Cady grew up into a beautiful young lady, though. She works hard and seems so sure of herself.
Ron became a child so quickly I almost missed it. In fact, I remember very little of him as a toddler. I think I slept through most of it! (I was pregnant again, of course.)
Yes, that’s when I had little Johannes. I’m not sure where your father got that name, but doesn’t Johannes Ravelo sound like a good name for a composer? Let the piano lessons begin! (just kidding, I wouldn’t torture dear Johannie…unless he wants to play piano, of course)
Now that Darren was gone, it was Cady’s turn to help with the little ones. I have to say, despite her temper, she was quite good with them, especially Johannes.
I could tell your dad was nearing retirement when he got a bonus at work and, instead of spending it on a trip to Europe or a new hot tub, he bought a poker table. That’s right, he’s become a card-playing fanatic. He’s pretty good at it, too! He got Cady hooked on it, so they spend their leisure hours up there, rolling chips around the table and practicing their fancy shuffling. Ron always wants to play with them, but I tell him he’s too young for poker. So he just watches them, chewing his fingernails.
Arielle didn’t seem too interested in cards, though — around the time that Dad bought the poker table, she was busy making friends at school and talking to them at all hours of the evening. She was becoming little miss socialite. Either that, or she was running for Mayor.
She even brought Orlando Bertino home from school one day — didn’t you guys used to play with him? Does that kid ever grow up?
During my ninth pregnancy, I was so tired, and sometimes a bit down in the dumps. But Cady was sweet enough to distract me — she taught me a game called “Red Hands”. It left me with painfully burning knuckles, but at least it took my mind off of the pregnancy.
When I gave birth that time, your father was completely unfazed. I guess he’d seen it all before!
Kid #9 was Stephen, of course. He’s still a baby as I’m writing this, and will be waking up soon and demanding to be fed. I’d better wrap up this letter…
So, what’s been happening lately? Arielle became a teenager not too long ago…
She and Cady went off to join you guys, following in Darren’s footsteps.
Yep, three more kids gone, three left at home: Ron, Johannes, and Stephen. Johannes is a child now, and Ron will be a teenager soon.
(Ron on the left, Johannes on the right)
Can’t wait to see you all — hopefully soon. Much love to everyone, including our new freshmen. Keep an eye on them for me and make sure they study hard (and have some fun, too).
XOXOXO,
P.S. Did I tell you I’m pregnant again?
:3 Aww. Arielle’s cute.
*mrees*
Moving right along are we?
Hey Jen, looks like you’ve got a right brood on your hands. Fantastic updates, I’ve been lurking again for a while but I’m seriously envious of how you (‘k, well, your Sims do…) just keep popping these kids out no probs! It’s a massive miracle. Gah, I don’t know how that lady with 16 kids (in RL) does it. Just playing the Sims2 with 4 kids does me in for a couple of hours… anyways, great update and I guess I’ll see ya around later on this year. Via this comment thing of course. mwah!
I really like these letter updates. It gives a sense of the different personalities. Cady is GORGEOUS! And that’s a really lovely hairstyle she’s got. What aspiration did you roll for Arielle? Sorry, i just need to know these things. Looking forward to meeting the last little Ravelo!
Wow Jen, I’m really so impressed on how pretty all of your daughters have turned out (and yes, the guys are somewhat of hotties, too *g*). Even Cady has become an extremely beautiful girl, although I doubted it in the beginning (big eyes and such ;) ). Just a little sad that they really all have the exacts same features. I’d love to see a blond Ravelo too! And another thing – Johannes is a German name :) – in Germany it is pronounced yo-HAN-nis. When speaking of composers, you might of course know Johannes Brahms or Johann Sebastian Bach :) – I wonder why so many composer used to be Germans or Austrians, anyway! But what else is there left to say – I dearly love the Ravelos already and I am extremely eager to see generation 3 sometime in the future too! Please don’T let us wait too long with updates (I guess a ‘school’ break for you would be quite useful too… I stayed up until almost 5am last night just to reach gen 5 – and it’s here *cheeeeeeer*)!! Until then :)
Yay, nice update, the way you did it as a letter back from mom, It’s nice :)
I could never manage with that many kids in one family. Mt. Geneva must be packed with families now! My neighbourhoods usually end up with a maximum of 5 families in them xD Im so bad at controlling loads of sims at once.
I LOVE Cady’s hair! Could you tell me where you got it from? :)
Looking forward to the next update!
Kath
Wow, never seen anybody do a Ten Kids Want with so much flare, it usually takes my storytelling down to tabloid style…
I hope they all end up well!!
Terrific update Jen! I don’t know how you can manage 10 kids (I usually get frustrated with three children). Your doing a great job and I’m excited to see what adventures the three new freshman are going to have in college.
Wow, you sims are so beautiful. Oh and I got Nightlife yesterday! Woo. The game is so much better than i could have imagined and i think i wanna start that extreme Chalenge..as soon as i find the rules. Thanks for the insight.
XOXOXO LOL. i love your letters jen…or Mom, and i think both of the girls really look like Marlee. Cady looks just like her as a teenager!
I loooove Cady’s new hair and her outfit is really cute too.
Wow, your mom is going to have 10 kids soon, i could never do that. My biggest family has 2 children and 2 toddlers and I still struggle. :P
What a great update, Jen! I’m guessing Groucho is Groucho Marx, right?
Wow Mom sure has been busy while dad looks like her having another baby is like taking a shower :lol:
They all look so good …those kids are beautiful!
:'( That’s me cause I have not been able to play my Sims at all this weekend :( yup hubby has work to do and I can’t get on long enough to even fire up my game …ended up buying monopoly today and played that. I so need to get my laptop :'(
I really liked this entry…you’re doing well with managing these kids!
Hi everyone, thanks as usual for the great comments!
To answer some questions:
Dustyn — Well, you didn’t ask a question, but I just wanted to wave spastically and say HI!!! because I haven’t seen you in forever! Hope you stop by again soon!
Claire – I rolled Popularity for Arielle, which fits her pretty well since she has an Outgoing score if 9, and she’s pretty Nice to boot.
Eva M – Hi there! Yes, I love both Brahms and Bach. I was thinking of them when I wrote this update. ;-) I’m so glad you’re enjoying the Ravelos. Sounds like you’re having a fun school break, too — yay, more Morrigan updates!
Kath – The Ravelos aren’t in Mt. Geneva, actually — I created a new neighborhood for them, so they could start fresh with the NPCs and stuff. :-) And I downloaded Cady’s hair from XM Sims. You have to look under Skins, then Hair.
Eva – Yay, you got Nightlife! I’m glad you like it so far, and I hope you’ll do a legacy challenge! The rules are posted on the Legacy Challenge web site (under Legacy Challenge Rules –> The Nightlife Module).
Scally – You’re absolutely right, I was referring to Groucho Marx!
PRMami – Bummer, I would go nuts if I had to share the computer and couldn’t play my Sims whenever I wanted. :-/ You definitely have my sympathy. I hope you get that laptop soon…
Lol I love it! “P.S. Did I tell you I’m pregnant again?”. Hahahahaha, I really did laugh out loud at that! Great job Jen, the family is looking good!
Wow Jen! You make having 10 kids sound fun instead of stressful. Now I want to turn on my game and make a family sim to give 10 kids to. I might start that challenge tonight. I finally got NightLife! (woot~!) Their all so loving and sweet, like a family should be but I think it’s funny they ALL have black hair and light skin. hehehe.
that was cool :) must must hectic having so many children around and about (tho u’ve done it in the legacy challege too) continuing to love your letter-format post :D