Not So Berry Mint Gen Part Eleven

There are only a few parts of Mitchell and Nina's generation left! Will Ross be fully prepared to carry on the Berry Legacy? We can only hope he can! This part is full of events, so let's get to it!

We start off with Nina getting in a quick nap before the Welcome Wagon starts. She is so glad they got the hot tub because it's a new woohoo place and she can take naps! (I'm pretty sure napping in a tub or hot tub is autonomous)

During the Welcome Wagon, one of the townies (I forget his name) decided to Spar with the Berry's new robot. He was quite good. I think he's in either the Athletic or Military career.

Something is about to happen at the Welcome Wagon!

Oh boy! The Berry's move into a new home and within a day someone dies! And it wasn't Mitchell or Nina! It was a townie named Londyn Orr.

The Grim Reaper just had to crash the party, didn't he? 

Nina and Mitchell were curious to see what happened. Nina told him, "Sorry we couldn't find you in the contact list, Grim! We wanted to invite you."

After the job was done, Grim decided to relax a little and watch the latest comedy skit. Sims love comedy (one of these days I'll have a Sim die of laughter)

Mitchell decided it was best to put a townie graveyard outside just in case any other sneaky townies want to die in his home. He's not a fan of how these first couple days are going.

Ooh, who's this? Ross invited his crush Scarlet over to do some homework and bond a little. I have a feeling she'll be around a while. She is really pretty!

Instead of chatting on the couch like normal Sims, Ross just had to start talking to her on the porch. Ross you are really something else.

Mitchell and Nina discuss their plans for the rest of their lives in the kitchen, so maybe that's why Ross wanted to stay outside with his friend.

Nina's sister Dina came over. She was still sad about Katrina passing, even though it had been a while. There's nothing like a sisterly hug when you're feeling down and they know it.

Ross and Scarlet decide to bond in the best way: cloudgazing! Ross points out a uniquely shaped cloud.

When they were done cloudgazing, Scarlet checked her phone to make sure Ross wasn't lying about something he said while cloudgazing.

That wraps up this eventful trip to Oasis Springs! We're getting pretty close to Ross taking over the family legacy! Do you think he'll do well or completely goof? Plenty of things will happen before Mitchell gives Ross the reigns!

Also this is the last week for Monday/Friday posts! I will be in Orlando, Florida on Friday for an event called BookNet Fest, but don't fret! There will still be a post! We visit Strangerville on Friday and we're a only few parts from completing the mystery!

A to Z Batista Legacy Gen B Part Seven

Last time in Newcrest, Bort became an elder, while Chad and Cassidy are bonding nicely. Bethany also made a somewhat unwise decision to not wear her summer outfit to do laundry outside.

Bort is uncomfortable after his workout. Like I said in the last post, elders who workout, regardless of their fitness level, will become very uncomfortable for 2 hours. Fortunately he and Ian have not died exercising.

Bort's post workout snack of choice is a deliciously grilled burger. He says they have a great protein/carb balance. Just try to avoid fast food ones and instead grill them.

Bort also learned mud baths only make a Sim' hygiene worse instead of better. At least he feels more relaxed now. The tub is also gross.

Bort and Bethany discuss things over dinner. They like to talk about anything from how they hope the family legacy will go to the weather to the plants and even the kids that play on the playground between their and the Kiwi family's home. The Kiwi family is based on Rachelle from KiwiSimming and her partner Alex. (Note I made them before they adopted their kitty Tia).

Will this be Bort and Afro's final woohoo? Spoiler: it's not. They love to woohoo and hope to do so even after both pass away. Ghost woohoo? Why not? This is the Sims. 

Bort and Afro share a nice moment on the porch the morning after their excellent woohoo. Their expectations have gone down since becoming elders, but that hasn't stopped them!

Cassidy has picked up painting very nicely! This is her newest piece. She calls it "Boating Day." Her dad and aunt Bethany have helped her tremendously. Bethany hopes Chad will keep painting in the family.

I forget why Bethany is tense here. I think her fun level may have been low, but she still looks great. It's okay, Bethany, just watch some great TV or play Sims Forever or Blicblock. 

Cassidy and her mom Afro had a lovely conversation before Cassidy went to school one day. She hopes Cassidy and Chad will carry on the lovely Batista legacy. She also encouraged Cassidy to keep the Batista last name like her aunt Bethany did when she married Ian. That will make the name more memorable and powerful.

Bort decided he wants to finish as many paintings as he can before he passes, especially since his dad Alec passed away right after he finished a painting.

Cassidy looks so sleek in her winter attire. She's a big fan of neutral colors with one pop of a bright one.

It's Bethany's birthday and Afro looks quite pleased with how she made the cake and how well Cassidy is turning out even though she hates children. 

Cassidy wanted to burn some calories before eating her aunt's birthday cake. She loves treating herself wisely, as long as it doesn't get in the way of her dream of being a professional athlete.

Happy birthday Bethany! She's the last Gen B Sim to become an elder. We'll find out if she's the last to pass away. But let's not focus on that now; let's have Bethany enjoy her party!

Cassidy is cheering for her aunt to age up! She loves how close everyone in her family is, even her grandparents Jordan and Alec who visit occasionally.

I hope Bethany is as great an elder as Bort, Afro and Ian have been! Bethany had a great celebration with those she loves most.

That concludes today's visit to Newcrest and the Batista clan! We only have a few parts left with the B generation, then everything will be left to Cassidy and Chad, plus whoever they choose to marry! I'd love suggestions for future Batista careers! Alec was an Entertainer (Musician), Jordan (who was married in) was in the Culinary career, and Afro (who was also married into the fam) is a Detective.

I searched "Blicblock" to make sure I have the right spelling and I learned you can play it on your browser! It also works on mobile! Here's the link so you can check it out: https://simsvip.com/2014/10/03/the-sims-4-play-blicblock-on-your-browser/

Rags To Riches Stage Four Part Eight

We are really close to finishing the challenge! I will continue posting Camila and her kitties as she goes through the Mansion Baron aspiration! It's been so much fun having her make money in ways I didn't realize worked so well!

We start by watching Camila and Shadow play with the Laser Pointer. Chester just watches because unfortunately you can only do this with one pet at a time.

Chester decided to watch from the dining room table. Shadow's favorite thing to play with is the Laser Pointer.

My game is still glitched because Clement Frost (aka Father Winter) WILL NOT LEAVE CAMILA'S HOME. This time we caught him sleeping in her bed NAKED. Gross, dude. (Note...I have tried resetting him and it didn't work. He is not part of her household and she cannot ask him to leave.)

Watch out, Shadow! It seems like Chester and Shadow are *always* getting into cat fights and this is no different *sigh*

After the cat fight, Shadow wanted to meow her affection (she and Chester would've been fixed a while ago but the vet glitches whenever I try to do that).

Shadow then got tired and decided to take a nap. Chester is keeping watch to make sure no one takes their food. They're really possessive of their food.

Since Clement won't leave Camila's house, she told him he needs to contribute somehow. He decided to grill some food.

It didn't turn out very well. Camila is already super tense so this didn't help.

Fortunately she was about to check on the food anyway. Heroic Camila Molina to the rescue! She put that fire out so fast! Every time my Sim has a fire it makes me miss firefighters and burglars so much!

Shadow and Chester are playing together. Fortunately it's friendly play and not another fight.

Shadow was finally caught being on the table. Camila doesn't mind if the cats are on counters and tables as long as they don't eat the Sim food or scratch any surfaces.

Oh no! That upset Shadow so much she decided to run away again! Shadow has run away a couple times and Chester has once. The thing is, Camila gives them plenty of attention, plays with them a lot and always makes sure their food bowls are full :P

Let's hope Shadow comes back soon! This concludes this part of Rags to Riches. There is one more part then I will show the pictures of Camila's home renovation! Then from there we will go through the Mansion Baron Aspiration! What should I do next? Should we continue to follow Camila and have her get a man? Or should we start a new series? Feel free to tweet me and let me know!