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The Churchill Family Album: Volume XV

We're opening with a birthday today!

Many happy returns, Marcus! Just watch out for the Creepy Nanny that no one invited, sneaking up behind you.

~ Taurus 8 / 9 / 8 / 9 / 4

~ Dog Person / Neat / Good Sense of Humour

~ OTH: Sport

~ Favourite Colour(s): Orange

(That hair must be a family heirloom, but he's keeping it - at least for now.)

Frank's dominance of the Show Business world comes with some perks - which aren't popular with everyone in the family.

Oh!

Second son Oscar soon makes his appearance! With both his dad's brown eyes and blonde hair.

Mary - still lovely at 72.

And now with added teleportation ability! At least I think that's what's happening here - I looked away for one moment, and she vanished into a portal of light. Is it a witchy thing?

After-school playtime with Phineas and Annabel, who seem to go everywhere together.

Annabel in particular is everyone's friend.

Meanwhile, Gabriel is proving that he's a natural as a Freelancer - spending some time hanging out online...

...juggling in the kitchen...

...and when he can spare a moment, aging up his younger son.

Like his siblings, Oscar has inherited his dad's nose, but he also has his curls.

~ Cancer 7 / 8 / 9 / 9 / 3

~ Excitable / Charismatic

~ OTH: Tinkering

After his slip-up with Emily, Gabriel is also trying to smooth things over with his mother-in-law, and enthusing about her musical talent is certainly one way to mollify her. So far, his little secret has remained between themselves. Mary is old and wise enough to know that these things happen, and as long as he doesn't make a habit of it, she's prepared to forgive and forget - this time.

Given how active the older kids are, it's hard to contain them, even when there's thick snow on the ground.

It's time for a snowman-building spree! Aided by Rebecca.

Just when you've got rid of one, another appears! Go away, Creepy Nanny V2, no one wants you!

A much more welcome visitor - just stopped by to warm his flippers in front of the fire.

#sims 2 #gameplay #merybury #mary crawford #gabriel smith #janet churchill #marcus churchill #oscar churchill #phineas elton #annabel wentworth #rebecca wickham #churchill family

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curiousb · 2 days

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The Churchill Family Album: Volume XIV

Today we're with another family that we haven't seen in a while - the Churchills.

Frank is growing old gracefully, and he's still very much got it.

And the world of Show Business agrees! Even in his less-than glamorous underwear, he's still certified Icon material.

Son-in-law Gabriel also comes home with a (self-) promotion.

And a new admirer - in Emily Lee - whose attentions are unwelcome, at least at first...

...but Gabriel's scruples swiftly evaporate as the evening progresses!

Mary will not stand for her daughter being disrespected in this way!

This will show her - take that, you interloper!

Hmm, that new spell came in very handy - let's see what other gems this book contains, for next time...

On a more wholesome note, Janet is still full of beans...

...and little Marcus is toddling along well.

And just like his big sister, he adores his grandma.

#sims 2 #gameplay #merybury #frank churchill #mary crawford #gabriel smith #janet churchill #marcus churchill #emily lee #churchill family

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curiousb · 3 days

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LOOKING FOR TS2 SIMBLRS

i created this blog for posting ts4 gameplay, but i decided to take a break from sims 4. because the majority of my followers are interested in the sims 4, and i really need to follow more ts2 simblrs, i'm looking for some mutuals that post about this game!!! so please reblog this so we can follow each other!

i'm currently playing a bacc following these rules, i hope y'all can follow the building of the city of pomeberry with me! the background image is a screenshot of the messy trailer of the town founder!

#sims 2

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curiousb · 3 days

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The Bennet Family Album: Volume IX

Ah, they're such a tight-knit little family!

OK, well, it's not always entirely harmonious between the brothers.

Anyway, it's time to put any sibling rivalry aside, as it's Brandon's 13th birthday! That looks like some wish he's making.

Time to blow out the candles!

"What, now?"

"Yes!"

"OK!"

~ Scorpio 7 / 10 / 10 / 7 / 9

~ Dog Person / Bookworm / Virtuoso / Social Butterfly

~ OTH: Music & Dance

~ Favourite Colour(s): Green

~ Aspiration: Popularity / Fortune

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Cultured / +Well-Liked / -Brown Hair

Although most of his extended family have gathered to celebrate his birthday with him, Brandon doesn't want little sister Elizabeth to feel left out, so he makes it a priority to give her some attention too. What a sweetie!

As soon as he gets a chance, he heads straight out to the garage to try out his birthday present. Maybe his brother Giles was right - perhaps piano isn't his instrument after all!

I hadn't realised what a high achiever he is all round - I think he has a bright future ahead of him! (I also realised that he actually has Beth's eyes, not Bertram's, so he's 'grown out' of his glasses now - I have a rule that any child who shares the eye shape of a parent that wears glasses, will also wear glasses themselves.)

Elizabeth's birthday shortly after is a much quieter affair.

~ Cancer 10 / 9 / 9 / 10 / 7

~ Coward / Dog Person / Good Sense of Humour

~ OTH: Fitness

~ Favourite Colour(s): Orange

She celebrates her birthday by defrizzing her hair, getting a new pair of glasses, and making a start on exercising her Dog Person powers on Midge.

#sims 2 #gameplay #merybury #bertram bennet #beth brandon #brandon bennet #giles bennet #elizabeth bennet #midge bennet #bennet family

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curiousb · 4 days

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The Bennet Family Album: Volume VIII

We're dropping in today on a family we haven't seen in a while - the Bennets.

We're welcomed by very toothy toddler, Elizabeth.

It's potty time...

bathtime...

and playtime for Elizabeth.

And then rather public woohoo-on-the-sofa time for Bertram and Beth, making the most of their time at home together.

Thankfully, they're all done and dusted before the boys get home from school, bringing their friends Phineas and Annabel with them…

...who stay for tea. Annabel is already issuing invitations for her next birthday party, where she's planning to have all her family present, as well as her many friends.

Midge is having much less success socially.

Ouch! Although it's more hurt pride than anything. Grace the Stroppy Stray is a real terror though!

#sims 2 #gameplay #merybury #bertram bennet #beth brandon #elizabeth bennet #midge bennet #phineas elton #annabel wentworth #grace the stroppy stray #bennet family

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The Wickham Family Album: Volume XX

Although Augustus isn't a natural, there's something about music that really speaks to him. (He only has 4 Serious/Playful points, but I haven't been able to prise him away from the keyboard since it first arrived in the house, and now he's obsessed with his MP3 player.)

Picking on his siblings is entirely innate, however. Isn't this getting old yet, Augustus?

Aww, leave Rebecca alone, she's just a kid!

Laura is the only one who seems to escape his bullying.

Later that day, someone has a date with Grim. And while Catherine and Anthony are oblivious (robots are far more interesting than skeletal apparitions), the salient point that George has challenged Death - and won - seems to have escaped Simon and Kitty.

Take that, Mr Reaper, George is going nowhere! He still has plenty of pleasure-seeking left in him.

The very next day, Kitty is not so fortunate, and it's time to say goodbye. Her grandsons are obviously very upset - she has stood in for their mother since they tragically lost her as babies.

Bizarrely, Catherine decides that this is the perfect moment to propose to Simon.

Really, Catherine, he's literally just lost his mum! Could your timing have been any less appropriate?

To make matters worse, George demonstrates even less respect for his dead wife's memory! That very evening, he invites over his long-term mistress, Marla.

Fond as they are of their granddad, this is too much for the kids. Except Augustus, who's much more interested in bashing out those tunes on the keyboard.

It seems a bit of family snowman building is in order, to take their minds off recent developments!

#sims 2 #gameplay #merybury #george wickham #kitty bennet #simon wickham #catherine steele #augustus wickham #anthony wickham #laura steele #rebecca steele #marla biggs #wickham family

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The Wickham Family Album: Volume XIX

After sharing an impromptu first kiss with Brittany, Augustus thinks that a proper first date should be his next move.

It's off to Rollerama in Sanditon for them both! Ugh, although this isn't a great start to the date.

Thankfully, she seems to like his humour better than his conversation.

It's a quiet day at the roller-rink, with just a select clientele.

After a bit of flirting...

...it's time for some refreshment. Augustus was thinking of just a coffee, but Brittany seems to have worked up quite an appetite already!

The waiter's clumsiness...

...fortunately doesn't spoil the mood.

I think he's got himself a girlfriend.

In the end, it's a first date to remember - commemorated with some photobooth shots.

As Brittany heads home to catch up on some homework before school tomorrow, we're treated to a display of skating prowess by Max Flexor - although Augustus doesn't seem to have mastered it himself.

Back at home, it's actually Rebecca's big day.

And because - being the youngest - she often seems to be a bit of an afterthought, let's give her her own screenshot, rather than having to share with big sister Laura. I think she's looking quite a lot like her dad.

~ Aquarius 6 / 10 / 6 / 6 / 7

~ Brave / Loves the Outdoors / Friendly

~ OTH: Nature

~ Favourite Colour(s): Pink

#sims 2 #merybury #gameplay #sanditon #augustus wickham #laura steele #rebecca steele #brittany parker #max flexor #wickham family

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curiousb · 6 days

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Reblog if you are a simblr of either the Sims 2 or the Sims 3 (or both).

I wanna support more simblr accounts despite have being retired from Sims role playing myself, especially since they're overshadowed by the Sims 4 nowadays. I have nothing against those who enjoy the Sims 4, but as a long time simmer I still wish to support other fellow simmers who are active in the same simblr as the one I grew up with. 🫶🏻

And yes, you're free to reblog this even if you're retired but still love the Sims!

#sims 2 #always

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The Wickham Family Album: Volume XVIII

I don't think Augustus answers anyone's idea of a nice guy.

Even so, Townie Brittany Parker likes him enough to share a first kiss with him.

And a rather public make-out session in the living room.

Anthony's pal Phineas is not convinced about Brie's newly-discovered musical talents.

But how could anyone resist that face?!

Rebecca on the other hand, has discovered the joy of kittens.

And is much better at walking than using the potty.

Laura has found a playmate in half-brother Anthony.

And surprisingly, she even gets along OK with arch-meanie Augustus. Although I'm not sure about their topic of conversation - don't give him ideas, Laura!

There's a chance now for Anthony to start standing up for himself a bit more against his brother - it's his birthday!

~ Aries 6 / 8 / 4 / 5 / 5

~ Angler / Loves the Outdoors / Eco-friendly / Flirty

~ OTH: Nature

~ Favourite Colour(s): Blue / Yellow

~ Aspiration: Popularity / Knowledge

~ Turn-ons / -offs: +Occult / +Plant Lover / -Brown Hair

Everyone's favourite cool uncle - Miles - has come over, to celebrate with the birthday boy. And there's no hard feelings between him and his ex Catherine, even though she's now with his brother.

Is it just me, or is Anthony rolling his eyes ever so slightly, over Augustus bragging to his uncle?

Anthony shares his birthday with Ricotta - what a sleek and elegant kitty!

~ Aquarius

~ Doofus / Lazy / Friendly / Finicky

#sims 2 #gameplay #merybury #catherine steele #augustus wickham #anthony wickham #laura steele #rebecca steele #brie steele #ricotta steele #miles wickham #phineas elton #brittany parker #wickham family

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The Bingley Family Album: Volume XXIV

Lillian is settling into her new home, and thinks it's rather touching that Charles still has on the kitchen wall the drawings that his sons did when they were small. And his late wife's culinary award.

She's also keen to establish a good relationship with her new nieces, since they're now going to be such a big part of each others' lives.

Emma is making new friends at high school, including Ivy Copur - and agreeing with her that their classmate Augustus is a bit of a *bleep*.

Charles is enjoying having Nathan and Lillian around. But why do Sims always choose the most awkward places to throw a ball?

And for Grim's appearance! Goodbye Charles, you were a friend to many, a loyal brother, a beloved father, an attentive uncle and the most selfless and nurturing grandfather ever - and you weren't even a Family Sim!

While the rest of the family mourn in an inconvenient corner of the garden, Charles's sister Caroline is busy swooning over Simon, who came home from work with Nathan.

The demise of Charles also overshadows Georgia's birthday, which just happens to coincide. With everything going on, she still remembers to congratulate her big sister on being top of the class already at her new school, and on course to get a scholarship for uni. What a Kind and thoughtful girl!

~ Cancer 7 / 8 / 7 / 5 / 9

~ Friendly / Kind / Animal Lover / Technophobe

~ OTH: Sport

~ Favourite Colour(s): Lilac

~ Aspiration: Popularity / Fortune

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Athletic / +Well-Liked / -Alien

The sisters are now left in the care of their uncle and aunt, although of course they're becoming more independent by the day. And they've both recently won a place at the prestigious Lady Catherine's School, thanks to their glowing academic records.

Once Lillian has seen them off on the school bus, she always takes a morning swim.

She has the house to herself during the day, and plenty of time to consider whether she wants to find a job, or maybe have children of her own?

#sims 2 #gameplay #merybury #charles bingley #nathan bingley #lillian bryant #emma bingley #georgia bingley #caroline bingley #simon wickham #augustus wickham #bingley family

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The Bingley Family Album: Volume XXIII

Charles has been a widower for many years, and has remained faithful to his late wife Jane's memory all that time, but he decides that perhaps he's ready now to embrace the dating scene once again. So, he calls up his old friend Michelle...

It transpires that she's always had feelings for him, and one thing leads to another!

There might still be life left in the old dog, but Charles knows that he won't be around forever, and it's time to secure the future of his young charges Emma and Georgia.

With Charles's youngest son Nathan and his fiancée Lillian about to embark on their life together, it only makes sense for them to move into the rambling family home, and to take on guardianship of the girls, should the worst happen.

And so, on a fine early-autumn day, a truly beautiful wedding for the young couple is hosted in the garden.

It was a really lovely occasion - one of my favourite in-game weddings!

Emma's Nurturing instinct extends to her young cousin Annabel, who can't wait to grow up too!

And of course, given the fine weather, it eventually turns into a pool party. (I didn't like the original location of the pool and gazebo, so everything got shifted around!)

As it's a special occasion, the girls get to stay up late - to finish off the wedding cake - but it's back to school for them both soon!

#sims 2 #merybury #gameplay #charles bingley #nathan bingley #lillian bryant #emma bingley #georgia bingley #annabel wentworth #michelle tse #bingley family

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curiousb · 12 days

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The Bingley Family Album: Volume XXII

The great summer of fun is continuing at the Bingleys'.

Georgia is having a whale of a time, taking part in a water balloon fight with her uncles Benjamin, Daniel and Nathan, and of course grandpa Charles - all of the grown-ups behaving like big kids!

Everyone is here today for a reason though - it's Emma's 13th birthday!

My goodness - she's pretty! Even if she has aged up incongruously into a swimming costume.

~ Aries 9 / 5 / 6 / 5 / 8

~ Bookworm / Perfectionist / Loves the Outdoors / Nurturing

~ OTH: Cuisine

~ Favourite Colour(s): Brown

~ Aspiration: Knowledge / Family

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Mechanical / +Tidy / -Rebellious

Well, I guess it's the perfect outfit for dealing with a flood in the bathroom.

Being a Knowledge Sim, she's really keen to start attending high school after the summer holidays.

With Emma being old enough now to take responsibility at home for her younger sister, it's time to check up on the family business, which has been sadly neglected in the years since Samuel's untimely death.

On his own, Charles is finding it all a bit overwhelming!

It's quite a relief when a friendly face turns up, in the shape of oldest son Benjamin.

Although he does have a bizarrely-dressed stalker in tow. (Chandler Platz has had the most massive crush on Benjamin forever, and pines for him at every opportunity! They did have a brief fling in the distant past, but obviously it went nowhere.)

Back at home, Emma's Nurturing side is definitely coming to the fore, as she determines to be there for Georgia in any way that she can. She knows that she can't replace their mum, but she hopes that she can offer some compensation at least.

#sims 2 #merybury #gameplay #charles bingley #emma bingley #georgia bingley #benjamin bingley #daniel bingley #nathan bingley #samuel bingley #chandler platz #bingley family

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The Wickham Family Album: Volume XVII

Rebecca has had a birthday!

~ Aquarius 6 / 10 / 6 / 6 / 7

~ Brave / Loves the Outdoors

~ OTH: Nature

Big sister Laura is in a chatty mood, but Rebecca is otherwise engaged.

But then she grows up too, giving her more options to go and find someone else to talk to!

~ Aries 8 / 5 / 4 / 5 / 4

~ Brave / Perfectionist / Clumsy

~ OTH: Arts & Crafts

~ Favourite Colour(s): Magenta

I think it's best if she keeps out of Augustus's way, as he's still as much of a bully as ever!

He also doesn't fancy the Townie he brought home from school, and has no qualms about telling her so.

Ivy seems somewhat hurt by his critique of her appeal, and I don't blame her! Personally, I think she's quite cute.

Catherine meanwhile is rather frustrated by the slow progress being made by her daughter at potty training.

She's doing her best!

With that ordeal over, it's lunchtime...

...and then playtime!

#sims 2 #gameplay #merybury #catherine steele #augustus wickham #laura steele #rebecca steele #ivy copur #wickham family

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curiousb · 14 days

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The Wickham Family Album: Volume XVI

There are big changes happening over at the Wickham parental home too.

For a start, it's oldest boy Augustus's 13th birthday - although he's looking rather apprehensive about it.

There - now that wasn't so bad, was it? He becomes the first teen of my third generation. Dad Simon is looking mighty proud.

~ Aries 6 / 10 / 3 / 4 / 2

~ Devious / Vehicle Enthusiast / Natural Cook / Flirty

~ OTH: Music & Dance

~ Favourite Colour(s): Yellow

~ Aspiration: Pleasure / Fortune

~ Turn-ons / -off: +Fatness / +Infamous / -Unique

The family has also grown by four overnight, with Simon's girlfriend Catherine and their two young daughters - and cat - all moving in. Augustus gets acquainted with his baby half-sister, Rebecca: "you're not so bad, are you, squirt?"

And granddad George loves having more little ones around to spoil.

Although Laura is currently having more fun with the cat bowl than his stories.

Thanks to Augustus, Brie discovers that she has a burgeoning musical talent.

And she makes her own contribution to the household, with surprise kitten, Ricotta!

She's inherited her mother's virtuosity.

And mum is immensely proud of the prodigy she has produced.

The feline members of the family are of course popular with everyone. And they coordinate so well with the neutral tones of the décor.

But there's still very little brotherly love between Augustus and Anthony.

Although Mr Popularity Anthony is making yet another friend, in Carol. So I suspect the problem is with Augustus, and not him...

#sims 2 #gameplay #merybury #george wickham #simon wickham #catherine steele #augustus wickham #anthony wickham #laura steele #rebecca steele #brie steele #ricotta steele #carol martin #steele family #wickham family

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curiousb · 15 days

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I primarily use this:

My game isn't set in the Regency period, but my first generation was intended to be a recreation of characters created by the author Jane Austen, so I have continued the naming trend with their descendants. Occasionally I throw in a random name that I just happen to like, or from my own family history (lots of Keziahs in my family tree) - although nothing too contemporary - and I might with later generations move to names that started to become more common in later (Victorian, Edwardian) eras, to indicate the passage of time.

Ask for Simmers:

What is your Go To Baby Name page?

For the longest i have been using Behind the Name, which also has a Behind The Surname sister page. But what do you all use?

#sims 2

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curiousb · 15 days

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The Wickham Family Album: Volume XV

I don't think anyone would have predicted that this day would ever come, but here we are - Miles and Robert's wedding day!

I'm not sure what's got into Miles's brother Simon...

...but he soon cheers up, once he gets a glass of champagne in his hand. Maybe he's grumpy because he's not actually wearing his own suit?

Their dad George doesn't need anything to improve his mood.

The newlyweds sneak off to do a bit more snogging in private.

While Simon divests himself of The Wrong Suit, to take a dip in the hot tub.

Lulu has been dutifully babysitting during the party.

The lovebirds are subjected to some strong wolfish disapproval, for leaving the toddlers to fend for themselves while they continue their wedding celebrations late into the evening. But they're too caught up in each other to notice.