Tranquility Creek Holiday Special 2018

Ok...is everyone here?

Sunshine: I sure hope so...I don't think we can fit any more people in here.

Emerald: Yeah, I never realized how many people lived here until we were all in one place.

You're not the only one...

Gemini: Why are we doing this anyway? Why can't we just take pictures at our houses like we did last time?

Because we can't do the same thing two years in a row...plus, this is a whole lot faster. Ok guys, let's get this right...everybody look at the camera.

Eclipse: What camera?

Ok, fine. Everybody look at me...

Padme: We can't see you!

(sigh) Just look straight ahead, ok? Happy Holidays on 3...Ready? 1...2...3...

Everybody: Happy Holidays from Tranquility Creek!

Ok, guys...good job...try not to trample anyone on the way out, please...

Happy Holidays From Tranquility Creek! 

Round 18 Scorecard

Sims Added by Birth: 

Fern Lytle

Tatooine Bernard

Trumpet Flenderson

Paris Bernard

Kumquat Howard

Crate Bernard

Basket Bernard

Dasani Palmer

Sims Added by Marriage/Move-In

Jimmy Callahan (Hannon 1)

 Lucas Martin (Flenderson 1)

Liam Cantrell (Doe 1)

In Memoriam:

Jamaica Bernard

New Naming Themes:

Palmer 7: Brands of Beverages

Bernard 7 (Re-Theme): Containers

Town Census:

Total Population: 130

High School Enrollment: 14

Elementary School Enrollment: 24

Toddler Play Group Enrollment: 11

Flenderson 3: Round 18

At long, long last we come to the final lot of round 18-and it's a new one! This house belongs to Erica  Flenderson and Thistle Palmer, who share the honor of being the first couple to meet in toddlerhood. Erica is the oldest daughter of Misty and Aldo, and Thistle is the middle son of Azalea and Silas. 

Hey, guys! How are you liking the place?

Erica: Oh, it's great...I think we should go check out the bedroom again, though...

Thistle: Huh?

Thistle: Oh....I get it...

Yeah, so do I. Let me just go busy myself elsewhere.

Thistle: Hey, everybody! It's me, Thistle! You know, the second ever toddler? Well, not so much anymore...

Oh, great...another one of these video things...

Thistle: Don't mind the mysterious voice...she's here this week too because we just moved into our brand new house! 

I'm going to go check on Erica...

Well then...

Thistle: Hey, look...it's the first ever toddler...yeah, that's right. We got married!

Erica: Honey, I've got something to tell you...

Erica: We're going to have a baby!

Thistle: A...a...what?

Erica: A baby!

Thistle, turn off the camera and hug her!

Erica: Thistle, are you sure about this whole video thing? I mean, how much money can you honestly make...

Wait a minute. This video thing is going to be your job?

Thistle: It's going to be both of our jobs. Look, we can do this, ok? Think about how many people were amazed at your parents' wedding that you were like, a functional person. People will watch us!

Erica: If you say so...

Erica: Hey, Erica here! So, it's my 3rd trimester and things are starting to get a little bit uncomfortable...definitely ready for this little nugget to arrive...

Well that's good, because the little nugget's almost here.

Receptionist: Hey, I saw you two on SimStation...you're Erica, right?

Erica: Yeah, um, actually...about that...

Receptionist: Wait...are you here to have the baby? This is so exciting...ok, go down the hall and to the left...

Thistle: Honey, wait...

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(sigh) That cannot be allowed...

Seriously? They let a drone in the OR?

Forest: All right...just relax...

Yeah, you know...smile for the camera...

It's a girl! Welcome, Dasani!

Well, I guess it's not that odd to want to capture a birth...

Or the child's entire first life stage...

Thistle: Didn't you just work out this morning?

Erica: Did you see what I looked like in that last vlog? Awful! I can't believe you never let me look at the raw footage before!

Thistle: Hey, I think you looked fine. Besides, my sister's coming over in a bit to meet the baby...

Erica: Ok, ok. I'll get off. Which sister, by the way?

Thistle: Daisy...

Hey, Daisy...

Daisy: Hey...so, I've been watching your little show. It's pretty entertaining...but do you really make enough money to take care of a baby?

Thistle: More than I would in a normal job, that's for sure.

Erica: I know it sounds unusual, but it's really working. Plus, I get to be home with Dasani...

Well, hopefully the two of you can make time for a date night...

Although you already seem to be all over that.

Ok, fire up the drone...it's toddler time.

Happy birthday, dear Dasani...

We've lucked out with the toddler traits this round...

Although not with the odd accessories. I guess her hair is a surprise...

And she got her dad's blonde hair! 

And the filming begins...

Erica: And what number is this?

Dasani: 4!

Erica: Very good...you're so smart! Want to go read a story on set?

...On set?

Erica: We sort of spruced up our video room a bit...

I see...well I'm sure story time with Dasani will be a massive hit. But now, I've got to be on my way back to the Hannon's for round 19. I'll see you all next round!

A Message From the Mysterious Voice: Whew! And that's a wrap on round 18! This was the lot where I finally got a handle on how the whole video production thing works. It actually turned out to be pretty lucrative pretty fast, although it does take up a lot of time-hence why I have both Erica and Thistle doing it together. (And don't worry, once Dasani is old enough she'll be doing her own too.) And I'm just so happy that Erica and Thistle are finally married...don't worry, that picture of the two of them as toddlers is in their house. And yes, this will be the Flenderson: 3 house despite my game labeling it as "Palmer". (Notice Dasani's last name...)

Stand by for the scorecard...and a seasonal celebration!

Bernard 7: Round 18

Last round, Bahama and Sage moved into their new home. They both settled on the entertainer career, which was a natural fit for Bahama but not so much for Sage. Bahama also quickly fell pregnant, and soon gave birth to their first child, Drum.

Hey, guys...

Bahama: Hi, mysterious voice...

Ok, listen, I need to talk to you guys about something...

Ok, I guess it can wait...

Although not too long...

Bahama: Guess what...

Sage: ...We won the lottery?

Bahama: No...I'm pregnant...

Sage: Oh...well, that's great too. 

Bahama: I can't wait to tell everyone at New Year's...

Looks like a pretty clear week after that, though...

Although we're about to have a toddler so I'm guessing that will change.

Happy birthday, dear Drum...

Oh, good. Angelic...

Wow, he's going to be a little heartbreaker, isn't he?

Nice going, Sage...

Sage: Thanks...

So, how exactly is the whole drinking thing going to work?

Sage: I don't know..Does orange juice count?

I don't think so...

Let's hope Bahama's family appreciates the non-traditional refreshments.

Ezekiel: Hey there, little man...

Bahama: Dad, how do you know it's a boy?

Ezekiel: I've got a sense about these things...

Cyprus: (yawn)

Getting late for you there?

Cyprus: No, it's just that this stupid New Year's show is so boring...

Well, everyone else doesn't seem to agree...

Everyone: Happy New Year!!!

And what a better way to kick off a new year than a new baby?

Sage: Ok, labor...oh, man, what did we do last time...bassinet! Oh, no...we forgot a bassinet!!!

Bahama: Sage, relax...they'll give us one...

Yeah, and in the most obvious spot...right between the guitar and the stereo...

It's a boy! Welcome...Crate?

Huh...

Bahama: What?

Well, it's just...when you named your first son Drum I assumed...I mean, you guys are both musicians, so...

Bahama: Well, yes, but Viola and Shark already name their kids after instruments. Did you think we forgot about that?

No...of course not...

Sage: Are you sure you don't want me to take him? You just gave birth...

Bahama: No, it's ok. Besides, I told the other parent's I'd do sing-along today.

Sage: What are you saying? I can lead a sing-along...

Drum: (laughs)

Sage: What?

Bahama: I'll handle it today, honey. Maybe next time...after you have a chance to practice some.

All right, let's get going...

Claritin: Hey new kid!

Drum: My name's Drum...

Claritin: I like new kid better...

Bahama: Oh...

What?

Bahama: I've got to run to the bathroom...can you cover for me for a minute?

You're leading a sing-along for toddlers...

...Really?

Bahama: What? These things just...happen!

...Yeah, I'm going to let that one go.

At least we won't have two babies at once.

Happy birthday, dear Crate...

Hey, we haven't seen inquisitive in awhile...

Wow, he looks exactly like his brother...

Let the double toddler fun begin...

Drum: Mama? Airplane?

I think the airplane game might have to wait a bit, Drum...

Looks like we're staying here...

It's a girl! Welcome, Basket!

So, are you done now?

Bahama: Yeah, I think we're done.

Huh...ok, sure. Perform the encore...

Wow, that was lucky.

Sage: Yeah...no kidding.

Bahama: Uh-oh...

Aren't people usually happy after promotions?

Bahama: Well of course I'm happy. But Sage and I getting promoted on the same day means we're both working tomorrow night...and we can't afford a nanny yet.

Well, maybe you can make alternate arrangements? Like, a grandparent, perhaps?

Bahama: Hi, Mom...thanks for coming over.

Bermuda: What, like I'm not going to come and meet my new granddaughter? 

Bahama: Sage and I will be home around 9. The boys should go down around 7:30. If they get fussy...

Bermuda: We'll be fine. Go...have a great night at work.

Bermuda: Oh, looks like someone needs a diaper change! Don't worry, baby...Grandma will get it.

Well, it looks like Sage had a good day...

Nice going, Sage...

And I see Grandma had an interesting evening as well...tell you what, you take care of that diaper and the carpet and I'll see you guys next round!

A Message From the Mysterious Voice: So...yeah...we had to make an emergency adjustment to this house's naming theme. I honestly forgot that I already had a musical instrument house. But hey, after almost 4 years of this town I'm bound to forget at least one, right? Now onto our last house of the round!