Leopard Print Undies!

Tottering along in high heels, clutching her belly, in ankle deep snow.... Sophie made her way to the hospital. Outside, she was greeted by BL4IN3 who promptly told her to hurry up before shorting out!

Andrea wanted to go, he really did. But sadly, thanks to a rather vindictive Pat who decided to park his toy form butt right in the middle of the doorway, Drea just couldn't go no matter how hard he tried.

Oh come on Pat. Of all the places to put yourself? You choose .. here?

I swear, that IF doll, is more trouble than he is worth. I think it's time for an intervention.

Instead, Drea had a lovely proud smile on his face - as well as sporting some new threads (I decided that his fashion sense - or lack thereof - needed a makeover, so he got some fancy PJ's).

Yep, a few hours later and none the worst for her ordeal, Sophie emerged from the hospital carrying a little bundle in her arms.

Welcome to Dragon Valley ... Iona... (if you click on the name, it brings up a definition in a different link)

Because I did so well, keeping Sophie content throughout her pregnancy, I was allowed to choose her traits. So I opted to choose one from both parents. From Sophie .... Loves the Outdoors. From Drea ... Slob. Well ... someone's got to have it at some point.

Yes, she's a strange greenish colour. I suspect that it's an amalgamation of both parents' skin tones. Apart from that, isn't she a cutie?

Because of the fuss and ado around the place, the butler FINALLY got up off her lazy butt and decided to do stuff around the house. Although walking around in leopard print undies isn't quite what everyone expected!

Everyone is happy.

Except Pat.

Naturally.

Whilst Sophie was fussing over Iona, Pat could only watch helplessly at the sidelines, seeing his opportunity to become real, fading fast. And when Iona bawled her little lungs out for food ... that's when Pat showed his impatience and true colours.

Pat: That little snot's crying.
Sophie: I know, she's hungry.
Pat: Make her stop, it's annoying.
Sophie: I'm feeding her as fast as I can. Sheesh Pat, you're impossible.
Pat: Don't like it. Send it back.
Sophie: Perhaps I should send YOU back.
Pat: You wouldn't DARE.
Sophie: Keep pushing Pat and you'll soon find out.

 Eeps. Methinks that Pat's time in Dragon Valley - or at least in the Powers household will be short lived if he keeps on going with that bad attitude of his.

Baby Bumps, Dates, Snowmen and Merfolk, All in a Day's Work!

Sophie is really blooming there with her rapidly growing baby bump. She waddles around the house, feeling a little put out because she's been told she MUST have bed rest. But you know these Powers girls? They never listen.

Hespa gets a phone call from out of the blue. A Sim was so taken with her that he really wanted to go out on a date! Intrigued, she decided to go....

... only to discover that this was an ELDER Sim with a serious bladder problem.

Not only that, she was getting the hairy eyeball from a werewolf who was also smitten by her.

Eeps.

Bored with hanging around the house, Sophie took herself off to the park, where she met Aunt Teagan and promptly told her about having a baby. Teagan managed to raise a kinda/sorta smile. Babies just aren't her thing.

There was another reason why Sophie was in the park. Her sister was there, and doing a much better job of her singing career earning tips despite the plummeting temperatures.

Hannah was there too. But poor Sophie's pregnancy hormones went into overdrive and she suddenly took a shine to a blue skinned merman standing in front of her. Oh, hell, no. No way. You've earned the Eternally Faithful reward. You are not going to jeopardize that at all. Not on my watch sister.

Beating a hasty retreat from her admirers, Hespa headed for the park too, where she made friends with a stray dog. Getting it's trust, she fed it some treats.... to which it promptly threw back up!

Determined not to get these two - Sophie and the merman - romantically involved, I decided to make her talk to him and reminisce about university. It impressed him no end!

Then they changed topics. He was hoping to achieve the Scarlet Feather Book Awards .... when he could sit down long enough to write something .... whilst Sophie talked about all the educational toys that she and Drea had planned to buy for their baby. Hannah was happy that the moon was still out and energizing her.

It was then that Sophie decided that she wanted to build a snowman.

Are you sure you're supposed to do that? You are close to term you know.

Sophie: Oh, I'll be fine. It's just a bit of snow, that's all.

She completed the snowman without much drama, when that stray dog started hanging around her. Once again, she offered treats ... and once again, it puked them back up!

And that's when baby decided it would arrive....

Right.

Now!

Sophie: Bugger. I'll never see Paris now.

After The Party

We see the newlyweds in a rare moment together. Drea needed to work on his Athletic skill - and work off those Snowflake Day pounds, whilst Sophie sat quietly reading.

 Drea: Are you watching?
Sophie: In a minute, just one more page.
Drea: You said that five minutes ago. What are you reading?

She smiled sweetly.

Sophie: Guess.


She flipped the book up to reveal the title. Drea grinned broadly.

Yep. She's pregnant! She's been given time off work to put up her feet and enjoy her pregnancy. And she does so with great finesse!

Upstairs, Shannon is really really pleased at being a grandma to be, so she decides to paint a large picture - for herself ... but mainly for the baby. Hespa, still feeling awkward around her adopted family, feels more comfortable chatting online instead! At least there shouldn't be another fire. Hespa successfully upgraded it to being fireproof!

Considering that they have a butler, she is one lazy lazy Sim. The table is still full of all the food from the party and the fridge is leaking a green mist that can only tell us that the food is off in there too!

And where is she during this time?

In bed. Dreaming of teddy bears!

Nessa, isn't happy with the state of the bedroom. The floor is still filthy from the fire, and they've moved everything as a big hint to the butler to get her butt into gear and clean it up. But nothing's come of it yet.

So, Nessa, under great duress and a lot of grumbling, decides to clean up the laundry.

Nessa: we're paying someone to supposedly do this ... and I'm the one having to clean up!

She was even less pleased when she saw the state of the dining room.

Nessa: Something's got to be done about the butler. This .... is ridiculous.

Although, being a Slob, the mess didn't really bother Drea all that much, when he grabbed a plate of leftovers. It seems that his best laid plans of keeping fit and eating healthy, went right out of the window!

It was his first day at work and his attire was ... unorthodox to say the least. plus, he managed to magically grow his hair too!

Oh here's another piccie of WIP with the property. I was tired of seeing the portal standing there in the front garden so I built a carport and placed it on the top. It can still be accessed via a ladder.

Stay tuned for more....

A Family Gathering

Guess what day it is?
Yep. It's Snowflake Day again, and this time, it is Hespa's turn to organise the party. She forgot the decorations and the food .... but she did lay on the music. I tried my hardest, made room for the pile of presents ....

.... and they end up at the front door.
Nice.

 Despite the fact that Hespa is still uncomfortable around people, she was determined to get the whole family together this year. This meant inviting William, Hannah, J1NX1E, S0NNY EM ... even Aunt Teagan.

Blaine stomped off declaring it a bust before the festivities began! How rude.

Oh and for those observant of you, yes there's a butler (haven't got her name yet, stay tuned in future updates). Drea's 'special surprise' for everyone. That was what he was organising in the last update. He also got himself a job too. In the Criminal career. This should be interesting, since his mother in law is in Law Enforcement (DNA Profiler)

Nessa was the first to open her gift. And was pleased that she got exactly what she wanted. A sonoflux guitar!

To celebrate, she strode outside to play her violin to whoever would stand and listen to her. Such is her dedication to her career!

Even the butler - who had literally only just started work that day - got a gift! It was a large, expensive painting that she hoped would go on the walls of her room.

Because Hespa kept her mouth clammed shut and refused to tell anybody what she wanted, got a rainbow light.

She wasn't sure how to take this. I'm guessing it's one of the booby prizes, because of the pop up announcement.

Sophie got a present. She was a little secretive about it though and wouldn't reveal what it was.
We'll find out soon enough.

She managed to grab Hannah and tease her about avoiding mom for so long. Hannah just ducked her head down and continued eating her meal. She wasn't about to spill any time soon.

Despite the poor organization (my fault there), Hespa's first attempt at a gift giving party ... was a raging success!!No doubt, to her horror, she'll be getting party invites for months to come now.

Doomed From The Start

Nessa had her first Sing a Gram. She had to travel quite a distance to deliver a cheery 'good luck on your promotion' song to a vampire sporting a rather questionable hairstyle.

 Was she nervous? You betcha. Although you wouldn't think it at the time. She'd listened to her sister practicing in the mirror on many occasions, so she knew what was expected.

As you can see, the Winter days are pretty short and the sun had hidden behind thick woolly clouds. But that still wasn't enough protection for vampires. Nope nope.

But bless him, he stood there quietly, listening as Nessa launched into a lively song, and applauded when she presented him with a stuffed Freezer Bunny toy!

Actually, he was thrilled! It was the first time anybody had approached him and handed a gift to him, without wanting to bolt for it for fear he'd try to take a sneak sip of plasma!

Whilst she was there, Nessa also had to complete an opportunity. This was to earn 50 Simoleans whilst playing for tips. So she whipped out her trusty futuristic guitar and blasted out a couple of songs she'd learned by heart.

And that was when the inevitable happened.

They both farted hearts for one another.....
.... or was he simply lusting after her plasma? After all, he WAS kinda hungry.

Whilst she was playing, another family member appeared from nowhere. None other than big sis Hannah.

I think she's trying to avoid her mom for some good reason, because Shannon has been trying to get a hold of her for days and she keeps fobbing her off by saying she's headed out to work. So I tried to get Shannon to call her, just to see if she'll pick up.

Nope. Same old excuse, but this time on her voicemail answering service.

Nessa: Tell her I was at a concert.
Sim: Tell her yourself, I'm tired out.

Um. Yeah.

Anyways, it was getting on, Nessa's fingers were hurting with the cold, so she was forced to stop. She managed to earn 17 Simoleans. It's a start. And got the phone number of that lovestruck vampire. Maybe perhaps she and he? Fairy and vampire? It's an interesting combination ..... We shall have to wait and see.

Back home, nervous that the stove was going to throw a fit again ... and the fact that that fire cost Hespa a day's work, she decided to fireproof it. So, trusty hammer in hand, she went to work on it.

Sophie had yet another Sing a Gram to complete, but he was so far away, it was getting late and Sophie desperately needed a hot shower, that she gave up and went home.

It was almost 1 am by the time she got in and anticipating that she was hungry, Drea tried his luck with making waffles.

Drea: Hungry dear?
Sophie: Starving.
Drea: It won't be long. Just putting it in the oven right now.
Sophie: That's ok, I'll make do with leftovers for now.

Drea had something up his sleeve. But he waited until everyone was in bed before he put his plan into action.

Sadly, Nessa had some devastating news. Just as she walked through the door, her phone rang. She learned that the vampire with the questionable hair ... had died .... apparently from hunger. According to sources, he had particular tastes and he'd left it waay too late to eat.

Yep. Unfortunately, this relationship was doomed from the start.