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🌷Year 16 - Spring 2 - Rogers🌷

Year 16 at the Rogers household began with Hazel helping Lance with his homework while Mason climbed into his carpool to the mainland. He'd had a few days off now and his constituents were starting to wonder where he was so he needed to get back into the swing of things!

Once Lance was at school (with his completed homework), Hazel spent most of the morning trying to coax Darcy into saying 'Mama'. She was unsuccessful.

"Oh well, we'll try again tomorrow. Come on, little one, time for a nap!"

Hazel's workbench was now over at her market stall, so she couldn't do much to earn money for the household while she needed to care for Darcy. Instead, she spent Darcy's nap time on her tablet improving her sales badge.

Mason came back from work a bit disgruntled. He hadn't earned a promotion in years now, and he was starting to realise he lacked the necessary skills. He plonked himself down in front of the chess set, determined to improve his Logic once and for all.

That night, he got Darcy fully walking, fulfilling a want for both of them, and he even got credit for finally getting her potty trained (even though Hazel has put in most of the work there)! That lifted his mood and he was hopeful that this, combined with his higher skills, would stand him in good stead for a promotion when he returned to work the next day.

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🌷Year 16 - Spring 2 - Whittaker🌷

Rosa and Jonas had saved up quite a few Simoleons over the last couple of years, so they spent it on an extension to their small house. They moved all of Gabriela's nursery things in there and planned to have some other furniture shipped in from the mainland by that evening, when Gabi would be aging up.

Jonas wanted to throw a party for Gabi, so he invited lots of their friends, his brother and Gabi's soon-to-be classmates over to celebrate her aging up. Rosa held Gabriela over the cake, helped her blow out the candles and she became a child! Happy birthday Gabi!

Faizah spent most of the party throwing up in the Whittakers' bathroom. Well, great. She and Imran don't particularly want another nooboo (even though they've been Woohooing regularly just because Imran's a Romance Sim primarily and just wants to all the time). I guess these are the consequences of their actions!

Interestingly, Uncle Edgar was notably not throwing up despite his abduction so I suppose he wasn't impregnated!

Gabi combed out her tangled curls into smoother waves and posed for a picture. She's pretty much the spit of her dad - not sure Mum's genes even tried!

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🌷Year 16 - Spring 2 - The Farmhouse🌷

In Year 16 on the farm, Khadijah, Noor and Sami were all up bright and early so Khadijah took charge of putting Sami on the potty. Turned out, his big sister was just the kick he needed to get fully potty trained!

The day was business as usual for Imran, who went off to work, and Faizah, who spent time planting and weeding on the farm.

Khadijah brought Owen back from school with her. The two were now getting pretty serious about each other - they fell in love and decided to become boyfriend and girlfriend officially! As a result, Owen popped by later in the afternoon with a beautiful bouquet of roses for his new bae!

That night was Noor's 12th birthday! Imran was unfortunately still at work so he couldn't be there to celebrate, but she invited her friends Casey and Lance over to enjoy some cake with her.

And she aged up into a gorgeous teen! She's a straight Popularity Sim who's attracted to educated, creative Sims who don't work too hard. Happy birthday Noor!

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🌷Year 16 - Spring 2 - The Settlement🌷

As Year 16 began on Driftwood Shores, Addison happily opened the school to her growing crop of pupils.

They did Science all morning, using microscopes to improve their Logic through the study of plant cells.

At lunch time, they all sat together and listened patiently while Owen Miller explained a particularly tough concept to the younger children, then the kids went out to play. Well, Owen and Khadijah just made out on the playground but the children played!

Then in the afternoon, they had free study time in the classroom. They spread themselves out between the Creative Corner and the Book Corner, and soon Addison had earned Level 1 for the business!

That afternoon, Edgar began tentatively flirting with Paul. Paul giggled shyly. He was still reeling from the loss of his wife, but he couldn't deny that he was attracted to the other man.

Later that evening, Edgar decided to use the telescope outside to stargaze and improve his Logic skill - the only thing standing between him and a position in the Science career. Almost immediately, there was a bright light above him, and he found himself being sucked into the air!

A few hours later, the UFO returned to the settlement and spat Edgar out on the pavement. Edgar was shocked at what he'd just experienced, but undeniably intrigued. A whole new species! He kind of wanted to meet them again...

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🌷Year 15 - Spring 2 - Rogers🌷

Year 15 for the Rogers family began with Darcy on the potty in her PJs (Hazel could not have looked more bored!) while Lance ran for his school bus.

Mason had a PTO day to use, so Hazel went to her furniture stall to try to improve her reputation a tiny bit.

Reporter Ricky showed up and she managed to convince him that the tiny stall was worthy of a Best of the Best award! Plus, now that she had a couple of basic badges under her belt she was able to schmooze the customers and take the cash a bit quicker, so she managed to gain back all her lost stars and level up to Rank 1!

Back at home, Mason made a start on teaching Darcy to walk - it's just an endless cycle! Then, when Darcy went down for a nap, he sat down to work on his Logic skill, which he needed for his next promotion.

And, cuteness alert! Lance wanted nothing more than to play with and talk to his little sister all evening. They're going to be best buds in no time!

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🌷Year 15 - Spring 2 - Whittaker🌷

Year 15 began with Rosa heading off to work at Faizah's market stall. She kissed her husband and daughter goodbye and climbed into her carpool to head over there.

Jonas was once again in charge of Gabriela for the day, so he set to work teaching her to talk which she finally mastered!

"Well done!" he said, tickling her. "You clever girl! Say it again - hello dada..."

Gabi giggled. "Heyo dada!"

Jonas left Gabi to practise talking some more with her Wobbly Wabbit Head and went downstairs to watch the big game. He missed playing sports so much - it was his hobby and he hadn't done it for years... he really hoped they would build some kind of park where he could have a kickabout soon!

Once Rosa was back from work, Jonas went over to the lake to socialise. He really wanted to play some kind of sport so he brought a kicky bag with him and got some of the others involved. It wasn't much, but he'd loved Kicky Bag since he was a kid and it was great for building relationships!

Rosa, meanwhile, finally managed to get four-year-old Gabriela walking properly. She scooped her up and heaved a grateful sigh.

"Good job, Gabi! I knew you'd get it in the end!"

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🌷Year 15 - Spring 2 - The Farmhouse (P2)🌷

As soon as Faizah was home and had rescued Khadijah from the babysitting, she invited Owen Miller to meet her at the lake. She was a typical Pleasure Sim and wanted to go on a date, and he was the only boy on the island so...

She quickly got to flirting and realised they actually shared two bolts of chemistry! She hadn't really planned on that - she just wanted to go on a date - but she actually found herself getting a crush on him as they shared their first kiss.

Khadijah giggled as Owen kissed her neck. "That tickles!"

She wondered what her fairly conservative mother would say if she saw her kissing a boy with an earring.

The date was a roaring success! Khadijah kissed Owen goodbye as her curfew approached and wondered whether they'd end up going steady. Surely not? Was she really so boring as to fall for literally the first boy she met?

Meanwhile, back at the farm, Faizah worked late into the night planting the seeds needed to sustain their growing community. She wondered why Khadijah was out so late and sighed to herself.

She's growing up, she thought.

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🌷Year 15 - Spring 2 - The Farmhouse (P1)🌷

Another two parter!

Year 15 began, as most years do, with Khadijah and Noor running for the school bus which would take them up the hill to school. They were glad to be getting out of the house and socialising now, rather than being homeschooled, so it was still an exciting event for them!

Faizah spent the morning at her market stall. It was very busy with lots of islanders and townies hungry for fresh produce, and Rosa's friend Ricky the reporter even stopped by (but ultimately left without buying anything or leaving a review - shame).

Faizah almost sold out of stock but had to close up before 3pm so that she could get home in time to swap with Imran. At least she'd earned a massive grant for reaching Level 3 - they'd be able to expand the farmhouse and still have some money left over!

Back at the farm, Imran was looking after little Sami. He fed him and bathed him, then started the familiar routine of trying to teach him to walk. He chuckled as Sami sat back down and crawled over to him instead.

"This is going to take a while, huh?" he muttered.

"Sami's napping," Imran called to Khadijah as he left for his carpool. "Try not to wake him; your mum should be home any minute. Love you, be good!"

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🌷Year 15 - Spring 2 - The Settlement (P2)🌷

Edgar, now showered and looking presentable, emerged to greet Paul.

"Hi! I'm Edgar!" He looked around. "I thought you had kids?"

Paul grinned. "They've gone to school! Might as well get them straight into it. You'll meet them later."

They chatted for a while and Paul explained that he and his children had wanted a fresh start after the death of his wife, their mother.

"It was just too hard in our old house, constantly being reminded of her. I did some research and heard about you guys starting a new life out here, so I applied to join you!"

Edgar nodded sympathetically. For the first time in... well, ever, he was feeling attraction to another Sim. He was rolling wants to have his first kiss and everything! But this man had just lost his wife... he'd have to play this very carefully.

When the kids got back from school, Paul took them to the lake so he could fish and they could socialise some more with the kids from school.

Paul gave the kids some brain teasers to do over dinner. They were happy to show off in front of their new teacher, even if it was a bit awkward living with her!

And once everyone else was in bed, Addison and her new husband Wilson carried on trying for their much-wanted nooboo!

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🌷Year 15 - Spring 2 - The Settlement (P1)🌷

Quite a bit happened in Year 15 at the Settlement, so it once again comes in two parts!

As the morning of Year 15 dawned, the phone rang sharp and clear in the main room at the settlement. Edgar dragged himself out of bed and picked up the phone, blinking the sleep out of his eyes.

"Hello?" he answered blearily.

"Edgar!" he heard Mason's voice on the other end. "I've just heard - we're getting a new family on the island! A dad and his two kids. They wanted to know where they could live, so I told them the settlement had space until they could build something of their own. They'll be there soon!"

Edgar's jaw dropped. "New islanders? Wow, okay. We'll get their rooms ready!"

So, just as Addison was heading over to the school, the new family arrived on the doorstep of the settlement. She waved hello to them, apologising for not being able to stop.

"But I'm sure I'll get to know the kids at school later!" she trilled, and hurried off.

The new family consists of widower Paul Miller, his teenage son Owen and his young daughter Casey, both of whom quickly changed into uniforms and rushed off to school.

Paul’s Traits Zodiac: Pisces Aspiration: Knowledge/Family LTW: Max Out 5 Skills Personality: Neat 6, Outgoing 2, Active 5, Playful 2, Nice 10 Hobby: Nature (Flower Arranging) Sexuality: Bisexual Current Age: 44

Owen’s Traits Zodiac: Pisces Aspiration: Popularity LTW: Unknown Personality: Neat 7, Outgoing 2, Active 5, Playful 1, Nice 10 Hobby: Tinkering (Woodworking) Sexuality: Straight Current Age: 13

Casey’s Traits Zodiac: Taurus Aspiration: Grow Up LTW: Unknown Personality: Neat 6, Outgoing 2, Active 6, Playful 9, Nice 2 Hobby: Games (Darts) Sexuality: Unknown Current Age: 8

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❄Winter 1 - Round 4 Summary❄

❄Households: 4 Settlement Farmhouse Whittaker Rogers ❄Population: 30 (Sim Multiplier = 2) ❄Unlocked 3 CAS Points Total ❄Relationship Changes Addison Marsh x Wilson Burke (Married and Moved In) ❄Nooboos Born: 2 Sami Aziz Darcy Rogers ❄Deaths: 1 Squidge Marsh (the cat) ❄Home Businesses: 0 ❄Community Lots: 4 Forest Lake Grocery Stall (Owned by Faizah Aziz) School (Owned by Addison Burke) Furniture Stall (Owned by Hazel Rogers)

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❄Year 14 - Winter 1 - Rogers❄

"Lance! Use your fork!" Hazel admonished her son as they ate breakfast on the morning of Year 14.

"Ah, come on, Hazel! He's inherited my 3 points of neatness. It's just how we are!" protested Mason.

"Manners cost nothing, Mason. He'll be starting school next year and I want him to be able to sit and eat lunch sensibly with the others."

Mason had the day off so he spent the day bonding with his daughter Darcy. He was in charge of feeding her and changing her, and whenever she wasn't in his arms she was on the playmat under the stairs so he could keep an eye on her.

Hazel, meanwhile, had decided to open a small furniture store next to their house. She had been making decent money by giving her wares to Mason to sell back in the city, but she felt it was only fair to let her fellow islanders buy them.

She did well that first day, selling out everything and earning a couple of badges, but she lost several business stars when she couldn't ring everyone up fast enough. She's now at a negative ranking - whoops!

That night was Darcy's first birthday! After a quick makeover because literally all my toddlers get that hair when they age up, it was clear she was going to be the spitting image of her dad and brother! Happy birthday Darcy!

While the grown ups ate dinner, Lance and Darcy bonded by playing dollies.

And that was the end of the round! Mason is now 37, Hazel is 36, Lance is 7 and Darcy is 1.

Let's have a round summary for Winter!

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❄Year 14 - Winter 1 - Whittaker❄

When Jonas went downstairs on the morning of Year 14, he found the shower tub completely out of order. He wasn't the most mechanically-minded, but he did his best to fix the leak, enough that Rosa was able to give Gabriela a bath.

"Wasn't Daddy clever, fixing this for you?" she cooed.

It was slow going with Gabi's skills. Rosa kept trying to teach her to walk, but she still didn't master it before needing a nap. She managed to get fully potty trained though!

After her nap, Jonas sat with Gabi to teach her to talk. She managed to say "Dada" but not much else, so he gave up and played Peek-a-boo with her instead.

"I'm worried about Gabi," said Jonas as he relaxed in bed with Rosa that night. "She's still not walking or talking and she's three!"

Rosa chuckled. "Kids learn things at different rates, Jonas. Don't stress."

"But how will she keep up with the other kids at school?"

Rosa laid her hand on his arm reassuringly. "She'll be fine. At least she's using the potty!"

And that was the end of the round for the Whittakers! Rosa is now 36, Jonas is 34, and Gabriela is 3.

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❄Year 14 - Winter 1 - The Farmhouse❄

As Year 14 dawned, cold and bitter (but still no snow), Imran headed off to work once more. Faizah harvested the remaining plants from her greenhouse, thankful that it had managed to keep everything alive through the winter.

Khadijah was now deemed old enough to help out on the farm, so she prepared the soil in the farm plots for the crops they would plant in the Spring.

The girls were very keen to help out around the house as Faizah had her hands full with Sami!

Imran came home from work with a promotion! He did a little jig by the postbox, feeling proud of himself. Faizah came around the corner and congratulated him.

"Great job, honey! The island feels safer already."

That night they threw a party for Khadijah's 12th birthday. She aged up as a straight Pleasure Sim with a preference for fitness and makeup, but a dislike for blond hair.

And that was the end of the round on the farm! Imran is now 41, Faizah is 38, Khadijah is 12, Noor is 10 and Sami is 2.

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❄Year 14 - Winter 1 - The Settlement❄

Year 14 at the Settlement was also pretty uneventful!

The three remaining members of the household sat together to eat some pancakes for breakfast.

"So, now that you're married, are you two planning on moving out as well?" Edgar asked apprehensively.

Addison glanced at her new husband. "I don't think so. There's plenty of space here now, so unless we have kids or someone new moves in, we're happy where we are."

Edgar sighed in relief. "Thank goodness! I really didn't want to be living here all on my own!"

They spent the day warmly wrapped up in their outerwear, working on their hobbies outside. The household still didn't have enough money for Edgar to start work on a Servo so he was really hoping they'd get there soon!

And that night, Squidge was absolutely relentless in haunting poor Edgar. I'm not sure what his beef is, but he got Edgar out of bed four or five times to jumpscare him! Edgar really didn't get much sleep at all, poor guy!

That was the end of the round for the Settlement. Edgar is now 39, Addison is 32 and Wilson is 30 (you can find out more about him on the Character Page here).

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❄Year 13 - Winter 1 - Rogers❄

Year 13 for the Rogers household began with them moving into their newly-constructed house, which they'd built next to the Whittakers so that Hazel could see her old college BFF whenever she wanted.

It wasn't huge, but it was perfect for them and, as it was Saturday, they had plenty of time to settle in before Hazel got her first bump!

Despite being pregnant, she still wanted to contribute financially to their new household (especially as Mason had the day off), so she spent much of the afternoon at her workbench until she was too exhausted too continue. But it wasn't long after she'd taken herself to bed that she got her second bump!

"This fish is delicious, Dad!" enthused Lance over dinner that night.

"Thanks! Freshly caught from the lake!"

"Is Mum going to have the nooboo soon?"

"I hope so! Probably while you're asleep."

"I hope it's a boy! I'd love a little brother to play with!"

"You'll be a great older brother whether it's a boy or a girl, I'm sure."

So Lance headed to bed in his new room, dreaming of a little brother to keep him company.

Soon, Hazel went into labour and gave birth to the nooboo - it was a girl! (Sorry, Lance!) Another adorable redhead, of course. They named her Darcy, fed her and put her to bed.

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❄Year 13 - Winter 1 - Whittaker❄

Year 13 was a fairly uneventful year for the Whittaker family, who were perfectly content to spend a wintry Saturday at home together.

Jonas started teaching his daughter how to walk outside, until he noticed that she was literally turning blue from the cold.

"Uh oh," he said, scooping her up. "Let's get you inside and into a hot bath!"

Once Gabi was warmed up again, they put her down in her crib for a nap. They worked hard to install radiators around the house so they wouldn't have to see Gabi get so cold again before getting on with their own hobbies.

As evening fell, Rosa started teaching Gabriela (now her natural colour again, thankfully!) how to talk while Jonas prepared some bass he had caught at the lake.