Finally, my wife caught up to me in the gray hair department! She had to blow out a few candles first…
And spin around into some wild west shirt I’ve never seen before. Who knew my wife had a secret desire to dress like a cowgirl? Well, it didn’t last long, and for that, I am thankful.
Johannes had his birthday the same night, which is why we threw that big shindig.
It wasn’t long before he was the coolest dude on the block. Leda didn’t quite know what to think of him, or any of her brothers. I’m sure she thought she was the only sane kid in the house. She was certainly the most important one.
I couldn’t believe my old, tired eyes when I went upstairs one day and saw Ron and Johannes playing poker. “What’s this?” I bellowed. “You’re NOT playing video games? Inconceivable!”
Ron merely shrugged. Johannes tossed a poker chip at me and said, “Wanna play, old man?”
“Old?” I wheezed. “Old? I can still do the Smustle like nobody’s business!” I started Smustling right then and there, just to show them. And then I threw my back out. Sigh.
Ah, here’s Leda again, becoming a young lady.
Here she is with my wife Lauren, playing with dolls the WRONG way. You’re supposed to turn them upside down! Chew on their shoes! Let them hang from your teeth while you wag your head around!
This is about the time we tore down the old house and built a new one that was about five times as big. I’m not sure I like it, but it’s up to Trent now that he’ll be inheriting the property from me. After I’m gone, he’ll probably turn it into a castle with a drawbridge and moat, or some crazy thing. Or maybe it’ll just be one huge video game room. Hmm, not a bad idea, actually…
When Trent moved back in, he brought Professor Tristen Rauker with him. I thought since she was a professor she might be a stuffy know-it-all, but she turned out to be one of the coolest people I’ve met. And pretty, too.
We weren’t in the new house long before Ron and Johannes went off to college (where I’m sure they’re up to no good — it’s the Ravelo way, you know) and Stephen sprouted into a teenager. Go, Stevo!
Leda wasn’t far behind.
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Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Awww, I miss ‘Ol’ Daddy-o’ Ravelo. I’m glad you made this update from him, Jen!
What a sweet update, I’m gonna miss that ol’ guy when his time is up. So do you have any plans with the rest of the clan? At least you got them all up and grown :)
Aww yes Ron is quite handsome. And i saw Ethan! Yes! Oh and you picked Trent as the heir..wow. I didn’t know that, until now. Maybe i never really paid attention. Haha. Ummm..oh yes, how do you change the toddler’s hair? I have looked for that toddler mirror and i found one on Mod the Sims 2..but it wasnt for nightlife and it was being stupid and wont show up haha. And yes, your pictures are so beautiful. The kids are so beautiful. I love the Ravelos. Congratulations on Generation 3.
It’s generation -2- believe it or not, Eva.
xD Yay blonde kids.
Awww. That’s all I can say: awwww! :-)
That has got to be the most beautiful family. They are all just so damn cute :)
I do believe I’m going to miss that old fart when he finally toddles off. All of this reading and writing blogs is turning me soft-hearted!
Being softhearted is no problem at all ;) Great job as usual Jen! All I have to say is…I want a great graphics card for christmas! Hehe…
oh man. Those ravelo’s make some pretty fine looking boys. I can’t believe I’ve been reading your blog thinking “wow, them’s some good looking computer graphics.” What is wrong with me. ;) Daddy-o is still my fav. I like Cady, she really would make some interesting stories on her own due to her “nature”. I love them all. Thanks Jen!!
That was so sweeeeeeeet in a way *g*. Can’t wait to see Anastacia and Kaela grow up – good chioce on the names! And Lauren is a cute granny, with that spiky chin and all ;). I’m sure gen 2 will turn out beautiful (and I really wonder how fare you are right now playing :)! Good job – needless to say. Keep it up :)
You really have a great way about making this family lovable and entertaining. I always love these Ravelo updates. The pictures are so amazing and all the kids are really cute. :)
I read your blog all the time, but hardly comment. You rock. You seriously rock, and we’ll miss your stuff this month.
Awww that was such a great update! You are really great at writing updates in the style of one family member. All the kids grown up already! Good job on managing the 10 kid want!!
So I guess you’re taking a break now huh? Well, good luck and I shall be looking forward to seeing more Ravelo updates in future!
Thanks for having such a great blog Jen! :)
Thanks for the comments, guys! Simon was thrilled that I finally let him talk. ;-) I’m actually getting ready to post another update soon — NaNo is going pretty well so far (*knocks on wood*) and I’m finding myself with more time on my hands than I thought I would have. Next up will probably be Marlee and Ethan, and then maybe an update on the 7 kids in college (oy).
To answer some questions…
PRMami – My first goal is to get all the kids through college. Then I’ll marry most of them off and make them have lots of babies so I can fulfill Lauren’s “Have 20 Grandchildren” want. Trent’s having at least 3 because his LTW is to graduate 3 kids from college. I don’t know what I’ll eventually do with all these Ravelos running around. Any suggestions? :-)
Eva – I’ve been using Pescado’s Clothing Object to change the toddlers’ appearances, since the toddler mirror I had doesn’t work with NL (probably the same one you found on MTS2). That reminds me, I need to see if Pescado has updated that object for NL, because even though it works in my game, I’d like to have the latest version.
Mieko – Actually, Anastacia and Kaela are Generation 3 — according to the Legacy Challenge rules, your founder is considered Generation 1. I just looked it up to make sure. ;-) I knew you’d be happy about the blonde kids! Haha.
channe – Hi and welcome! You rock, too!
Awww…I still love your posts, Jen! I’ve missed reading this blog :) -ponders- Cady just might be the prettiest sim I’ve seen and Ethan is just a handsome darling, yes indeed! Thanks for the updates, even with NaNo. You rock!
…oh, I remember who Leda looks like (you know, the one in your halloween update *g*) – she looks exactly like my Spanish teacher, only that my Spanish teacher is blonde *lol*. So long :)
That was even better than usual, Jen! Thanks for all your amazing blogging, and good luck on NaNo!
It’s always so sad when founders move on. This one is already looking to be leaving behind a unique and, dare I say, classy legacy. I miss the guy already. BTW, good luck on your novel, I hope you are having fun writing it!
Seriously? Weird. :3
My NaNo is at uhm, 3,500words so far.
Yea. I’m going to be crazily writing this weekend.
I need to bookmark that name generator.
Glad to see an update from ya Jen! I missed the ol’ Ravelo’s! Hope everything is going well with NaNo! I’m up to 4,000 words! Got a whole bunch more to go!
You guys are doing great on NaNo! Keep it up! I had a crazy busy weekend which threw me off the NaNo track, but I’m hoping to get back on it tonight. I’m determined to finish this year!!