Ah, every Sim loves to dig. Or do anything on the beach, really. Sandcastles abound.
“Look, an invisible starfish!”
“Yeahh, I was building sweet castles while my sister was still eating sand.”
I found it really cool that Joe could tell Ellie the story of the colored glass. (And there’s her starfish on the shelf, no longer invisible.)
And then they danced.
I took this next picture for no other reason than it illustrates perfectly what I’d like to be doing right now:
Ohhh yeah. That’s the life.
Eris likes to go on nature hikes — that want pops up all the time for her — and she brings back all manner of creepy insects. Well, they sound creepy anyway. I’m not a fan of spiders. But this pic also shows you the layout of the house, just before I built the upstairs (the stairs you see in the pic went nowhere for a long time).
The second floor was constructed just in time for the rainy season (Lemur Island has two summers and two springs), so Joe and the kids could play Mah Jong when it was too stormy to go outside. Joe looks a little bored, though. Rainy days are not his thing. Or maybe he’s just sick of Mah Jong.
Another rainy day activity: discussing questions o’ the universe.
“So, sometimes I hear animal noises and fireworks going off in this room. What’s that all about?”
Huzzah, the kids got into private school! It’s because of the sparkly fish dinner, I know it.
Also, that is possibly the coolest headmaster I’ve ever seen in my game. Purple eyes and dreads!
Ellie, my little overachiever, did quite well in school. Time to do the report card boogie!
Joe still wanted to go to the Far East but didn’t have quite enough money yet, so I indulged his interest in Asian culture by letting him meditate.
However, all the meditation in the world couldn’t prepare him for what happened next: he became a high school principal. Now, is it just me, or does Joe look none too happy about that?
(You can also see the cool necklace he found on the beach.)
But hey! The promotion gave him enough moolah that he could finally take that vacation. The school doesn’t really need a principal for a few days, right?
Next up, Joe’s trip to the Far East!
I won’t say anything about the narrative – it’s just like mine is all the time. :-P Sorry you’re not feeling well though.
Ellie is a cutie! I would’ve picked her for heir, too. Especially with her brother having one nice point! One of my kids only has one, also. He was never even an option for heir. LOL
That is one interesting headmaster!
No, Joe doesn’t look thrilled with his promotion to principal.
Your right that is a cool headmaster!
I hope life improves for you soon *hugs*.
Awww. I’m sorry RL is kicking you in the butt. I think I live that story.
You have nothing to worry about with this update. Your narrative is entertaining & funny! I love their house! It’s very beachy. Like you, I wish I could be there right now. When it’s not rainy season.
Ah the good life, relaxing on a hammock at a beach house.. wow, that does sound good!
You have a lovely over achieving heiress!
grats on private school
buck up Joe, at least you’re getting the vacation you wanted!
Jen!! I missed your commentary so much. Oh boy, this brings me back. Sniff. Memories! :D
I hope RL looks up for you soon. Why is it being such a brat to everyone lately? Must be the cold weather!
All hail the Rastafarian headmaster! He’s jammin, mon.
I’m sorry to hear that you’re not feeling well, jenba. And there’s absolutely nothing wrong with changing how you narrate the story. I’m always changing that in my own simming blogs. So don’t even sweat it. :O)
Blurs and the bees … HA!! I love it!! :O)
Wow … a future romance sim in the making. I wonder if one of his turn ons will be red hair. What say you? :O)
Hehe … Eris is complaining about not being able to keep her hands off of her husband! If only we were all so lucky!!!
Yup – that’s a very hip headmaster. Heh. Dreads. Maybe the private school is some sort of progressive institution or something. :O)
Oh yes, the twins are absolute cuties. They have great personalities. You know what’s funny, my Joe spawn brought home both of those girls too, I swear.
I hope you’re feeling better soon! It’s nice to write in whatever style is easiest for you when you’re sick or stressed.
Anyway, Ellie is adorable and Kirk seems like a real little stinker! Their house is gorgeous too – it’s a perfect beachside home!
I agree, the house is gorgeous!
Narrative or not – still amazing pics! The ones of the kids on the beach would make pretty post cards :-) And love the Yoga one too!
Joe doesn’t look too happy about princpal. I have figured out why!
High School=hormonoal teenagers=what his kids have to go through =headach
For some reason I’m really hate where the Shmakova live. It’s jealosuy. Why oh why do I have to live in the Northeast?
But I’m totally loving the headmaster. He justs seems to fit in with the island.
I wonder if the headmaster looks like that because of your setting?
-looks at Eris- Your complaining about you and Joe not being able to keep your hands off each other. My boyfriend is at boarding school in Switzerland! I wish I was you. Expect I would need to be an adult.
But anyway hope you get better!
Hi Jen,
I’ve been following your stories for quite a while, and I must admit I prefer you telling the stories rather than Joe. I guess I’m used to your stories like that.
Great job! I luv the story so far!
I would’ve picked Ellie too, she’s just so cute!!!
Reading this legacy is like constantly reading a holiday-trip-report…. maaaan, I want to go where THEY live ;)
Ellie is such a cutie, good choice on her being the heiress!
Never mind your narrative, I just like your writing whichever voice you take!
Whatever’s wrong, get well soon and dream of that hammock – just like I am right now, as I got the flu myself *darnit*…
Best wishes!
I hope you feel better, Eva!
Jen!
I’m so glad it occurred to me to google you last night! I’ve so missed your commentary, stories, pictures, sims, and house building. Every time I read one of your stories, I always end up wanting to do whatever you are doing too. You make it look so fun, so attractive, so just right. You are always the leading edge of what’s fun in the sims :)
Hi Gethane!! Glad you stopped by. :-)
Hey guys, thanks so much for the comments. Life is still kicking me in the butt, but Simming and blogging are a nice escape from reality. :-)