Behren: It’s a Grim Day

Luke should have known that things were going too well lately. He's made big strides in leveling his necessary skills. The twins, who've been named Mitch and Marci - both M names in honor of McKenzie - have kept the household busy. And though McKenzie is now an elder, she's still the same girl she …

Behren: Weenies and Birthdays

Mornings in Granite Falls are nothing to sneeze at - unless you have allergies. The way the sun shines through the trees and peaks over the mountain. The birds chirping, nocturnal insects quieting down. The way one wakes up a little damp and cold from sleeping on the ground in their tent. Nobody's in a …

Behren: Tastes Like Dirt

Ali and Rigoberto's birthdays eventually arrive at Oakenstead. And so the Behren family sees it's first elders. There is no birthday party this time - Luke already got a gold birthday party, for one, and for two, Ali doesn't think becoming this old is something to be celebrated. Luke still bakes them a cake to …

Behren: Sophisticated, with a Beard

Good news, everyone! Luke’s spliced plant has finally produced a few death flowers.  At long last, here we are at one of the actual ingredients for ambrosia.  Luke wastes no time in harvesting these babies and replanting them into bushes of their own. He also receives another promotion at work - he's an actual astronaut …

Behren: Best Wedding Ever

There's not much for Rigoberto to do during the days. There's only so much mess to clean. Luke and McKenzie both work, and Matt has school, and Ali is always too busy befriending another woman. So, to help with the household funds (and his boredom), he takes up painting. Most of his work is sold, …

Behren: A Little Campfire Mishap

In his downtimes, on the days when Luke can't seem to fit in a workout - or when he's too grumpy to - he still invites the gang over just to keep up on his friendships.  Usually they roast marshmallows and sit around the fire, coo over Matthew and complain about the trainers at the …

Behren: It’s a Real House!

McKenzie wakes up this morning feeling a little funny. "I think I'm going to call in to work today," she tells Luke. "Why?" he asks. "Is the nooboo coming? Should I call off too?" "I'm not sure. Go ahead to work, I'll call if I need you." Luke leaves. Within an hour come the first …

Behren: On Cherry Trees

Luke has a new favorite way to spend his free time now that McKenzie is here, and it's in front of the television with a big plate of food. Don was right - it's been much easier with a little help around the place. And who knew sofas and TV's and walls and ceilings could …

Behren: That Mail Lady

A new day at work brings Luke's first promotion - but instead of being pleased about it, all he can think of are the things that still need to be done that night - things he's too tired to do after working so hard all day. "I'm screwed," he tells Don, who arrives for chess …

Giles

ALI GILES is perhaps the single most important sim in my neighborhood. He's the granddaddy of them all. He was my original, first ever pollinator in my first challenge file. Almost every sim that has come after has roots going back to Ali. I chose him as pollinator because I thought he was handsome for …