What the heck is this? A REAL Lightning update! You better believe it! HUZZAH!
All I remember about last time, is there were 3 very sad triplets because I didn’t bake them a cake on their birthday. Let’s just get right to it, shall we?
LIGHTNING CHECK! Cuz who the heck are these guys, amirite?
Rachel is sitting down to some cake!
Left to Right we have Vince, Victor and Vern making some identical faces.
They almost looked like they were all *cringe* to me… Are you STILL upset about the cake?
I was about to move them out, but I re-read my last chapter, which is good, since I stated they would be sticking around since Rach could die at any moment, and Whitney is to be the heir.
Speaking of Whitney!
❤
I forgot how cute this house is.
which makes me extra happy because I built it myself.
It’s not bad inside either.
Master bed & bath down in front, then the three boys’ rooms. An additional bathroom and final bedroom for Whitney, and then the open living area. *Pats self on back*
I think I said no one was to have jobs in this challenge, only skills and professions, but I couldn’t just watch these three guys putz around all day, so…
…I decide I’ll try to match their speech bubbles… Vern with science, Victor with something fun…
And Vince wants business.
I have Victor go into Mixology – as close as “party” I could think of for him.
Just getting reacquainted with the family… Rachael helps her youngest with her homework,
while Victor and Vince have a chat.
Vern is pulling cute faces with a glass of water.
I enjoy whichever update allowed Sims to grab a glass of water from the tap. I think these are the first Sims to drink water in the entire franchise.
Tori stopped by! I actually remember her, she was one of my favorite spares!
Then Vince’s phone rang and…
… Yeah, you’re already here, Tori – it’s cool.
Whitney the little artistic prodigy is working on her creativity skill.
MOAR GLUE AND MOAR NOODLES!
Made me LOL.
This angry woman stopped by and rang the bell for no reason.
I decided Vern should make a “friend”.
Then I straight up adopted her. Kind of. I spent like, 20 minutes making her over, so she’s going to join the family somehow. I gave her like 5 everyday outfits, my CC Skin, and adjusted her hairstyles and makeup. Her name is Karen Cadona, and I’m happy to have her around!
She appears less happy.
Poor thing.
About now I come up with the brilliant idea to have all three brothers court Karen while I wait for Whitney to age up. Each fella can have 5 friendly interactions per visit with Karen, and the first to fill the friendship bar can woo her.
Poor Vern has to start out with her already feeling blue, so he tries to cheer her up.
Awww, his face!
It went badly…
Strike one for Vern.
Well, he’s not out of it yet, but our new friend Karen is NOT a Vern fan.
Sorry buddy. I always liked you. 🙂
She cheers up some and comes around by Vern’s final interaction.
How freakin’ CUTE is she? Can you see why this little whim of a legacy/challenge had to bring her in?
Victor has a turn and at least asks her if she’d like to sit down.
Good thinkin’ there, Vic.
However, sitting scores no points with Little Miss Active.
Whitney shows up to cramp her brother’s style.
LOL. Vic’s all “So this is my kid sister… kids, huh?” And Whit looks ELATED to be included.
Vince one-ups both his brothers and actually invites Karen inside.
I mean, it’s his little sister’s bedroom… but…
…the look on her face says she’s enjoying his company!
I like Vince too. 🙂
Surrounded by children’s toys, these two really hit it off!
We even have first contact!
But that’s all for this visit!
I set future heir, Whitney up with a bunch of different outfits too.
These are clearly PJs, but she has lots of different looks. TS3 did multiple outfits too, but not as smoothly as TS4. I like it.
Having a favorite would be kind of weird, since they’re identical, but I think Vern is my favorite.
Vern: Looks smug. Vince: Not me?
Okay Vince, maybe you. It totally is you.
Victor molds clay in the toilet.
Yeah, so it’s totally not you.
Vic:
Cares not.
They’re all fun though… my first TS4 triplets.
❤
Rachael: SHHHH, the bed is sleeping.
😐
I decide that even though Rachael and I have had a blast as a detective, it’s time to retire.
Sometime when the lifespans aren’t so short, we’ll really give this a shot. She ends up making nearly $520.00 a day, so not too shabby!
Someone called to wish the boys a happy birthday (that was forever ago?) and I didn’t recognize the Sim, so I checked out the family tree.
It goes all the way back to Henrietta! Nice! So Henri’s spouse Jimmy and children I, J, K, L, and M are all lost. Ian, Juliet, Kenny, Lars & Liv (twins) (Casey while I was trying to figure TS4) & Mimi are also missing. Then Noah takes over, and has kids with both Kathy and Ratna, and although the mothers are missing, Rachael’s siblings are all there. Olive (Whoops, I used that name in the Zales recently!) & Olympia, Patrick and Quinn. Then of course all of Rachael’s spawn. Simon, Tori, Utah, V, V, V & Whit! They’ve long since patched the family tree, so it works much better now… but it was still fun to see!
I got the pop-up that Rach’s life had come to an end.
So I have her plant a few more things and send Victor out to tend until the gardener shows up in a couple days.
That night, the Monster visits Whitney.
If anyone can talk to the Monster, it should be her! No dice this time, but soon I bet!
Karen is over again! Vern begins his 5 interactions.
Everything was well received.
Here’s one of Whitney’s cute new outfits!
She’s off to go play on the rocket ship play structure.
Vince gets his chance!
How cute are they?
She looks way into him.
And have I mentioned I ADORE HER?!?
I make Karen change her outfit, since I made so many nice ones for her!
While all three boys neglect her for food.
Victor gets a chance and lays it on pretty thick.
Karen doesn’t seem to mind too much.
Utah stopped by!
The adopted hottie! ❤
Good heavens Vic, I think you’re getting fatter!
I’m pretty sure Vince is going to win the hand of fair Karen, so I decide he needs to battle his genes and take up some physical activity.
Both the fella’s mom and dad had quite the tummy, but Vince looks great!
Vern is also thinner than Victor, but not as svelte as Vince!
NO YOU FAT BASTARD!
THAT WAS WHITNEY’S BIRTHDAY CAKE. I was *JUST* about to have Rach put candles on it. :@
Rach is so near death, I have her quickly make Whitney another one.
I opt for the Zombie cake, because I think Whit would like it.
We instantly put candles on it. Don’t even try it, boys.
Make a wish!
I haven’t done much with mixology in this challenge, so Whitney is going to be a bartender!
She adds essence of flavor and self-assured. She doesn’t look exactly happy, but she’s AWESOME.
Her first whim? CANNONBALL!
FTW!!!!!!!!!
I decide Vince has won the heart of Karen, and we don’t have time for full friendship bars in such a LIGHTNING challenge.
SO I move Vic and Vern in with the rest of the family.
Hey readers? Quick side question?
WTH is this symbol? The one I’ve pinned? It’s “become confident”, and I’ve seen it a hundred times, but I can’t for the life of me make it out.
But I’m also the one who thought the “Save/Load” symbol in the main menu was a newspaper, but it was actually like, a 3.5″ floppy, so I never clicked it, thinking it was NEWS (boring) instead of save/load (IMPORTANT!) I feel like the “confident” symbol looks like a paper crane meets a rose meets a protractor… so help me out?!?
All that nonsense aside, Vince invites Karen over for the Big Woo.
Not to be confused with the big WooHoo, but that’s soon, I’m sure. And OMG LOOK AT HER FACE ❤
They’ll be a lot of fun until Whitney ages up.
Because OMG that face FTW!
SMOOCHIE!!!
BF/GF and then it’s MOVE IN TIME!
She brought the typical $20K an unplaced Sim brings to the house – but the Lightnings have no trouble with moola.
So… I LOVE THESE TWO.
I’m hoping you do too… (And see how her hair is kinda curly but shorter? Instead of straightened and longer? #details)
Back inside Rachael has the “woohoo” talk with Whitney.
So funny! But Rach felt it was important before she died.
Whitney had the option to “complain about everything” which seemed SOO teenager…
Ha, I had to give it a go… look at her!
Rach: I see the light!
Goodbye Rachael.
You did good. ❤
Karen: Alright! Dinner and a show!
Inappropriate, Karen.
Poor Whit and Vince.
Karen: Have you guys tried these omelets?
They’re TO DIE FOR. 😐
I’ll miss ya, Rachie.
We had good times.
One very sad Whitney heads off to her school day.
Poor little thing.
And a very sad Vince off to work.
I’m sorry guys.
Hey! The gardener we hired finally shows up!
Got a lot of wok to do!
Karen is a loner and a foodie. I decide she’ll try to master baking, which is a skill I haven’t messed with much in this game.
Cooking, yes. Baking no. Should be fun!
Ha, she’s terrible.
LOL – side note, the bills came and they’re over $6K! Good thing the Lightnings are very wealthy! That little garden really pays off. They have over $94k in the bank – after paying the bills.
Tada!
Breadsticks!
And some brownies!
She looks so pleased with herself, little cutie!
I downloaded this red haired Sim and her two sisters from the gallery just to fill the neighborhood.
She and Karen had become friends before Karen moved in. Her name is Annika.
Karen ignores her new friend and dives right into her new baking books!
Outside the Gardener has her work cut out for herself!
But there’s a lot of great variety out there! Keeps food costs way down too.
Hey, it’s the blue-haired sister!
My my those are some large… assets…
I headed into CAS and toned the whole family down a bit.
There. Much better.
Green sister came over too!
That’s all three of ’em!
Ooh, Hi sweetheart.
I know you miss your mom.
😦
😦
Vince gets home from work and helps his dear little sister with her homework.
Then I saw the option to “console about death”…
… too beautifully sweet.
Followed by a movie to cheer her up!
Ha, it didn’t work.
Vince’s face “I’m TRYING here!”…
Turns out Karen is “active” and needs lots of exercise.
Cute little outfit!
Whoops! Looks like these two had too much fun in the hot tub.
Vince hates children, so this isn’t the best news for him.
Sorry dear! You knew the risks!
What a freakin’ baby – moped through all his report writing.
I have had other “dislikes children” Sims who never really reacted this badly. Vince didn’t even like his little sister until she grew into a teenager. He’s my most “dislike childreny” Sim I’ve ever had.
I have Karen bake all her meals when she’s hungry.
Yum, bread!
Sill crying about his newfound fatherhood.
And his mom’s death – but still. Weenie.
I’d be careful there, complainy pants… her face says she’s not gonna take much more of your crap.
I love this shot. The comparison of the two and their upcoming parenthood and how they feel about it.
Just wow. So dramatic there, Vince. Karen looks serene and happy. Vince looks like he’s already planning an exit!
Hey, on a lighter note, you can make Rice Krispie squares!
And decorate them! Too cute!
I was going to have Karen chat with Whitney about the new addition, but they hadn’t even been introduced!
A quick “nice to meet ya…”
Phew – that’s all for now! What’s next? Who knows! Things move fast for those Lightnings *cough-six-months-since-last-post-cough* but I’m sure we’ll see a baby!
Thanks for hanging in there, it’s been a LONG time! Happy Simming!
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