It was a Saturday, so Rian and Aidan spent most of the morning upstairs chatting and congratulating each other. They enjoyed doing this so much that they ignored all of their other needs, and I had to sit on my hands to keep from directing them to the toilet and the shower.
Poor Taryn spent so much time taking care of the toddler that she was dead tired and needed to get some sleep before her night shift as a Dish Washer. Unfortunately Zuzu ran in with her report card and woke her up.
Maire brought Sophie Miguel home from school, and she proceeded to insult and annoy Rian to tears. She’s done that to several of my Sims, so I don’t like her very much. Sophie, go home!
Uncle Liam’s girlfriend Pearline tried to comfort Rian by giving him a friendly hug, but he pushed her away.
I broke my rules in order to throw Callum a birthday party (to get Devin more points). I invited his parents, Fiona and Robi, over. Pearline, Sophie Miguel, and Sophie Grimauve were also present.
I had invited Sophie Grimauve over so fulfill Aidan’s “Have First Kiss” want, and I’m proud to say they shared a lovely first kiss (even though this Sophie isn’t very nice, either). Rian wanted to sneak out with his girlfriend Kelly — and has been doing so for several nights in a row — so I had him call her once everyone else had gone to bed. The cops brought him home this time, but no one at the house made a fuss about it.
Callum grew up well and had a great party, so I figured Devin would be in full platinum now. I decided to stay at Liam’s for one more day, however, and grow Zuzu to a teen. I was curious to see how she would turn out. Before she grew up, however, I sat back for awhile and let everyone do whatever they wanted. Most of them ended up in one of the downstairs bedrooms (it used to be just Maire’s room, but now Callum and Zuzu are sleeping in it) dancing to the stereo. Callum and Zuzu played some cops and robbers. I liked how everyone was hanging out together.
I threw a party for Zuzu, and she became a lovely teenager. I rolled the die for her aspiration, and it came up Popularity. She has broken the streak of Knowledge Sims in the house! Oh well, I always knew she was a little bit of a rebel. I had her change her hairstyle and put on some makeup. I think she has finally grown into her face. She actually reminds me of her mother, Fiona, but with a smaller nose, darker skin, grey eyes, and, of course, lighter hair. But the face shape, eye shape, and mouth are almost identical to Fiona’s.
Taryn got home from work that night and passed out on the sidewalk because her Energy was so low. In fact, all of her needs were low, so her Mood was in the red. Even after I woke her up and directed her to the bed (bad Jen!), she woke up with nightmares. Poor Taryn!
I felt bad about that — I may have to get rid of my “autonomous” rule… (continued on Page 3)
wooow, I got upset about all that hardwork lost! I’m so sorry that happen, I guess is like real life, there are things we can’t completely control. But life go on in the Sims world! I love that pic of Patrick playin in the tub! nice update btw!
I’m sorry about Devin! Same thing happened to me this morning with Vasyl. He had a want to throw a party, and just as he decended the stairs to go to the phone, the reaper came. It sucks that all your hard work is gone! :(
I loved the update too! I have a thing for long updates…Looking forward to your next Shanley update!
Very nice update, Jen! I agree with Kristina. Long updates are nice. I think Zuzu is a very pretty teenager! She definitely has grown into her face. I wonder if she’ll be even prettier when she’s an adult…? Can’t wait for the next update!
I havn’t bought Sims2 yet as I don’t own a compter that would be able to handle but reading your blogs makes me really want to get it and find ouit what happens to your families. i think you’ve done a great job and I love reading about your Legacy Family.
yeah, it’s disappointing when you go through all that and then the Sim dies while in gold. :( i’m sorry, Jen!
oh, i’m finally going to start my Legacy Challenge. i have yet to create my Sim and my lot, but at least i finally decided that i’m going to start it. i should be able to post something about it tonight. i have decided to start the LC in a neighborhood all on its own.
for some reason, i feel nervous and sad about this… i guess it’s because i have to keep aging on. oh, well, wish me luck!
I’m sorry that you didn’t get plat, but gold is great too! I know you’re doing the legacy so plat is important but gold is an amazing feat to accomplish with Sims. I know my Sims will all die at the bottom of the ladder – whatever that might be. LOL
Great update. This is such a fun family to watch and your writing is superb. Not managing every aspect of a Sim must be difficult after you’ve done so much legacy work. :-) My daughter can’t imagine all on free will and I can’t imagine the opposite. I think the rules you outlined with be a nice blend. I’m starting a blended household to take over after all my little Freaks meet the reaper.
Sorry about Devin. Hey could you put up another family tree. Its all getting more confusing since you been trying for that 10 babies.
Yeah, that is real bad luck having him drop back into gold just as the reaper came.
And I second the request for a family tree, I’m starting to lose track of who everyone is.
Loving the new update. May I kindly, third, the request for a family tree… lol. Sorry if it feels like you’re being bombarded for another family tree. It would be heaps helpful. Oh, by the way, you may have to just cancel my link for Rioneh River until further notice. Unfortunately, a bug of some sort came into my game just yesterday and I had to restart my neighbourhood. (All of my houses would crash the game when I was entering the house…) Oh well, I have been half wishing to restart my neighbourhood but it was a bit of a shock to me to actually do it. keep up teh great work and thanks for your time to keeping all us “selfish” readers wants and needs for reading your entries. Sincerely, Dustyn
Oh, man, that stinks about Devin.
I believe I will blame it on the Reaper’s hula dancers. They’re up to something… I’m telling you, they ARE! >_> The accursed wenchlets.
The picture of Patrick playing in the bathtub was a cute one, especially. Congrats on Owen, anyway! :D
Just to reiterate what everyone said… too bad about Devin. I was actually more sad that he died than he wasn’t in platinum while it happened. Man, when I finally get Sims 2 I’m going to be so sad whenever one of my sims dies… They’re like my children!
And I also wanted to say that I love the gang who live with Uncle Liam.. it’s such a neat set up… a bunch of kids with their crazy old uncle. Liam’s definitely one of my favorite Shanleys just because he’s so quirky and adorable.
Speaking of adorable.. Patrick grew into a VERY cute teenager! I just love his eyes. I hope that’s one genetic feature that gets passed down the Shanley line!
Wonderful update, Jen… it’s so nice living vicariously through sim blogs until the day I finally get my beloved game… ::sigh:: Make longer updates more often, they’re such fun! ^_^
Thanks to everyone for all of the comments! :-D One family tree, coming right up!
Wow, loong update. I couldn’t even finish it last night ^_^ I think it’s such pressure to try to keep your sim in platinum when they die, apparently it is for you also. You always have to watch the time and all that, it’s so confusing. I’m not keeping score in my Legacy anymore, I just let it be.
Great job, Jen, can’t wait to read the tree (or see).