Palmer 6: Round 21

Last round, all three Palmer kids adjusted to life in high school. The family's main source of excitement came from their animals. Arctic went on another one of his "adventures", and sadly the family's rodent Hammy passed away from old age. Ocean began practicing her acting skill, and Jessie progressed in her culinary career.

Hey, guys!

Moat: Oh, hey mysterious voice.

So, what's going on around here?

Moat: Oh, nothing really...except Harbor's got a date today!

Oh, really?

Harbor: It's nothing, really! Crayola just wanted to hang out somewhere...

Well, it's a nice day for it, anyway. So where are you two off to?

Harbor: I'm not sure. I told her she could pick. But I'm sure we'll end up going to the arcade, or maybe the park...

Or...a workout date.

Harbor: Oh, the gym...um...yeah! Yeah, that sounds great!

Crayola: I'm so excited you decided to come. I never really took you as a "gym" person.

Yeah, I have to agree...

Harbor: What are you talking about? I work out all the time!

You do?

Harbor: I work out all the time...

If you say so...

Harbor: Wow...you're really good at this.

Crayola: You're not doing too bad yourself. You must have gotten a lot of practice...

Harbor: Oh, yeah...totally. Non-stop running...

When? When do you run?

Harbor: Well, chasing after Arctic has to count for something, doesn't it?

Speaking of...I see Arctic is still keeping things interesting around here.

Harbor: Ow!

Moat: Oh, come on...how can typing hurt?

Harbor: We were there for 3 hours, Moat. Everything hurts...

Moat: Wow, 3 hours...you must really like her...

Oh, hey Kiwi. What are you doing here?

Ocean: We've got a science project to do.

Kiwi: I can't believe you got stuck with Bryant for your history project. Good luck getting a good grade on that one.

Ocean: It's not...that bad...

Kiwi: He's Ocean's new boyfriend...

Ocean: He is not...we're just doing a history project together.

Uh-huh...then why is he asking you out on a date?

Ocean: It's not a date...he probably just needs help with the project.

I'm sorry, Bryant is a student at your school? He looks like he just got back from the Olympics.

Bryant: Oh, yeah, that...listen, I've been trying and I just don't think I can get this. I mean, all this stuff about kings and queens...

Ocean: It's not that hard...here, I'll show you on the chess table.

Ocean: See? It's as easy as that!

Bryant: Uh...if you say so...I still think we'd get a better grade if you just did it. I mean, you're like, the smartest girl in school...

Ocean: Oh...well, I'm not the smartest in the whole school...but I guess you have a point...

Jessie: So, what do you want to do for the big day?

What big day?

Oh, I see...

Planet: Well, it's not just me. It's the twins' birthday too...

Oh, come on... wait. It's just the dog...we couldn't have had a party for him anyway.

Maybe he'll slow down a bit now that he's older?

Jessie: Oh, come on Arctic...what did you roll in now? I just gave you a bath!

Or maybe not...

Crayola: Hey....happy birthday!

Harbor: Thanks...um...do you want to come in?

That is how parties typically work, Harbor...

Ok, let's get this triple birthday on the road...

Luckily having 3 birthdays means we'll have more than enough cake for everyone...

Happy birthday, dear Moat...

Happy birthday, dear Harbor...

Man, Harbor hasn't done too well in the trait lottery, has he?

Moat's done much better.

Jessie: Congratulations, honey...

Moat: Thanks!

Jessie: Ok, one more to go...have you seen your father?

Moat: Uh...no, actually. He kind of disappeared when the party started.

Jessie: Ugh...who hides at their own birthday party? Here, you get the cake set up. I'll go find him...

Looks like Jessie managed to drag him out of hiding...Happy birthday, dear Planet...

And...it looks like I forgot to get an after pic, but I assume he was groaning and holding his back.

Oh, and it's college letter time too. Nice job Moat...

Nice job, Harbor...

Nice job, Ocean. (And good luck to Jessie and Planet putting 3 kids through college at once.)

Moat: Aren't most people happy when they get into college?

Ocean: Yeah, no...I am. But it's just...I haven't heard from Bryant. He should have heard back today too...

Moat: Wait...Bryant applied to college? Ocean, Bryant barely graduated from elementary school...

Ocean: I know, I know. But he's not really as dumb as everyone says! That's why I told him to apply. I just hope he isn't too disappointed if he doesn't get in...

Moat: Well, if he is, just wave something shiny in front of his face to distract him...

Ocean: Oh, shut up, will you? And lay off him at the party.

Wait, we're having another party?

Ocean:  Yeah...I have a birthday too, you know.

And it looks like we've got another Splash Fest birthday.

Bryant: Ocean! Guess what? I got in!

Ocean: You...you did? That's great! I'm so proud of you!

Bryant: You sound surprised....

Ocean: No, no...I'm just...so excited for you! I mean, for us! You know, going to college together and all that!

Moat: Thanks...

Huh, these two are kind of cute together...I should remember that.

Wow...that's quite a fancy cake for a birthday...

Ah, I see. That makes sense. Nice job, Jessie...

Happy birthday, dear Ocean...

Ok, I guess that kind of works with the actress aspiration...

Oh, and I guess we're doing Bryant too...

Um, Planet? Don't you want to maybe...put a shirt on before lighting off explosives?

Planet: I can't believe all of you are leaving at the same time...

Ocean: You know I'm coming back, right?

Planet: I know, I know...it's just going to be strange to be here with just me and your mom.

Speaking of...looks like Jessie managed to snag another promotion before I head out.

And with that, we've got three more off to college! I'll catch up with the kids there. Planet and Jessie, I'll see you next round!

A Message From the Mysterious Voice: And the pre-university matchmaking continues! Honestly, I'm very excited for a new generation in this house because there really isn't much going on...aside from Arctic. And he didn't even run away this round! Only one more lot before we head back to University with group 2!

Palmer 5: Round 21

Last round, Carrie Palmer was distraught to realize that dogs in fact age faster than Sims when Gary became an elder. Not willing to accept that her best friend wouldn't be with her forever, she lucked out when her friend Balcony put her in contact with her cousin Wind. Thanks to Wind's "special" dog treat, Gary was soon back to his youthful self. Meanwhile, twins Mark and Harrison prepared for college and Lucas became an elder.

Hi, Daisy!

Daisy: (achoo) Oh, hi mysterious voice...

Anything exciting going on around here?

Daisy: Oh, you know...just getting ready for Egg Fest...

Allergies and Egg Fest? Yup, must be spring.

Carrie: Well, this is it, boy...

Let me guess...college applications?

Carrie: How did you know?

Call it a hunch.

Carrie: Well, they're in!

Lucas: So? What's the verdict? Where's my little girl off to?

Daisy: Honey, she just submitted the application. We have to wait a few days before she hears back.

Lucas: What? Well, what are we supposed to do until then?

Carrie: Well, Balcony and I were going to take a yoga class down at the spa...you can come if you want.

Lucas: Yoga? I don't think so. At my age if I bend over that far there's no guarantee I'm coming back up.

Daisy: Just go and have fun, honey. We'll be fine here.

Carrie: How can she bend like that?

Balcony: I don't know...I thought you said this was a beginner class?

Carrie: That's what I thought...is there one that comes before beginner?

Carrie: Oops...sorry. I didn't mean to bump into you like that...

Leia: That's ok. It's so steamy in here I'm surprised anyone can see anything...hey, wait. I know you...you're Crayola's friend Carrie, right? I remember you from her birthday party.

Carrie: Yeah...

Leia: I'm her aunt, Leia.

Crayola: Hey, guys! How was yoga?

Carrie: Fine, I guess...oh, I bumped into your aunt.

Crayola: She didn't try to set you up with my cousin, did she?

Balcony: Which one? You've got like, a million cousins.

Crayola: My cousin Finn...I swear, ever since Rey and Padme both got married she's become like his personal matchmaker...actually, now that I think about it, you two might actually get along.

Balcony: Now who's playing matchmaker?

Crayola: No, I'm serious. I can bring him by your birthday party if you want...you know, test the waters?

Carrie: I guess...I mean, what's the worst that could happen, right?

Speaking of testing things...looks like Carrie passed the college application with flying colors.

Which means it's birthday time!

Carrie: Mom, we really don't need to make this much.

Daisy: Oh, nonsense...my little girl's only going to graduate once.

Well, technically if you include college....

Balcony: Ok, I just saw Finn walk in. Oh, this is so exciting...

Carrie: Do I really have to do this now?

You know, Carrie has a point...maybe we should wait until they're both the same age. Happy birthday, dear Carrie...

Man, we're really lucking out on the traits this round.

Aww...these three are really cute together.

Carrie: Hey...you're Finn, right? Crayola's cousin?

Finn: Yeah...hey, thanks for inviting me. This is a great party...

Carrie: You don't have to lie. It's just a regular birthday party.

Finn: No, really! I mean it...so, Crayola let me know you just got your college letter back. Have you chosen where to go yet?

Carrie: Not really...It's so hard to pick.

Finn: Well, if I can put in a good word for University of Britechester...the culinary arts program was fantastic.

Carrie: Culinary arts, huh?

Finn: Yeah...are you into cooking?

Carrie: A bit...I mean, you know, enough to keep myself alive.

Finn: Hey, how about I take you down to campus tomorrow and show you around?

Carrie: That would be great!

Finn: So, what do you think?

Carrie: It's beautiful. I think I've made up my mind...

And it seems she's quite smitten with the tour guide, too...

Well, that's one decision out of the way.

Carrie: I just wish I didn't have to leave Gary behind, though.

Finn: Why would you?

Carrie: You can't bring a dog to college...can you?

Well, if you were living in a dorm, probably not. But your going to be in an off-campus house so...

Carrie: Mom! Guess what? I can bring Gary to college!!

Carrie: You hear that, boy? You get to come to college too!

Daisy: I can't believe they're letting you bring the dog...

Yeah, off campus living has it's perks. Speaking of which, it's just about time for me to be moving on. Carrie, I'll catch up with you and Gary at college. Everyone else, I'll see you next round.

A Message From the Mysterious Voice: Yup, we're still in the "Spa Day Refresh" era. We are nearing the end of the "catch-up" posts, though. And yes, Carrie will be taking Gary with her to college. I figured that since Finn is already graduated, there was no harm in taking up that last slot with a dog. I know that Daisy and Lucas didn't show up a whole lot, but most of my focus was getting Carrie and Finn's relationship off the ground.