Idyllic Family: 19

At the end of the last update Sam and Teresa went out on a date. No idea why I didn't post this in that update, but either way it was a great one. They had officially become a couple then as well.
Sam calls home to check in often.

Then he let's his girl know how much he misses her.

Keeping his skills up.

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Idyllic Family: 18

**WARNING**

LONG UPDATE AHEAD

Sam has successfully arrived at Sim U. First roommate he meets is Millie Grubb.

Since the other girl I made over SP decided to date, marry, then knock up all in 24 hours Sam needs to find a new option to fulfill Salina's wish. Millie is an option after her makeover.

Off to the student center. Hello Shasha. :)

Sam is already looking like he's going to enjoy college.

Nothing like a little beer pong to round out his first day.

He does NOT look pleased about heading to his first day of class.

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Idyllic Family: 17

It's been a while. Sorry about that. Okay, when we last left off the twins had just become teens and the 5th and final required baby was born to the Gardiner family making Tanya the only girl.

Jay being a big help and helping with his baby brother. Then helping his dad around the house with fixing things.

Kyle getting some love from his daddy before Tony starts the fun task of teaching Tanya to drive.

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Idyllic Family: 16

Busy morning in the Gardiner household. Kids off to school and Tony is off to work. Salina is left home to clean house and keep things all organized.

After school, Sam brings this unfortunate looking girl home. (forgot her name)

She's a bit too eager to work on home work... After Sam gets dressed, they complete their homework in a more appropriate setting.

The TV broke while Tony is at work so he fixes it as soon as he gets home.

Salina spends some time with Zach helping him with his homework before dinner.

TV repaired, Tony jumps in to help with homework as well. Poor Tanya doesn't get her parents attention  this time, but that's okay, it's time for her recital.

Some father/daughter time before bed.

The next day Big Brother helps Tanya with her homework.

THE BABY IS COMING!!!!

and...there's a road block at the door. The family was on the way to Jay's scout ceremony when Tanya went into labor. Love that Tony took a call during this time.

Welcome another boy (man I was really hoping for a girl) Kyle Gardiner. Born with brave and virtuoso.

BIRTHDAY!!!! The twins have gotten on the honor roll. Sadly I again failed with getting to level 3 of the afterschool activity. :( They both did get to level 2.

First up Jay (the family was slow getting to the cake :( )

Then Tanya, you get a sneak peek of how Jay aged up before his make-over.

Close up of the before shots of the twins.

After Jay who gained the sailor trait

After Tanya who gained the hopeless romantic trait

**Family Stats**

Sam is on the honor roll not sure what level he's on with the newspaper club though
Skills:
fishing 3
logic 4
painting 5
writing 5
athletic 3
cooking 2
gardening 1
guitar 4
violin 2

Jay
Skills:
fishing 4
logic 4
painting 3
writing 4

Tanya
Skills:
fishing 4
logic 5
painting 4
writing 3
photography 3

Zach
fishing 1
logic 4
writing 2

Tony is super close to completing his LTW next time the goes to work he should be promoted! Then he can focus more on completing his handiness skill journal.

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Idyllic Family: 15

Brave Jay checking to make sure Tanya doesn't have any monsters under her bed.

Tony being a good daddy and giving Zach a bath before bedtime. Then it's off to fix the dishwasher that's broken again. I guess he should upgrade it to unbreakable.

Studious family. Sam reading up on his handiness skill (I think that was it) and Salina learning some new recipes.

WOOT!!! Looks like that risky woo-hoo has paid off!

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Idyllic Family: 14

We'll open with the family enjoying the spring festival.
Sam is very helpful when it comes to caring for his baby brother.

While the other family members are off to work and school, Salina gets Zach fed. Afterwards he gets time in the walker while she cleans house.

Toddler cuteness!

Tony making time for Zach when he gets home from work.

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Idyllic Family: 13

***PLEASE NOTE THESE SHOTS WERE TAKEN IN FEBURARY SO I NO LONGER HAVE THE NOTES I TOOK WHILE PLAYING**

We'll open with Sam being the first up and taking care of little Zach. The family is close and he's a good big brother to his siblings.

The rest of the family gets up, Salina cooks breakfast.

After everyone is off to work and school, she and Zach head off the bookstore. She needs out of the house because of the stir crazy moodlet.

Tony does a little research when he gets home for work as they wait on the kids.

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