

Thanks, birdy. Now if the Earth gets destroyed at the hands of the Troobarians it's your fault.

Esperanza: Finch?

Finch: Yes?

Esperanza: Will you unite with me?

Finch: As in marry?

Esperanza: Yes you stupid, I mean, silly man.

Finch: Well of course then!

Why do you have such an evil looking face, Esperanza?

Esperanza: Shhhhh!

Jacqueline: Uniting with that Earth man isn't a good idea, sister.

Esperanza: Don't worry, I only want to bear his offspring.

Jacqueline: Very well.

Oooooh! Dun dun dun! I seriously don't know why Esperanza got the bad memory for getting married.

Since Finch moved in, he brought $18,000 and his two daughters, Alyson and Jamie moved in. The Edgar's (Finch, Alyson and Jamie) are one of the starting families so when the kids age up, they'll start their own houses.

Jamie: I'm so going to kick you butt, dad!

Finch: Whatever, honey.

The first thing Jamie did when she got here was start playing video games which is her preferred hobby.

Esperanza: Excuse me? We are about to perform the mating ritual.

Oh, sorry. I'll leave you alone.

Do I hear a lullaby?

*scarfmunchslurpchomp*

Jamie: Must... eat... ice cream... to... get... energy... play... games...

Esperanza: I wonder what this Earth device does?

It's actually a - never mind. You just keep on playing.

Esperanza and Finch tie the knot in their humble kitchen.

Alyson: I don't like that lady. She seems weird so I have a plan to get her arrested...

What? Leave your new step-mom alone.

Alyson: What was that and why am I hearing it?

I am the almighty voice in the sky and now that you live here you can hear me.

Alyson: That's it. I'm out of here.

The first day of school for the twins.

Jamie: Hey, why isn't there anyone else in here even when I just saw my sister come in?

Bus Driver: That's just what happens around here. Don't ask me why though.

How do you like you clown suit, Esperanza?

Esperanza: As I said before, I am only doing this to research Earth offspring.

Either way, you still look funny.

Alyson: I got a lousy grade today. I blame Esperanza.

Leave her alone.

Esperanza keeps getting chance cards. At least they're working out for her.

Finch, you've been at that easel for the past 4 hours.

Finch: Hey, I don't have a job to go to right now, so why not?

Silly ISBI sims.

Congrats Jamie!

These guys are doing pretty good when it comes to work.

Esperanza: I'm not sure how I'm going to study Earthlings while mute.

Esperanza: This sound device is amazing!

Ahhh! My ears!

*boing*

Esperanza: My infant is swelling!

That doesn't sound right you know.

Finally the girls woke up and Esperanza helped them with their homework.

Esperanza: But I'm about to pass out!

Just do it.

Finch: As here father, I am concerned.

Of course, instead of doing something constructive, Jamie and Finch have a pillow fight.

Finch: I don't see why I need a job to go to.

Because it stops you from setting the house on fire when you're alone.

Jamie: Hey Esperanza? Have I ever said that I love video games?

Esperanza: Maybe once or twice.

Alyson: So I thought over it and we can't get Esperanza arrested without evidence.

Jamie: And?

Alyson: All we need to do is take a picture of her doing something really bad.

Jamie: I'll get my camera.

Jamie! Why are you helping your sister?

Jamie: For kicks.

Alyson: *mumble* Great. I get to go to watch after old people.

Well your sister is crossing kids across the street.

Alyson: But I need a tan.

Esperanza: Using Earth technology I have made, what we call on Trooba, an Energizer.

Why are you cheering? Did you get promoted?

Finch: Nope.

Then why are you cheering?

Finch: Don't know. I just want to cheer.

*sigh*

Angry neighbors + Kicked over trash can + Roaches + Stomping + ISBI sims = Flu!

Esperanza: I think that's my mother ship.

Esperanza: Hey! Turn that phosphorescence down! Someone will see you!

Esperanza has finally contacted her people.

Finch: What's that noise?

Esperanza: A gelatinous landing would be nice!

Finch: Awesome! That's your best magic trick yet!

Finch, that wasn't a - you know what, keep believing that.

Esperanza: I'm expanding again!

Baby bump number 2.

Finch: *cough* I hate the flu *hack*

Maybe you should sit down instead of stamping on the roaches for 2 hours straight.

Esperanza: Again? It's only been an hour since you last took me.

I swear that as soon as sims get abducted it happens a lot more.

Thanks, Mr. Exterminator. Now my sims won't die of disease.

Finch: Hahahaha! It's even more funny the second time!

Esperanza has been abducted 3 times this week! (I forgot to take pictures of the first one)Well while you recover, I'm going to be going to the other families' houses.

Points: 4 points for each sim (Esperanza, Finch, Alyson, Jamie) 3 for Esperanza's impossible want fulfilled (Get abducted 3 times)