Halpert 2: Round 10

Last round, Tracie Halpert and her fiancé Taurus moved back into Tracie's parents' (newly-renovated) house after completing college. Tracie kept busy, not only in her job in law enforcement but also giving birth to not one but two sons, Jesse and Anthony. Taurus, however, opted out of the work force to focus on achieving his lifetime want, having 20 pet best friends. 

Alright, so picking things right up where we left off...

Taurus: Ok, now let's get downstairs for the other birthday...

Other birthday?

Well, this is certainly handy...Happy birthday, dear Jesse...

Not bad...not bad.

Jesse: Grandpa, how many of those flowers are you going to make?

Shawn: Well, I have to make a lot...I have 15 grandchildren and I want them all to get at least one...

Jesse: Wow, 15? Why haven't we ever all been together?

Because the mysterious voice would be driven insane...

Apple: Oh, you got him? I could have taken him downstairs...

Taurus: No, I've got it.

Apple: I'm not used to having a stay at home dad...I've always been with the kids by myself, or with that nanny but she didn't do much of anything...

Oops...well, these guys have more than enough money anyway...

Taurus: I think I'll go get Anthony a bottle:

Apple: No, no...please, let me...

Something tells me Apple's really wanting to feel needed around here...

Nice going, Tracie!

Tracie: Thanks!

Jesse: Mom, can you tell me about evolution?

Tracie: Sure, honey. You know, my class was the first to learn about that.

Jesse: Really?

Tracie: Yup. We were all sure the world was going to end...

Jesse: That's silly, Mom.

Tracie: Yeah...yeah, it was.

Happy birthday, dear Anthony...

And he's ready for the toddler prom...or a toddler wedding reception...

Apple: Goodnight...

What about the other one?

Apple: Oh, those toddlers are always up at odd hours. Tracie's downstairs trying to teach him to walk.

Tracie: Come on, buddy...you can do it...

I guess if the baby's going to be up at midnight you might as well make the most of it...

Odd choice in pajamas, but otherwise he's adorable...

Oh, jeez...sorry...I'll just be downstairs...

Man, I can't catch a break in this house. I'm glad to see age hasn't slowed you two down any...but you may want to get a room...

Hey Tracie, do you have a minute?

Tracie: Sure...

I wanted to know if you'd help me out with something...

Tracie: With what?

I have this...project that I've been working on, and I need an...assistant, let's say.

Tracie: Hold that thought, mysterious voice...something feels strange...

Tracie: Oh, my...

Tracie: What was that you were saying?

You know what? Let's talk after the baby's born.

Jesse: I got an A+!

Great job!

Man, it's a good thing the rain puts out these tree fires because otherwise this entire town would be ash by now.

Taurus: Are you sure I have to be friends with 20 different animals? Can't I just be really, really good friends with this one?

It's your lifetime want, dude. I had nothing to do with it.

Happy birthday, Jamie...

I guess it's any day now, huh?

Tracie: Yeah, thankfully Anthony grows up tonight so I won't have two little ones around...

Happy Birthday, dear Anthony...

Not bad...the Halperts have good genetics.

Taurus: So, what was she asking you to do?

Tracie: I don't know. I started showing right before she asked me and then she said to wait until the baby comes.

Taurus: You don't have to go anywhere, do you? Because I can't be alone with all these kids, even if your parents do live here...

Relax, Taurus. She doesn't have to go anywhere...I think...

Tracie: And then the littlest llama said....ow!

Anthony: What was wrong with the littles llama, mom?

I don't think that ow was part of the story, Anthony...

It's baby time!

Just one...

And it's a girl!

Tracie: Meet Daphne!

She's adorable.

Tracie: Want a closer look?

You guys are finally starting to get with the program...

Looks just like her brothers so far...anyway, Tracie...do me a favor and meet my by your computer, ok?

Tracie: Is this about that project you needed my help with?

Yeah...do you remember when you were in high school and I showed you that...other world?

Tracie: I knew it! You've been going back there, haven't you? That's why you haven't been here!

No...well, yes. I have been going back there-but here's the thing. The people that live in that world, well...they're not as open to having a disembodied narrator as you guys are.

Tracie: I wouldn't say we're open to it...from the stories I've heard you were just kind of here when we moved in.

Well, either way, that other world isn't doing so hot and they really need my help...

This is Exception Rise. It's a town in that other world. Now, I've found 6 families in this world that are just getting on their feet-kind of like yours when they first got here. You guys are much more stable than they are, and I think having one of you do the talking for me might go over better.

Tracie: But how would I...

I'll do all the behind the scenes work, don't you worry. And who better to be my avatar than the local Captain Hero?   

Tracie: Well, Ok...as long as you'll be doing most of the work. I still have 3 kids of my own to take care of. And as long as you're not going to stop coming around here...

I wouldn't dream of it.

Tracie: Now, I really have to get to work...

Work? You just gave birth this morning. You really must have super powers...

Giant robot...

Well, I guess that offsets the one from earlier in the week...

Oh, and we get a birthday before we head out. Happy birthday, Daphne!


And with that, I must be on my way. I'll see everybody else next round...except for Tracie, that is. I'll be seeing a lot more of you...

A Message From the Mysterious Voice: Yes, I started a Sims 3 Blog. And yes, Tracie is going to serve as a narrator (for now. Others may join her; I haven't decided yet.) I figured that since she was the only one to "see" the Sims from TS3 way back when, she would be an ideal candidate. The fact that I was on her lot while I was setting up the new blog was a pure coincidence. The new blog can be found at exceptionrisesims.blogspot.com

Other than that, it's been far to long since I've done a blog post. I'm out of practice...I missed 2 out of the 3 birthday cake pictures in this house. And yesterday (December 29th) was the 5 year anniversary of this blog! At this rate, I might just finish this challenge in under a decade...

Tranquility Bay Holiday Special 2012

Ok, everybody...you know the drill. Let's all get lined up for our neighborhood picture...families with toddlers in front, please. We can't see them if they're in back.

Tangerine: Why do we have to keep doing this? It's such a hassle.

Because I think it's a nice way to honor the holiday season.

Tangerine: What holidays? We don't have holidays here. We just have random decoration days. 

Well, then I think it's a nice way to see how much your town has changed in the past year.

Tangerine: We'd have changed more if you'd shown up more often...

Ok, if Tangerine is done complaining, let's get this show on the road here...ok, everybody ready?

Everybody: Yes!

Great. Ok, 3, 2, 1...Go!

Everybody: Happy Holidays from Tranquility Bay!

Vega 1: Round 10

Last round was a busy one for the Vega family. Twins Ford and Volvo (alongside puppies Escape and Forrester) grew up to children, while Lexus became pregnant with her third child, Honda. Meanwhile, Trent's lifetime wish to raise 20 puppies or kittens progressed as Camry gave birth to another puppy, Milan.

Hi, guys!

Trent: Oof! Mysterious voice, you scared me.

May I ask why you're all outside fishing in the middle of the night?

Trent: They bite better at night.

If you say so...

London: Shh! I just got her to sleep!

Aracely: But I really think I should change her-she's got green fumes coming off of her.

London: She'll still be smelly after her nap-it took me 4 hours to get her down.

Um...are you sure that thing's safe?

Lexus: To be honest, no...but it seems to have worked this time.

London: (sigh) Did you really have to take a bubble bath instead of a shower? There's 7 people and three dogs living here...

Trent: We have other bathrooms...

And it seems Marble and Coal are taking after their brother Granite in the socialite department...

Nanny: What the...I don't know how this keeps happening...

I think you wandering away from the stove has something to do with it...

Oh, no...well, we knew this was coming...

Bye, Aracely...

Um, I hate to bring this up at a time like this, but there's a certain birthday party to get to in the kitchen...

Happy birthday, dear Volvo...

...and Ford...

Not to terrible...

Have you two chosen aspirations?

Ford: I want to have fun!

Ok, pleasure it is...

Virgo: I want a life of romance!

(sigh) Does this have anything to do with your grandmother dying during your party?

Virgo: No...

London: I'm not sure you should be shaking her quite so hard, Virgo...

Virgo: What? She's loving it...

Glad to see the dogs are still doing alright.

So, any reason you've taken such an interest in your sister?

Virgo: Well, Mom's still kind of broken up about Grandma dying...

What the...

Darn! I missed it. Bye, London!

And again, Grandpa died during a birthday party. Happy Birthday dear Honda...

And Honda actually pulls off that Mendoza nose pretty well...

Honda: ...Thanks?

And the doghouse is shaking...and Trent is watching?

Trent: Just wanted to make sure everything works out. You know how unpredictable animals can be.

Looks like Milan isn't a puppy anymore, though she is a pretty good combo of her mom and her dad.

Before I forget let's get the twins' lifetime wants down...could have seen this one coming.

It's quite a pleasant surprise coming from the Romance sim, though.

Yay! Their first multiple litter!

And I can actually tell them apart!

Honda: I got an A+!

Great job!

Taking up a new hobby?

Trent: Well, Lexus's parents are gone now. They left us a good amount of money, but Lexus and I are on our own now. Since I'm not working so I can stay home with the dogs, I figured I'd at least learn to make something I can sell.

Ford: Man, Volvo, do you have to eat like that? We're not kids anymore!

Volvo: (burp) What?

And on that note, let's see how you two did on your scholarships...nice job by Ford...

...and by Volvo as well. Ok, well, I'll see you two at graduation and everybody else next round.

A Message From the Mysterious Voice: I really wasn't prepared for London and Aracely to die this round. I was sad that Aracely never saw a child or grandchild born with her skin, but she did see the family raise a whole pack of blue dogs so that has to count for something. Civic and Ultima will probably be Focus and Camry's last litter-Focus is rapidly approaching old age.