Baldwin Family- Round 2

 

Here we are once again in Belladonna Cove at the Tech Terrace apartments for the Baldwin family which comprises of parents Benjamin & Isabel and their teen daughter Sofia and young son Marcus.

While the kids went to school and Benjamin to his Science job Isabel paid the rent and met a new neighbour called Glen Deppiesse.

Sofia got another A+ and Benjamin was promoted to Top Secret Researcher and left immediately for a double shift.

Sofia loves Fitness and her mum loves to join the Yoga session.

Benjamin returned as a Theorist and brought a friend home from work.

A little later Sofia decided it was time to grab some scholarships and leave for college.

She joined a fairly large dorm and her adjoining dorm mate was the only other playable (so far) Justin Cleveland. We will catch up with their Freshman Year next.

Marcus will miss his big sister but loves to play with his Womrat called Panda.

On Tuesday I realised that Benjamin's LTW is to be a Media Magnate and whilst he was sooo close to becoming a Mad Scientist when the Journalism career came up that morning he took it incase he never finds it again during his adult life.

Isabel, who wishes to become Captain Hero thought it best to be friendly to the Landlady.

She requested a repair but forgot to unlock her door so ended up trying (and failing) to fix the leaky shower herself.

Benjamin came home with news of a promotion to Fact Checker.

It's time for a party!

Marcus entered his teenage years. He rolled Fortune and wishes to earn 100K. It's nice that his sister came from college to the party and also his Uncle Carlos (or whatever relation he is!).

ooh it's a double celebration with Benjamin turning to an Elder. So glad he got that job this morning!

The party had been stopped by the cops of course so on Wednesday they all left for school/work feeling fairly refreshed.

hmm Isabel chose the fire escape....

Good choice. :)

She got a promotion to Lieutenant.

She went straight over to her neighbour's the Gavigan's, to share her news with her good friend Mary.

Meet the newest Obituary Writer.

On Thursday Isabel got another chance card.... she decided to make a point and yell really loudly!

It may not have made her popular with her team but the Chief enjoyed it and promoted Isabel, she left immediately for a double shift.

Marcus brought Andzej Harris home from school.

Benjamin got a chance card... he chose James MacGruder.

Nicely done Benjamin.

and then...

Just as Marcus said farewell to Andzej, Isabel had yet another chance card....

oops.. seems her luck ran out.

Benjamin has moved on from Obits to Horoscopes.

and young Marcus got a promotion in his new teen job as a Private Eye.

Isabel made a start on earning back some skills she lost with her fingerprint gun.

Benjamin made a best friend on Friday.

Now promoted to Sports Columnist he and co worker Calista Fuchs share some gossip about Connor Weir.

Isabel got demoted on another chance card but brought her new best friend Vivian Riley home which softened the blow.

A little later the Headmaster came, looked around, ate, talked and happily accepted Marcus into private school.

Everyone has the day off and so Saturday was a day of learning new and old skills. Isabel had wished for and was granted the Toy Bench.

A gathering took place a little later hosted by the Landlady and everyone socialised nicely.

That night Isabel threw herself a birthday party.

Here she is giving a cheeky wink to the camera.

Benjamin arrived home late Saturday and is now an Investigatory Journalist... he's flying through the ranks.

On Sunday Marcus woke up with a wish to sell his womrat, I don't recall seeing that before but I happily obliged, guess he grew out of it.

While Benjamin was at work Marcus and Isabel went to the Swift n Thrift Mini Mart where Isabel bought Groceries and Marcus learnt to Breakdance.

Wow, I seriously didn't even remember that Sims could learn to breakdance! I guess I've never played this lot before. Mostly it looked like Marcus (and his teacher) were dislocating their bodies. :D

After that they went to the Corner Shoppes to stock up on Electrical goods and clothes before going home where Isabel earned a bronze badge in toymaking,

and Benjamin completed the week with his latest promotion to Magazine Editor!

Summary-

This was a fun week, lots of chance cards! I think that was 3 in one day on Thursday. Benjamin has got lucky so far with his promotions, let's hope it lasts so he can reach the top.

 The parties were fun too as all the Baldwins are very sociable.

We'll be catching up with Sofia next. ;)