Artie's Dynasty

[Ricalynn]

Rica: "Well hello Angel.  What have you got there eh?"
Angie: -gurgle, squeel-
Rica:  "Is that a rocket?  Oh you are just too cute.  Where's your brother?"


Rica: "Where's Alex?"
Alex: -giggle-
Rica: "Where's Alex?"
Alex: -coo, gurgle-
Rica: -surprised- "There he is.  Peek-a-boo nooboo."


Agnes:  "Just sit down here and let's see if you can do it this time ok, my angel?"
Artie: "So.. you see how your sister is doing it.  That's what you have to do, Alex."
Agnes: "Artie.. take him into the bathroom and show him how."
Artie: "Darling.. you're doing such a wonderful job showing Angelica, I thought it would work for Alex at the same time."
Agnes: "Artie…."


Artie: "Who's Daddy's big boy?  Ok just like your sister did it ok son?"
Rica: "Artie.. that's not exactly potty training.."
Artie: "How do you know?"
Rica:  "Maybe the fact that they have different ways of doing things.. or do you want your son to sit down for everything."
Artie: "Oh…. oh.  Right.. "
Rica: "Exactly.. "


Rica: "Aww Angel.. you're supposed to eat the food not smear it on your high chair."
In all the time these two have been toddlers, the one who likes pink has never been put into the pink high chair.


Rica:  "My what a big seed you have there, Jocasta."
Jocasta:  "Why thank you.  I'm out collecting seeds in hopes of finding new species that I haven't planted before."
Rica: "I think you're doing very well with your gardening.  It's very beautiful."
Jocasta: "You know.. I really like you."
Rica:  "I really like you, too.  Just wish I could have kept you safe from Artie."
Jocasta: "At this point there are so many people in the house, you should probably worry about Artie's safety."
Rica:  "I'm not sure I get what you're saying.. but I'll be watching."


Rica:  "Well isn't that cute.. she already knows how to give you the evil eye."
Artie: -sniff- "She's getting so big so quick."
Rica: " Umm.. I'm going to go now."


Simis: "Whoo! it's my birthday!"
Rica: "Whoops we forgot to throw you a party."
Simis: "I don't need people seeing my wrinkles get worse.  Here's to hoping I don't need a dresser!"


Rica: "Well.. if you like it you can keep it but watch out.  Here comes Holly Alto.  You may have woken her up with the noisemaker."
Simis: "I don't mind.  I kind of like this outfit."
Rica: "Really?"
Simis: "Yeah.. it's got a lot of pockets for fish and lures and bait.  It's perfect!"
Rica:  "Well ok then.  Now get back to delivering those fish to the Langerak house."
Simis:  "Of course.  Then I get to surprise my wife.  Oh this is going to be fun."

[TheChronicR]

Wonderful update, Rica. All the emotion, humor, personality you put in your story makes it so pleasant to read. I love it.
The kids are such cuties. Especially Alex. I don't know why, but I like him more.Nevertheless, Angie is a darling too.

[Phyre]

The A-twins are still adorable! Looks like their toddlerhood is racing by fast though!

I'm wondering what Simis has planned for Artie; perhaps he's picked up some of that evil trait

[Ricalynn]

Thanks Chronic & Phyre.

I'm fairly certain most of the house is clued into Artie's machinations.   The twins are growing up but I'm trying to stretch it out.  They're just adorable. 


Rica:  Agnes tries to teach Angelica how to talk and she doesn't want to play right now.


Agnes: "Grim.. Our last name is Grim like the Reaper."
Rica: "Aggielove, I'm not sure this conversation is going in a way that's good for a toddler."
Agnes:  "She needs to know the truth from the beginning."
Angelica: "Gwim Weeper"
Rica/Agnes: "Aww"


Artie:  "Big boys like cars.  Can you say Car?"
Alex:  "Boys buy me cars."
Artie: "No.. "
Alex: "Yes!"
Rica: -giggles-
Artie: "New word.. Rica.. need new word."
Rica: "Shoes!"
Alex: "Shoes!"
Artie: "Shut it woman..go away."


Rica: "What a beautiful pedestal Michael."
Michael: "Well it's certainly worth more than the other one I made."
Rica:  The teen boys of SV are still only making pedestals and I still haven't met a vampire.  This town is not normal.


Rica: "Morty watch out!"
Mortimer:  "Who was that?"
-thunk-
Mortimer: "Ow"
Rica:  "I tried to help."


Alex:  "Wingwing.. wingwing. "
Angelica: "Who's dere?"
Rica:  The twins play bunny phone while everyone else is busy.


Bella: "Whoo! Sparkles!"
Simis:  "Hahaha you're getting old."
Rica: "Way to show off that inappropriate trait Simis."


Rica: "Wow you don't look half bad there Michael."
Michael: "Thanks Rica.  I want new clothes though."
Rica: "Sure thing buddy.  I think I'll also give you your own room upstairs."
Michael: "I appreciate it."
Simis: -still laughing-


Jocasta: -thinks- "My husband has become an elder.  My firstborn is now a young adult.  My baby is in high school.  I hope I get my perfect garden before I die."
Rica:  "Don't worry Jocasta.  I'll help if I can."



Michael found a dresser in his new upstairs bedroom.  We went with his favorite color, green.

[Lilygirl]

Happy Birthday to Simis and Micheal! No worries on the oodles of toddlers pictures, they make the best pictures.

[Juxtaposition]

Rica:  "Well isn't that cute.. she already knows how to give you the evil eye."
Artie: -sniff- "She's getting so big so quick."
Rica: " Umm.. I'm going to go now."

That is good pitch black humor right there, made me laugh

Artie:  "Big boys like cars.  Can you say Car?"
Alex:  "Boys buy me cars."
Artie: "No.. "
Alex: "Yes!"
Rica: -giggles-
Artie: "New word.. Rica.. need new word."
Rica: "Shoes!"
Alex: "Shoes!"

Hmm, perhaps Alex is showing early signs of fabulousness.

Great updates!

[samoht04]

Lol, this is so funny! 

[Esther1981]

Awesome updates! Happy birthday Simis and Michael!

[Ricalynn]

Artie: "Rica where is my update?  I know I should have at least two more."
Rica: "Stop checking the forums to see pictures of yourself!  I'm busy this weekend."
Artie: "Woman.. get to posting."
Rica: "I'm going to put you back in your box.  I'll get to it soon. Now shut it and go away."
Artie: -mumbling- "that's my line."

[Lilygirl]

  When you get a moment, Rica, we would like to hear what Artie has to say. No rush, seriously, just when you get a moment.

[Esther1981]

Haha Artie is so vain! Checking out the forums to see himself? Wow now I've heard it all! 

[samoht04]

I would so laugh if Rica made an Account for Artie! 

[Enchanted81]

I absolutely love the dialogue in this story Rica! Can't wait to see what you come up with next.

[Ricalynn]

Artie: -chuckles- "Aww.  Come on Angie - walk to Daddy."
Angelica: "No."
Artie: -sigh- "We should have waited to do the talking thing."


Agnes: "That's my big boy."
Alex: "I'm a big boy."
Agnes: "That's right.  Ok let's see if you can do this without my help."
Alex: "No let go Mama."
Agnes: "Not until you're ready, baby."


Rica: "Aggie is great.. She brought Angie to the cake!"
Agnes: "Blow out the candles, sweetie.  It's time to become a big girl."
Angelica: -blows not so well- "Pbthpbthpbth"
Rica: "That's your slice right there Angie.. enjoy."


Angelica: "Sparkles tickle!"
Rica: "Only for a moment though.  Let's see what a big girl you've become."


Angelica:  "Tada!"
Rica: "You were such an adorable baby.  I guess it was inevitable you would be a cute child."
Angelica: "Naturally - would love to chat but it's time for cake! and Alex's turn at the sparkles."
Rica: "You are so your father's child."


Rica:  No one else would pick up Alex to bring him to the cake except Agnes.  A house full of people and she had to do both of her kids!
Alex: "PbthPbthPbth"
Agnes: "I can't believe my babies are growing up."
Angelica: "Quick! to the dresser!"


Alex: "Sparkles are so pretty."
Rica: "Just like diamonds in the sky."


Alex: "What in the .. Mortimer Goth can't just think he can leave our party without cake first."
Rica: "It looks like Sandi French is having a good time though."
Alex: "Rica - I really need a new wardrobe. And perhaps we should get Sandi some new hair."
Rica: "Eat some cake first - that piece right there is yours.  I'm going to check on your sister's new look."



Angelica's new wardrobe.   She's still cute.  I may have gone pink overboard though.


Rica: "Angie! Why are you choking yourself?!"
Angelica: "I told Alex if he didn't get to a dresser right now. I was going to kill myself."
Rica: "Now I know you're not dramatic.  Besides he's on his way right now.  How about you go get some sleep?  First day of school tomorrow"
Angelica: "Very well.  I shall see you in the morning."
Rica: "Sweet dreams."



Alex's new duds.   His daily wear was inspired by the Death of one Allison De D'Onlyn of the Bridgeport De D'Onlyns. 

Ricanote: Expect to see all of the children's clothes.  Artie's offspring inherited his Insane trait so I doubt either one will wear the appropriate outfit that I have chosen.  Just means No pool parties while they're growing up.  or does it? Hrm. 
Here is a list of the kids traits:
Angelica - Insane, Loves the Outdoors, Good Sense of Humor
Alex - Insane, Artistic, Perfectionist

[MissMaths]

Hehe great story, loving the red skin. Makes them very distinctive from afar