Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Resident Database

This database is a work in progress and continues to be updated as families
grow and change. I will make the best effort to obtain timely, accurate
information regarding the residents of Apple County. Any suggestions or comments are appreciated.


~Cameron Smith, Archives/Technology Director


last update: 2007
Carr Family: Apple Valley Metro

Bill Carr
Aspiration: knowledge/romance
Favorite Color: green
Traits: genius, insecure, selfish
Age: adult (
adopted)
Hobby: tinkering
Career: Science (Field Researcher)
Zodiac: Capricorn
Romantic: married Emma King 2006; dated Faith Humphrey and Krissy Thorn ; casual with others

Emma (King) Carr
Aspiration: popularity/family
Favorite Color: grey
Traits: food addict, optimistic, dreamer
Age: adult
Hobby: nature
Career: Intelligence (Gumshoe)
Zodiac: Aquarius
Romantic: married Bill Carr 2006

Jacob Carr
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: blue
Traits: vegan, workaholic, activist
Age: child
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac: Scorpio
Romantic:

Abigal Carr
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: orange
Traits: fit, selfish, disciplined
Age: child
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac:
Romantic:





Dawson Family: Apple Valley



Jolie Dawson
Aspiration: family /knowledge
Favorite Color: purple
Traits: fat, traditional, perfectionist
Age: adult
Hobby: cuisine
Career:
cookbook author "Baking for Simmies", "100 Spring Cakes", "French Desserts"; Design Consultant-Sim City Furniture; Culinary (Executive chef Bistro de Amis)
Zodiac: Cancer
Romantic: married Jorge (Herendez) Dawson 1989; one night stand Grex Grey 2003

Jorge (Herendez) Dawson
Aspiration: pleasure / popularity
Favorite Color: green
Traits: fit, extrovert, lacks focus
Age: adult (twin-Julio (Herendez) Wilsonoff)
Hobby: fitness
Career: Adventure (Hostage Negotiator)
Zodiac: Cancer
Romantic: married Jolie Dawson 1989

Ashlee Dawson
Aspiration: romance
Favorite Color: red
Traits: fit, wimp, loyal
Age: young adult (
adopted)
Hobby: arts & crafts
Career
Zodiac: Pisces

Esther Dawson
Aspiration: knowledge
Favorite Color: blue
Traits: sickly, optimistic, activist
Age: teen (
adopted)
Hobby
Career
Zodiac: Aries

Amyra Dawson
Aspiration: popularity
Favorite Color: grey
Traits: genius, brave, trendy
Age: teen (twin-Chase)
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac: Capricorn

Chase Dawson
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: white
Traits: Perpetual Bachelor(ette), traditional, big spender
Age: teen (twin-Amyra)
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac: Sagittarius

Endeavor Family: Apple Valley Metro

Benjamin Endeavor
Aspiration: romance/knowledge
Favorite Color: red
Traits: fit, generous, big spender
Age: adult
Hobby: sports
Career:
Zodiac: Virgo
Romantic: dating Ming Wu, dated ? (result in a child)


Grey Family: Apple Plains


Grex (Mendenhall) Grey
Aspiration: family/fortune
Favorite Color: green
Traits: fat, traditional, big spender
Age: adult (twin-Grigia Mendenhall)
Hobby: nature
Career: farmer, owner "Grey Farms & Market"
Zodiac: Leo
Romantic: married Ginger Grey 1993; one night stand Jolie Dawson 2003

Ginger Grey
Aspiration: family/popularity
Favorite Color: blue
Traits: fat, confident, stubborn
Age: adult (twin-Marilyn Grey)
Hobby: cuisine
Career: home maker
Zodiac: Taurus
Romantic: married Grex (Mendenhall) Grey 1993; affair Tobi Sweeny 2003;

Breckin Grey
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: green
Traits: genius, competitive, trendy
Age: child (
adopted)
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac: Capricorn

Lara Grey
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: purple
Traits: fat, optimistic, big spender
Age: child
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac: Gemini

Indira Grey
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: black
Traits: bisexual, optimistic, activist
Age: toddler (adopted)
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac:

Richmond Grey
Aspiration:
Favorite Color:
Traits:
Age: toddler
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac:


Herendez Family: Apple Valley



Carmela (Lopez) Herendez
Aspiration: family
Favorite Color: pink
Traits: fat, optimistic, vain
Age: adult
Hobby: games
Career: homemaker, director "Herendez Foundation for the Arts", County Council Community Director
Zodiac: Aquarius
Romantic: married Antonio Herendez 1986 (deceased); prior relationships "none of your business"

Verde Herendez
Aspiration: popularity/family
Favorite Color: green
Traits: doofus, workaholic, inappropiate
Age: young adult
Hobby: sports
Career: military
Zodiac: Aquarius
Romantic: steady S'Ahmisa Warwick 2001-2005; married Lainey Barchet 2005-present
Lainey (Barchet) Herendez
Aspiration: 
Favorite Color: blue
Traits: 
Age: adult
Hobby: 
Career: military
Zodiac: 
Romantic: married Verde Herendez 2005-present

Esperanza Herendez
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: 
Traits: 
Age: child
Hobby: 
Career:
Zodiac: 
Romantic: 


Humphrey Family: Apple Valley Metro

 Faith Humphrey
Aspiration: popularity / pleasure
Favorite Color: purple
Traits: fit, rebellious, manipulative
Age: adult (
adopted)
Hobby: music & dance
Career: Slacker (Convenience store clerk)
Zodiac: Sagatarius
Romantic: dating Walt Jones, dated Bill Carr, casual Dick and others


Walt Jones
Aspiration: pleasure/family
Favorite Color: orange
Traits: vegan, clingy, inappropiate
Age: adult
Hobby:
Career: Entertainment (Stand Up Comedian)
Zodiac: Tauras
Romantic:

Olivia Humphrey
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: purple
Traits: vegan, competive, frugal
Age: toddler
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac: Libra
Romantic:

Vivienne Humphrey

Aspiration:
Favorite Color:
Traits: food addict, easily scared, big spender
Age: toddler
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac:
Romantic:











Kent Family: Apple Valley

Jesse (Carr) Kent
Aspiration: family/knowledge
Favorite Color: black
Traits: fit, aloof, trendy
Age: adult
Hobby: fitness
Career: Education (High School Teacher @ AVA)
Zodiac: Scorpio
Romantic: married Fiona Kent 1995; dated Ivy (Copur) First of New Eden

Fiona Kent
Aspiration: popularity/fortune
Favorite Color: red
Traits: genius, workaholic, perfectionist
Age: adult (twin-Fredic Kent)
Hobby: music & dance
Career: Law (Partner aka "The Law" @ Stern & Clerks), County Council President
Zodiac: Aquarius
Romantic: married Jesse (Carr) Kent 1995; crush Bradford McMillian



Jessica Lola Kent
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: yellow
Traits: bisexual, aloof, worry wart
Age: child (twin-Jennifer)
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac: Saggitarius



Jennifer Mercedes Kent
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: yellow
Traits: drinker, confident, dreamer
Age: child (twin-Jessica)
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac: Scorpio

Jeremy Kent
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: yellow
Traits: fit, rebellious, disciplined
Age: toddler
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac: Aries

 

McMillian Family: Apple Valley Metro
Bradford McMillian
Aspiration: fortune/ family
Favorite Color: green
Traits: fit, modest, frugal
Age: adult
Hobby: music & dance
Career: Law (Family Law Attorney @ Stern & Clerks)
Zodiac: Aries
Romantic: married Suzanna (Carr) McMillian 2003; married Audrey Lang (deceased-1998) 1996

Suzanna (Carr) McMillian
Aspiration: fortune/knowledge
Favorite Color: red
Traits: genius, pessamistic, worry wart
Age: adult
Hobby: sports
Career: Medical (Medical Researcher @ Veronika Kent Medical Center)
Zodiac: Gemini
Romantic: Married Bradford McMillian 2004; dated Seth First of New Eden



Lilly Ana McMillian
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: blue
Traits: genius, optimistic, vain
Age: child
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac: Scorpio

Lora McMillian
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: pink
Traits: bisexual, rebellious, worry wart
Age: child
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac: Gemini

Lesia McMillian
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: pink
Traits: sex addict, traditional, worry wart
Age: toddler
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac: Capricorn




Peterson Family: Apple Valley
Brandon Peterson
Aspiration: fortune/family
Favorite Color: white
Traits: barren, traveler, stubborn
Age: adult
Hobby: music and dance
Career: military (Commander at Fort Apple)
Zodiac: Gemini
Romantic: married Ilila Fox in 2000;

Ilila (Fox) Peterson
Aspiration: family/knowledge
Favorite Color: blue
Traits: food addict, wimp, frugal
Age: adult
Hobby: arts and crafts
Career: Education (Elementary Teacher at Apple Valley Academy)
Zodiac: Scorpio
Romantic: married Brandon Peterson in 2000

Jude Peterson

Aspiration:
Favorite Color:
Traits:
Age: child (twin-Brooklyn Peterson)
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac:
Romantic:

Brooklyn Peterson

Aspiration:
Favorite Color:
Traits:
Age: child (twin-Jude Peterson)
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac:
Romantic:

Audrey Peterson

Aspiration:
Favorite Color:
Traits:
Age: toddler (twin-Luke Peterson, deceased)
Hobby:
Career:
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Shazad Family: Apple Valley
Johan (Dawson) Shazad
Aspiration: knowledge/ family
Favorite Color: blue
Traits: vegan, traditional, frugal
Age: adult
Hobby: science
Career: Education (Principal @ AVA) , County Council Educational Director
Zodiac: Cancer
Romantic: married-Jadhira Shazad (deceased)1990


Naraj Shazad
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: yellow
Traits: fit, traditional, selfish
Age: teen (twin-Myra)
Hobby: science
Career:
Zodiac: Virgo

Romantic:

Udar Shazad
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: pink
Traits: fit, insecure, manilpulative
Age: child
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac: Virgo

Romantic:
Warwick Family: Apple Valley

Sazo (Kent) Warwick
Aspiration: fortune / family
Favorite Color: brown
Traits: genius, clingy, trendy
Age: adult (twin-Elda (Kent) Grey-deceased)
Hobby: games
Career: Business (Business Tycoon) ; owner CupaJava & Blue Willow Books
Zodiac: Virgo
Romantic: married Sandy Warwick 1988

Sandy Warwick
Aspiration: pleasure / family
Favorite Color: pink
Traits: food addict, rebellious, trendy
Age: adult
Hobby: film & literature
Career: gaming (Flag Capturer )
Zodiac: Cancer
Romantic: married Sazo (Kent) Warwick 1988



Warwick-Cunningham Family: Apple Valley 



S'Ahmisa Warwick
Aspiration: popularity/fortune
Favorite Color: pink
Traits: bisexual, optimistic, activist
Age: adult
Hobby: sports
Career: Hood Council President; Politics, Assemblywoman
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Romantic: steady Verde Herendez 2001-2005; steady Rashid Cunningham 2005-present

Rashid Cunningham
Aspiration: pleasure
Favorite Color: forest green
Traits: committment issues
Age: adult
Hobby: games
Career:
Zodiac:
Romantic: steady S'Ahmisa Warwick; ex-girlfriend Tyisha Masters;



Warwick/Yates Family: Apple Valley Plains
Si'Enya Warwick
Aspiration : knowledge
Favorite Color: brown
Traits: Perpetual Bachelorette, insecure, trendy
Age: adult
Hobby: nature
Career:
Zodiac: Leo
Romantic: steady Trevor Yates 2006; crush Rojo Herendez 2006; crush Erricson Frankson 2006


Wilsonoff Family: Apple Valley 

Julio (Herendez) Wilsonoff
Aspiration: family
Favorite Color: green
Traits: fit, extrovert, impatient
Age: adult (twin-Jorge (Herendez) Dawson)
Hobby: fitness
Career: Medical (Specialist @ Veronika Kent Medical Centre); County Council Medical Director
Zodiac: Taurus
Romantic: married Rebecca Wilsonoff 1993

Rebecca Wilsonoff
Aspiration: fortune
Favorite Color: orange
Traits: vegan, generous, trendy
Age: adult
Hobby: arts & craft
Career: Business (Business Tycoon); owner "Toy Shoppe"; County Council Financial Director
Zodiac: Saggitarius
Romantic: married Julio (Herendez) Wilsonoff 1993






Wilsonoff-Sagacious Family: Apple Valley

Ray Wilsonoff
Aspiration: popularity/family
Favorite Color: blue
Traits: genius, workaholic, inappropiate
Age: adult
Hobby: science
Career: Baker with CupaJava

Zodiac: Virgo
Romantic: married Lydia Sagacious 2005; casual Erline Valdes result in child-Emilene Maree Valdes 2005


Lydia (Sagacious) Wilsonoff

Aspiration: knowledge/fortune
Favorite Color: brown
Traits: vegan, modest, dreamer

Age: adult
Hobby: nature

Career: Law Enforcment (firefighter with AVFD)
Zodiac: Scorpio
Romantic: married Ray Wilsonoff 2005


Alia Shae Wilsonoff
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: green
Traits: food addict, generous, perfectionist

Age: child
Hobby: fitness
Career:
Zodiac: Scorpio

Ari Wilsonoff
Aspiration:
Favorite Color:
Traits: fat, eco-friendly, dreamer

Age: infant (twin-Ava)
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac: Taurus


Ava  Wilsonoff
Aspiration:
Favorite Color:
Traits: insane, eco-friendly, stubborn
Age: infant (twin-Ari)
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac: Virgo

Wilsonoff (Shazad) Family: Apple Valley
Abel Wilsonoff
Aspiration: fortune
Favorite Color: orange
Traits: doofus, brave, generous
Age: teen (twin-Amanda)
Hobby: fitness
Career:
Zodiac: Gemini
Romantic: married Myra Wilsonoff 

Myra Shazad
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: purple
Traits: doofus, aloof, perfectionist
Age: teen (twin-Naraj)
Hobby: tinkering
Career:
Zodiac: Pisces

Romantic: married Abel Wilsonoff

Wren Family: Apple Valley Metro


Anthony Wren
Aspiration: knowledge/ family
Favorite Color: grey
Traits: genius, modest, flexible
Age: adult
Hobby: music & dance
Career: Marine Biologist @ AV Environmental
Zodiac: Aries
Romantic: married Susie MacAstral 2007; engaged to Susie MacAstral 2005

Susie (McAstral) Wren
Aspiration: romance / family
Favorite Color: yellow
Traits: witch, pessimistic, stubborn
Age: young adult (fostered)
Hobby: music & dance
Career:
Zodiac: Cancer
Romantic: married Anthony Wren 2007; engaged to Anthony Wren 2005; fling with Bill Carr, casual with others (Walli, etc) 
 

Robin Wren
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: yellow
Traits:
Age: toddler
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac:
Romantic:

Starling Wren
Aspiration:
Favorite Color:
Traits:
Age: infant
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac:
Romantic:

Palila Wren
Aspiration:
Favorite Color:
Traits:
Age: infant
Hobby:
Career:
Zodiac:
Romantic:



Wuu Family: Apple Valley Metro

Ming Wuu
Aspiration: popularity/romance
Favorite Color: aqua
Traits:
Age: adult
Hobby:
Career: (Business) Accountant, Stern & Clerks
Zodiac:
Romantic: casual Benjamin Endeavor;

Pierce University
Veronika Kent
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: purple
Traits: fit, confident, lacks focus
Age: teen
Hobby: arts & craft
Career:
Zodiac: Libra

Laci McMillian
Aspiration:
Favorite Color: orange
Traits: fit, competative, frugal
Age: young adult
Hobby: nature
Career:
Zodiac: Leo


Expats
Amanda Wilsonoff (Laurel Crossing)
Serendipity Herendez (Sulo Kerri)
Bryant Grey (Riverdale)
Annie Grey (Mt Braynon)
Rojo Herendez
Aspiration: pleasure
Favorite Color: red
Traits: food addict, optimistic, activist
Age: teen
Hobby: music & dance
Career:
Zodiac: Aquarius






Friday, December 25, 2009

Rough Calendar 2005

Spring
Hapar- Wilsonoff
Hapar - Herendez
Hapar - Kent
Lovar - PCU
Lovar - Graduation (S'Ahmisa & Verde) & School update
Lovar - mini-update
Lovar - Hood Council Meeting

Summer
Patar-McMillan Baby Due
Patar -Shazad
Patar-mini-update
Remar-Wilsonoff & Sweeny Baby Due
Remar- McMillian
Remar- Warwick

Fall
Havar - Grey
Havar - PCU (S'Ahmisa and Verde enter PCU)
Resar - McMillian
Resar - Humphrey (Faith)

Winter
Givar - Humphrey
Givar - Yoo
Peacar - Sweeny
Peacar - Christmas Party (Wilsonoff)

ROS:
-Pick silly fight with sim of highest LT

-Host a sports party @ house

-Pick a fight with sim of lowest LT

-Go on Spring Break

-Sickness strikes community, one sim will die. YIKES

Education Note: New Year and New Needs

Johan Dawson Shazad

We are still in desperate need of a primary school teacher and a junior high teacher (if you know of a teacher, or wish to apply, please email me.) Based on the projected growth of the population, we have a large bump in enrollment coming up.

Right now the junior high students are taught alongside the high school students and I handle all the elementary school students. We have two part-time teachers right now. Nicole Humphrey has been teaching music to the students for quite some time now and we just hired Susie MacAstral, a university student, to teach dance class to the students.

We have a cafeteria worker to handle lunches, which each student receives free now thanks to the generous portion of taxes we received. With the money we were also able to add a third floor auditorium for graduations and assemblies. It's small, but there's potential for it to be enlarged later. Classrooms were outfitted with new books and we added additional playground equipment.

Goals:
  • New staff/new staff assignments. We are in need of an art teacher, gym teacher, junior high teacher and elementary school teacher. Jesse Kent performs duties as the high school/junior high teacher for now. He will also receive additional duties as a gym teacher until another staff member is added. Nicole Humphrey teaches the music classes, while Susie MacAstral teaches the dance class part-time.
  • Additional green space. Remove the soccer goal to free up additional green space for the children to play and relax during recess.
  • More field trips. Many business owners have opened their doors to allow students to tour their businesses. Also the students will have the opportunity to visit the museum, hospital and college campus. These field trips will be by grades, since all students at a particular place will be too crowded.

Wednesday, December 23, 2009

Happy New Year 2005

Faith starts her first new year's party with her old university roommate. The conversation of course goes to music.

"Did you see that Aerial Bionic released a new song with a violin solo? It was amazing!"

Discussions of the latest violin and harp artists were not shared by all. Faith pretended to ignore Dick's reaction to her professor. She silently wondered what they said to each other to cause such a violent reaction.

Moments later, the two men took their discussion outside the apartment to settle things mano y mano.

At this point, Faith could care less. The liquor was flowing and she was thinking that maybe guys were overrated.

Hmm, I wonder if her lipstick tastes like cherries?

Needless to say, with a violent fight in the apartment hall, the party was quickly closed by the local cops. However, Faith wasn't done with her personal party.
A quick trip to the photo booth, followed by an angry goodbye from Dick (well, he shouldn't have asked if she planned on being faithful to him alone-especially after so many drinks),

which was followed by Faith's traditional streak around the block.

Happy New Year!

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Archives/Technology Note: New Director, New Plans

Jadhira Shazad

With the new job, I must submit hood council notes and present it to the residents of Apple Valley. So a quick overview of my plans and current tasks.

Assist in the management of family tree information: Will update the family tree document at least once a simyear.

Collect community & residents registry: Will continue to maintain basic residents information online for current residents only. Updates will be once a simyear. Within three simyears information will include: names, preferences, traits, badges, aspiration, zodiac signs, career & education, hobbies and relationships with other residents. Must upload an updated map of the hood. Also started looking for TS1 photos and will make a collection for families to have thier historical photographs.

Test and implement 3rd party technology: Continue culling CC folders of little use items. Also looking to compile and combine items and use more MAXIS meshes.

Perform back-ups of resident information: Backups are currently once a simyear.

Serve as local reporter: no changes here.

Manage the Historical Society: Continue to assist the Historical Society. Current agenda includes looking at creating three seperate histories (1) TS1 times and the land (2) TS2 before the great storm (3) TS2 after the great storm.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Census 2004

Number of Residents=54
Elder-2 (4%)
Adults-19 (35%)
Young Adults-4 (7%)
Teens-4 (7%)
Children-14 (26%)
Infants/Toddlers-10 (19%)

2004 Edition of Apple Valley News is available online!

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Silver Bells, 2004

Peacar, winter, 2004
mini-update

Jesse reached into the oven to grab the still warm cookies.

The cookies were not gourmet cookies, and they did have a slight crispy edge, but he was trying to help Fiona as much as possible.

Fiona was in a very rare state of confusion and disorientation. Gin, from Palatial Heights, had contacted Fiona in a panic. Fredic, Fiona's twin brother, was missing. The couple had separated more than two months ago and they were sharing custody of their twin boys. There was still no news and it took everything in Fiona not to rush out to Palatial Heights. Gin assured her that everything was going well, but Fiona wanted to call all her affiliates to get on the case of her missing twin.


Soon guests started filtering into the home. The Christmas party would be the last community event before the big move to the new terrain.


"Thankfully, the current medical issues will be resolved once construction is complete." Suzanna discussed with Dr.Wilsonoff and her husband.


"I still don't quite understand the correlation, but as long as everything will be OK and our new baby healthy, then I'm fine with everything."

"It's not like you have much of a choice, Bradford." Rebecca said easing her growing body onto the sofa. "We only have a few simweeks before moving to the new terrain."


Not everysim had their thoughts on the big move. Lyndon and Nicole were still in disbelief about Faith's expulsion from university.

"How could she throw away such a great opportunity?"

"How could she throw away our tuition simoleans?"
Thankfully, the hired santa arrived with his good natured cheer and laughter. Ever Fiona cracked a smile on her worn face.

Nicole took the opportunity to dance a few jigs with santa, while some sims can't help discussing matters of the heart.

"Did you see how much our economy has been improving. It may seem like a little, but this improvement is key to the economic development of the hood."

Fiona couldn't help it anymore, she collapsed on her piano bench. Her fingers moved over the keys as if in a trance. They plucked out a somber melody from the large instrument. Jesse saw some of the guests grow a little uncomfortable.


"Darling, let's dance."

Fiona looked at her husband through a sheen of un-shed tears. She hated ambiguity, the not knowing, the not having answers. She nodded her head and rose from the piano.


Moments later, Jesse had successfully distracted her into dancing to some smooth grooves and the entire party followed suit.

---

Fiona's twin brother, Fredic, is missing in Palatial Heights and at the moment there is no word about his fate.


If you're a FSBS hood, have there been moments that a sim from your hood has encountered or experienced something in another hood that you may not have allowed if the sim was still in your hood?


For non-FSBS hoods, have there been moments that a sim from your hood has encountered or experienced something because of a ROS that you may not have allowed?

Friday, December 4, 2009

Meet the Ex-Peacar 2004

Peacar, winter, 2004
mini-update
Cameron was nervous, more than nervous, she was scared silly. She had seen photos of Li and knew of the woman, but she never had to meet the woman face-to-face. The mere thought of meeting her partner's ex-wife was enough to give her butterflies in her stomach...that or the baby was very active.
Li wasn't due to the house for a few more hours, so Cameron tried to distract herself by playing with Matthew.
She knew that she wasn't the children's mother, Li was, but Cameron loved them just the same. Maybe she was a bit jealous...or insecure with her position in thier lives. Tobi had Father's Day while Li enjoyed Mother's Day, unfortunately, Cameron couldn't benefit from Daddy's Pregnant Girlfriend Day...at least not yet, some sim should really get to work on that holiday.
"I'll take over for a while," Tobi said entering the nursery. "The triplets are on thier way home from school, why don't you take the time to enjoy some moments of peace."
Cameron was anything but peaceful. Her heart was racing and the baby was doing flips in her belly. She gazed at her old portrait, she was a senior in high school when the photographer approached her. She never realized that her image would be on the cover of magazines and she would be a bright, but brief, star in the fashion world.

Brandi came over for a few moments to give her friend some moral support.
"When is he going to take down that photo of Li?" She whispered when the triplets had finally released the two women to fetch thier bags from upstairs.
"It's for the children."
"Well, he could hang a less romantic photo. Maybe one of her with them. That photo is just plain disturbing."
Cameron didn't want to think about it, especially not now, not when Li would be arriving within the hour.
When Li finally arrived, Cameron had to admit that she actually stopped breathing. A sharp kick from the baby reminded her to take a breath.
"Li, this is Cameron."
"Hello."
"Hi."
"Well, I'm going to get Matthew from upstairs." Tobi said leaving the two women alone.

Li regarded Cameron with a cool eye. She seemed a bit young and oh so painfully pregnant. Tobi said that this was it, that she was his true love, but Li failed to notice a ring on Cameron's hand. Li continued to regard the woman, watching her squirm. Li never intended to make sims squirm under her gaze, but if they did, then she couldn't help it.
"Is that you?" She asked, nodding towards the large framed photo.
"Yes, that was a few years ago."
"So you were a model?"
"For a little while."
Before the women could continue thier conversation, Tobi came down the stairs carrying Matthew and a large overnight bag.
"Have fun, kiddos." Tobi said kissing each child.
"We will," Simora said. "You have fun too."
"Don't worry we will."
Cameron watched as the triplets struggled with thier bags. There wasn't a goodbye for her, she was the akward, out-of-place sim. The one who didn't have a title, the one-
"Bye, Ms. Cameron." Ping said giving her a big hug.
"I'll miss you." Aaron echoed wrapping his little arms around her.
Even Simora and Matthew got in the big group hug.
"Be good." She whispered, fighting back tears.

Once the children were ushered out the house, Tobi turned to her.
"So, we have a week of no children, what do you want to do first?"
"I don't know."
"Well, I have an idea, we could show this little one how much we love each other. Would you like that little bitty baby?"
"Ewww, that sounds so gross."
"You're right, how about some ice-cream?"
"Ok."

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Killing Time, Peacar 2004

Peacar, winter, 2004
Julio is 37, Rebecca is 34, Abel and Amanda are 8



They should be packing, instead they invite Jorge and Jolie over to kill time.

"I'm nervous about the big move. I don't know how I would cope if I were pregnant."

Rebecca smiled. "You learn to remain calm, that's all I can do. I know that the move is for the best, the timing is great and I have to roll with the punches if you will."

"You're right, it's just that we just got the children settled into the new home in Apple Plains and now we have to move again."

"Same here, but the good thing is that since we've just unpacked, we still have the boxes to pack up again."

"That is true, by the way, I love your new haircut and color. I wish I could change my hairstyle as often as you change yours."


As the ladies changed topics to hair color, the men huddled in a corner discussing more important issues.

"I doubt you could talk Jolie into having another baby. Especially since you were the one who didn't want another kid."
Jorge nods, "Perhaps I should take her on a romantic vacation like you did. Obviously, it worked for you."
The twins laughed.

"Did Antonio tell you about their trip to Hacienda Bay?"
"Yea, did you examine Rojo to find out if there was permanent damage?"
"I did, I couldn't find a reason for the bone defect. To be honest, it's scaring me. I see these sims walk into the clinic daily and there are different unexplainable ailments left and right. Looking in the archives, it seems like exactly what was happening before the great flood."
"Do you think there's a connection?"
"I don't know yet. The good news is that by moving to the new terrain, we will have a clean slate to work with...almost."
"Well, at least we'll be closer than a thirty minute train ride and twenty minute ferry trip."
"I still can't believe that you're designing now. First cooking and now designing furniture collections."
"It's still a bit surreal to me. I can't believe that I'm a Design Consultant for Sim City Furniture. Keith is wonderful to work with, I have no clue how he is able to take my ideas and make them reality. It's amazing! One thing I'm looking forward to with the big move is getting my order from Keith and arranging the house. We're using the money Jorge won playing in that poker tournament last summer and some of my earnings so far from SCF."
"I remember you telling me about that poker game. You just came back from Simmington Hills. How was the trip? Did you see Ray and Lydia?"
"It went very well, I didn't have a chance to run into Ray while I was there. I'm glad that the flight is so close and tickets are cheap."
"I'm glad that Mayor Cunningham and Fiona are so close. The amount of trips that Apple Valley residents make to Simmington Hills is amazing. It seems like we should buy a charter plane to make the trips faster."
Rebecca stood up with a groan. "Once we get settled in the new terrain, you'll have to design a nursery for the new baby."
"That would be fun."
"How does the design process work anyhow?"
"Get a piece a paper and we'll hash out some ideas."

A few moments later, the women were huddled in a corner discussing the pros and cons of vintage 70's decor or sleek modern decor.
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I don't know how I would play my game if it wasn't for the SUN and the connections I have with other hoods. It just makes things more interesting, especially the trips to other hoods.
What do you do to spice up your game?

Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Bringing Home Baby Peacar 2004

Peacar, winter, 2004
mini-update
Jadhira felt huge, her due date had come and gone and Dr. Julio Wilsonoff suggested several activities to help persuade the new Shazad to come out. Jadhira spent most of her days woohooing, eating spicy indian foods and walking. She even tried to take advantaged of the extra time by getting a manicure and a haircut. To be honest, she was tired, she wanted this baby out.

Johan saw how uncomfortable his wife was and suggested that they spend sometime outdoors looking at the stars.
The last thing Jadhira wanted to do was go outside in the winter cold, sit on the wet, cold ground and look at some stars.

However, only Johan could convince her to put aside her misgivings and relax and enjoy the nighttime air. The time spent together was short as Jadhira started to have back cramps and desired to lay down.


Less than 3 hours later, Jadhira was awakened from her sleep by intense pain in her back and belly. Apparently the late night star gazing helped to prompt the newest Shazad to make thier big debut.
Johan asked thier neighbors to sit with the twins while Julio helped Jadhira deliver a healthy, through late, baby boy. The proud parents named the new baby Udar.


Welcome baby Udar!
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