Post by: bubbles on June 27, 2013, 02:16:17 PM
Chapter Index
Immortal 1
Chapter 1 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg316770.html#msg316770) A new life
Chapter 2 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg317369.html#msg317369) When 2 became 3
Chapter 3 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg317689.html#msg317689) Pink and Green
Chapter 4/Interlude 1 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg317714.html#msg317714) The Talk
Chapter 5 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg318285.html#msg318285) Baby Incoming!
Chapter 6 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg319653.html#msg319653) Sculptures and Kids
Chapter 7 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg319684.html#msg319684) Adorable Alecia
Chapter 8 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg320566.html#msg320566) Snowflake Day!
Chapter 9 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg321927.html#msg321927) Older and Wiser
Chapter 10 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg323156.html#msg323156) Spring
Chapter 11 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg323263.html#msg323263) Troubled Teens
Chapter 12 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg323469.html#msg323469) The Final Push
Chapter 12.5 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg323471.html#msg323471) The First Immortal
Immortal 2
Chapter 13 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg323677.html#msg323677) Alecia Takes Over
Chapter 14 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg323891.html#msg323891) Celebration
Chapter 15 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg324128.html#msg324128) Rock-a-Bye Baby
Chapter 16 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg324550.html#msg324550) Mourning
Chapter 17 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg324845.html#msg324845) A New Friend
Chapter 18 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg327489.html#msg327489) Fun in the Sun
Chapter 19 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg328600.html#msg328600) Torn Apart
Chapter 20 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg329009.html#msg329009) Birthday Boom
Chapter 21 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg329787.html#msg329787) Youth Bliss
Chapter 22 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg330321.html#msg330321) Skilling Up
Chapter 23 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg337266.html#msg337266) Birthdays and Egypt
Chapter 24 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg344324.html#msg344324) The Double Birthday Flood
Chapter 25 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg348277.html#msg348277) Lovey Dovey Smooch Smooch
Chapter 26 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg349689.html#msg349689) Here comes the Bride!
Chapter 27 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg350061.html#msg350061) Ambrosia
Chapter 27.5 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg350062.html#msg350062) The Second Immortal
Immortal 3
Chapter 28 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg352464.html#msg352464) Patricia plus one
Chapter 29 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg353047.html#msg353047) Heaven's Gift
Chapter 30 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg353568.html#msg353568) The most eventful day
Chapter 31 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg353739.html#msg353739) Grief and Celebration
Chapter 32 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg358578.html#msg358578) New Beginnings (And a Beard)
Chapter 33/Interlude 2 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg358677.html#msg358677) A Young Celebrity
Chapter 34/Interlude 3 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg359265.html#msg359265) Back in Time
Chapter 35 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg359715.html#msg359715) Rollerskating!
Chapter 36 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg370291.html#msg370291) Time for Teens
Chapter 37 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg370475.html#msg370475) Summertime
Chapter 38 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg370682.html#msg370682) We say goodbye
Chapter 39 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg373514.html#msg373514) All Grown Up (Sort Of)
Chapter 40 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg374084.html#msg374084) Dreaming of a White Wedding
Chapter 41 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg374241.html#msg374241) A Winter Wonder
Chapter 41.5 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg374242.html#msg374242) The Third Immortal
Immortal 4
Chapter 42 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg375175.html#msg375175) Introducing Moi!
Chapter 43 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg375558.html#msg375558) A New Arrival
Chapter 44 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg377352.html#msg377352) Cutie Pie!
Chapter 45 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg379271.html#msg379271) A Day in the Life!
Chapter 46 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg379489.html#msg379489) Outdoor fun with Lacie
Chapter 47 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg379743.html#msg379743) Too Many Birthdays
Chapter 48 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg380109.html#msg380109) Laughs with Lacie
Chapter 49 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg380591.html#msg380591) The World's Dumbest Policewoman
Chapter 50 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg381178.html#msg381178) Camping!
Chapter 51 (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,16630.msg381426.html#msg381426) Prepare for the Raging Hormones!
Immortal 5
Immortal 6
Immortal 7
Immortal 8
Statistics
Immortal 1 -Heidi Jewel (IMMORTAL)
Spouse- Christopher Steel
Unique Lifetime Wish- The Culinary Librarian (Complete)
3 Unique Lifetime Rewards- Fast Learner, Long Distance Friend, Cloudinator (Complete)
Career- Culinary (Complete)
Supermax- Cooking (Complete)
6 Black ops- Overtime Hours, Borrowing Ingredients, From one chef to another, Perfection from the Pan, Neighbourhood Grill-A-Thon, Amateur Olympics (Complete)
6 Best Friends- Charlie Crumplebottom, Sandi French, Lisa Bunch, Alecia Jewel, Christopher (Steel) Jewel, Emma Hatch (Complete)
Building- Hogan's Deep Fried Diner (Complete)
Property- Summerhill Springs (Complete, fully upgraded)
Museum Pieces- YA Portrait, YA Ice Sculpture, Adult Portrait, Adult Ice Sculpture, Elder Portrait, Elder Ice Sculpture (Complete)
Immortal 2- Alecia Jewel (IMMORTAL)
Spouse - Dante (NPC, forgotten his original surname)
Unique Lifetime Wish - Presenting the Perfect Private Aquarium (Complete)
3 Unique Lifetime Rewards - Prepared Traveler, Meditative Sleep Trance, Collection Helper (Complete)
Career - Angler (Complete)
Supermax - Fishing (Complete)
6 Black ops - Pile of Permission Slips, After School Employment, Funny Looking Clownfish, Eating Contest, Aquarium Fishing, Lobsters in Demand! (Complete)
6 Best Friends - Heidi Jewel, Laurel Landrum, Dante Jewel, Enrique Motley, Henry Jewel, Patricia Jewel (Complete)
Building - EverFresh Delights Supermarket (Complete)
Property - Stoney Falls (Complete)
Museum Pieces - Toddler Portrait, Toddler Ice Sculpture, Child Portrait, Child Ice Sculpture, Teen Portrait, Teen Ice Sculpture, Young Adult Portrait, Young Adult Ice Sculpture, Adult Portrait, Adult Ice Sculpture, Adult Photo, Elder Portrait, Elder Ice Sculpture, Elder Photo (Complete)
Immortal 3 - Patricia Jewel (IMMORTAL)
Spouse: Henry Crumplebottom
Unique Lifetime Wish: The Perfect Garden (Complete)
3 Unique Lifetime Rewards: Super Green Thumb, Moodlet Manager, Fireproof Homestead (Complete)
Career: Gardener (Complete)
Supermax: Gardening (Complete)
6 Black ops: Stinky Bugs, The Writing Club, Uncommonly Good, Perfect Produce, A Bag of Produce, Outstandingly Rare (Complete)
6 Best Friends: Lucky Jewel (IF), Lonie Jewel, Marian Mohr, Lindsey Ewing, Nicklaus Hammer, Maxwell Hammer (Complete)
Building: Divisadero Budget Books (Complete)
Property: Old Pier Beach (Complete)
Museum Pieces: Toddler Portrait, Toddler Ice Sculpture, Child Portrait, Child Ice Sculpture, Teen Portrait, Teen Ice Sculpture, Teen Photograph, Young Adult Portrait, Young Adult ice Sculpture, Young Adult Photograph, Adult Portrait, Adult Ice Sculpture, Elder Portrait, Elder Ice Sculpture, Elder Photograph (Complete)
Immortal 4 - Lonie Jewel
Spouse: Maxwell Hammer
Unique Lifetime Wish: Professional Author (Complete)
3 Unique Lifetime Rewards: Acclaimed Author, Bookshop Bargainer, Entrepreneurial Mindset (Complete)
Career: Journalism
Supermax: Writing (Level 10, not supermaxed)
6 Black ops: The Boiler Room, Cultural Interview, Why Did The Journalist Cross The Road, Add A Little Drama, Late Night Crunch, Today's (And Tomorrow's) Current Events (Complete)
6 Best Friends:
Building: Little Corsican Bistro (Complete)
Property: Crystal Springs (Complete)
Museum Pieces: Toddler Portrait, Toddler Ice Sculpture, Toddler Photograph, Child Portrait, Child Ice Sculpture, Child Photograph, Teen Portrait, Teen Ice Sculpture, Teen Photograph, Young Adult Portrait, Young Adult Ice Sculpture, Young Adult Photograph, Adult Portrait, Adult Ice Sculpture, Adult Photograph
Immortal 5 - Lacie Jewel
Spouse -
Unique Lifetime Wish -
3 Unique Lifetime Rewards -
Career -
Supermax - Athletic
6 Black ops - Research Project
6 Best Friends -
Building - Doo Peas Corporate Tower (Complete)
Property - Lofty Cerulean Blue Pool (Complete)
Museum Pieces - Toddler Portrait, Toddler Ice Sculpture, Toddler Photograph, Child Portrait, Child Ice Sculpture, Child Photograph
Immortal 6
Spouse
Unique Lifetime Wish
3 Unique Lifetime Rewards
Career
Supermax
6 Black ops
6 Best Friends
Building
Property
Museum Pieces
Immortal 7
Spouse
Unique Lifetime Wish
3 Unique Lifetime Rewards
Career
Supermax
6 Black ops
6 Best Friends
Building
Property
Museum Pieces
Immortal 8
Spouse
Unique Lifetime Wish
3 Unique Lifetime Rewards
Career
Supermax
6 Black ops
6 Best Friends
Building
Property
Museum Pieces
Post by: bubbles on June 27, 2013, 02:47:42 PM
Chapter 1- A New Life
For many sims in SimNation, immortality is beyond their wildest dreams. However, a select few are chosen by their Watchers to go on a thrilling mission, to guide eight generations of Sims towards the ultimate goal. The prize; A place in Carl's Sims 3 Forum Hall of Fame. I may only be a young girl, but life is about to become a whole lot bigger, better and harder than it has been for the past eighteen years in the wonderful world of the Sim Bin.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot~5.jpg)
This is me. A young girl called Heidi. Heidi Jewel, to be more precise. Heidi Grace Isabelle Jewel, if you want my true, full name.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-2~4.jpg)
Before now, I was completely oblivious to the fact that is was possible to even become immortal! You would though, if you were raised as an only child whose parents forbid you from seeing beyond the walls of the SimBin.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-3~4.jpg)
As you can probably tell by now, I have a thing for white and blue.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-4~4.jpg)
I think it goes well with my white-blonde hair.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-5~2.jpg)
You're probably also beginning to notice that I look a lot like Agnes Crumplebottom. I would like you to note that I bear no relation to her what-so-ever at this point.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-6~3.jpg)
And if you're really good at noticing things, you may also notice that I have a thing for expensive clothes and fancy hairstyles. If you have, pat yourself on the back. If you haven't, slap yourself very, VERY hard. I want to make sure you're still awake at this point. Our story is about to take off.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-7~5.jpg)
I chose the large, empty lot on Summerfield Court, near the Landgrabbs and the Altos. I felt it served a beautiful view over Sunset Valley and had plenty of space for my immortal duties.
However, today we travel over to the house of a rich woman called Agnes Crumplebottom, of whom I have mentioned once already.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-8~5.jpg)
"I wonder if she has money," I thought to myself. "It sure would help me give some TLC to my 'home'."
I invited her round to my 'mansion' and I asked her to move in.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-9~3.jpg)
"Agnes, I know we've only known each other since 10 this morning, but I would love it if you moved into my lot and helped me build on it." She accepted and we got to work.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-10~4.jpg)
It's not huge, but we still have loads of money left over for other things in life. I'll take you on a tour.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-12~6.jpg)
This is the ground floor. The art studio on the right is where Agnes will sleep and do my museum pieces.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-11~5.jpg)
This is the first floor. On the right again is my room, with an amazing bed for my precious beauty sleep. EDIT: I would like to say a huge thank you to Chuckles for creating the pattern you see on many of the walls. All your patterns are amazing and this one happens to look great on walls!
Now Agnes lives with me, I decided she needed a makeover.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-13~6.jpg)
It's amazing how much difference a little bit of make-up and a new hairstyle make!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-14~6.jpg)
Agnes totally rocks pink and white dresses, it's really her thing.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-15~3.jpg)
She wouldn't look bad in spice brown, but I feel pink suits her so much better.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-16~6.jpg)
Being a blonde myself means I know what we like to wear and what looks best on us.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-17~7.jpg)
Agnes requested for us to have matching swimming costumes, which I feel is completely out of fashion. However, I like my housemate and feel we are much better off together.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-18~8.jpg)
I can't wait to start my immortal journey. This is going to be the best rollercoaster ever!
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Post by: Snufflesxx on June 27, 2013, 04:46:21 PM
Good luck!
Post by: bubbles on June 29, 2013, 03:32:33 AM
Great start, bubbles! Heidi's outfits (and Agnes') are really cute.Thanks Snuffles! The outfits turned out better than I thought because white often doesn't look as nice on blondes. I think the blue and white really looks good on Heidi. Expect an update either today or tomorrow, and possibly on Tuesday.
Good luck!
Post by: Pyro0001 on June 29, 2013, 06:32:14 AM
Post by: bubbles on June 29, 2013, 07:35:22 AM
This dynasty is really awesome. Heidi looks really cute. The house is great too!*Watcher blushes* I'm flattered that you like my dynasty. The house was literally one of my ''Stick a wall there and a wall there and hope it looks OK'' builds, but it turned out better than some of my ''Lets plan this out so it's a Swap Shop standard design'' builds!
Post by: bubbles on June 29, 2013, 01:23:02 PM
Chapter 2- When Two Became Three
My Immortal Journey may have only just begun, but Agnes and I are both well underway with our requirements. Agnes was already a level 8 painter when she moved in and quickly got to work on my Young Adult portrait. When it was finished, it looked something like this;
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-5~3.jpg)
The lips are a bit funny but the painting was worth nearly 400 simoleons, so I'm not complaining. I'm sure my youth beauty will be the talking matter of the house for the next 700 years or so.
With the money we had spare, we bought Summer Hill Springs,
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-2~5.jpg)
And Hogan's Deep Fried Diner.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot~6.jpg)
Agnes is doing pretty well on her sculpting. Eventually, I will have an ice sculpture in my museum.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-3~5.jpg)
Ouch, that's got to hurt! I do wonder how she keeps going through the pains of sculpting. It shows just how devoted to me she is.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-6~4.jpg)
However, I doubt whether it is a good idea to let a grumpy, short-tempered woman like Agnes loose with a chainsaw. Some day, it'll end in disaster. In the end, she sculpted a very nice ice potty.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-12~7.jpg)
To prevent it melting when generation 2 uses it, Agnes sold it for a mere 900 simoleons. Not bad, Aggie, not bad at all.
What do you do when you don't know anyone to become your spouse in Sunset Valley?
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-4~5.jpg)
That's right, you find Mr Christopher Steel. It turns out we are co-workers, so it just seemed a natural choice.
He had to go somewhere, so we met up on Leisure Day and we really hit it off.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-7~6.jpg)
I said "You are a lovely as a park bench - super hardcore!" Not bad flirting, hey!
I gave him a wondrous massage;
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-8~6.jpg)
And we hugged,
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-9~4.jpg)
And hugged,
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-10~5.jpg)
And hugged.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-11~6.jpg)
And then we kissed.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-13~7.jpg)
It was a magical moment that I so sadly missed during my teenaged years in the Sim Bin. All the teens there had bossy, in-charge parents that forbid them from getting to know me better. They said I was too ambitious for them.
Speaking of being ambitious, I haven't introduced my traits yet! I'm an ambitious workaholic who is friendly and an amazing cook. Did I mention that I'm a hopeless romantic? My dream is to become a Culinary Librarian and I already have 19 out of 28 recipies learned. Anyway, back to the story.
I proposed!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-14~7.jpg)
The look on Christopher's face was priceless!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-15~4.jpg)
I was heart-broken when he turned me down.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-16~7.jpg)
My solution; try again.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-17~8.jpg)
He look's like he's sneezing at the idea! Yes, he turned me down again.
It was time for Plan B. I invited him to move in with me and Agnes, which he accepted gratefully. We have a much better house than him.
However, when we got home, Christopher proposed to me!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-18~9.jpg)
Naturally, I accepted. I had been dying to marry him since like 6 o'clock that morning! We decided to marry there and then.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-20~6.jpg)
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-21~8.jpg)
Not my best picture, I have to admit.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-22~7.jpg)
He slipped the diamond ring swiftyfully onto my finger...
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-23~6.jpg)
...And I did the same to him. We became Mr and Mrs Jewel for eternity.
Post by: bubbles on June 30, 2013, 02:18:02 PM
Chapter 3- Pink and Green
Now that Chris is married and living with Agnes and I, we came to an agreement that he needed a makeover. Badly. Being the fashionista that I am, I got straight to work.
I gave him a more formal everyday outfit for when he's at home reading gardening books and a more outdoorsy, scruffy look for gardening and fishing. I mean, who fishes in a polo shirt? As with his sleepwear, Agnes thought he looked 'dashing' in a breakfast shirt. Secretly, I think someone has a crush on my Chrisy!
The next day, we threw Agnes a birthday party. She wasn't too happy about becoming a fully grown adult, but it had to be done. She calmed down a bit when I told her she wasn't that old. She is significantly younger than her sister, anyway.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-7~7.jpg)
You can see what was running through Aggie's head at that moment. It was clear she would rather have waited a few extra hours and had her birthday at home with her friends.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-9~5.jpg)
Despite her anxieties, Agnes made a wish ("I want to stay young", probably).
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-10~6.jpg)
She blew out the candles with all her might, praying that being 'old' wouldn't be horrible and waited for the sparkles.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-11~7.jpg)
Agnes was the only one not smiling when the sparkles came. On the contrary, she looked petrified, tortured even.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-13~8.jpg)
When the transformation was finished, she posed for the camera with a look of disgust on her pale face. She had started a Mid-Life Crisis!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-14~8.jpg)
From the way she was looking in the mirror later that evening, she clearly wasn't impressed with her new-found wrinkles.
Chris and Agnes have no idea about my quest yet, but I think the time is coming soon. There is only so long you can go before they start wondering why they have to go looking for special seeds, why they have to attempt to fish at the graveyard, why they are sculpting day and night to create 25 ice sculptures. Yes the time is coming, and it is coming very soon...
Post by: bubbles on June 30, 2013, 03:16:57 PM
Chapter 4-The Talk
Christopher Jewel had spent another tireless night out at the graveyard collecting seeds when he stumbled across an unusual plant. A plant that he had never seen before in his life. Despite not being the best gardener, Chris immediately realised that this plant was no ordinary plant. This was Death Flower bush. Knowing his beloved wife Heidi needed one later in life, he started to harvest the priceless find without hesitation.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-16~8.jpg)
As he drew his face closer to the masterpiece, he could look no longer. The black flower had a skull face glaring up at him intently. The flower began to pour into Christopher's mind, interrupting his dreamy thoughts. Why was he here? Why was he in the middle of a graveyard at 2 o'clock in the morning? Why was he being forced to garden and fish, when all he wanted was a loving wife and a happy family? Questions were whirling around inside his head like a tornado, wiping out everything in it's path.He felt a sudden urge to scream from the pain building in his brain. His head felt like it was about to explode in rage. He rushed home, these thoughts still pounding his mind. He arrived and quickly through the Death Flower into the family inventory and breathed. Suddenly, all the thoughts in his head were soothed and he felt strangely relaxed, yet exhausted and confused.
Like every morning, Heidi got up and cooked a delightful breakfast for the threesome. They sat around the table. All was silent except for the crunch of the fruit parfait.
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Heidi drew in breath and began to speak in a hushed voice.
"I have been chosen to take on a very special task. A task that is practically impossible for me to do without you guys."
Agnes and Christopher looked at each other in confusion. What task? To become the household chef of two Sunset Valley residents?
"I have been chosen by God to become immortal." Christopher had a look of utter confusion on his face.
"So?" he said. "Where do we come into this? Can't you just use an Age Freeze potion when you're happy enough?" By the look on Heidi's face, she was not impressed by this response.
"I will not be the only Jewel Immortal. My goal is to accomplish all the tasks required to become immortal myself and guide seven of my descendants to the same goal. The lecture carried on for hours, with the Agnes and Chris eating slowly, careful not to miss a word of the lecture. Heidi explained about ambrosia and Death Flowers. Heidi paused. Agnes was staring at her with a sympathetic aura.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-33~2.jpg)
"You have documented my every move for the past week, which I am furious with, but you will suffer much more pain than I do by being spied on. You will have to watch your loved ones die for hundreds of years, including me and Chris. You are a remarkable girl, Heidi, taking on such responsibility at such a young age. Are you sure you're prepared to do this?" There was a minute of awkward silence. Heidi broke this with the word, "I am sure, Aggie. There is nothing for me to be uncertain about. I am prepared to have many, many heartbreaks if it will make God happy."
Agnes's mouth twitched, then spread into a gleaming smile. Chris too was beaming.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-34~2.jpg)
"You will lead your family to wealth and fame so they can lead a happy life. We already have money, but I'm sure you can do better than my husband ever did. I know you can." With that, Agnes stood up and glided out of the kitchen. Heidi and Christopher stood side-by-side, face-to-face. They held hands and strided up to the master bedroom.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-35~1.jpg)
"This story needs an heir," whispered Chris. "I think it's time for a new Jewel."
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-36~0.jpg)
Post by: Lunarpixels on June 30, 2013, 03:32:53 PM
Post by: bubbles on June 30, 2013, 04:35:44 PM
Just caught up on this, I love it! I will be reading!Thanks! It's a really good feeling to know someone likes your story and is reading it!
Post by: Shewolf13 on July 01, 2013, 12:12:07 PM
Post by: bubbles on July 01, 2013, 02:40:07 PM
Very nice beginning to a story!Thanks Shewolf!
Post by: Pyro0001 on July 02, 2013, 03:29:27 AM
Post by: bubbles on July 02, 2013, 11:55:21 AM
Chris looks great. Happy birthday Agnes! :D I'm patiently waiting (or not so) for the baby. He or she will probably looks exactly like Christopher.I was very impressed with Chris as well. I post updates as I play the game and I haven't seen the baby yet. I can't wait either!
Post by: bubbles on July 02, 2013, 02:49:38 PM
Chapter 5- Baby Incoming!
After our woohoo, Chris had a sleepless night (Well, day. He sleeps days so he can catch Death Fish when the time comes).
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot~8.jpg)
He seemed so worried, like a baby would kill him, lead to the end of his life. When I asked him what the matter was, he just told me to go away and leave him in peace. I've never seen him like this before, it's really out of character for him.
Meanwhile, Agnes is busy working towards her 25 ice sculpture goal. I must say that this is even worse than the potty...
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-2~7.jpg)
It's a big girl potty! Unfortunately, she had to sell it to get the money. Not long after this was sculpted, I thought I had come down with a bug or something like that. I really didn't feel so good...
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-4~7.jpg)
It was vile, I've never thrown up before! If I never vomit again, it will be too soon. However, the root of the problem wasn't an illness...
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-6~6.jpg)
I was expecting my first nooboo! I was over the moon. Finally, I wouldn't have to worry about giving birth to an heir in time. I decided to wait to tell Chris, he seemed so worried about the whole baby thing at first. However, when I did tell him, he seemed pretty cool with the nooboo!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-7~8.jpg)
"A baby? Really? Congratulation Heidi!" Those were his exact words. I was so relieved he had calmed down. He was a great father-to-be.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-8~8.jpg)
He loved to rub my huge belly while I talked on about how I felt like a hippo.
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He would talk to the baby about toys, life and his parents, not forgetting how he wanted the nooboo to have his hair and lips!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-10~7.jpg)
Sometimes, he would say the baby talked back in gibberish! All was going well in my pregnancy until an excruciating pain came over me.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-12~9.jpg)
The baby was coming! As everyone I know says, the husband is never any help. Today, Chris was no exception.
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"Oh llama. There goes my social life." He was some help; he did call a taxi to take us to the hospital so neither of us had to drive (Plus we don't have a car). The doctors were much more help and soon I emerged with a beautiful bundle of joy.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-14~9.jpg)
Meet the heir of the Jewel Immortal Dynasty, Alecia Jewel. She is a friendly girl who loves the outdoors. Unfortunately for Alecia, we were involved in a slight accident on the way home...
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Authors note: Agnes bought the mid-life crisis Lifetime Reward. She is now artistic, a savvy sculptor, she hates the outdoors, she is nurturing and she is still a loner.
Post by: Snufflesxx on July 02, 2013, 03:41:04 PM
Post by: bubbles on July 02, 2013, 04:24:56 PM
LOL! Sims 3 car crash! I hope Alecia and Heidi (and Chris) were okay :PThey were all fine, but Heidi suffered mild whiplash ( ;)). The taxi driver just kept on going like he had never collided with Ayesha Ansari!
Post by: Pyro0001 on July 02, 2013, 09:20:26 PM
Post by: Shewolf13 on July 02, 2013, 09:41:25 PM
Post by: doxxielover on July 03, 2013, 09:36:43 AM
Post by: Gwendy on July 03, 2013, 04:29:23 PM
Post by: bubbles on July 03, 2013, 04:44:23 PM
Aww, welcome Alecia! Their car crash was hilarious. I don't normally say that about car crashes but in the Sims 3 it's funny.Well, sometimes crashes can be funny, if you're me who finds jokes in everything! (Bad me!)
Wait, there can be Sims car crashes!? I've never seen one!Just follow your sim round in their car and pause when they cross a junction, if another car is crossing as well.
I just read through this ! What a great story! Good job, I will be reading!Thanks doxxielover! Your compliments really mean a lot.
So is her name pronounced Ah-LEESH-E-ah, or Ah-LEE-CEE-ah?
You pronounce it AH-LEH-SEE-AH. Thanks for asking, I was thinking that someone would struggle with pronunciation.
Post by: Snufflesxx on July 04, 2013, 02:51:15 AM
You pronounce it AH-LEH-SEE-AH. Thanks for asking, I was thinking that someone would struggle with pronunciation.
My friend Alicia gets this problem all the time. None of our teachers can pronounce her name and it drives her crazy!
(Well, it could be worse -- there's a girl in my class called Ceren which is pronounced Ji-ren and even some of our oldest teachers still can't get it right :P )
Post by: bubbles on July 04, 2013, 11:21:48 AM
My friend Alicia gets this problem all the time. None of our teachers can pronounce her name and it drives her crazy!It must get annoying sometimes for her. Lets hope Alecia doesn't struggle like that when she starts school!
(Well, it could be worse -- there's a girl in my class called Ceren which is pronounced Ji-ren and even some of our oldest teachers still can't get it right :P )
Post by: bubbles on July 08, 2013, 05:27:54 AM
Chapter 6- Sculptures and Kids
Agnes finally achieved her 25 Ice Sculptures goal, and now she feels EPIC! (I'm sorry, I watch far too much TV). She sculpted me immediately and I did a pose of a genius!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-2~8.jpg)
Hmm, now I look back on that picture, I did look a bit grumpy... I don't think Agnes liked the pose, though, because this is how it turned out.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-3~7.jpg)
Well, she maintained my sad appearance. The winter came to Sunset Valley, laying a beautiful, white blanket over the neighbourhood. We hung up some Snowflake Day lights to celebrate the most glorious time of the year.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-5~5.jpg)
Isn't our home just beautiful?
Amongst all the Christmas spirit, we celebrated Alecia's toddler birthday at home as a family.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-7~9.jpg)
The poor soul wasn't too impressed about aging up bald. Christopher was devastated! However, a quick trip to the mirror and dresser quickly sorted that out and we ended up with an adorable little girl. At first glance, she looks a lot like Chris.
Everyday
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Sleepwear (Bad photographer forgot her formal outfit)
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Outerwear
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For Comparison;
She definitely has Chris's hair, lips, eye shape and general facial structure, but she clearly has my skintone. If you look closely, she has my blue eyes and if you look really, REALLY closely, you can see that she has my nose. She's quite a good mix, really.
Me and Chris are not the only ones with a child to look after. Agnes adopted a little boy called Charlie.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot~9.jpg)
When he saw Agnes, it was clear he knew she was rich. He loved her from that moment on.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-11~9.jpg)
He's a very handsome young man for sure. Moreover, he is very nice as well! He's an ambitious bookworm who is most certainly a neat freak. Not bad for an adopted boy!
Agnes finally had someone to love and Alecia has a playmate to grow with. All is well in the Jewel house.
Post by: bubbles on July 08, 2013, 08:44:12 AM
Chapter 7- Adorable Alecia
When little Alecia was a burrito, nobody had a clue what she would be like, apart from she would be friendly and outdoorsy. Now she's a bit older, it is clear she is the cutest thing ever!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-13~10.jpg)
Even when she's quite simply drinking her milk, she does it in a style that always sends me and Chris head over heels.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-14~10.jpg)
She loves playing with her toys, and hiding from anyone she isn't interested in. That box has become her secret lair that she only lets Charlie use! Speaking of Charlie, (Born Charles Evans, Charles Henry Crumplebottom with his new mother) Alecia seems to have taken a liking to him. When Alecia is not being trained and Charlie is not at school, the pair spend all their time together playing.
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Peekaboo is a common sight in our house and they both love it.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-32~4.jpg)
Charlie loves to play with Alecia, but sometimes Charlie can't resist the urge to peek.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-33~3.jpg)
Sometimes, Alecia lets out a little scream of joy when Charlie makes her jump. It's just too cute to ignore!
They love each other like they really are related, saying goodbye in an adorable fashion.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-16~9.jpg)
At night, she stretches up to whoever puts her to bed and looks up at them with her eyes gleaming.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-35~2.jpg)
Those blue eyes have magical powers! But so do I!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-41.jpg)
I have telepathic powers and can make Alecia stand up without even touching her!
When she collapses into my arms, her eyes are wide and her smile lighting up the whole world.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-40~0.jpg)
She is our little darling and she shows it in whatever she does.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-42.jpg)
She's always smiling, even when she's tired, up scarily high or hungry. She really is an angel.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-43.jpg)
Alecia is the love of my life, the power of my soul. Over the past few days she has lit up my life. It's hard to believe I will be spending eternity with her. However, even when we are the same age, Alecia will still be my baby girl.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-44.jpg)
Post by: Shewolf13 on July 08, 2013, 10:58:24 AM
Post by: Snufflesxx on July 08, 2013, 11:21:59 AM
Post by: bubbles on July 08, 2013, 12:43:59 PM
Awwww! I love the toddler stage! Even as annoying as it can be sometimes, the faces they make are totally worth it! Lovely update!The toddler stage is one of my favourites as well, unless there is a family of 6 sims and 3 dogs. Then you forget to feed the toddler and put them to bed (That happens a lot in my DecaDynasty). I only realised how cute she was when I got carried away with screenshots and got 55 in one playing session!
What a beautiful chapter, Bubbles! My favourite picture was the very last one :)
Thanks Snuffles! That's my favourite screenshot as well. It's one of those "Who could say no to that face?" moments. As Heidi said, her big blue eyes have magic powers!
Post by: doxxielover on July 08, 2013, 03:53:39 PM
Post by: bubbles on July 08, 2013, 04:16:57 PM
She. Is. So. Cute. AwwwI know! I couldn't resist all the screenshots and watching her interact with Charlie. It was just too cute!
Post by: Pyro0001 on July 08, 2013, 07:40:42 PM
Post by: bubbles on July 09, 2013, 12:25:21 PM
Aw...so cute! Alecia looks so much like Christopher. I love the way you describe her cuteness.I was kind of hoping for an heir that looked more like Heidi, but I guess nature does what nature wants to do!
Post by: Gwendy on July 10, 2013, 04:04:41 AM
I was kind of hoping for an heir that looked more like Heidi, but I guess nature does what nature wants to do!Well, if you wanted and aren't too full up or far in the game, you could always have Heidi and Chris have more kids, right?
Post by: bubbles on July 10, 2013, 11:03:21 AM
Well, if you wanted and aren't too full up or far in the game, you could always have Heidi and Chris have more kids, right?I was thinking about it, and kind of hoping Alecia would have a twin, but when she didn't I adopted Agnes a child. Any child other than the heir will either be used for skills, art or spouses.
Post by: bubbles on July 12, 2013, 11:34:01 AM
Chapter 8- Snowflake Day!
My favourite day of the year has come at last - Snowflake Day! Of course, Charlie and Alecia have never seen this magnificent celebration, so Chris, Agnes and I were giving them the talk on how to get into the spirit. The big morning came and Alecia was first up.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-51.jpg)
Look at our angels' darling pouty face! Really, we should have stopped admiring her cuteness sooner because someone was hungry...
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-52.jpg)
Still too cute! Meanwhile, Charlie was really getting into the Snowflake Day spirit with some snowy fun!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-45.jpg)
Kind of disturbing until we saw this.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-46.jpg)
It seems Charlie is light as a feather but strong as an orang utan! Well, he was clearly enjoying himself, nonetheless!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-47.jpg)
But this must have hurt...
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-50.jpg)
Our guests came and the party was in full swing!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-54.jpg)
When Chris picked up his first gift, he was a little over-excited. "I can't look, I want it to be a surprise!", were his exact words.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-55.jpg)
"I love it, look at my big smiley face!" Sometimes I think Alecia is more grown-up than her daddy.
I went next.
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I was really impressed with my gift!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-58.jpg)
Agnes got two umbrellas, which she was not impressed with under that forced smile. Sadly, neither Charlie nor Alecia got any presents, so Agnes bought Charlie a frisbee and Chris and I got Alecia a Scary-Bears Imaginary Friend doll.
To wrap up the party, we celebrated my adult birthday. I made a wish...
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-64.jpg)
...And blew out the candles...
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-65.jpg)
...To become a fully grown woman.
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Little Charlie decided to clean-up after our guests while Alecia was put to bed.
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It was the end of a beautiful day. Everyone collapsed into to bed and slept.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-49.jpg)
Post by: Shewolf13 on July 12, 2013, 12:46:14 PM
Post by: bubbles on July 12, 2013, 02:22:15 PM
I can't say it enough... Alecia is just too adorable!Enjoy it while you can, because she is about to age up in-game! Maybe I'll take some quick, last minute screenshots of her and Charlie. They happen to share a birthday.
Post by: Gwendy on July 12, 2013, 11:31:02 PM
Post by: bubbles on July 13, 2013, 02:53:08 AM
Charlie never had a Snowflake Day before?! You'd think the orphanage or wherever he was staying at would have celebrated it . . . Poor kid.Well, Snowflake Day is every 28 days and Charlie was just 14 at the time. But yes, poor child. I don't know how I'd survive if I hadn't celebrated Christmas!
Post by: doxxielover on July 13, 2013, 04:26:07 AM
Post by: bubbles on July 13, 2013, 08:21:26 AM
Great Update! Charlie got lost in the snow didn't he! :) Awe no presents for the kids, how sad!I was heartbroken when he didn't get a present, hence why he got a frisbee from University Life.
Post by: bubbles on July 19, 2013, 11:39:46 AM
Older and Wiser
This morning, I woke up normally. Today would be an amazing day when I finally get the promotion I have been waiting for. I would still only be at level eight, but I still have years of youth to go. Anyway, I looked out of the window to see if the snow had stopped when I saw this.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-2~10.jpg)
Christopher Jewel-Steel, in his swimming shorts, making a snow angel. You'd think he was five if you didn't know he was, in fact, just three days younger than me.
Moving on from Chris's strange playing habits, Alecia was busy finishing off her toddler skills.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot~11.jpg)
She's still just as sweet as ever, even though she is about to start school. We soon discovered talking wasn't her strong point.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-5~7.jpg)
Look that pouty face! We don't see it much, but when we do it makes us all burst into laughter. Her strong point is definitely playing, though!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-3~9.jpg)
She has a lot of ice toys, she even has an ice potty! So far, it hasn't melted.
Speaking of ice, Agnes did my Adult Sculpture. I thought a strong, dramatic pose was in need today and so that is was I did.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-4~9.jpg)
My gallery so far;
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-7~11.jpg)
And Alecia's gallery;
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-6~8.jpg)
So cute! Alecia, not me. I'm just runway-ready!
Agnes bides her time doing whatever sculptures she wants and it usually goes great. Sometimes, it goes horribly wrong...
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-8~11.jpg)
I was upstairs with Alecia, so I came running downstairs and saw Chris tackling Agnes's bum-blaze.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-9~9.jpg)
He asked me if he was using enough foam. My answer was a flat yes. After the fire was extinguished, Aggie posed for the camera.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-10~10.jpg)
Chris said she was smoking. He still has a crush on my best friend.
All the Crumplebottoms had some steam to let off.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-11~11.jpg)
The poor boy! Christopher aged up just before he reached his birthday cake.
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(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-16~11.jpg)
I'm glad he was pleased with becoming a fully grown adult.
The following day, Chris took Alecia to her birthday cake. She blew out the candles all by herself, the clever girl!
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Gracefully, she spun around...
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And our baby girl had grown up.
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When I saw that, I nearly collapsed. Her beautiful hair was gone and there she was in her underwear in front of Charlie! How embarrassing!
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Luckily, her hair was quick to grow back and she looked precious in her new dresses. She gained the angler trait and her supermax will be fishing.
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Charlie followed. He wished for a less artistic family.
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He ignored the incoming phone call and blew out his candles.
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Charlie became a handsome young man. He gained the Green-Thumb trait and will take over painting, sculpting and gardening. Hopefully he will be able to do that!
Agnes's elder birthday is fast approaching , so Charlie better get painting!
Post by: Shewolf13 on July 19, 2013, 11:49:07 AM
Post by: bubbles on July 19, 2013, 01:43:54 PM
Awww! That was so cute! I was dyin' when she aged up and she was in her underwear XD Thought that was too funny!Next time I'll make her change out of her sleepy suit before she ages up. ;)
Post by: bubbles on July 25, 2013, 04:38:29 AM
Chapter 10- Spring
It was late on Friday night. The young, beautiful and talented Alecia Jewel was heading to bed when she heard a loud roar. Being the curious gurl she was, Alecia cautiously peered under her bed.
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A scaly hand grabbed her foot and Alecia fell to the floor. She scrambled to her feet and ran out to the landing.
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She was trembling all over, unsteady from her monster encounter. Suddenly, her legs gave way and she fell to the floor.
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She fainted.
Hello all, Heidi here. That is the story Alecia told me this morning to explain why I found her asleep on the floor. I don't believe a word of it, but she is convinced a monster lives under her bed and wants to kill her. Despite the fact she was telling an obvious lie, she was very withdrawn the next day, which was sculpture day.
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However, she was still willing to spend time down at the beach with Chris at her first fishing lesson. It didn't go too well.
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She fell over attempting to cast her rod on the first try. She did eventually find her feet and the fishing progressed rapidly after that slight fail.
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Chris and Alecia do look lovely next to each other.
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She's definitely Christopher Steel's daughter.
Monday came and it was Alecia's first day of elementary school. Charlie sat next to her on the bus. By the look on their faces, the bus driver might have been a most-wanted criminal.
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Meanwhile, Chris took me to Central Park. Turns out, we are almost perfect for eachother!
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It was such a relief to find that out. I would have been devastated if we just weren't meant to be!
Agnes, Charlie and Alecia joined us after school and we took our first family photo.
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That night, however, there was a sudden plunge in temperature and we saw our first freak snowstorm.
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It took until the last day of spring for the weather to return vaguely to normal and Chris and Alecia celebrated with a game with Charlie's frisbee.
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Summer is upon us and now it is skilling, skilling, skilling 24/7.
Post by: bubbles on July 25, 2013, 03:32:13 PM
Chapter 11- Troubled Teens
Much to Agnes's delight, her elder birthday arrived quickly. She is now heading onto her final days in the world and I will miss her dearly when she is gone. When the sparkles invaded her personal space, she had a look of utter disgust upon her pale face
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Despite her grey hair and ugly clothes, she didn't look too bad at first.
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Clearly, she thought otherwise. A quick makeover and hair-dying sorted Agnes out and soon she was returned to her former glory.
Before we skip forward to Alecia's teen birthday party, lets reflect on my cooking. Just this morning, I SuperMaxed it! Yay! I made 12 plates of Autumn Salad that morning to complete the 75 dishes challenge. Anyway, it was 4:30PM.
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I can believe how fast she has grown up. One moment she's waking the house up at midnight for a feed and the next she's preparing for Prom.
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It wasn't until that moment that I realised how high she could jump. Maybe she should have chosen Athletics for her SuperMax!
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What is it with that girl and aging up into short Town Life hair?
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She really is her Daddy's girl and that has been getting clearer and clearer by the day.
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When she walked into the kitchen wearing her prissy white blouse and skirt, I reminded her she was an angler in training and would need a 'cheaper' set of clothes for fishing late at night in the rain.
Talking of night, Prom came two days later and Charlie sat in the limo with Alecia.
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When they came home, they announced they were romantic interests! I was so proud of them, they are both lovely children indeed!
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Agnes got to work on Alecia's teen sculpture and portrait. This time, she went for a strong, more arrogant character than last time. The finished ice sculpture was worth over 1000 simoleons, and the portrait nearly 700!
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Once the sculpture was complete, I walked in on Charlie and Alecia having a strongly worded conversation. "I think we should just be friends for now," said Charlie, his voice trembling. "I mean, I love that we're together and all, but we're not meant to be. You're not like my sister. You are my sister. My baby sister and it wouldn't be right for me to date my little sis. I'm sorry."
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"You idiot! Why would you ask me out last night, dance with me for hours, and then send us back into the friendship zone? I'm disgusted by you, Charlie Crumplebottom." Alecia burst into a flood of tears on Charlie shoulder.
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"Don't go, Charlie. Please!" She cried for hours, but steadily made up with Charlie. They will never be an item, but they will always be best friends.
Early the next morning, I heard sirens outside the front door. I peered out the window and saw our perfect Alecia running towards a police car.
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Our baby was out in the park, out of bed, before her curfew was lifted. The policeman would have been better off just walking her home, but obviously the car had to take her ten metres round the bend.
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Chris was not very happy and grounded Alecia without another word. She came running to me, in floods of tears once again, and begged for forgiveness. She has never misbehave like that before and she had work to do, so I lifted her punishment. I think I did the right thing, letting her off the hook. But one more toe out of line and she will be sorry.
Post by: butterfly on July 25, 2013, 05:47:10 PM
Post by: chetanhaobijam on July 25, 2013, 11:31:55 PM
Post by: Shewolf13 on July 25, 2013, 11:36:27 PM
Post by: bubbles on July 26, 2013, 04:59:00 AM
I love this story so much! You're an amazing writer. Can't wait for the new chapterThanks butterfly! This is my favourite story to play out of the two I have and I can't wait for the next chapter either!
Great update. Alecia looks beautiful as a teen. I am loving your story. And your screenshots and writing are also good. Looking forward for next update.Thanks Chetan! I actually struggled a bit with finding a hairstyle that suited Alecia. The Chris lips are harder to work with than they look.
Hehehe, watching teens get in trouble is kinda funny, though I do wish you could cancel the gettin' scolded action since there are times there's nothing wrong with what they've done.I always get irritated when teens get scolded, although timeout is always funny!
Post by: bubbles on July 26, 2013, 03:13:10 PM
Chapter 12- The Final Push
The past 10 or so days have been the best of my life. At last, I became the best chef in the business!
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Career: Check! Mate. Charlie is no longer a little boy because he celebrated his Young Adult birthday the day after my promotion!
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This time, he didn't reveal his wish after a friend told him the secret to wishes coming true.
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He gently blew out the candles. Alecia joked he was trying to kiss them whilst breathing out!
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It seems he is quite the muscular lad, despite never having any athletic training! I put it down to the school.
In the end, Charlie stuck with his shirt, jumper and blazer look.
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He does look very grown up. Could you believe this;
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Could turn into this?;
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(Everyday number 2)
Wednesday was his graduation. Alecia had to work on her SuperMax, and Chris on sculpting, so they couldn't come. Agnes cried all through the ceremony, getting a few odd looks from other attendees.
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Charlie graduated with the highest honors, was awarded Valedictorian and was voted "Most likely to write a best-selling book".
Later, I had my elder birthday. At the time I still needed one more opportunity and two more best friends before I could eat Ambrosia (Plus my elder museum pieces).
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As usual, I blew out the candles, making my final and ultimate wish.
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I do not look good with grey hair! However, a quick makeover fixed my hideous hair and now I will look young forever!
Agnes is getting old now, so she got right to work on my museum.
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My pose inspiration this time was "Glamour never ages". Do you see it?
I soon completed my final opportunity and got a couple more best friends and soon, immortality was mine!
Carefully, I prepared the dish. No mistakes were to be made, everything had to go well. I sat down in the Ambrosia room and took my first bite of this deluxe dish.
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I could feel it dancing on my tongue, like a thousand rainbows swirling around in my mouth.
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This is it: This is what it feels like to be Immortal.
Post by: bubbles on July 26, 2013, 03:14:11 PM
The First Immortal
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Name: Heidi Grace Isabelle Jewel
Lifetime Wish: The Culinary Librarian
Career: Culinary
SuperMax: Cooking
Building: Hogan's Deep Fried Diner
Property: Summerhill Springs
Lifetime Rewards
1. Fast Learner
2. Long Distance Friend
3. Cloudinator
Best Friends (In order of relationship)
1.Charlie Crumplebottom
2. Sandi French
3. Lisa Bunch
4. Alecia Jewel
5. Christopher (Steel) Jewel
6. Emma Hatch
BlackOps
1. Overtime Hours
2. Borrowing Ingredients
3. From one chef to another
4. Perfection from the Pan
5. Neighbourhood Grill-A-Thon
6. Amateur Olympics
Museum
Young Adult: Portrait and Ice
Adult: Portrait and Ice
Elder: Portrait and Ice
Next time, we switch to the point of view of Alecia![/i][/size]
Post by: Shewolf13 on July 26, 2013, 03:15:51 PM
Post by: Snufflesxx on July 26, 2013, 04:33:26 PM
Post by: bubbles on July 26, 2013, 04:42:46 PM
Post by: chetanhaobijam on July 26, 2013, 10:35:20 PM
Post by: bubbles on July 27, 2013, 02:50:42 AM
Congratulations on your 1st immortal. I hope Agnes live long enough to paint and sculpt Alecia.I'm not too worried about the museum pieces; Alecia will have 21 days as a young adult and Charlie is level 7 painting. Moreover, Chris is well on his way to the 25 ice sculptures goal.
Post by: Pyro0001 on July 27, 2013, 06:58:38 AM
Post by: bubbles on July 27, 2013, 08:48:45 AM
Chapter 13- Alecia Takes Over
Hello, Alecia Jewel here! You've probably heard all about me, but I'll introduce myself anyway. I am the second Immortal-To-Be out of eight in the Jewel Immortal Dynasty. I was born to Christopher Steel and Heidi Jewel. Mum became immortal yesterday, so I am now the log-keeper of the dynasty. She said to me "I feel it would be selfish to let this story be told by myself for eight generations and as the heir, it is now your responsibility to log our life." Translated, that means she can't be bothered to tell this story any longer.
So, more about me. I am a young girl who is basically a copy of her father, just in female form. I have inherited nearly everything from him, from my hair to the shape of my eyes and nose. We are quite similar personality wise, as well. I am a friendly girl who loves to fish in the great outdoors. I am a big schmoozer who is most certainly a perfectionist. My goal is to have 13 different species of perfect fish in fish bowls. Can't be that difficult, can it? My other goal is to become immortal.
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As I mentioned earlier, my mum has just become immortal. Nature must have noticed because that afternoon, a rainbow stretched over the road near our house! That was probably the best day of my life so far, despite the inclement weather.
The following day happened to be my Young Adult birthday and Dad's Elder birthday! There were two cake laid out on the table so we could all celebrate together.
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As you can see, Dad had two more candles than me. That turned out to prove disastrous...
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Despite a raging fire next to me, my birthday couldn't wait and I celebrated on my own while everyone around me freaked out. I aged up with some incredibly short hair (Again) just as Dad had extinguished the blaze.
Fortunately, my hair grew back quickly and I got some appropriate attire for the day ahead.
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I chose a spare outfit for when I am fishing so my cream skirt and blouse doesn't get too muddy!
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Later that day, I drove around town looking for Octavio Keaton. He was at school with me for a few days and he seemed like someone I could live with. Literally. Apparently, he was at work and didn't know when he would be finished, so I searched around town for him. After I checked the Fire Station, the sky suddenly got very dark. I told the taxi driver to rush on to the Elixir consignment store. A bright light gleamed in the sky, plummeting towards the building at the speed of sound.
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Even on top of the hill, you could here the screams of helpless people as the meteor drew closer...
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The light was blinding, rock was blasted everywhere, cars were destroyed.
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Somehow, the main rock landed in the garage, destroying the fire engine, but leaving the truck untouched.
Anyway, I had no luck finding Octavio, so I went home, where Dad finally got to blow out his candles without setting the house on fire.
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He looked happier than Mum and Agnes at the thought of becoming very old.
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He didn't even look in pain when he banged his hand through our precious wall (Wallpaper courtesy of Chuckles82).
Much to mine and Mum's relief, Agnes survived to create my ice sculpture and my portrait. She's 90 days old now and will die any day.
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In hindsight, that pose wasn't the best pose for my physique. At my graduation, I met a boy. I can't remember his name, but he was very cute indeed...
Post by: Shewolf13 on July 27, 2013, 10:22:12 AM
Post by: bubbles on July 27, 2013, 10:57:42 AM
Hehehehe, Alecia's voice is fun. *shakes head* I have never had a meteor! Seriously... never had one. In any file I've played... I'm almost envious...I've had Ambitions since Christmas before last and that was my second. The first was in Union Cove about two months ago on the first day of the file. Carl died. :'(
Post by: Shewolf13 on July 27, 2013, 11:51:22 AM
I've had Ambitions since Christmas before last and that was my second. The first was in Union Cove about two months ago on the first day of the file. Carl died. :'(
0.0 Oh no! Not Carl! Man... that would be depressing... very depressing. *shakes head* Everyone keeps telling me to stop tempting fate by saying it, but seriously... I'm ready for a meteor XD If for no other reason, to say I had one!
Post by: bubbles on July 28, 2013, 07:51:54 AM
Post by: bubbles on July 28, 2013, 11:58:25 AM
Chapter 14- Celebration
Things progressed rapidly between me and Dante (That's his name, in case you missed that post), thanks to my awesome schmoozer and friendly traits. We only spent two hours together on Wednesday and by Thursday morning, this happened;
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It was the most magical moment of my life to date and I forgot everything. Where I was, what my goal is, even what I was doing! The sensation was enough to lift me off the ground. I felt like a princess. From that moment on, I knew we were meant to be. I knelt down on the snow and rummaged in my back pocket, looking for a small box I had been dying to open...
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When Dante saw the ring gleaming in the case, he screamed a little, girly scream. He was jumping up and how, his hands clapped to his mouth.
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I slid the ring onto his finger as a smile spread across my face. I was engaged to a lovely man who would be used as a kind of slave, unfortunately.
That day happened to be Snowflake Day so the house was packed with guests celebrating this wonderful time of year. I finally got to open a present for the first time in my life!
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I was so pleased when I received...
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...A white box! But that wasn't my only present! I was lucky enough to get two presents. The other was an art easel, which will most likely never be used. We sold it instead. Next was Charlie, who also received two presents.
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Guess what his presents were! TWO art easels! The art shop must've been busy this year!
Mum, on the other hand, looked threatening when she received a rainbow light
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But Dad was happy enough getting mistletoe two Christmas's in a row! So, my Gift-giving party was a success. I ran upstairs to then prepare for my wedding the next day.
The wedding day arrived. The weather was perfect: Deep snow made the wedding area look beautiful.
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Mum said I had such a dopey look on my face!
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I slid the ring onto Dante's hand. I thought to myself "This is it, there is no turning back now." I couldn't see why I would want to turn back, though. Everything was perfect (Except Dante was in his Outerwear).
No wedding is complete without some kissing, so that is what we did.
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Two hours later, after I had finished my wedding cake, someone was still clapping.
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[resetsim Jared Frio]
After the wedding, I learned so much more about Dante. I already knew he was a paperboy, but he turned out to be a Hot-Headed Angler who is a Heavy Sleeper and quite Rebellious. It also turns out he is Athletic. Not bad! I helped him with a rebellious makeover so handsome him up.
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He changed into his new Outerwear and we went upstairs for some privacy...
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Do we have a nooboo on the way?
Post by: chetanhaobijam on July 28, 2013, 12:41:28 PM
Post by: bubbles on July 28, 2013, 01:07:58 PM
Great update. Congratulations on the wedding of Alecia and Dante. The wedding setting in the snow was perfect except that Dante forgot to wear the wedding dress. And yay, nooboo in the way. Looking forward for next cool update.:DWell, I'd hope Dante wasn't wearing the wedding dress!
Post by: Snufflesxx on July 29, 2013, 11:05:12 AM
Post by: bubbles on July 29, 2013, 11:41:06 AM
Dante is a good-looking chap! I'm sure they will be very happy together and produce a beautiful nooboo :DI've seen the nooboo and it's so adorable, it rivals even Alecia in terms of cuteness!
Post by: bubbles on July 29, 2013, 12:27:07 PM
Chapter 15- Rock-a-bye Baby
On Saturday morning, I awoke with a painful stomach. I felt like the wedding cake wasn't going to stay down. Believe it or not, it didn't.
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A river of green flowed out of my mouth, into our lovely porcelain throne. I felt horrible for giving Charlie all this extra cleaning work! While I was fishing down at the beach that evening, I found out something extraordinary...
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I was pregnant! I chose to wait until Sunday to reveal the news to Dante and the rest of the family, just so I could come to terms with the news. Dante was the first to hear, since he will be the father.
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I was incredibly worried he wouldn't take well to the news, but I was pleasantly surprised!
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We went to the library to read the pregnancy books but, like a regular married couple, sat at opposite ends of the building.
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I became very big very quickly. Just 24 hours after I announced the baby, I was double my regular size at least! Dante was very soothing and said it made me look like a strong, confident mother-to-be. I said I looked like an elephant. Quite often, he would socialise the nooboo. He would rub my ever-expanding waistline and listen to the baby's heartbeat.
I had just sat down for Movie Monday when the pains hit.
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It came as a bit of a shock, really. I wasn't expecting to go into labour for another hour or so. I huffed and I puffed. The pregnancy book said nothing about how much it would hurt but they did say no one would be any help, whatsoever.
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Mum and Dad just watched TV, Agnes went to do some painting, Dante took a toilet break and Charlie stood there sniffing his armpit while jumping up and down like a lunatic. At last, I gave birth to a beautiful baby...
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...Girl! Meet Patricia Jewel, the gardening immortal. She is Friendly and she Loves the Outdoors. Those happen to be the traits I was born with! Here she is with Mummy and Daddy;
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Isn't she precious? We bought a baby swing to keep her happy while we all slept and worked on our appropriate skills/activities.
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There was always a lengthy queue to watch her and change her nappy. At one point, the creator threatened to lock everyone apart from Dante and I out of her nursery!
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Patricia's nooboo stage went by far too quickly and soon it was time for her toddler birthday! I helped her to the cake and did most of the blowing (With a somewhat cheesy look on my face).
After a quick trip to the mirror and dresser, we had ourselves an adorable baby girl.
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Authors note: I'm really very impressed with how she turned out! She has clearly got looks from both sides. I was worried about how Alecia's hair would look on Dante's skin tone but it turned out so much more beautiful than I thought!
Post by: Pyro0001 on July 29, 2013, 07:53:30 PM
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Post by: chetanhaobijam on July 29, 2013, 10:23:31 PM
Post by: bubbles on July 30, 2013, 03:27:27 AM
You're right, it does look beautiful. I've even thought of a nickname for her: Pattie. Can't wait for more toddler cuteness!Personally, I think Tricia or Trisha would suit her better. I doubt I'll give her any nicknames though, I prefer just leaving their normal names.
Happy nuptials to Alecia! Patricia is so cute and I think she'll look exactly like Dante.If you look at Alecia's toddler picture and then at Patricia, you'll be surprised at how similar they are!
Apart from the skin tone and possibly the nose, Patricia appears to be identical to Alecia. Patricia has the Chris lips! ;D
Thanks to everyone who reads and comments on this story, it really encourages me to keep going and reach the next immortal. If any one has ideas about my naming theme, I'd love to know them. You may need to look up a bit about the name...
Post by: Gwendy on July 30, 2013, 04:37:46 AM
Aaricia
Ailbhe
Adalgisa
Akela
Lindsay
Post by: bubbles on July 30, 2013, 08:02:34 AM
I looked up the name meanings, and I'd like to submit the following names:
Aaricia
Ailbhe
Adalgisa
Akela
Lindsay
I've already lined up my names, so I guess I didn't phrase it correctly. However, all five names match up to my theme. All the names of the heirs mean "Noble". Basically, the names of all the immortals mean "Noble Jewel". Well done Gwendy!
Post by: Gwendy on July 30, 2013, 04:33:02 PM
I've already lined up my names, so I guess I didn't phrase it correctly. However, all five names match up to my theme. All the names of the heirs mean "Noble". Basically, the names of all the immortals mean "Noble Jewel". Well done Gwendy!Whoops! Sorry about that. I didn't mean to get it backwards. ::)
Quick question, though: Whatever happened to Charlie? He was a good character. I miss him.
Post by: bubbles on July 30, 2013, 04:38:40 PM
Quick question, though: Whatever happened to Charlie? He was a good character. I miss him.Charlie has to complete the ice sculpting challenge before Chris dies so he spends his time at the sculpting station. I'll aim to get a bit of him in chapter 17, since chapter 16 is already screenshotted.
Post by: bubbles on July 31, 2013, 04:34:12 AM
Chapter 16- Mourning
As you may have heard in SimNation Daily, Miss Agnes Crumplebottom died recently, aged 95.
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Grim sneaked up behind her while she was painting Patricia's Toddler portrait. At the time, I was out fishing and received an urgent call from Mum demanding I come home at once. I arrived just in time to see her pleading Grim. She served well and refused to leave us.
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Despite her sobs and begs, Grim wouldn't take no for an answer and left with her. Rest in peace, Agnes, you were a treasure beyond man's wildest dreams. We bought some plants and found some wild flowers to decorate her grave with. It would be what she wanted.
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I took Patricia to bed that night. She would have no memories of our family's saviour, which may have been for the better.
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She wouldn't have to suffer like the rest of us, she's too young. We were all heartbroken and I couldn't help but weep in front of my daughter who couldn't understand our pain yet.
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The whole family mourned for days. Mum was ever so secluded and isolated. Agnes wasn't like our family, she is our family. Charlie battled through the pain by sculpting, and Dad spent his time trying to remove Mum from her shell. She clearly hadn't thought through the pain of immortality. All eight immortals would have to suffer this pain over and over again for hundreds of years.
Dante and I, on the other hand, weren't embarrassed by our emotions. We would cry together and mourn together.
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Some time later, we all started to come to terms with the death. Mum came out of her room to help with Patricia once in awhile and Patricia became the life and soul of the household. Everyone wanted to play with her, but we had work to do. Her Grandma did some potty training.
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Yes, she is using my old potty from when I was a baby. She seems quite keen to get onto the freezing cold ice seat (I can confirm that it is very cold to clean and use). Mum started the walking, but she didn't get very far before she got bored and gave up.
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Patricia just spent her time looking up to everyone she met adorably. Dante did pretty much everything else and managed to get some painting time in as well!
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I thought we needed a family day out, so I bought Dante and Patricia down to the beach with me when I went fishing. Dante used the time to get the toddler skills done.
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She finally got on her own two feet down at the beach and even said her first word!
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Plaster! Unfortunately, she is going to be a gardener when she grows up, not a nurse. Daddy pushed her stroller from the car to the house.
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I know, not very exciting but very cute. But not quite as cute as this picture I took down at the beach.
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Say cheese! Back home, the talking wasn't going quite so well...
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What a cute pouty face!
On the other hand, she's not alway quite as darling as you may think. She does have those odd "I'm Hungry" moments.
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When this girl cries, she screams. She's so spoilt in her luxury nursery with five adults waiting on her 24/7! She's practically royalty (Who eats with her fingers)
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And just a quick shot of her in the swing to finish off!
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Hopefully, Chris can make it to Patricia's child birthday. Fingers crossed!
Post by: Shewolf13 on July 31, 2013, 04:41:30 AM
Post by: chetanhaobijam on July 31, 2013, 05:36:44 AM
Post by: Namaya on July 31, 2013, 07:02:59 AM
Post by: bubbles on July 31, 2013, 07:08:39 AM
I love this dinasty so far!!! It's so lighthearted and funny ^^ You make it all seem so easy, but I bet it's not :P.Thanks Namaya! I've always been pretty much top of the class in English and story writing is my favourite. I find it quite easy once I've started, the hardest part for me is the titles!
Post by: butterfly on July 31, 2013, 08:57:20 AM
Post by: bubbles on August 01, 2013, 01:16:09 PM
Chapter 17- A New Friend
My baby Patricia is growing up fast and I've been so focussed on my fishing we haven't really had much time to bond. Just before bed and early in the morning, we play and have a little mother to daughter chat.
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She clearly isn't too sure about heights yet, we'll come back to you on that soon!
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However, the Tickle Monster is a firm favourite in our house!
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The claw kind of scares her at first, but that's before she remembers that it is just the Tickle Monster attacking once again.
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Despite being so small, she is very interesting to listen to.
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"Mama, I like trees and flowers and water and outside and..." She likes a lot of things to do with the great outdoors, just like her mummy!
Agnes made her first appearance two days before Patricia's birthday. She's still very sociable even though she doesn't talk at night.
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She now watches Halls of History instead of whatever everyone else wants to watch. I think she quite enjoys belonging to the undead!
Like his adoptive mother, Charlie has recently been feeling quite lonely. He's single forever and he just has to sculpt day and night. To lift his spirits, he adopted a little boy.
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Meet Henry, the possible future spouse of Patricia. I hope he doesn't break Patricia's heart like Charlie did mine. I still feel sudden bursts of anger towards Charlie.
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Henry is Artistic and Clumsy. I can't remember his other trait. She got straight to work on his painting. He will be the museum artist when Dante passes on, hopefully many years from now.
In other news, I finally completed my Lifetime Wish (And kind of completed Dad's at the same time)! Here's a picture of me stretching in front of my collection of perfect fish.
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There was (In no particular order) Goldie the Goldfish, Trevor the Toad, Minnie the Minnow, Clown the Tragic Clownfish, Red the Red Herring, Cat the Alley Catfish, Siam the Siamese Catfish, Jellie the Jellyfish, Rainbow the Rainbow Trout, Tina the Tuna, Piranha the Piranha, Salm the Salmon and Sally the Luminous Salamander.
Charlie's Adult birthday came later that evening.
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He appeared to think very carefully about his wish, but I think he just though "Get me out of this dump". The sparkles came as quite a shock for him, despite doing this whole birthday thing countless times.
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He's still just as handsome as he has always been, even though he is like really old now! After the party, Dante put Patricia to bed for the last time. The next day she would be putting herself onto that mattress and getting herself dinner.
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The house had a vibrant buzz in the morning. We would be setting off for France on Friday for a family holiday. Patricia looked cute as ever at the cake with daddy.
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Smile for the camera! She did the candles all by herself, bless her! She really is growing up so fast. One last toddler picture...
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...Cross eyes included...
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And we have our big girl at last!
Next stop: Champs Les Sims!
Post by: bubbles on August 01, 2013, 01:20:44 PM
Post by: Trip on August 01, 2013, 01:46:38 PM
Post by: Shewolf13 on August 01, 2013, 01:58:11 PM
Have fun with your friends! I like Patricia's new wardrobe.
I agreed with Trip! And I also wish to say that I do enjoy your story quite a lot ^^
Post by: Pyro0001 on August 02, 2013, 08:15:49 PM
Post by: chetanhaobijam on August 03, 2013, 12:16:44 AM
@bubbles: Have fun with friends. Friends are more important than gaming or computer, the lesson I learned during my post-graduation years.
Post by: bubbles on August 04, 2013, 09:14:37 AM
Post by: Snufflesxx on August 04, 2013, 11:21:11 AM
EDIT: Oh, and congratulations on 3000 views!
Post by: doxxielover on August 04, 2013, 02:09:09 PM
Post by: bubbles on August 13, 2013, 06:01:12 AM
Chapter 18- Fun in the Sun
Hello! It's been awhile, hasn't it? Not much has happened really, except our short trip to Champs Les Sims. Unfortunately, Patricia fell ill soon after we arrived and we had to come home. Charlie, Dante and Dad did go tomb raiding, though!
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Charlie made the most money. I think he made ten THOUSAND simoleons! Our first night back didn't go to plan, though...
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The black and white strips really don't help with the camouflage! She never really introduced herself properly so I can't remember her name. Luckily, our burglar alarm wasn't broken and it gave her a right old fright!
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She was jumping around like a complete loon! (Under the mistletoe, I might add) You'd think burglars would have heard about the invention of burglar alarms at some point during their travels.
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The police arrived in a wink and finished her off like that [Cue finger clicking].
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Immortals 1. Burglar None.
Dad's getting old now. Like really old. Older than the Goths. We'll all be devastated when he goes, but he still wanted to bond with his grandchildren (Henry and Charlie are practically family). Patricia isn't particularly keen on his style!
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Honestly, I don't blame her for that look of disgust.
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Henry didn't take the pinching well at all.
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You could hear Henry's yelling all the way down by the beach!
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Kids and their tantrums. Tut tut.
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To take their mind off their horrific embarrassment, our two little angels went to the family park across the road for some fun time.
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Trampolining was fun for both children, although I think Henry might have won. Look at his smile!
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To prove her Girl Power, Patricia decided to show off her horseshoe tossing skills.
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By her face, I think she needs a bit more practice.
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She must be desperate, because she challenged her older brother/friend to some bobbing for apples.
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I am pleased to announce that this time, she won! Still, Henry has won more games than her. There's only one thing for it...
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Sun bathing contest!
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Hmm... Well, Patricia actually chose a spot that's in the sun so... Patricia wins!
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Is that one a sparkler contest or a goofiest swimming costume contest? I'm going to go with neither because we didn't have enough sparklers.
Early on Sunday morning, Mum, Patricia, Henry and I went for our jabs. The first day of autumn and we're already preparing for the winter.
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When we got back, the sun was shining and Patricia hopped right into the money tree sprinkler as Dad did the morning harvest.
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After a final barbecue in the park, we said goodbye our sunhats and dresses and hello freezing cold winter for the third year in a row. What will the autumn bring this year? Hope? Faith? Death?
Post by: Namaya on August 14, 2013, 11:14:13 AM
Post by: bubbles on August 17, 2013, 04:13:34 PM
Chapter 19- Torn Apart
As close as we all are, times are tough. I feel like our family life is being torn apart, not just by the force of immortality, but by each other. Lately, Patricia's been behaving unusually. She talks to herself about family, life, family life, stuff like that. I was in the bathroom the other day when I overheard one of her conversations.
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"I love Grandad more than I love trees, but I'll be glad when he dies. I mean, I'll never have to be pinched on the cheek ever again!"
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"Daddy is horrible to me. He never speaks to me and he just does arty things. When he does come to see me now, he tries to hug me. I hate it, he's invading my personal space. The world would be much better without him, but I wouldn't tell anyone but you." To hear this from my little girl broke my heart. She's always been so friendly, it's in her nature. I have no idea why she would talk like that about her family.
On a happier note, we finally built an extension on our house!
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In theory, we shouldn't have to do much building ever again, since the new story has another four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
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As you can see, we've left it completely unfurnished apart from in the bathrooms. We may not need to use those bedrooms for another generation or two but it's done now.
As autumn drew in, we started preparing for spooky day. Dad went to the festival to get some free pumpkins for our front lawn.
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Of course, he went out in the pouring rain in his summer shirt and shorts. Back at home, we were starting to feel more like a family again with a hallway carving session.
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No one spoke to one another, but it was one of those moments where we felt whole and happy. To complete the day, Patricia celebrated with a play in the money tree sprinkler.
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The joy didn't last though. At 11:30 PM, we were all awoken by an unusual noise. Naturally, we all ran into Mum and Dad's room to investigate. Mum hadn't woken yet, her dream about rubbish was clearly too exciting.
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Dad was floating, he was gradually turning transparent. Sparkles surrounded him. Immediately, we knew that the worst had happened. My heart split in two and I fell to my knees. He was gone, truly gone. To my immense relief, Patricia slept through the ordeal. She's just too young to experience the pains of death.
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Park benches. A very interesting dream.
When the sun rose in the morning. I was the one to break the news to her. From the moment the words slipped off my tongue, I knew she had never meant anything she said about her grandfather. Her eyes glossed over and tears started pouring out.
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I pulled her in tight and told her everything would be alright. I told her that Grandad was a great man who had lived a great life. I told her it was his time.
Mum took the loss worse than any of us. She cried all morning and needed more love than any of us. The pain of immortality had finally hit her hard in the chest. We couldn't do much to comfort her apart from give her a shoulder to cry on.
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In an attempt to distance my mind from recent events, I went down to the beach to fish. The world is another universe when I'm down there.
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Today was different, though. Tears swelled up in my eyes and I couldn't help but sob over my rod. My rod that would lead me to hundreds of years of pain, just like now.
Post by: Shewolf13 on August 17, 2013, 05:46:12 PM
Post by: butterfly on August 17, 2013, 06:05:23 PM
Post by: chetanhaobijam on August 17, 2013, 09:51:52 PM
Post by: bubbles on August 19, 2013, 09:07:40 AM
I HATE losing the spouses... particularly the early ones. They seem to be the roughest.In game, I've just done a round of museum pieces and I keep wanting to get Chris to do the ice sculptures whilst Charlie does the painting. I am really missing him right now, but the family have got through the worst of the pain.
That was a very sad part. I almost criedWhew, I'm not the only person who found that chapter really sad. I nearly cried writing it! Don't worry, though. The next two chapters are a lot more upbeat and happy, so no tears to come.
Post by: bubbles on August 19, 2013, 09:56:20 AM
Chapter 20- Birthday Boom
After Chris's untimely death, our family had to pull together as one and show our emotional strength. Our spirits were lifted with three days of birthday celebration and Spooky Day (When Henry and Patricia visited about two houses). Henry and Dante happen to share a birthday! Henry went first to the cake.
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It filled me with joy to see a smile on his face for the first time all day. He had been hit so hard at such a young age.
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He blew out the candles on his own, possibly with a bit of help from Dante and his noise maker.
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When the sparkles came, he took them well and added their powers to his cool.
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The cool was subsequently lost by his flowery shorts, though! Nothing a quick trip to the mirror couldn't fix, though!
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Our little dude is now funky, artistic, smart, and ready for prom!
Dante followed Henry's lead to his cake. I do sometimes forget that he is a day older than me, despite the fact that we shared a graduation day.
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Thinking up wishing clearly comes naturally to Dante. He didn't tell me his wish, though. It's bad luck.
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The sparkles came as a bit of a shock to him, clearly. I hope I don't look that bad when the sparkles come for me!
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Being old is obviously what he wanted. He really rocks the wrinkles!
On my birthday, we still hadn't fully recovered from the bereavement and Patricia was still suffering more than ever. She frequently wails for her grandfather to come back and see her birthday.
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Agnes comes out occasionally to comfort her, though. The two are quite close, despite Agnes passing when Patricia was only little. Sometimes, she stays for breakfast. It must be hard without food in the afterlife.
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Patricia is doing extremely well at school and is easily exceeding the average grades for her age. She does have a very small class, but it doesn't matter really.
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From left to right, we have Patricia, Starr Singer (Seriously, there's a kid in her class from out of town called Starr Singer), Enrique Motely and Kaylynn Lankerak. Miss Lankerak must be getting old now, she was nearly a teenager when Mum moved into town!
Once Patricia had returned from the Mausoleum, it was time for my adult birthday. Honestly, I just wanted to skip to the cake.
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Nevertheless, I thought hard about my wish. I blew out the candles the moment I was sure...
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...And waited for the sparkles.
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I look good considering I'm getting older!
The next day was spooky day and Patricia's teen birthday. I'm not sure whether she even made a wish. Her face looked pretty blank to me!
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This was only her third time with the sparkles, but she definitely aged up like a natural. I'm so proud of my daughter!
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Our baby girl is growing so fast (Literally!)!
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Not bad, Patricia! She does get prettier the older she gets. Of course, every girl needs a birthday trip to the mirror, even if her clothes are satisfactory
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The end result: A gorgeous young woman ready to conquer death! . The race for immortality is on, not just for myself, but for the whole family. Will we survive?
Post by: Shewolf13 on August 19, 2013, 11:13:13 AM
Post by: Pyro0001 on August 20, 2013, 08:56:35 PM
Post by: bubbles on August 21, 2013, 03:56:13 AM
I love Henry's smock! It gives him an artistic, dramatic character. And Patricia is lovely. Happy birthday to all :)So that's what you call that funny, arty, aprony thing that I put him in! I was very surprised to see how many birthdays were coming up. I did have them spread over 2 or 3 short chapters, but I decided I could squeeze them all into one chapter if I sorted out the screenshots correctly.
Post by: bubbles on August 23, 2013, 10:50:09 AM
Chapter 12- Youth Bliss
Immortality may be many moons away for Patricia but she is taking it a seriously as me. The moment she aged up, she was outside harvesting the money trees.
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She signed up as a self-employed gardener and got to level 6 in one go! These money trees are going to be a blessing once spring arrives! As winter drew in, she was retreating more and more to the basement garden set up by Dad when he first moved in.
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She's much better at this immortal business when I was her age. I suppose I started fishing before I really understood why. Charlie is still very much our savior when it comes to the museum. He often does both the portraits and the sculptures, even though Dante is portrait competent. For her teen sculpture, Patricia went for a very balletic, graceful pose.
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On the other hand, I went for a stronger look.
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Rugby player having a midlife crisis!
You know Henry has always been Patricia's best friend, now they're older that has been taken a bit further.
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A bit of gentle flirting. Nothing to be concerned about.
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Okay, so maybe there is a little friendly hugging and dopey looks around.
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Still, no cause for concern.
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Still more flirting, but this looks a bit more serious than before.
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Ooh, thanks Henry! Now we have some more flowers for Chris's grave.
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But sometimes I wonder what's going on in his little head.
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Okay, Dude. You've taken this one step too far. No one, I repeat NO ONE kisses my baby girl without a signed permission slip from both his parents and myself. Did he get the signatures? No.
Before I could give Henry a piece of my mind, though, the new couple were in the taxi.
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That man in the picture on the left looks so much like Dad! :'(
Oh yeah, and NO KISSING in the middle of the movie. I will be checking with the theatre supervisor once you get home!
Post by: Shewolf13 on August 23, 2013, 02:18:30 PM
Post by: bubbles on August 26, 2013, 03:56:39 AM
Also, the family tree has now been updated in the first post. It doesn't contain spoilers if you have read the whole story up to now. The first post is now fully up to date with the requirements as well.
Post by: butterfly on August 26, 2013, 04:00:27 AM
Post by: bubbles on August 26, 2013, 11:29:14 AM
Chapter 22- Skilling Up
Life's getting tough now. I never thought becoming a successful angler would be so hard. I have about two weeks until my birthday, but I'm still on level 7 of my career. We discussed the situation as a family over dinner a few nights ago.
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"But Mum, maybe your not using the right bait!" A typical comment from my daughter.
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"The thing is honey," I replied, " Fishing isn't all about just catching the fish. For anyone else to become immortal, I need to make a living selling the fish as well."
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"We can all chip into your fish fund," said Mum. "I mean, besides Patricia and myself, of course."
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"Well, I suppose we are Jewels." I mean, we are, aren't we? We can do anything! The next morning, Charlie came down to the beach to help me. Unfortunately, he can't fish. In the time it took me to catch twenty fish, he caught none.
Meanwhile, Mum took Henry out for a driving lesson. The first lesson was getting the car off the driveway with all passengers inside.
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That didn't go very well. Despite the not-so-good start on Henry's driving license, he still to Patricia to Prom.
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They did end up going in their snowsuits, but it was the second day of winter. Nevertheless, they had a blast, got Prom King and Queen and were the centre of attention as the cutest couple on the dance floor! I still don't approve of Henry kissing Patricia, but at least my little girl had a good time.
Mum decided to take up snowboarding, of all the things an elderly lady can do. She's getting pretty good at it.
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I do worry that she'll break an ankle, though. She's so old and frail. When Patricia got home, she was desperate to prove she is better than her grandmother.
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Look at her go!
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That is quite some height she's got there!
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She did take quite a tumble, probably because her TabCast distracted her.
Over dinner, we had another discussion that was somewhat less about me.
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"Heidi, why can't I get a job? I'm going to be old like you in a few days and all I've done with my life so far is paint and sculpt for your family!"
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"To be fair, you were going to be the gardener until I was born. Then I took your powers away! Mwa hahaha!
After dinner, Patricia promptly got back to work on her gardening before Charlie tried to help her again.
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All Dad could do was giggle at his Granddaughters interest.
A few days later, Mum decided to brave teaching Henry to drive again. Lesson two: Where to turn around
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He was getting better at not reversing into other vehicles, though!
Lesson Three: Driving Safely
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Oh good, he actually passed that test. Eventually, he got his license. Not sure how long he'll keep it, though!
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I don't know whether this dynasty will work out for me. I really hope someday I will make it and make Mum proud.
Post by: Shewolf13 on August 26, 2013, 11:50:25 AM
Post by: Niana on August 26, 2013, 12:21:21 PM
Two weeks is a lot of time, you'll be fine! And I'm loving your story :)
Post by: bubbles on August 26, 2013, 12:32:51 PM
Fishing seems like such a hard skill to supermax... and I can't imagine maxing that career... I know it's possible, but I just don't think I have the patience for it lol so I tip off my hat to you my dear ^^SuperMaxing it wasn't too hard but the career is tiring. I think I'll just about make it, but it will be hard work both for Alecia and myself.
Aww good luck! If you aren't already, try selling through the consignment store , and pick up the LTR to go with it if you can. Oh, and do the trick to get an Impressive reputation before you start, so you're not losing any money from your fish sales. Build a tiny pond at home and stock with deathfish, so you can catch them 24/7, and they sell for the most too.
Two weeks is a lot of time, you'll be fine! And I'm loving your story :)
Unfortunately, I have a horrible bug with the consignment store that means I cannot buy or sell anything there. I might ask about it in the Dynasty thread and see if I can replace it. I'll try the death fish thing as well, maybe that'll speed things up. I'm glad you like my story, it's a nice feeling inside.
Post by: bubbles on August 29, 2013, 03:31:48 AM
Also, this is my 1000th post! I am now a fully-fledged watcher!
Post by: butterfly on August 29, 2013, 04:12:19 AM
Post by: chetanhaobijam on August 29, 2013, 04:28:40 AM
Post by: bubbles on September 06, 2013, 12:35:49 PM
Post by: Hallucination on September 14, 2013, 05:20:28 PM
Post by: bubbles on September 15, 2013, 10:50:07 AM
I'm really enjoying this, but I'm mainly posting to give you the heads up that there's an incorrectly-formatted image in Chapter 21 that's just showing up as text. I love Alecia. ;DThanks, I'll fix that in a minute. Sorry for the lack of updates, I've been rather busy lately, although I do have an update on my laptop that's I'll try and get up in the next week or so. Thank you for your patience.
Bubbles x
Edit: I think I've fixed it now. Can everyone see it?
Post by: bubbles on September 29, 2013, 12:03:50 PM
Chapter 23 - Birthdays and Egypt
Quite a lot has happened lately, but lets start with a few pictures from the last few weeks.
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I discovered a new species of fish! I call it the Flying Fish of Peril. Alright, it's just a Deathfish, but Flying Fish of Peril sounds so much better and so much more dramatic!
Meanwhile, Mum and Dante were having fun... hitting each other.
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A hundred years of life sure gives you good arms!
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Dante isn't the biggest fan of being beaten by a SOAP. That stands for Super Old Aged Person. Technically, she isn't an Old Aged Pensioner yet, since she isn't retired. He decided to try someone more his age and ability.
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Unfortunately, Dante missed and the two went to bed like good boys.
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Patricia continued with her gardening while Marion the Gnome relaxed in the sprinkler. Good times, good times.
Since I'm so far behind on my career, I went to Egypt to catch some rarer fish on a six day trip.
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Did you know that all the best travel agents recommend you book your holiday while in a bathroom?
To start my holiday, I got a few visa points, but not quite enough to get to Visa level 1. I did get a few photos though. Thanks creator!
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Those eyes have never failed me yet!
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Sunset and pyramids look so beautiful together!
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The catch of the week was Mummy Fish, all of which sold for a good amount of grub.
When I got home, I discovered a new piece of technology in our house.
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A LLAMA! (The machine, not the horsey thing)
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Vwallah!
We saw Henry off on his last day at school. Both teens looked close to tears on the bus.
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When they got home, the house was all ready for Henry's birthday celebration. He walked up to the cake and thought carefully. His whole life depended on this wish.
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The candles went out and there was no turning back now.
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The sparkles engulfed him...
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A handsome young man stood before us.
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Note Dad's old pajama t-shirt!
Post by: Snufflesxx on September 29, 2013, 01:50:44 PM
Post by: bubbles on September 29, 2013, 03:43:16 PM
Ooh, Henry is very handsome! If he and Patricia have nooboos, they're going to be SO adorable!Well, I'm not quite there yet, but I do have some plans up my sleeve...
Post by: bubbles on November 10, 2013, 05:43:09 AM
Post by: butterfly on November 10, 2013, 07:44:09 AM
Post by: bubbles on November 12, 2013, 01:05:51 PM
Chapter 24- The Double Birthday Flood
Welcome back, my loyal amigos! How long it's been since we have spoken. I've really just been fishing and you must be bored of the constant pictures of me standing with my rod on the same beach every day. It gets boring for me too. So, this chapter is going to be less about me and more about my family. Charlie, my childhood lover, recently celebrated his elder birthday.
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He decided not to make a big deal out of it and aged up in the kitchen all alone.
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He didn't seem to scared until his back went suddenly!
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Mum joined him a little bit late, but it's the thought that counts, right?
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He got an old person style makeover.
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It's sad to think that he may not be with us much longer. We may have had a rollercoaster relationship but we grew up together and he wad the most special person in the world to me when I was small. He still means so much to me despite my heartbreak.
Recently, the weather has been more than grim. Rains have bought flood waters sweeping through Sunset Valley. It's so good that our house is too high up to be affected severely.
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The graveyard has been affected quite a lot. It's strange considering it's on a hill.
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Have a nice shower bones.
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Maywood Glen, a beautiful park in the middle class area of town, has been flooded quite a bit too. As the showers poured on, Patricia prepared to enter the next stage of her life.
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The innocent eyes have never left my baby girl.
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That is definitely going in the family album!
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The cool of the teenaged years lives on for a few extra moments...
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Wait, where have her clothes gone? It's too wet to go to the beach!
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She keeps her cool and her nice clothes clean. I've taught her well!
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She's grown up so fast. Some days I wish she was still there crying in her crib for me in the morning, her eyes the size of tomatoes. I think she's old enough to tell this tale now. I'll see you soon. From all of us; happy November.[/size]
Post by: Nettlejuice on November 12, 2013, 04:36:30 PM
Post by: Trip on November 12, 2013, 06:24:43 PM
Patricia is still lovely and I too wish Alecia luck with the last of her requirements.
Post by: bubbles on November 24, 2013, 12:01:15 PM
Congrats on your first immortal, I hope Alecia is ready for ambrosia soon. Happy birthday, Tricia.I hope she's ready soon too! I haven't played in a while but I still have an update or two to release. She's a billion times trickier than her mother. Remind me NEVER to do fishing as a self-employed career ever again.
You might have been on hiatus for a while, but it still is weird to think of Charlie as an elder. It seemed like it wasn't that long ago that he was young.
Patricia is still lovely and I too wish Alecia luck with the last of her requirements.
I know! I still have so many pictures of Charlie as a child and I don't want him to leave. I've kind of ditched him in the stories but he doesn't have a very exciting life. He does lots of sculpting. Alecia is a week younger than Charlie so elderhood is nearing. I hope she's a long liver, but knowing my luck she'll die young.
Post by: Eldridge on November 24, 2013, 03:54:47 PM
I love what you did to your fashion show screenshots, which with that edited version makes yours look different from others and I love the font that you use too! What kind of font that you use?
Post by: bubbles on November 25, 2013, 11:05:28 AM
Congrats on the first Immortal! I hope the best for the second Immortal ;DI use a website called PicMonkey. I use the free version and the default font. I can't remember what it's called though.
I love what you did to your fashion show screenshots, which with that edited version makes yours look different from others and I love the font that you use too! What kind of font that you use?
Post by: bubbles on December 01, 2013, 11:41:10 AM
Chapter 25 - Lovey Dovey Smooch Smooch
Hello Jewel fans, it's me, Patricia! I am the third immortal to be of this story. Mum implied that I'll be telling this story from now onwards, but I might just do it for this chapter, since this one is all about me.
I decided to have some time with Henry.
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But once again, the invisible paparazzi has to take over. All I wanted was a kiss but she had to be there with
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Look! She isn't leaving me alone! At least I had some space when mum told this story! I couldn't even get a selfie without the paparazzi! Hmm, I guess she'll follow me around for the rest of my date.
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Anyway, despite being followed by a woman with a camera, Henry and I hit the dance floor. Don't we look good?
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OK, maybe not so much then but we've ironed out the creases since!
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Now time to hit the love tester. Not a great score, but what does a lump of plastic know? I love Henry just as much as I did before.
In fact, I love him so much I did what I had to do.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-60~1.jpg)
I know you're all waiting for his reaction so I'll give it to you now.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-61~2.jpg)
Is he scared? Has he wet him self? Is he speechless? Is he trying to swallow me?
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-62~1.jpg)
I think he was mildly happy. I don't think I've ever heard a girlier scream, even from a two year old.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-63~0.jpg)
I am now officially engaged to Henry Crumplebottom! Yippee! This calls for a celebratory hug on this bench.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-68~0.jpg)
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-69.jpg)
And a celebratory kiss for good measure.
We went to sleep that night looking forward to a bumpy ride into the future...
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-75.jpg)
Post by: Nettlejuice on December 01, 2013, 02:19:43 PM
Post by: bubbles on December 01, 2013, 03:16:16 PM
*girly squeal* Yay, they're getting married!I'm excited too! Unfortunately, it won't be for awhile. I've put the wedding on hold until Alecia has completed her requirements. She's hard work and I don't want nooboos and a wedding in the way of her career.
Post by: Eldridge on December 01, 2013, 11:40:52 PM
Post by: Luna on December 02, 2013, 12:06:08 AM
Bachelor/Bachelorette party please? ::)
Post by: bubbles on December 02, 2013, 02:09:59 AM
I really loved the screenshots that you took! Those were amazing and add so much feel for expression and emotion! Marriage! Marriage! And don't forget... Nooboo! Nooboo!Thanks! I'm getting the hang of screenshotting!
Awww, they're so cute together just like the title say and they are really mean for each other XDI'm not sure about the party, I've only ever done one before and by the time the wedding day comes, I'll be fed up with waiting to get on with it. Maybe next generation.
Bachelor/Bachelorette party please? ::)
Post by: bubbles on December 08, 2013, 09:33:47 AM
Chapter 26 - Here Comes the Bride!
Alecia is back! We've got plenty of good news to come to please stay with us. Well, we can start with the bad news. Dante had his elder birthday!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-6~17.jpg)
He blew out the candles for the very last time, remembering he is young compared to mum (Oo, that rhymes!)
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-7~23.jpg)
At the bottom of his heart, he will always be the cool dude he was when I met him all those years ago.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-8~23.jpg)
Unfortunately for him, he aged up into some hilarious cricket uniform thingy! Luckily, we have far too many dressers in this house to youth him up a bit.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Dante_Elder.jpg)
Cool rebel leather: Check!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-4~20.jpg)
On the day of my birthday, I finally maxed my career. I was overjoyed that I'd never be under so much pressure again.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-24~14.jpg)
I blew out my candles with a neutral expression hiding my fears for the days to come. I was so close, yet still so far from my goal.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-32~13.jpg)
As the sparkles engulfed me like a tornado, I thought of nothing but Dante. He eased my pain deep down.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-33~9.jpg)
When the storm ended, I breathed a sigh of relief. I was old, but it felt no different than before.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Alecia_Elder.jpg)
Dante had the honour of completing my final sculpture, while Charlie painted my portrait.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-37~7.jpg)
On the day following my birthday (Or maybe two days after, it's all been such a blur), Patricia and Henry wedded in a beautiful garden ceremony under the same arch as me and Dante.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-39~6.jpg)
They said their vows while a tear sparkled in my eye. She was all grown up and ready to conquer the world.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-40~6.jpg)
Dopey look from the bride? See for yourself.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-41~5.jpg)
It was official. They were a married couple.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-42~4.jpg)
Smoochie, smoochie!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-43~3.jpg)
We were all so proud of them, all shedding at least one tear.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-44~1.jpg)
Patricia delicately cut the cake.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-46~1.jpg)
The perfect day ended with a dance at sunset. It was a magical moment.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-47~2.jpg)
Well, it almost ended there. Henry and Patricia escaped the party and went for some time alone.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-48~2.jpg)
Early the next morning, there was a commotion in the shared bathroom...
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-50~1.jpg)
I was going to be a Grandmother!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-51~2.jpg)
Now all I have to do was make a few more best friends. Wish me luck!
Post by: Trip on December 08, 2013, 10:22:14 AM
Post by: bubbles on December 08, 2013, 10:50:01 AM
Congrats to Alecia on finally maxing her career! And on the impending nooboo too, but even I was worried about Alecia's career after all your posts about it.I did go on about it a bit, didn't I? I was genuinely worried. With Heidi the end was in sight by the time she aged to adult. Alecia's career did kick off until I got death fish in the garden, got into a steady routine and figured out how to consign them with the bug I have. Well, it's done now and I'm quite a bit ahead in game and I can tell you everything is going in the right direction. I might have another update today if I finish my homework in time. If not, expect an update on Tuesday.
Post by: Eldridge on December 08, 2013, 07:32:19 PM
Happy birthday Alecia! I wish that you can complete your requirements!
Congratulations on the wedding for Henry and Patricia! That was a beautiful wedding and great screenshots! I loved screenshot that featured Dante, that might be a coincidence but at the first time I have a thought that it looks like a set up :P
Post by: bubbles on December 09, 2013, 02:15:46 AM
I always love to see Dante, even he grow up into an Elder. Happy birthday, Dante! I loved his makeover but too bad his gorgeous beard is not back :PI've only just noticed his doesn't have the beard! Do you want it back? I was impressed with my own wedding screenshots. None of them were set up, apart from the dancing. I genuinely turned the camera around to find Dante going all cheesy and sobby on me!
Happy birthday Alecia! I wish that you can complete your requirements!
Congratulations on the wedding for Henry and Patricia! That was a beautiful wedding and great screenshots! I loved screenshot that featured Dante, that might be a coincidence but at the first time I have a thought that it looks like a set up :P
Post by: Eldridge on December 09, 2013, 03:57:42 PM
I've only just noticed his doesn't have the beard! Do you want it back? I was impressed with my own wedding screenshots. None of them were set up, apart from the dancing. I genuinely turned the camera around to find Dante going all cheesy and sobby on me!YES PLEASE! ;D
I really hope Dante had a good life in this family! He's an Elder already and I would be sad if he's gone in the next update :'(
Post by: bubbles on December 09, 2013, 05:08:53 PM
YES PLEASE! ;DI'm pleased to say we've not lost anyone since Chris died ages ago. Besides, Charlie's a bit older and he's about 87 days old where I am. I think he's a week older that Alecia, so he's six days older than Dante. If I remember, Dante will return with his beard.
I really hope Dante had a good life in this family! He's an Elder already and I would be sad if he's gone in the next update :'(
Post by: Nettlejuice on December 10, 2013, 10:11:48 AM
Post by: bubbles on December 10, 2013, 10:50:54 AM
Beautiful wedding ^_^ I love the pattern on Patricia's dress and good luck with the best friends, Alecia =]If you want the pattern on the dress, it's by Chuckles. It's on many of the walls in the house, I love it that much. I can't remember wich pattern it was now, but this (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,15854.0.html) is the thread it was on. Her patterns are really good and I'm so sad that we won't be getting anymore. Another chapter coming in the next few hours!
Post by: bubbles on December 10, 2013, 11:18:35 AM
Chapter 27 - Ambrosia
The time has come for me. Just days after my little Patricia got married, I had 6 best friends and all was set. Mum unlocked the door down to the Ambrosia room and got two dished out of the replicator. I couldn't believe what I was doing. I felt like I had forgotten something important, something that would send my family's fate crashing down. Yet I sat down and I ate.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-55~2.jpg)
"You've made it, honey. You deserve this much more than me." Mums words lifted me, she knew I had finished. I wasn't sure what to make of the delicacy. It was surreal. It smelt like water, like thin air. It tasted magical, like thousands of flavours blended together and dancing on my tongue in harmony.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-57~2.jpg)
When all that was left on my plate was crumbs, a rainbow of glitter and sparkles engulfed me. The feeling was indescribable. I knew now that I had made it, that I was immortal.
Post by: bubbles on December 10, 2013, 11:20:23 AM
Chapter 27.5 - The Second Immortal
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-58~2.jpg)
Name: Alecia Jewel
Lifetime Wish: Presenting the Perfect Private Aquarium
Career: Self-Employed Angler
Supermax: Fishing
Building: EverFresh Delights Supermarket
Property: Stoney Falls
Lifetime Rewards:
1. Prepared Traveller
2. Meditative Sleep Trance
3. Collection Helper
Best Friends:
1. Heidi Jewel
2. Laurel Landrum
3. Dante Jewel
4. Enrique Motley
5. Henry Jewel
6. Patricia Jewel
BlackOps
1. Pile of Permission Slips
2. After School Employment
3. Funny Looking Fish
4. Eating Contest
5. Aquarium Fishing
6. Lobsters in Demand
Museum:
Toddler: Painting and Ice Sculpture
Child: Painting and Ice Sculpture
Teen: Painting and Ice Sculpture
Young Adult: Painting and Ice Sculpture
Adult: Painting, Ice Sculpture, Photograph
Elder: Painting, Ice Sculpture, Photograph
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-59~2.jpg)
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-60~2.jpg)
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-61~3.jpg)
Two down, six to go! We are going back to Patricia next time.
Post by: Nettlejuice on December 10, 2013, 12:12:34 PM
Post by: Snufflesxx on December 10, 2013, 01:22:34 PM
Congratulations to Alecia! I can't wait to see what the next six generations have in store! ;D
Post by: Eldridge on December 10, 2013, 08:29:05 PM
So, it’s only third generation and the rest. Good luck, Jewel!
Post by: Trip on December 10, 2013, 08:46:33 PM
Post by: bubbles on December 23, 2013, 12:03:51 PM
Post by: bubbles on December 24, 2013, 10:47:05 AM
Chapter 28 - Patricia plus one
Hello people of the globe! You can't have forgotten me already. Just a reminder. My name is Patricia Jewel, I am a gardener, blah blah blah, and I am the third immortal-to-be of the Jewel family. Since my wedding, you haven't heard anything about me apart from the fact that I am pregnant with my first (And final) child.
The pregnancy went pretty well, I think.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-52~3.jpg)
I spent most of my time engrossed in books to prepare me for what was to come. To be honest, they were all pretty dull and all contained information that I already knew after talking to Mum and Grandma Heidi. Because Henry was busy for the whole time, I got plenty of attention from the girls in the house. Grandma seemed ecstatic about the impending arrival. and spent hours fussing over the baby.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-53~2.jpg)
If you could only understand someone by their facial expressions, you would think she had never seen a baby before!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-54~3.jpg)
On the day the baby was due, Dad took a picture of me so I could see how big I was.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-62~2.jpg)
I must have been carrying one elephant of a baby!
I relaxed in my room for a few hours until I went into labour. It wasn't that bad.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-63~1.jpg)
Really! I was just... posing! I needed to remember the moment. Henry got worried about me so he took me to the hospital. Or rather, I drove him so he could pretend to be a good husband and father.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-64~2.jpg)
A few hours later, I gave birth to a baby girl. It was late an we were all quite tired.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-65~2.jpg)
Meet the fouth Noble Jewel, Lonie Jewel.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-66~1.jpg)
She is artistic and she hates the outdoors. How is she even my child?
She spent the rest of her baby days being pampered by her grandparents. How could they resist my little bundle of joy?
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot~22.jpg)
The poor thing must have been scared for life before her first birthday!
Charlie is getting old and is unlikely to live until she starts school so he treasures every moment he gets with her.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-3~20.jpg)
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-4~21.jpg)
Grandad Dante is also pretty old and between them, it's hard for anyone to get cuddle time with Lonie.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-7~24.jpg)
Despite Lonie not being a fan of the outdoors, I still took her for a walk on the evening before her toddler birthday. It meant she could get away from the madness that is our life.
I took her to the cake so I could treasure the moment.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-19~18.jpg)
Moments later, she was an adorable and possibly mischievous little girl ready to start conquering the world,
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-20~16.jpg)
I dressed her up in some adorable clothes in her favourite colour Irish Green.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Lonie_toddler.jpg)
From that moment on, I knew that I was in heaven. My life was going to plan. I had a wonderful husband, a gorgeous daughter and a wonderful life. My life is perfect.
Post by: Trip on December 24, 2013, 11:02:40 AM
Post by: MissyLovesSims on December 24, 2013, 12:16:01 PM
Post by: Eldridge on December 24, 2013, 06:10:06 PM
Also a warm welcome to Lonie! :)
Post by: bubbles on December 26, 2013, 07:29:50 AM
Those Steel features live on! Welcome Lonie. :)She kind of has the Chris lips but I haven't noticed any other Steel looks as far as I can see. :(
I am really enjoying your Dynasty story. You have a great sense of humor! Looking forward to reading more!Thanks! The humour in this story comes much more naturally than in my other one.
I love her easygoing attitude when narrating this story and she pretty honest about herself! That's really weird for what happened in my game too, mostly the husband just sit down and the wife drove the car. W-E-I-R-D ! Or they were just a plain lazy, lol.I find it hilarious when the mother drives to the hospital with her husband as the passenger. There may be an update today.
Also a warm welcome to Lonie! :)
Post by: bubbles on December 29, 2013, 10:35:07 AM
Chapter 29 - Heaven's Gift
The past few days have been some of the greatest so far in my life. Lonie is such a precious little thing and I love her more than anything. She can't hide from the camera as we are trying to take so many photos, bless her! She raced through her toddler training and was soon a mini adult.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-24~15.jpg)
Mum taught her to walk. She hasn't got used to the idea of having to do absolutely nothing yet, apart from possibly catch the odd deathfish if necessary.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-32~14.jpg)
Since I was so busy gardening, Henry took over potty training. Luckily, it's always Charlie who cleans the potty out.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-68~1.jpg)
Henry also did talking. She can talk as well as most adults, but she's very shy and prefers to just read out-loud.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-70~0.jpg)
She's a little bookworm. For snowflake day, I made sure to buy her some Jimmy Sprocket books. But, shh, she doesn't know yet.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-75~0.jpg)
A few days ago, we tried her on solids. She'll have to outgrow the bottle at some point.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-79.jpg)
But that can wait a bit longer.
Despite her obsession with books, she's still a typical toddler. When she first learned to walk she had to be supervised or put in the swing, just in case. Often, that wouldn't have been her preferred option.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-67~1.jpg)
Her screams can carry through the whole of town, I swear!
However, she's a good girl usually and loves to play all day long.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-74~0.jpg)
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-84~1.jpg)
I think Henry's more frightened by the claw than Lonie!
Sometimes, we take her out to the town for a day out. Here we are after seeing "The Bonkers Bunnies Bounce Back" in 3D.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-83.jpg)
Longest 90 minutes of my life. But hey, she was happy enough.
Grandma Heidi occasionally babysits while we all work for a while. Apparently, she's very good at picking out books.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-88~0.jpg)
Of course, at the end of a long day out, it's nice to be gently swung to sleep in the evenings.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-72~0.jpg)
I've reached a stage where there is nothing much to do. I've resorted to taking hundreds of pictures of Lonie as there is no skilling to do (Apart from Patricia tending to her garden every morning, and even she's finished by 9am!). I really need a birthday or a visit from Grim!
Post by: Eldridge on December 29, 2013, 03:57:06 PM
Post by: bubbles on December 29, 2013, 04:14:41 PM
I just love the angle that you captured. She looks so adorable and sweet. Well, everyone good and kind to her, so it glad for me to know. Haha, I never go to theatre with my toddler Sims. I never thought if that was possible, I realized that's possible when looking at your post. It’s a nice touch after a long and tiring day!She was so cute aging to child, it was unbelievable. She's still adorable and I have a special chapter planned, but I've decided to set up a computer rota meaning I can't play sims on Mondays, Wednesdays or Saturdays. :( Last time I try to make my brother happy.
I took a toddler to the theatre in a different game and thought it would be a good way to pass time.
Post by: butterfly on December 29, 2013, 04:17:40 PM
Post by: bubbles on December 30, 2013, 04:33:31 AM
Lonie is just prefect! I didn't know toddlers can throw their food on the floor, mine never do.She is! She is so easy and I can't wait to play her everyday. Toddlers throw their food if they aren't that hungry. If they ever do, just give them a bottle to satisfy hunger.
Post by: bubbles on December 30, 2013, 03:23:54 PM
Post by: Rhoxi on December 31, 2013, 12:20:29 PM
How have I missed reading this for so long?! I know I started it awhile ago, but somehow lost track of it. Well, bookmarking it now that I've got caught up. Lonie is adorable; great to see those baby blues and the kissy lips still going strong (as far as I can tell!). I love the picture of her grandmother staring down at her, from Lonie's perspective. Frightening, indeed!
Post by: bubbles on December 31, 2013, 01:22:34 PM
How have I missed reading this for so long?! I know I started it awhile ago, but somehow lost track of it. Well, bookmarking it now that I've got caught up. Lonie is adorable; great to see those baby blues and the kissy lips still going strong (as far as I can tell!). I love the picture of her grandmother staring down at her, from Lonie's perspective. Frightening, indeed!Glad you caught up, lots has happened lately. I was having fun trying to capture pictures from Lonie's point of view. I've got far too many screenshots now. I need to sift through them and separate them into chapters.
Post by: bubbles on January 01, 2014, 05:05:10 AM
Chapter 30 - The Most Eventful Day
Winter is upon us once more and it's time for celebration, decoration and preparation. Over the days surrounding Snowflake day, we did plenty of renovations to the house. First we put up all our decorations in the living room.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot~23.jpg)
Then we dot out the staples and ladders and got to work with the outside.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-7~25.jpg)
Henry did the lights. There was no way we were going to let Dante or Charlie do it. And us girls, we prefer not to do the decorating in this house.
We did have our windows done and you will see these throughout the chapter. The workmen worked over the holiday period to get the windows done quickly.
Meanwhile, we had fun in the snow!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-39~7.jpg)
I arrived too late to help with the igloo, but at least I showed up!
We had plenty of hardcore snowball fights to prove who's best - immortals or non-immortals.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-40~7.jpg)
I was on the non-immortal team. I'm not immortal yet so why should I join them? The match was pretty even
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-41~6.jpg)
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-42~5.jpg)
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-43~4.jpg)
Did you know that when Grandma Heidi hits you with a snowball it really hurts?
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-44~2.jpg)
Mum has a good arm too. Poor Dad.
Me and Henry went to the park on our own to have a little bit of private time on the ice skating rink.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-45~1.jpg)
I think we need a little more practice.
We got a picture of the new windows at the back of the house.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-51~3.jpg)
What d'ya think?
We redid our kitchen in a modern, futuristic style and made it open plan with the dining room. The dining room is in a similar style.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-52~4.jpg)
Anyway, Snowflake day dawned and the opening of presents began!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-53~3.jpg)
I don't know who gave me coal, but when I see them, they're going down. Everyone else got good gifts.
It also happened to be Henry's birthday.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-55~3.jpg)
Author's note: We made the dining room into the kitchen style after Snowflake Day was over. More of that to come.
Henry made a wish. No, of course I don't know what he wished for!
He kept his cool when he emerged from the sparkles but there was a look of despair in his eyes.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-56~2.jpg)
Just after sundown, there was a strange mystical noise coming from one of the bathrooms. We all rushed upstairs to see what was going on.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-58~3.jpg)
I knew his time was coming but why it had to be then, I didn't know. Snowflake day and Henry's birthday? Why couldn't it have been another day?
I turned around to see if Henry was okay.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-59~3.jpg)
There he was, crying out his heart. He had lost the person who carved out his entire life, the person who rescued him from a terrible childhood in the orphanage. Without his adoptive father, Lonie wouldn't be here.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-60~3.jpg)
We watched Charlie leave with Grim without fuss. He died aged 92. Rest in peace, Charlie Crumplebottom.
Post by: Snufflesxx on January 01, 2014, 06:12:33 AM
The house looks great! I can never manage to do overhauls of rooms because my game just crashes! I love the kitchen, are the cabinets from ITF?
Post by: bubbles on January 01, 2014, 06:36:39 AM
Aw, RIP Charlie :'(I was impressed with the refurbishment, too. Yes, the cabinets are ITF.
The house looks great! I can never manage to do overhauls of rooms because my game just crashes! I love the kitchen, are the cabinets from ITF?
Post by: chetanhaobijam on January 01, 2014, 07:20:08 AM
Post by: Eiira on January 01, 2014, 08:01:49 AM
Post by: Gwendy on January 01, 2014, 03:04:37 PM
Post by: bubbles on January 01, 2014, 04:28:57 PM
I love the new design of the house. It looks lovely on Winter snow. and lastly, RIP Charlie. Poor Henry.The snow was the main reason I redid the house. Plus, I didn't like the bay windows anymore. I was really shocked that Charlie died on Henry's birthday, but I was expecting it at the same time, if you know what I mean.
I love how you incorporated Christmas into the lives of your sims, complete with a tree, decorations and presents. And at least we can give our sims a white Christmas even if we don't get one ourselves, snow just makes everything look so idyllic!Snowflake day is my favourite festival. The gift giving parties are great fun and the store has such wonderful Christmas themed decor.
Good night, sweet Charlie. To me, he will always be the real hero of this tale.That's really sweet! I loved Charlie, even if he did break Alecia's heart (They got together at prom but I didn't want them to be together).
Post by: Eldridge on January 01, 2014, 04:42:03 PM
And to be honest, I envy of your building skill and how you decorated thing. That was lovely; I wish that I had that talent. The screenshots also good, I'm enjoyed every bit of it. I guess this is why I loved Sims stories because it has so many pictures.
...and happy birthday, Henry and goodbye to Charlie, even he’s not my favourite one, but it still sad to see anyone go. Hope the family be strong, it always devastating to see someone go in dynasty :’(
Also, Happy New Year bubbles! :)
And also thank you for helping me the other day, you helped me with your answer how to deal with insanity to have larger family. I remember you’re there, here in this thread (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,15094.msg291051.html#msg291051). Just want to say that because I haven’t thank you properly, Mum said always say thank you when people help you out ^^
Post by: bubbles on January 01, 2014, 05:07:00 PM
I just love the screenshot where the piles of gifts stack up. And there is my favourite one sat there and waiting for opening the gift moment. Dante also got his appearance often in this chapter even there's no sign that you'd put the beard :PI keep forgetting about the beard! He's now 91 in game (About 85 in the last chapter) so if I remember, he might die with one and be seen with one as a ghost.
And to be honest, I envy of your building skill and how you decorated thing. That was lovely; I wish that I had that talent. The screenshots also good, I'm enjoyed every bit of it. I guess this is why I loved Sims stories because it has so many pictures.
...and happy birthday, Henry and goodbye to Charlie, even he’s not my favourite one, but it still sad to see anyone go. Hope the family be strong, it always devastating to see someone go in dynasty :’(
Also, Happy New Year bubbles! :)
And also thank you for helping me the other day, you helped me with your answer how to deal with insanity to have larger family. I remember you’re there, here in this thread (http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,15094.msg291051.html#msg291051). Just want to say that because I haven’t thank you properly, Mum said always say thank you when people help you out ^^
Thanks for the compliment, I personally don't think I'm amazing at building and I can be quite hit and miss. I probably look better than I am because I build loads but rarely ever share.
Capturing cool screenshots are one of the fun parts of this. I love going to sim level and watching elders pull faces. The result (As we have seen) is hysterical!
I miss all those who have died in my stories, but so far I miss Charlie most. With Chris and Agnes, they were young adults when I started to play with them but Charlie was adopted as a child. I worked out he would've been born a day before I started playing. That shows how old the immortals are. I think Heidi works out at about 123 days old.
I don't even remember writing that post in that thread! I'm racking my brain to figure out which family it is. I think I know which one but I don't think I have them anymore.
Post by: Luna on January 01, 2014, 06:17:53 PM
Good luck with the rest bubbles :)
I will be reading but not always commenting ;)
Post by: bubbles on January 02, 2014, 03:47:56 AM
I just finished reading yours mostly as silent reader, it’s just how I am and I love it---and it always nice to see another Luna fan ::) The part that I love was the last part before this, I think that was funny; you should consider creating more! Great chapter as well, I love the decorating and building that you put on. Goodbye for Charlie, hope that you had a great time in this dynasty and I wish that he had a large tombstone as well as symbolize for his happiness :)Thanks for reading, it always means a lot to know someone is reading my stories, if not always commenting. I'm glad I've found another Luna fan too. I like creating the funny chapters and I've got a variety of chapter moods planned. I doubt we'll be short of chapters anytime soon! I can never seem to get the large tombstones. He didn't quite complete his lifetime wish, so that's probably why, so I'm working Dante extra hard to see if he can complete his in time.
Good luck with the rest bubbles :)
I will be reading but not always commenting ;)
Post by: bubbles on January 02, 2014, 04:23:37 AM
Chapter 31 - Grief and Celebration
The Day's following Charlie's death were hard for all of us. Just after Grim had left, I turned around to check how people were taking it when I saw Lonie sitting by the door, looking confused if nothing else. Grandma Heidi looked around too and immediately picked her up and carried her out.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-6~19.jpg)
Heidi was trying not to think about Charlie but was working so hard she looked a bit weird. But this picture is meant to illustrate the difference between them. The only similarity left is the eyes. All of us girls have so far inherited our mother's eyes. I think it shows we all have the same heart and desire.
Anyway, I peered in the door and told Grandma to see if Lonie was okay.
"I'm not sure" she whispered back. "She looks quite scared."
We left the room and sent Henry to get her up in the morning. He hadn't stopped crying all night.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-90.jpg)
When he got there, he stopped crying when he saw her face glowing. It was like nothing had happened.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-89.jpg)
Lonie spent the morning reading her new book and playing with her horsey.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-47~3.jpg)
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-48~3.jpg)
For her birthday, we really went all out and built her a cabin at the end of the garden.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-49~2.jpg)
We realise she doesn't like the outdoors and she has to run a long way to get there, but it gives her a quiet room to go to when she needs a bit of alone time.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-50~2.jpg)
We decorated it in her favourite colour Irish green and made it as comfortable as possible. We also bought her a laptop so she can write while she is waiting to be picked up from school. I'm not letting her use that school bus! The drivers are creepy.
Anyway, Henry carried her to the cake.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-91~0.jpg)
She was an absolute darling who willingly posed for some pictures to go in my album.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-92~0.jpg)
She looks kind of neurotic in that one, but it will go in anyway!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-93~0.jpg)
She blew out the candles with one almighty, adorable puff.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-94.jpg)
Our baby girl was engulfed with sparkles like the ones that took Charlie. There was a sudden gasp and terrified glance until we saw there was no cause for concern.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-95~0.jpg)
Apart from the cross-eyes. Lets hope they sort themselves out!
After a makeover, she was back to her normal self.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Lonie_Child.jpg)
She gained the bookworm trait, confirming that she is our little writer.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-101.jpg)
Lonie immediately disappeared to her cabin and started her first book, Revenge of the Grogans. She was already at level 3 because of all the reading she did as a toddler so it was a Sci-Fi novel.
She chose quite a pose for her second sculpture. She really is one determined little girl!
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-103.jpg)
Once Henry was finished sculpting, Lonie left the room and I had a chat with him.
"Are you feeling any better, Hen?"
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-105.jpg)
"Honestly woman, do I look any better?" he snapped. I was really taken aback by this sudden action. It was so out of character. "After all I did for my dad, he died on the worst day he could've!"
"He couldn't help it, Henry. It was just... his time. Just breathe, you need to calm down." I bought him closer and he rested his head on my shoulder.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-107.jpg)
"It'll be okay, I promise."
Now, I promise the next chapter will be happier!
Post by: Nettlejuice on January 02, 2014, 08:42:54 AM
Post by: Trip on January 02, 2014, 03:32:01 PM
I also like Lonie's cabin!
Post by: Eldridge on January 02, 2014, 05:23:44 PM
Hope Henry would get better and good luck with writing! ;D
Post by: bubbles on January 04, 2014, 04:42:25 AM
Lonie is adorable, and I love her little cabin, wish I had one of those.I love the cabin too. I spend lots of my time with the camera in the cabin taking pictures of her.
RIP Charlie. :(It's good to see the cabin's getting such good reception!
I also like Lonie's cabin!
Lonie is adorable! I love all of her screenshots; you took a great moment of her. I think the most that I love is when her Grandma carries her; she looks so lovely with that face. But, I notice that you forgot to add about what her every day, formal and etc in your collage, bubbles. Hope that you're not too busy with real world or maybe you just simply forgot to add that.I'm glad you like my screenshots so much. It's fun pausing the game at specific moments and taking a picture of it. It gets quite tedious putting in the outfit title and I sometimes just forget. I can keep them in if you want.
Hope Henry would get better and good luck with writing! ;D
Post by: bubbles on January 21, 2014, 02:12:08 PM
Post by: bubbles on February 08, 2014, 10:46:16 AM
Chapter 32 - New Beginnings
Hello peeps! We're back and life in the Jewel house is as manic and fun-filled as ever! Little Lonie has started at Sunset Valley Community School for the Gifted! I'm so proud that she is attending such a good school and is doing so well. Unfortunately, the weather was rather grim on her first day so she left the house, looking very nervous, holding her rainbow umbrella.
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I sent Henry to collect her. Unlike me, she doesn't have anyone to ride on the bus with and those drivers are creepy. I can't trust them to look after her, even if only for a few minutes. Besides, we want our family to have close ties and everyone should get out and about more often.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20032/Screenshot-123_zps87644ae4.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20032/Screenshot-123_zps87644ae4.jpg.html)
She seemed happy enough apparently, but did her fair share of complaining.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20032/Screenshot-124_zpsc30f7283.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20032/Screenshot-124_zpsc30f7283.jpg.html)
"Who invented school?" she said, according to Henry. "The teachers are bullies, the canteen food is raw and they force us to do maths and science. English is a nice lesson, though. We're learning about spelling which will come in handy with my writing!"
Meanwhile, Grandma Heidi was making an important phone call when we arrived home.
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"Hello, is this the SimNation Chefs Foundation (SNCF)? I would like to announce my retirement."
Apparently she was getting fed up of wasting her weekend at work. She had worked most of her life and we weren't exactly short of cash. She had a celebration there and then.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20032/Screenshot-110_zps4607d198.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20032/Screenshot-110_zps4607d198.jpg.html)
Moments later, we all poured into the kitchen for another very special celebration. It was my adult birthday!
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It's nothing you haven't seen before so lets just say I blew out the candles, blah blah blah...
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20032/Screenshot-113_zps5b7db8f3.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20032/Screenshot-113_zps5b7db8f3.jpg.html)
Still got it, apart from the hair. Nothing a quick trip to the mirror cannot fix!
Later that night, we got an uninvited and not particularly wished for guest.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20032/Screenshot-115_zps209f79eb.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20032/Screenshot-115_zps209f79eb.jpg.html)
Gaa! I hate burglars! They just barge in, make a load of noise, beat up the police officer and leave.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20032/Screenshot-117_zps989f7248.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20032/Screenshot-117_zps989f7248.jpg.html)
This fight was exhilarating though!
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20032/Screenshot-118_zps3651cf2c.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20032/Screenshot-118_zps3651cf2c.jpg.html)
In the end, the good old officer won. Enjoy your life in jail dude!
As you can see, life is pretty eventful in the Jewel household right now. I still have plenty to do before I can become immortal but it's a challenge and I can't wait!
I finally gave Dante back his beard! Here he is painting in the portrait suite. This picture will appear again in a few chapters time (36 I believe) because it was the first one of it I could find. Enjoy!
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20032/Screenshot-58_zps846bffae.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20032/Screenshot-58_zps846bffae.jpg.html)
Post by: Trip on February 08, 2014, 10:58:46 AM
Post by: bubbles on February 09, 2014, 02:21:02 AM
That last screenshot of Dante is awesome! As is the first one with Lonie in the rain. She's a lovely girl. I always have my sims pick up their kids from school too. Bus drivers don't drive Motive Mobiles, after all. ;)I'm glad I'm not the only one who decides not to send the kids on the bus. Lonnie is a joy to play and watch. The TabCast is brilliant for homework, before I take it off her to write.
Post by: bubbles on February 09, 2014, 08:54:15 AM
Chapter 33 - A Young Celebrity
On this planet, there is country going by the name of SimNation. In SimNation, there is a town named Sunset Valley. In that town, there is a school and in that school, there's a rather special little girl.
Lonie Jewel was born into a rather unusual family filled with people bearing exceptional talents. Lonie is the youngest to-date but this girl is even more special than her parents.
You see, everyday when she arrived home, she would disappear into a little cabin and write her little heart out. By the time she was seven, she had written two incredibly popular science fiction titles.
(http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/gallery/albums/userpics/10450/Screenshot-101.jpg)
On a rather stormy Tuesday morning, Lonie sat in Room 2 with the rest of Class 3 listening intently to Mrs Dean-Barrett as she droned on about creating characters.
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"The best way to create characters is to annotate drawings of them. Can anyone tell me what annotating is? No one? Well, I have annotated my diagram..."
As she turned to face the board, she stopped her teaching and stared at the woman who had just barged into her classroom.
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"Excuse me, woman." Miss Dean-Barrett said arrogantly. "This is a learning environment, not a room that you can enter at your own discretion."
"I'm so sorry to interrupt," the woman replied. "I am a Journalist from the SimNation Organisation of News, or SOON. The receptionist said that Lonie Jewel is in this class. I would like to borrow her for a minute or two."
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Lonie stood up cautiously and followed the woman out of the room. She led her down to the food hall and sat her down.
"Who are you?" Lonie asked, terrified. "What do you want me?"
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20033/Screenshot-212_zpsd190852f.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20033/Screenshot-212_zpsd190852f.jpg.html)
"I am Dita Simter, can't you tell? I am the best reporter in SimNation. A smart 5 year old girl like you must know that."
"Um," Lonie replied. "I'm nearly eight."
"Aww, trying to make yourself seem better than you are. So cute. Let me picture the article -"
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20033/Screenshot-232_zps12b3deff.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20033/Screenshot-232_zps12b3deff.jpg.html)
"Stop right there. Article? Why would you want to write an article about ... about me?"
"You're famous, don't you realise? You're a celebrity!"
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"I'm not spaghetti!" Lonie retorted. "How dare you accuse me of being pasta!"
"Not spaghetti. A celebrity. You know, a famous person. How about: Amazingly good looking and talented reporter Dita Simter spoke to 5 year old child writing sensation Lonie Jewel. Since the moment she picked up a pen two years ago, she has written two best-selling science fiction books and in currently writing another. However, despite the popularity of her writing, she has only just realised how famous she is in the book world. "Writing comes naturally to me," she says. 'I agree, my books are world changing but I didn't know just how well liked I am!' I spoke to her about her life goals. What do you think so far?"
"I never said any of that!" Lonie yelled back.
"Got a feisty side to her. What do you want to do with your life? Are you going to write forever? What kind of person do you want to marry? How do you feel about becoming immortal?"
Lonie gaped and stared at Dita. "I-I-Immortal? You mean, live forever?"
"It's your duty, as a Jewel, to continue the line of immortals. Why, has it never occurred to you that neither of you grandmothers should be alive still?"
"I-I-" Lonie stuttered. Immortal? Her family couldn't be immortal? Lucky, maybe, but not immortal.
"Piece it all together, child. Delve into your deepest thoughts. It all adds up, doesn't it." Dita's eyes pierced into Lonie's soul like a laser beam. Suddenly, the bell rung. Dita disappeared as dozens of children piled into the lunch hall.
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Lonie grabbed some jelly and sat back down, joined by her friends Annie and Emily.
"What did that lady want to talk to you about, Lonie?" asked Annie, a girl with brown hair in plaits. "She seemed pretty strange to me."
"Oh, um..." Lonie stumbled. What was Dita asking her about? "My next book, of course." she said, saying the first thing that popped to her head, apart from immortality.
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"What's your next book called? Mama says I need to read more so I'm going to look out for it in the school library." said Emily, an artistic girl who lost her home in a fire many years ago.
"I can't remember. I don't name my books until I'm done."
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"Yuck, what is this stuff?" interrupted Annie. "It's vile!"
The trio continued to talk for the rest of lunchtime. For the rest of the day, Lonie couldn't concentrate on her school work. She blew up chemicals in chemistry and earned herself a detention in maths. She was so glad when hometime came. The moment the car pulled up on the drive, she ran straight to find Grandma Heidi and pulled her into the cabin.
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"What is this immortality thing? What are you going to do to my life?" Lonie shouted. "I just want to grow up, write and die. I don't WANT to live forever."
Heidi picked up a teddy from the corner and spoke calmly through it.
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"When I was eighteen, I was chosen by the Gods to lead myself and seven generations of descendants to immortality. You, my dear child, are the fourth. Your mother is the third and Grandma Alecia is the second. Alecia and I are already immortal, but you and your mother are still to achieve that goal once you become old like us." she explained
"But why do you need to achieve this goal? What is the reward?"
Heidi stopped. What had she done with her life? Why was she being made to do this?
With thanks to chetanhaobijam, intl_incident and ladybug53 for allowing me to use their sims in this story. Also with thanks to Gogowars329 for allowing me to use his sims, although they weren't needed in this story. Thanks again guys!
Post by: chetanhaobijam on February 09, 2014, 12:17:00 PM
Post by: bubbles on February 09, 2014, 01:09:16 PM
Love the chapter. It looks like Lonie will get the understanding of immortality. Great use of our sims. Looking forward for next update.Thanks Chet! I've had it screenshotted for a while but the pictures ended up in the recycling bin before I realised they weren't saved anywhere else. Got them back, though! I'm looking forward to writing the next update, too.
Post by: Rhoxi on February 10, 2014, 05:31:49 PM
Aw, this was a really cute update! All the screenshots of the school time were very well staged. So, is this supposed to be one of Lonie's novels that she's writing, about herself?
Post by: bubbles on February 11, 2014, 11:01:40 AM
Aw, this was a really cute update! All the screenshots of the school time were very well staged. So, is this supposed to be one of Lonie's novels that she's writing, about herself?Thanks! It isn't meant to be a novel about herself, but I love the idea! I might use that at some point. Chapter 33 and 34 are about immortality and how Lonie (And some other family members, for that matter) are discovering what it really means to be a Jewel.
Post by: bubbles on February 15, 2014, 06:48:07 AM
Chapter 34 - Back in time
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That night, Heidi was the last in bed. The thought of her goal kept her up until the late hours until she drifted into a deep sleep with exhaustion. It was a strange dream, unlike anything she'd ever had before. It seemed so different, yet so familiar.
Heidi found herself in the centre of white. There was nothing for miles, it seemed, until a small girl of about eight or nine came running towards her.
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The girl had long blonde hair tied back in a plait. She seemed so familiar. She stopped right in front of Heidi and gazed up at her.
"Hello," tremored Heidi. "Are you al-" She stopped and took a good look at the girl. "Harriet?" The girl shook her head. "No, it can't be -
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Heidi shrieked at the thought. Was it really who she thought it was? Just as Heidi was trying to process everything, the child spoke.
"I'm you, aged eight and a half, when we lived in the sim bin."
Heidi gasped. She never remembered it like this, she didn't remember anything about the sim bin anymore.
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"This is where we grew up, together as one. Don't you remember living here with Dad and Harvey and Harriett?" Big Heidi shook her head. She couldn't remember any farther back than moving into Summerhill Court.
"Why, of course you don't. Mummy always said that you never remember anything about the sim bin once you leave. Anyway, what are you doing here?"
Heidi paused. She honestly had no idea. It was all a dream anyway, surely. A voice in her head whispered to her.
"Immortality," it hissed. "Immortality."
"You see those people over there," said little Heidi, surprising old Heidi. "I want you to see them."
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The two Heidi's wandered over and big Heidi couldn't believe her eyes.
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"This is the day our twin sister Harriett died. The sim bin does that to people. It took mummy when we were only babies and it's taken our sister too. Daddy sent us away when we were eighteen to bring them back home so we can live a full and happy life as a family. Clearly, you still haven't succeeded."
Big Heidi took a closer look at the girl. She was identical to little Heidi, accept she was paler and completely still. Harvey and Dad were crowded round the bed.
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It all made sense now, but before she could say goodbye to little Heidi, she found herself back home, surrounded by those that will help her bring back Harriett.
Post by: Snufflesxx on February 16, 2014, 03:22:39 AM
Post by: bubbles on February 17, 2014, 02:45:12 AM
Talk about drama! Great chapter. I loved the school scene too. It reminded me a little of a certain film... ;DI'm glad you liked both interludes! There were no movie references in the school scene whatsoever... ::)
There will be less drama for the next to chapters and lots more comedy and fun!
Post by: bubbles on February 18, 2014, 03:54:09 PM
Chapter 35 - Rollerskating
Hello everyone! I'm back (Patricia, that is) and ready to roll in the sunshine! Summer is upon the Valley once more, much to the benefit of my plants. A few days ago, I was standing outside Lonie's Lodge, about to go and speak to her about her books when I heard her talking to Heidi.
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"Why do we need to become immortal?" I heard her say. How did she know? The whole family swore not to tell her until she was a teenager. I walked over to the window and peered in. Heidi walked into the corner of the room and picked up my old bear.
"Long ago, Grandma's sister died. My family sent me on a mission to raise a family of immortal people; people who live forever. It is the only way that I can possibly bring her back."
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"But if she died, she would've gone to heaven. I thought it was nice there." Lonie's sweet voice could be heard easily, even though she was a quiet child.
"It tore our family apart. I lost my mother to a curse when I was three and Harriett died when I was 8. We are doing this so my family can rebuild itself and the hole in the family tree filled."
"But we're your family. Why would you need more?"
An awkward silence followed. Mum called us all into the house and suggested we went to the park. It seemed like a good solution to the tension. When we got there, we all headed straight to the skating rink.
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Lonie and I's first attempt at a spin resulted in a minor pile up. We were both fine, laughing in fact!
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We were all skating with confidence in no time, but Lonie surprised us all. Despite hating the outdoors, she appears to have a talent for skating.
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Her spins were impeccable and executed with confidence and precision (I sound like an Olympic commentator!)
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No matter how hard we tried, we couldn't keep up with her. Even when we were still a little unsteady, she was whizzing past us like a true professional.
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For her next birthday, we might build her an ice rink!
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Her smile on the rink was contagious. She really lights up the whole world.
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She needs to pay more attention in ballet, though! The arms are perfect but her shoulders need to be down and her leg turned out and, egh! Never mind that, though. Her childhood is coming to a close. She truly has made the most of it. There have been ups and downs but our writing (And skating) sensation is almost ready to conquer the hormones and mood swings of adolescence. Brace yourselves for the drop ahead!
Post by: Trip on February 20, 2014, 07:17:34 PM
Post by: bubbles on February 21, 2014, 02:43:07 AM
When in doubt, rollerskating! Lonie raises a good question about the importance of family, though. And Heidi's back-story was really dramatic and well-done. :)I love sending the sims skating, it's so funny to watch! I wanted Lonie to seem in some ways more innocent and in others wiser than the previous Jewel children. I think I achieved that with her questioning about family. Thanks, I wrote that after I realised she'd never given a reason for starting the dynasty and I wanted to make it as dramatic as possible!
Post by: doxxielover on March 02, 2014, 05:22:40 PM
Post by: bubbles on March 03, 2014, 10:43:05 AM
Hi bubbles! I was an early reader of yours, but I was off the forum for a long while. I back on now and I'm looking forward to rereading your whole story to catch up, it was a favorite of mine. I just wanted let you know :)Thanks Doxxie, it's really encouraging to know how much you like this story.
I've got a few chapters screenshotted but I don't know when the next chapter will be up. I'm hoping it will be tomorrow but you all know how bad I am at updating when I say I will! :P
Post by: Shewolf13 on March 03, 2014, 12:25:59 PM
Post by: bubbles on March 03, 2014, 04:40:31 PM
Finally got caught up once again! The interlude chapters were great! Really loved the setup and Heidi's background!Thanks, I really enjoyed writing the interludes too. I'll throw some more in some day, especially while barely anything is happening!
Post by: doxxielover on March 03, 2014, 10:53:18 PM
Post by: bubbles on March 15, 2014, 04:17:23 AM
Read through it all tonight. I love the story so so much. All the girls are really beautiful, Patricia especially :). Love the drama with Heidi's twin. Can't wait for the next update :)Thanks! I love the girls too, except maybe Lonie's hair colour. I'm determined to stick with it though - it's part of her! You're in luck with the update, I'm going to start writing now but I have to get up and go to music soon so I doubt I will be finished!
Post by: Rikki8528 on March 23, 2014, 03:50:13 AM
Post by: bubbles on May 23, 2014, 12:03:25 PM
I just read through the whole of this, and it is really good. Your screenshot taking skills are amazing.
Thanks, people seem to really like the pictures!
Sorry I haven't updated this for so long. I kind run out of ideas for a while and wasn't really active on the forum. However, I am back now and I have a week off school ahead of me so I hope to post a couple of chapters to get you guys up to date.
Chapter 36 - Time for Teens
Hello! I haven't really spoken about my life in a while but I feel I now have plenty to talk about. Time really flies when you're raising a child and Lonie is now a teenager.
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I will miss having a little baby in the house. I'm really dreading her teenage years - mood swings, boyfriends, arguments, boyfriends...
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...HIDEOUS hairdo's! Well, at least she has hair. I immediately sent her over to the mirror to correct the atrocity on her head.
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I was so glad she stuck with her original look. It really suits her. I also sent her to the dresser to... dress.
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Of Course, no birthday is complete without some kind of event...
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Yes, he stole a car! It was brand new as well. We built a 4 car garage after that. We can't risk another robbery!
The following day, Lonie began the morning by posing for a sculpture. She called it "Eureka".
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Once she had finished Eureka-ing, she took a cab down to Central Park to meet "friends".
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Boyfriend? NO!!!
Post by: bubbles on May 25, 2014, 09:52:58 AM
Summertime
Right, we have no time to waste today. I'm going to jump straight in and say it. You know that boy we caught a glimpse of last time, the one Lonie tried to kiss, Lonie told me today they are officially "In a relationship"! They even went to prom together and got voted prom King and Queen!
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It's outrageous that a fourteen year old girl would go to prom, have her first kiss and get voted prom Queen on the same night. She's just a baby girl! Well, she would beg to differ. She would be all "I'm an adult now, I'm too old to be babied anymore, blah, blah blah!" I knew her teens would be hard, but not this bad.
Despite the tension between Lonie and I, Grandma Heidi suggested we got outside and enjoyed ourselves being together as a family. The day started with a water fight: Henry and Heidi vs Mum (Alecia) and Dad (Dante).
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I wasn't really sure who to support but Mum and Dad won! Next stop; Central Park.
It was really busy down there with everyone celebrating the final day of summer, so we didn't stay long.
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While Grandma Heidi and Mum played a bit of football, Henry and I decided to practise skating together. It was going well at first...
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But, of course, we had to loose our balance.
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INCOMING!
Luckily, no one was badly injured so we got off the rink and head to the beach. Heidi, Alecia, Dante and Lonie hit the waves while Henry and I worked on our tans.
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Look at those guys go! They own the beach (Literally!)
As the sun started to sink below the waves, everyone dried off and watched the sunset.
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It really was one of those moments when you realise just how special family time is. Unfortunately, just before the marshmallow roasting began, the heavens opened.
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A slightly soggy ending to a wonderful summers day.
Post by: bubbles on May 27, 2014, 04:48:33 AM
Chapter 37 - We say goodbye
When someone dies, it is always a very sad day. It's one of those times when there is no shame in shedding a few tears. However, the saddest day is when someone very close to you passes. My father Dante has just left us at the ripe old age of 99.
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He was just about to do his share of the cleaning when he was surrounded by sparkles for the final time. He didn't seem to mind; he had been living on borrowed time for days now.
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Grandma Heidi, Mum and I ran in to see what was going on. The look of shock on Mum's face was just heartbreaking. She wiped a tear from her eye and tried to touch Dad. Her hand went straight through his cold, colourless aura.
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I just cried. What else could I do? I was helpless now; we had to leave everything between Dad and Grim.
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Grim towered over Dad, but he didn't seem to care. Dad seemed happy now, happy that his time had come.
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He took Grim's hand and went off gracefully and gratefully.
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Lonie was in her study at the end of the garden at the time. I wasn't sure how I would tell her that her Grandfather had died. I decided all I could do was got in there and get it over and done with. I put my brave face on.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20038/Screenshot-22_zpsf340ea7f.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20038/Screenshot-22_zpsf340ea7f.jpg.html)
"Lonie, I need to speak to you."
"If it's about Maxwell-" she replied in a typical teenage tone.
"It's about your grandad."
She was silent. She stood up and walked over to me.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20038/Screenshot-25_zps5c105a84.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20038/Screenshot-25_zps5c105a84.jpg.html)
"Sweetheart, your grandad j-j-j-just d-d-d-died." I couldn't keep it together no matter how hard I tried.
"What? He-he died?"
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20038/Screenshot-23_zps1c97c02f.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20038/Screenshot-23_zps1c97c02f.jpg.html)
I nodded. I couldn't bare to speak another word. I pulled her in for a hug.
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I managed one more sentence.
"Promise you'll be brave?"
"I promise," she replied sounding much more like the little girl I know and love.
I left her alone. As I was walking back, I heard her again, this time, she was crying.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20038/Screenshot-27_zpscade0bc7.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20038/Screenshot-27_zpscade0bc7.jpg.html)
Rest in peace, Dante Jewel. You did so much for us.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20038/Screenshot-28_zpsfbbdbd77.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20038/Screenshot-28_zpsfbbdbd77.jpg.html)
Post by: butterfly on May 27, 2014, 09:39:38 AM
Post by: bubbles on May 30, 2014, 02:57:11 AM
R.I.P. Dante, this chapter was so heartbreaking :'(Thanks, that was what I was aiming for. I felt very sad after writing that. Dante's been gone awhile in game and I still miss him, often mixing him up with Henry.
I want to do another chapter today. I'm looking forward to the next chapter, it's very happy and action packed. :D
Post by: bubbles on June 17, 2014, 02:34:07 PM
Chapter 39 - All Grown Up (Sort Of)
We start this chapter with the best day of the year - Spooky Day! I just love dressing up in ridiculous costumes and embarrassing self-conscious teens!
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-65_zps6364f467.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-65_zps6364f467.jpg.html)
Do you like it? It's ingenious, don't you think? Henry had the same idea and we were the best barbeque in town!
Meanwhile, Grandma Heidi and Mum went for much less extravagant outfits.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-63_zps38030fc9.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-63_zps38030fc9.jpg.html)
A maid, Heidi? Seriously? We are the wealthiest family in Sunset Valley and you choose to dress as a maid. *Sigh*
Lonie decided to brave the outdoors and persuade the town to feed her. Like we don't feed her enough!
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-60_zps1b4398c4.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-60_zps1b4398c4.jpg.html)
She did look adorable in her little cowgirl costume, though. In fact, she was so sweet I even let her keep the candy.
Yes I know I have been sounding like I have been babying her, but I can't help it. The day after spooky day was Lonie's Young Adult birthday. I don't want my baby girl to grow up!
Clearly, she didn't listen to my pain and decided to age up anyway.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-68_zpsb2d387b9.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-68_zpsb2d387b9.jpg.html)
She looked a bit nervous as the sparkles surrounded her but she didn't care. I now had a beautiful, grown up girl...
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-69_zps6c5de232.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-69_zps6c5de232.jpg.html)
...with HIDEOUS hair again! Seriously, why does she keep aging up with that do?
It was Henry's birthday as well. One last picture as a good looking young man...
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-74_zpscf8f9fc2.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-74_zpscf8f9fc2.jpg.html)
...And another as an oldie
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-77_zps9bfa651b.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-77_zps9bfa651b.jpg.html)
Does your back really always hurt the moment you age to elder? If so, I'm not looking forward to spending eternity with a bad back!
Just before bed, Lonie went to sign up as a Journalist. Time to get working on those skills!
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-75_zpsd88a471d.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-75_zpsd88a471d.jpg.html)
However, she still found time to work on something slightly different. Do you remember her first kiss as few chapters back...
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-84_zpsfbc590e2.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-84_zpsfbc590e2.jpg.html)
Lonie proposed to Mr First Kiss! It was so romantic and of course, Maxwell Hammer couldn't say no.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-85_zps8fc04bb4.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-85_zps8fc04bb4.jpg.html)
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-86_zps2ac29ddd.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/Screenshot-86_zps2ac29ddd.jpg.html)
You could hear his girly screams of joy from my room at the back of the house!
Overall, these few days have been some of the best of my life. I do miss having a little baby in the house, but I love having a grown up, engaged daughter just as much. Join us next time for a beautiful wedding!
Edit: I forgot to include the outfits images.
Lonie: (http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/LonieYoungAdult_zpse067e2d7.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/LonieYoungAdult_zpse067e2d7.jpg.html)
Henry:
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/HenryElder_zpsd6e894f3.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20039/HenryElder_zpsd6e894f3.jpg.html)
Post by: chetanhaobijam on June 19, 2014, 04:01:44 AM
Post by: butterfly on June 19, 2014, 10:35:11 AM
Post by: bubbles on June 19, 2014, 10:58:39 AM
Mr. 1st kiss aka Maxwell looks so awesome and handsome(rhymed, cool!). Now the only thing to do is wait for the wonderful wedding.Maxwell looks even better with a makeover! The wedding really is wonderful, I can't wait to write it.
Congrats to the happy couple, too bad Dante won't be able to see it :(I am sad that Dante isn't alive but his grave is in the garden with the others so he can join in if he wants. I don't think he shows up at the wedding but I could be wrong.
Post by: Trip on June 19, 2014, 11:33:07 AM
Post by: Malley on June 19, 2014, 01:26:59 PM
Post by: bubbles on June 19, 2014, 03:18:36 PM
Looks like Lonie's adulthood is off to a great start! Can't wait to see the wedding. :)It definitely is! She's doing really well with her requirements and life is good in the Jewel house!
I'm finally caught up! Congrats to Lonie and Mr. First Kiss! Can't wait to see the nooboos :)You'll be disappointed to hear there won't be a nooboo for a while. I'm a good four weeks ahead in game at least and the nooboo is only just a child. The fifth generation is cute though!
Post by: bubbles on June 21, 2014, 03:26:07 AM
Chapter 40 - Dreaming of a White Wedding
Before we cut to the chase, I celebrated my elder birthday just in time for Lonie's big day.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20040/Screenshot-52_zpsb1a7347c.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20040/Screenshot-52_zpsb1a7347c.jpg.html)
So your back DOES hurt the moment you become an old person! It really kills!
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20040/Screenshot-62_zpsc70f582b.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20040/Screenshot-62_zpsc70f582b.jpg.html)
A quick trip to the mirror and dresser finalised my style for eternity.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20040/PatriciaElder_zpsd4d4fc79.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20040/PatriciaElder_zpsd4d4fc79.jpg.html)
Lonie's wedding was planned for the evening. At about 3 o'clock, the snow was coming down thick and fast. Sunset Valley looked glorious and the wedding looked perfect.
Lonie and Maxwell stood proudly under the arch. Lonie looked a tad chilly but still beautiful in the winter sunset.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20040/Screenshot-11_zpsf9335b79.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20040/Screenshot-11_zpsf9335b79.jpg.html)
As the happy couple exchanged rings, Lonie did the inevitable doopy bride face.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20040/Screenshot-13_zps100a31bc.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20040/Screenshot-13_zps100a31bc.jpg.html)
A kiss to finalise the vowels and make it official...
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20040/Screenshot-15_zpsb0995f6f.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20040/Screenshot-15_zpsb0995f6f.jpg.html)
...It's official! Lonie and Maxwell Jewel went over to supposedly cut the cake together. It turned out more like Lonie cutting the cake while Maxwell looked a bit distant.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20040/Screenshot-18_zps85748bab.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20040/Screenshot-18_zps85748bab.jpg.html)
After the ceremony, Maxwell got a makeover. Did he really think he could get away with his current attire?
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20040/Screenshot-19_zpsa0b3a02f.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20040/Screenshot-19_zpsa0b3a02f.jpg.html)
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20040/MaxwellYoungAdult_zpsd7b15c61.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20040/MaxwellYoungAdult_zpsd7b15c61.jpg.html)
Smart casual is definitely the way to go in the Jewel house!
And so the day ended. A stunning wedding, a big birthday and a pretty yummy cake! What may happen next time?
Post by: chetanhaobijam on June 21, 2014, 03:35:05 AM
Post by: butterfly on June 21, 2014, 05:41:11 AM
Post by: bubbles on June 21, 2014, 01:08:26 PM
Lonie looks stunning and very beautiful in the wedding dress, despite being cold from the weather. Mr. Maxwell also looks fabulous in his looks and attire. Now what's remaining? Nooboo time and birth of another generation. Looking forward for next update.She is a very beautiful sim!
That was such a sweet wedding! Can't wait for the nooboo!I can't wait either.
Speaking of which, I seem to have lost at least two in game weeks of screenshots. In fact, I'm not even sure if I took any. After the next chapter, I will post another chapter that's just text. There won't be much that needs screenshots anyway, but I feel the story would feel weird if I skipped most of Lonie's Young Adulthood.
Just thought I would say! After that, you know what time it is...
Post by: Magpie2012 on June 21, 2014, 03:12:51 PM
Post by: bubbles on June 21, 2014, 05:05:26 PM
I'm so bummed... I had this on "notify" and I wasn't notified of the new updates :'( I don't wanna miss a thing!It means a lot that you have this on notify! Thanks!
Post by: bubbles on June 22, 2014, 04:05:36 AM
Chapter 41 - A Winter Wonder
Snowflake Day is upon us much more and the day turned out to be one of our most successful parties yet. We invited only our closest friends and potential friends for myself, so I finished off my best friend requirement. We all got lovely gifts. Lonie was kind enough to buy me a beautiful painting to go on the wall.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20041/Screenshot-26_zps42765870.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20041/Screenshot-26_zps42765870.jpg.html)
Mum's a bit weird when it comes to opening gifts. She never seems to look at the gift sh's opening, instead looking away with an odd face.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20041/Screenshot-251_zps01b9b719.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20041/Screenshot-251_zps01b9b719.jpg.html)
Henry seemed to practically shove his face in the box when he opening his present of another art easel. At least we will always have spares!
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20041/Screenshot-29_zps7f745fcf.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20041/Screenshot-29_zps7f745fcf.jpg.html)
After the festivities were over, I counted up my friends. I had six. I checked with Charlie that my gallery was done. It was. Gardening supermaxed? Check. Level 10 Gardening career? That was done ages ago. I called the opportunities agency. Those were done months ago.
All that was left to do was to go down those stairs.
Heidi prepared three dishes of an odd delicacy and laid them out on the table.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20041/Screenshot-305_zps15a79498.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20041/Screenshot-305_zps15a79498.jpg.html)
Mum showed me to the seat in between her and Heidi.
I took a bit of the food in front of me. I choked; it was a taste unlike anything I'd ever eaten before. But it was the best thing I had ever tasted.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20041/Screenshot-335_zpsd83676a0.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20041/Screenshot-335_zpsd83676a0.jpg.html)
I was immortal.
Post by: bubbles on June 22, 2014, 04:05:59 AM
Name: Patricia Jewel
Lifetime Wish: The Perfect Garden
Career: Self-employed Gardener
Supermax: Gardening
Building: Divisadero Budget Books
Property: Old Pier Beach
Lifetime Rewards:
1. Super Green Thumb
2. Moodlet Manager
3. Fireproof Homestead
Best Friends:
1. Lucky Jewel
2. Lonie Jewel
3. Marian Mohr
4. Nicklaus Hammer
5. Maxwell Jewel
6. Lindsay Ewing
BlackOps:
1. Stinky Bugs
2. The Writing Club
3. Uncommonly Good
4. Perfect Produce
5. A Bag of Produce
6. Outstandingly Rare
Museum:
Toddler: Portrait, Ice Sculpture
Child: Portrait, Ice Sculpture
Teen: Portrait, Ice Sculpture, Photograph
Young Adult: Portrait, Ice Sculpture, Photograph
Adult: Portrait, Ice Sculpture
Elder: Portrait, Ice Sculpture, Photograph
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20041/Screenshot-355_zpsaf10ffc1.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20041/Screenshot-355_zpsaf10ffc1.jpg.html)
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20041/Screenshot-364_zpsd57974a5.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20041/Screenshot-364_zpsd57974a5.jpg.html)
I actually immortalised Patricia back in February but I didn't play or update this story for a good few months. Join us next time with Lonie!
Post by: SuperSimmer77 on June 22, 2014, 04:32:35 AM
Post by: butterfly on June 22, 2014, 04:36:08 AM
So I'm really confused. I literally just registered for this forum and I clicked on "The Jewel Immortal Dynasty" and I have no idea what it is. Is it like a story or something? I need help finding my way around this forum! I'm so confused! :o :-\It is a pretty cool challenge: http://www.carls-sims-3-guide.com/forum/index.php/topic,1810.0.html ;)
Post by: bubbles on June 22, 2014, 05:05:17 AM
So I'm really confused. I literally just registered for this forum and I clicked on "The Jewel Immortal Dynasty" and I have no idea what it is. Is it like a story or something? I need help finding my way around this forum! I'm so confused! :o :-\Welcome to the forum SuperSimmer! As butterfly said, this is a challenge that many people on this forum do. I decided to write a story to go along with it so people can keep track of what's going on in my game. The challenge is unique to this forum and is really fun to play.
Post by: SuperSimmer77 on June 22, 2014, 06:43:24 AM
Post by: chetanhaobijam on June 22, 2014, 07:40:56 AM
Post by: bubbles on June 22, 2014, 08:58:11 AM
Oh my gosh! Thank you Bubbles! Lol! I've actually been reading your Immortals story and it's so amazing! It's really funny and cute (and sad at times) and it seems really fun to do(:Thanks! It is really fun, I would recommend having a go at challenges and/stories anytime!
Congrats on your 3rd immortal. Only 4 to go. Can't wait for the others. Good luck.Thanks! Actually, there are five more sims to immortalise. Lonie isn't far off in game, though, and she's only just an adult!
Post by: chetanhaobijam on June 22, 2014, 09:20:47 AM
Post by: Trip on June 23, 2014, 02:26:23 PM
Lonie's winter wedding was great too.
Post by: bubbles on June 27, 2014, 12:24:37 PM
Post by: chetanhaobijam on June 27, 2014, 09:03:09 PM
Post by: bubbles on June 29, 2014, 04:08:49 AM
Chapter 42 - Introducing Moi
Hello people of the internet (Yes, I know what the 'net is)! As you should know by now, my name is Lonie Jewel and I am the fourth generation of the Jewel Immortal Dynasty. My mum, Patricia, became immortal a couple of weeks ago which means I am now the star of this tale until further notice.
A few days before mum became immortal, I married the man of my dreams; Maxwell Hammer! He's a lovely guy to be around and even like writing just like me! Unfortunately, he must prepare to do museum pieces, although we do have backups.
We spent the first few weeks after Mum's success practising our crafts. Grandma Alecia has been practising her painting to pass the time. She's getting pretty good, although she paints some controversial pictures...
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20042/Screenshot-38_zpsc835ca1c.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20042/Screenshot-38_zpsc835ca1c.jpg.html)
Indiana Jones or Mary Poppins? I just can't decide. Therefore, I insisted that she named the painting "Indiana Poppins".
When I reached level two of my career, I decided that I should get to work on something just as important as my requirements.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20042/Screenshot-40_zpsa2be74b1.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20042/Screenshot-40_zpsa2be74b1.jpg.html)
"I've been thinking about my requirements lately," I said to Maxwell. "I can climb the career ladder quickly if I work hard and I've almost maxed writing already. I've done four opportunities and everything is on track and ahead of schedule. The only thing that I haven't even started on is generation five-"
"-That's a great idea!" Of course he had to butt in. We got straight to work and soon the news was in.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20042/Screenshot-43_zpsac06dda7.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20042/Screenshot-43_zpsac06dda7.jpg.html)
I couldn't wait to tell everyone the news, they would all be so excited.
Maxwell seemed very impressed at the prospect of being a daddy!
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20042/Screenshot-48_zpsa3372601.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20042/Screenshot-48_zpsa3372601.jpg.html)
I didn't even need to tell Grandma Heidi; She was eavesdropping as I told everyone and decided to celebrate mid-Jam Session!
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20042/Screenshot-49_zps3f40ede0.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20042/Screenshot-49_zps3f40ede0.jpg.html)
Over the next few days, I continued to work on my career and skills.
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Rummaging in bins is a good way to write articles. I made a few enemies during pregnancy, but it was all worth it in the end! I work some pretty successful pieces to keep me going once I go back to work.
I became really quite large, as demonstrated here by Mum.
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I looked like a whale, and not in a good way!
Just a few hours after Mum was enjoying her soon-to-be-born grandchild, the pains hit me...
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20042/Screenshot-54_zps4d2d7ee1.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20042/Screenshot-54_zps4d2d7ee1.jpg.html)
...And that's all for today! Yes, I know it's cruel to leave you hanging but it's way more fun on my end. I will leave you with this beautiful picture of me in pain and Grandma Alecia going ballistic. Bye!
Post by: butterfly on June 29, 2014, 06:52:54 AM
And Indiana Poppins is quite a god description of that painting ;P
Post by: chetanhaobijam on June 29, 2014, 08:44:34 AM
P.S. The shot of pregnant Lonie rummaging for an article was very hilarious and looks little weird as I have never seen a pregnant rummaging a trash bin.
Post by: bubbles on June 29, 2014, 01:45:03 PM
Well, that's quite a cliffhanger you left us on, can't wait to see the nooboo!Thanks! Indiana Poppins was the first thing that popped into my head when I saw that image and I just had to share it with you guys!
And Indiana Poppins is quite a good description of that painting ;P
Cliffhanger! All we can do now is advice Lonie to push more and harder. Wish she give birth to a handsome/beautiful nooboo.The baby is very cute! The rummage in bin interaction is hilarious anyway, pregnant sim or not!
P.S. The shot of pregnant Lonie rummaging for an article was very hilarious and looks little weird as I have never seen a pregnant rummaging a trash bin.
Post by: bubbles on July 01, 2014, 03:51:23 PM
Chapter 43 - A New Arrival
Hello again! Last time we spoke, I left you with a wonderful picture of myself in excruciating pain. So, we will start with another picture of that, just to remind you what I look like when I am in labour.
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As you can see, I was by far the calmest in the room. Seriously, it's not like Heidi has never seen one of her descendants give birth before.
Eventually, Maxwell decided that I needed to go to the hospital. We chose the fastest car we have and I drove him to the hospital.
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I was the one giving birth! Why was he expecting me to drive during that? He should try driving whilst being moments from becoming a mother!
Luckily, we made it to the hospital in one piece and just a few minutes after arriving, I gave birth to a gorgeous baby...
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...Girl! Ladies and gentlemen, meet the fifth generation of the Jewel Immortal Dynasty, Lacie Jewel! She Loves the Outdoors and is very Athletic. We immediately built her a nursery in the room above Maxwell and I's. The room is covered in yellow flowers.
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Lacie was a perfect baby in every way. She rarely cried and spent most of her time just being adored by everyone. I mean, who can resist such a cute little girl?
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20043/Screenshot-5_zps7530d1c3.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20043/Screenshot-5_zps7530d1c3.jpg.html)
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Her baby years flew by and soon it was time for her toddler birthday. Grandma Alecia carried her to her first birthday cake and helped her with the candles.
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She was engulfed in a storm of sparkles and grew up to be an adorable little girl. She got my hair colour, Maxwell's skin tone and my lips! She also still has Grandma Heidi's blue eyes! The Jewel Genes certainly do not want to disappear!
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20043/LacieToddler_zps5187c9f5.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20043/LacieToddler_zps5187c9f5.jpg.html)
Well, that's all the latest gossip in our household. I am so overjoyed to be a mother at last! Lacie is such a beautiful little girl. I am certain her future is bright!
Post by: Trip on July 01, 2014, 04:27:13 PM
Post by: Malley on July 01, 2014, 08:35:09 PM
Post by: chetanhaobijam on July 01, 2014, 09:36:20 PM
Post by: James903 on July 01, 2014, 11:41:57 PM
Post by: bubbles on July 02, 2014, 02:17:38 AM
She's so sunshiney and pretty! That Steel nose is very persistent too (which is fine; it's a nice nose).Oh yeah, I didn't notice the nose! I can't believe Chris's great-great granddaughter still has so many if his features!
Lonie is so cute! Those bright colors make her look extra adorable :)You wait until the next chapter! So many adorable nooboo pictures!
Lonie/Lucie, I'm confused. Some say Lonie, while some Lucie. Please clarify? Anyway, a grand welcome to the young nooboo Lonie, whatever is her name. Looking forward for next update.The new baby is called Lacie and Lonie is currently the narrator. Could you point out where you've been getting confused? Are you translating the story? I've read the story through since Lonie was born (Chapter 28 or something like that) and I can't find any mistakes with her name. However, I think naming the new baby Lacie won't really help any confusion!
I've just finished reading your dynasty. I love it! Welcome Lonie/Lacie.
Welcome to the forum! Thanks for reading my story.
Post by: chetanhaobijam on July 02, 2014, 09:17:44 AM
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Lonie was a perfect baby, in everyway.and Malley's above comment. Anyway it's okay. I have no problem in it.
Post by: bubbles on July 02, 2014, 01:11:54 PM
Post by: butterfly on July 02, 2014, 01:25:34 PM
Post by: bubbles on July 05, 2014, 03:06:17 AM
She is just precious! She'll ceirtanly brighten everyone's day when they see her ;)She definitely brightens my day when I see her! I took more than eighty screenshots of her as a toddler, I think! I had to get rid of a load, though because you might get bored with four chapters + of toddler pictures!
Post by: James903 on July 05, 2014, 04:16:42 AM
Post by: bubbles on July 06, 2014, 05:05:47 PM
Ah, Lacie. Nice name! I'm looking forward to the next chapter.Thanks! I was planning to post Chapter 44 today but I didn't get round to it. I'll try and get it up by Tuesday, but I won't make any promises.
Post by: bubbles on July 13, 2014, 01:02:33 PM
Chapter 44 - Cutie Pie!
Lacie is simply the cutest little girl ever, you really can't deny. Even the oldies say it, with the exception of Heidi who claims we were all equal (What was that woman thinking?). If you aren't convinced, just look at this!
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Just look at that little face! Even when she is upset, she still looks like an angel.
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Well, sort of. She is really quite loud in the morning, so loud that Maxwell and I can hear her from our room downstairs without a baby monitor! She certainly knows how to grab attention.
We haven't started her toddler training yet. Children need to be spoiled first, surely? Besides, she's happy, I'm happy, Max's happy, everyone's as cheerful as can be.
We attempted to teach her some table manners, like eating with her mouth closed and using a knife and fork. We did alright...
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20044/Screenshot-19_zpscc59fdb3.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20044/Screenshot-19_zpscc59fdb3.jpg.html)
...Okay, we completely failed. But she's still cute, using her little fingers to shove the food in her little mouth!
She seems like quite a fearless baby. Heights don't seem to faze her. In fact, they seem to make her smile even more!
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20044/Screenshot-17_zps2d68c7dd.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20044/Screenshot-17_zps2d68c7dd.jpg.html)
Everyone loves to fuss over her. Some days, I don't have to do anything to Lacie because the rest of the family beats me to it! Grandma Alecia generally wakes up first so, even though I'm awake when she starts screaming, I can stay within the comfort of my cosy warm bed.
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Once Lacie is fed, she is put in her swing while we eat. Grandma Alecia entertains her while pulling the face that scared me for life when I was her age.
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In the evenings, it is often Grandma Heidi who puts her down. It's amazing to see the change in our genetics that has occurred since Heidi moved here all those years ago.
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One night, we took a picture of her standing up on her own in her crib.
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She fell over just moments later and fell straight asleep.
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Lacie truly is my little angel. I can't wait to see what kind of person she grows into but we've still got a long way to go!
Post by: butterfly on July 13, 2014, 01:29:36 PM
Post by: chetanhaobijam on July 14, 2014, 11:19:16 PM
Post by: bubbles on July 21, 2014, 03:32:20 AM
She's so adorable!!! Let's be honest, if the food is good it's hard to show your manners, also Lacie is too cute to be mad at ;)Lacie is far too cute. Her manners haven't improved, but it's still cute!
Lacie looks very cuty and adorable. Wish I could pick up and play with her. All the members of the family must be queing to snuggle her. Looking forward for next update.I'm not having too much trouble with queuing simply because I'm constantly giving everyone something to do. If she was in the swing a lot, there would definitely be a line!
Although it's now the summer holidays, I won't be updating this story until Sunday at the earliest because I'm currently on holiday without my laptop. I want to try to finish this dynasty before The Sims 4 is released, but I doubt I will do it. The race is on!
Post by: bubbles on July 29, 2014, 12:57:01 PM
Chapter 45 - A Day in the Life
Each and every day, Lacie continues to make the whole family smile. She is (Almost) always cheerful and her happiness is highly contagious. I don't see her much since I am constantly busy with work so the rest of the family is on entertainment duty. Here is a day in the life of a baby Jewel.
The day starts with a round of personal hygiene issues. This includes a few minutes of nose picking.
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Lovely.
Maxwell and Alecia are sharing cot duties at the moment. When her daddy gets her up, he is greeted with the first smile of the day.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20045/Screenshot-62_zpsc557057b.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20045/Screenshot-62_zpsc557057b.jpg.html)
After a spot of breakfast, Grandma Heidi takes her to the most important room in the house...
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...It's POTTY TIME! She's actually doing rather well with her training. She learned to control her bladder within days of aging up!
Before the day can continue, Henry completes her ice sculpture and portrait for her gallery. Of course, this isn't an everyday affair but I thought I'd throw that in there.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20045/Screenshot-26_zps3105fa9f.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20045/Screenshot-26_zps3105fa9f.jpg.html)
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20045/Screenshot-25_zps7cc8e87a.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20045/Screenshot-25_zps7cc8e87a.jpg.html)
Once she has finished posing, Lacie continues her toddler training. Her walking "lessons" are taken by Grandma Heidi. In some ways I am very jealous that she got that job. Lacie is so cute when she is toddling around!
(http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20045/Screenshot-14_zps142602dd.jpg.html)
(http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20045/Screenshot-16_zpse2bb1b70.jpg.html)Next it is time for her speech lessons. Mum teaches her this. Teaching toddlers to talk takes a lot of patience, she says. Apparently it is very stressful with all the mispronunciations and unwillingness to learn. However, she got there in the end and Lacie's first proper word was bottle. *Sigh*
(http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20045/Screenshot-29_zpsf3a368d6.jpg.html)
(http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20045/Screenshot-28_zpsdc5784a2.jpg.html)In the evenings, I sometimes take her out with me. I took her to the library a few days ago and we found potential spouse number 1!
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20045/Screenshot-90_zps2af1fed7.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20045/Screenshot-90_zps2af1fed7.jpg.html)
I can't remember his name, but he seems to have decent genetics.
After a long day of being a baby, it is time for bed.
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She's quite strong. I bet she will be a great athlete when she grows up...
Post by: bubbles on July 31, 2014, 12:55:53 PM
Chapter 46 -Outdoor fun with Lacie
As you may have noticed by now, I took far too many pictures of Lacie as a toddler but you must understand. The toddler years are golden. With a child as sweet as Lacie we couldn't let the opportunity to nourish her early years slip away.
The oldies were feeling a bit cooped up in our house. The sun was blazing down on the valley and the temperature outside was soaring. Best of all, it was leisure day and they took the opportunity to escape to the great outdoors to enjoy the weather. Personally, I hate being outside so I stayed at home and worked on my writing and charisma for work. Dad and Maxwell stayed home too. Henry is over 90 now and we want him to stay at home so he doesn't die elsewhere.
Grandma Heidi, Grandma Alecia and Mum took Lacie out for her first major outing (With the exception of our regular library trips). They started off the day with a trip to Stoney Falls, one of the lots purchased for our requirements.
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Alecia went fishing for the first time since becoming immortal.
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It must have been an excellent feeling to do what she loved most of all without the stress of having to make money in time to become immortal.
Meanwhile, Grandma Heidi and Mum were playing on the playground equipment like little seven year olds.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20046/Screenshot-68_zpsbff65d0f.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20046/Screenshot-68_zpsbff65d0f.jpg.html)
They said it was so much fun there but there wasn't much for Lacie to do, at least not with the family. So, they hopped into the car and drove on down to Old Pier Beach, Mum's property.
While Grandma Heidi and Grandma Alecia relaxed under the summer sunshine, Mum took her grandchild down to the ocean to get her first taste of the ocean.
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Lacie seemed right at home on the water and smiled the whole time, apparently.
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Mum seemed to be enjoying herself too. She really loves the sea air and being with Lacie, I mean, who wouldn't?!
When they got home, I took Lacie out for a short walk around Summerhill Springs. Even after such a long, fun filled day out, she was still smiling her contagious smile.
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20046/Screenshot-69_zps7364d9dd.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20046/Screenshot-69_zps7364d9dd.jpg.html)
Unfortunately, by the end of the day all the excitement was starting to take it's toll on Lacie.
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Alecia was the one who put her to bed.
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GLITCH ALERT!
Post by: Trip on July 31, 2014, 12:57:45 PM
It's nice to see that all of the ladies had fun, though.
Post by: bubbles on August 01, 2014, 09:31:47 AM
Ouch, that last picture. :oIt really made me jump but it was very amusing. You saw this so fast, you posted 1 minute 52 seconds after me! That was quick!
It's nice to see that all of the ladies had fun, though.
Post by: bubbles on August 02, 2014, 09:15:28 AM
Chapter 47 - Too Many Birthdays
Hey everyone! It has been a busy few days in the Jewel household, with everyone who is not yet an elder celebrating their birthdays.
The day after Leisure day was Maxwell's birthday. We were all so busy skilling up, working and entertaining Lacie that everyone forgot, including Maxwell himself!
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He aged up alone in the downstairs bathroom with only a shower, a toilet, a sink and a mirror for company.
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Why does the game always change hairstyles and outerwear when someone ages to an adult? With a quick trip to the mirror that watched him age up, he was back to normal.
The next morning it was my turn to become middle aged. Because I'm better than Maxwell, I got a cake and a celebration with the whole family!
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For some reason, Mum thought her breakfast was more exciting than her own daughter's birthday. Each to their own.
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Agh! That hairstyle is hideous! And I look old!
Later in the day, it was finally Lacie's turn to age up. Grandma Heidi took her to the cake.
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Lacie didn't need any help with the candles, she's so independent.
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Heidi placed her on the floor and Lacie did the classic toddler cross-eye face. Why do they do that? It's ridiculous!
(http://i1009.photobucket.com/albums/af217/sims3bubbles/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20047/Screenshot-110_zps74729ee5.jpg) (http://s1009.photobucket.com/user/sims3bubbles/media/Jewel%20ID/Chapter%20047/Screenshot-110_zps74729ee5.jpg.html)
She did a funny toddler twirly thing...
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...And aged up into a lovely girl with a hideous hair cut.
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Once again, nothing a trip to the mirror and dresser can't fix. Seriously, what did sims do before they were invented?
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Lacie gained the Lucky trait to go with Loves the Outdoors and Athletic. She's going to be a very talented sportswoman someday. But for now, we must enjoy her childhood innocence while she's still got it.
You might have noticed that my chapter titles aren't quite as good as the could be. I'm running out of ideas already, so if you have any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated. I know you don't really know what will happen next but maybe titles for birthday chapters, skilling chapters and cute toddler chapters. Those are the chapters that pop up a lot and I find hard to name. Thanks!
Post by: butterfly on August 03, 2014, 07:34:27 AM
Post by: bubbles on August 03, 2014, 12:44:44 PM
Nooo, Lacie is not a cute toddler anymore :( I really enjoyed adorable toddler chapters, hopefully there'll be some adorable child chapters. How about Sparkle Attack and Toddeling Around for chapter names, those are just the first that came to mind. But I believe you'll come up with something better at some point :DDon't worry, the chapters lined up might not be quite as cute but there is still a lot going on. Thanks for the names, I really quite like those!
Post by: Lunarpixels on August 04, 2014, 03:14:08 PM
Post by: bubbles on August 04, 2014, 04:47:33 PM
I finally caught up! Oh my gosh Lacie is so cute!!Welcome back to the forum! Isn't she just?!
Post by: bubbles on August 06, 2014, 11:16:17 AM
Chapter 48 - Laughs with Lacie
Now that Lacie is a child, she is (Obviously) quite a bit bigger than when she was a little nooboo. Despite the slight lack of cuteness in the house, we sure do laugh a lot! Lacie is such a hilarious child. She loves being active and playing outside 24/7.
One of her favourite games to play is frisbee. For the first few games, she had some quite amusing fails! Of course, I don't mean to laugh at her...
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INCOMING!
She did catch the frisbee...
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...briefly, but she still caught it!
Sometimes we send her over the road to the park while everyone else is busy. She spends most of her time flying around on the trampoline, she really seems to enjoy herself when she's on there.
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She also enjoys dance.
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Hmm, nice try but there are so many technical problems. She needs her shoulders down, legs straight, arm in fifth long...
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Now THAT'S more like it!
When she's not being active, Lacie is being fussed over by her lovely relatives. She absolutely adores it when they coo over her!
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Okay maybe not.
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But Grandma Heidi definitely does!
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As I have said before, she must be scarred for life.
I must go now but I will leave you with two beautiful images of Lacie after eating spicy food for the first time!
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Post by: chetanhaobijam on August 06, 2014, 11:57:04 PM
Chapter 46: I think I have seen the last photo(tall Lacie standing on the crib) on weird/fun thread on my mobile. But it really scares me when I see it on my computer.
Chapter 47: Oh, that hideous hairstyle and outfit. Lacie looks adorable after the makover. Now ready for some exercises. And my suggestion for skill chapters: 'Run Lacie Run' and 'The Iron Lacie'.
Chapter 48: Hilarious to see the funny and angry faces of Lacie when her Grandma Heidi picks on her. I think she will become a great sportswoman. Good luck to her.
Looking forward for more exciting update.
Post by: bubbles on August 07, 2014, 03:52:28 AM
Finally able to caught up with the story. Was out from the forum for 2 weeks. And delighted to see 3 new chapters.Yeah, it was on that thread as well. I completely forgot about that photo until I was sorting out the screenshots and thought it was too odd to miss!
Chapter 46: I think I have seen the last photo(tall Lacie standing on the crib) on weird/fun thread on my mobile. But it really scares me when I see it on my computer.
Chapter 47: Oh, that hideous hairstyle and outfit. Lacie looks adorable after the makover. Now ready for some exercises. And my suggestion for skill chapters: 'Run Lacie Run' and 'The Iron Lacie'.Lacie does look very sweet in everything she wears, even in my game when she's a teen! I find it annoying that while children can do a lot of the exercises and can build skills challenges, they can't level up athletic skill until they're teens. They can't even get that few levels head start like toddlers can get when they practice particular skills! Also, I love those chapter names!
Chapter 48: Hilarious to see the funny and angry faces of Lacie when her Grandma Heidi picks on her. I think she will become a great sportswoman. Good luck to her.I love watching elders pinch children's cheeks, their faces are so hilarious!
Looking forward for more exciting update.
I've probably already said this a few chapters back but there will be lots of updates from not until 3rd September because it's the summer holidays ( ;D )and I've got loads of simming and writing time. I go back to school on 4th September, just in time for Sims 4 but in the meantime, there's going to be a whole bucket load of chapters.
Post by: bubbles on August 10, 2014, 11:40:38 AM
Chapter 49 - The World's Dumbest Policewoman
Finally I am getting somewhere with my Journalism career. I am currently an investigative reporter and getting promotions every two work days. No worries there so far (Touch wood for good luck!)!
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Meanwhile, Lacie is already getting into shape for her future career. Every morning and evening she's there in front of the TV doing star jumps, squats stretches, you name it!
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Too bad she isn't getting any better. I think it's because of her age, she's too young really to begin her training but she is very committed and determined to reach her goals and do our family proud!
One night at the height of autumn, we had an unwelcome visitor.
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Meet burglar number 5,897,361 or something like that (We haven't told you about so many!). Of course, the burglar alarm auto-dialled the police for us. Unfortunately, it seems that only the dumbest were on shift that night.
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Is it not in the basic training that you must OPEN the door to get inside?
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Obviously not. [resetsim Miss Policewoman]
This meant that it was up to us to capture the runaway burglar.
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Before we knew it, Maxwell had found himself on the other side of town, stranded all alone next to the road.
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It was almost dawn by the time he returned home, exhausted from lack of sleep.
So, it was quite an eventful life. My elder birthday is approaching fast now and the pressure is on. However, can you believe that between us, my family has updated you almost 50 times! Next time, join us for a celebratory trip to remember!
Post by: bubbles on August 13, 2014, 05:58:33 AM
Post by: bubbles on August 15, 2014, 09:10:55 AM
Chapter 50 - Camping!
Hey everyone, it's Lacie, Lonie's sweet, adorable, cute, amazing, fabulous, talented, beautiful little girl! Mummy said that because this is the fiftieth update, I should have a go at telling the story. So, as I have already said, my name is Lacie and I am the fifth immortal-to-be. This makes me a very special little girl because I am going to live longer than all of my friends and non-immortal family. My dream is to become an amazing sports person and win lots and lots of medals.
Ever since I was little, I have wanted to go camping with Mummy, Daddy, Grandma Patricia, Grandad Henry, Grandma Alecia and Grandma Heidi. So, to celebrate our achievement and to give us all a break from the stress of trying to live forever, we decided to pack our bags and head down to Stoney Falls, one of our owned lots in Sunset Valley. It was a wednesday evening, the day before spooky day so it seemed the perfect time to get away.
When we got there, the first thing I did was play in the park. What is the point of having a climbing thing if I can't play on it?
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I pretended to be a wilderness explorer, on the look out for dangerous beasts that could eat us! Suddenly, I saw something move down below me...
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I slid down the pole and crept towards the rest of the family.
"Don't move a muscle!" I said bravely. "Dangerous creatures like that can sense fear from a mile away!"
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"Grandma Heidi, stop taking and listen to me!"
"Lacie," she whispered to me. "It's just a deer. It wouldn't hurt a fly."
Oops. Since I failed at being a brave adventurer, I decided to try skipping some stones on the lake.
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It's really difficult and frus...frus... oh how do you pronounce it? Frushrafing? No... Frus-tra-ting. Frustrating. I got so angry with myself!
While I failed at another activity, Grandma Patricia and Grandad Henry spent some quality time together. Old people love is so icky! Icky, icky, icky!
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They said they were "Watching the stars". To me it looked more like staring at a very big rock.
After a spot-o-dinner, it was time for sleepy-byes. We crammed seven sleeping bags onto the little island thingy on the lake. It was a bit tight, but we all fit and had quite a cosy night.
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I felt snug as a bug in my sleeping bag! It was so warm and I had a great night's sleep.
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Even Mummy had a good time, and she hates being outside! Although, on second thought, maybe she was just doing that to make me happy... *Sign* Mothers, hey?
In the morning, Grandad Henry, Mummy and Daddy all went home. Mummy needed to work on her writing, Daddy needed to work on his sculpting and Grandad needed to finish off a painting. So, I was left all alone with three slightly annoying grandmas.
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See?
They did play tag with me, however, which was nice of them.
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Grandma Heidi hit her head on a rock while out of breath. Ouch! I don't know how she missed it. It was far to big to just not see!
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Catch me if you can, Grandma!
I had the best night of my life so far. I sleet beneath the stars, I played with my family, I got in touch with nature. I really do love outings and I hope to do loads more as I grow up on my journey to immortality!
Post by: butterfly on August 15, 2014, 09:47:25 AM
Post by: Rikki8528 on August 15, 2014, 09:48:50 AM
Post by: bubbles on August 15, 2014, 10:07:06 AM
Aww, Lacie is such a sweetheart. Poor Heidi, but it's no surprise that she missed the rock at her ageThat Heidi comment made me smile. :D I suppose she is like 200 days old!
Lacie might be my favourite so far. I love her personality. Patricia was a cuter toddler in my opinion but Lacie's great.I really like her personality too. Once I got going with the sweet, adorable, cute, amazing, fabulous, talented beautiful little girl, I couldn't stop making her so sweet and innocent. Patricia was very adorable. I don't like saying that one toddler was cuter than another but I can't help but agree with you on that one! She was very cute though.
Post by: chetanhaobijam on August 15, 2014, 11:37:23 PM
Post by: bubbles on August 16, 2014, 03:16:16 AM
Nice update. Lacie is a real cuty. Like her playing with her grams. She will be a great sportperson, one day. And oh, that rock, I hope no one was injured.:) Looking forward for more exciting update.She is a real cutie! I generally make her play with her grandparents when the oldies are getting on my nerves and I can't be bothered with them anymore. I'm sort of tempted to lock them in their rooms forever! Lacie better be a great sportsperson, I'm relying on her!
Post by: bubbles on August 17, 2014, 12:03:33 PM
Chapter 51 - Prepare for the Raging Hormones
Hello people of the non-sims world, it is Lonie again. I hope you enjoyed Lacie's unique way of telling her story! Unfortunately, we must say farewell to the cuteness because we have reached that stage in her life where she becomes a moody, insolent, rude young lady. Not to say I won't love her as a moody, insolent, rude young lady, but I would rather she stayed an easy child.
On the morning of her birthday, she was up early. I reckon she just wanted cake for breakfast. I bet she was thinking "I wonder how horrible I can get as a teenager?"
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Oh and she made a wish! I pray that you wished to be a good girl!
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She clapped her hands together. Was is because she had planned to be horrible to me? Or just because she was excited?
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Suddenly, the sparkles took over. For a moment I wished it was I who was being surrounded by sparkles. Oh there's no going back now!
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OH MY OBESE LLAMA! WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO MY BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL?!
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She's...she's...she's...
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Oh. She's fine, no worries. Apart from that HIDEOUS jacket.
Much to my joy, she gained the friendly trait. I was worried for nothing, wasn't I?
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As you can probably see by now, the Christopher Steel lips have at last left the family.
She made herself a snazzy wardrobe themed with her favourite colour, yellow.
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For her formal dress (Which happens to be the dress she will wear to prom), she insisted that she would only wear a dress if she could wear trainers with it. I don't think they match personally, but each to their own.
I'm so upset that her childhood is over. Although I've got some more hope that she will be a nice teenager, I can't help but think she will give me a hard time. Well, let's just hope she doesn't ever skip school although, with winter on the way, school will be closed loads anyway.
Post by: butterfly on August 17, 2014, 12:21:26 PM
That made me laugh so much! :D
I like Lacie's formal wear, at least she'll be comfy and there's no chance she'll trip in heels :)
Post by: bubbles on August 18, 2014, 05:11:08 AM
''OH MY OBESE LLAMA!''I liked that obese llama thing too! I didn't think about the heel thing, but that's a very good point!
That made me laugh so much! :D
I like Lacie's formal wear, at least she'll be comfy and there's no chance she'll trip in heels :)
Post by: bubbles on September 10, 2014, 04:56:25 PM
Bubbles
Post by: Trip on September 10, 2014, 04:58:06 PM
Post by: bubbles on October 05, 2014, 09:12:12 AM
Thanks for all your support. Bye!
Post by: Trip on October 05, 2014, 09:27:04 AM
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