The Foliage twins were excited – it was their birthday, and they were going to have a party with a big cake for each of them! Being teenagers meant big changes – new clothes, later curfews, shorter schooldays, and new hobbies to explore! Zoysia and Violet were eager to blow out their candles and face the future.
Violet blew out her candles, and then it was Zoysia’s turn. But somehow, this wasn’t the future they had in mind.
Fortunately, their Dad was prepared and put out the birthday inferno with the fire extinguisher. Ever since his father Cedrick the firefighter became a part of the Foliage family, there had been fire extinguishers in every room of the house. Lately, they were coming in handy.
The guests managed to have a pretty good time after the panic died down, and Zoysia and Violet enjoyed the rest of their weekend shopping, experimenting with new hairstyles, and taking a gardening class. Zoysia desperately hoped that her fear of the outdoors didn’t show; she knew how important gardening and the land in general were to her father and the whole family. She didn’t want to disappoint them, but she was always relieved when she could walk back inside. Violet, on the other hand, skipped to her own beat whether inside or outside. She was developing a unique sense of style and self.
Unbelievably, their father’s big number-that-shall-not-be-named birthday came not long after Zoysia and Violet entered their teen years. They were impressed that their mother could still rock out – the guests all jammed to her tunes at the party.
Even Reed, the consummate musician, couldn’t have done better. Maebe had worked hard and perfected her skills for his birthday party. As for Reed, he didn’t look much worse for the years. He told everybody the love of a good woman kept him young.
Reed decided not to retire yet, because he enjoyed his career so much, and he was able to work shorter hours and spend more time with his family. His girls were making the most of opportunities to do special projects for school, and he was very proud. Every time they tried out a new skill, his heart thrilled to see them excel or skipped a beat when they discovered it might not be their best area.
Camellia had been watching her slightly older cousins make the most of their new privileges with anticipation of her teen birthday. After what seemed like forever, it came, with a party all her own. Her dad was even there for her party!
She wanted to let everyone know that she was very mature and capable, so she chose a shorter, straight cut and sensible clothes. She even toned down her favorite color a little. A tiny bit, anyway.
She was still enough of an excited little girl inside to dream of her party that night.
Reed was proud of his young niece, but his thoughts continued to be filled with questions about which of his daughter he would pick to be heiress and carry on the Foliage family legacy.
Zoysia was very intelligent and excelled in all her classes at school. She always got up eagerly in the morning and never complained about going to class.
However, he had noticed that Zoysia didn’t seem to enjoy the sun on her shoulders and the breeze in her hair. That worried him. But he had also noticed some aspects of Violet’s personality that concerned him. Sometimes, when he caught a glimpse of her out of the corner of his eye, she had the strangest expressions on her face. He did have to admit, though, that he admired her total unconcern for what people thought about her. She was definitely her own person with unusual fashion and conversation choices.
Reed had a lot on his mind, but right then, he saw his beloved coming.
Big decisions could wait another day…
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Great update, it’s nice to see how the family is getting along. Just have to say, everytime I read Zoysia’s name I smile a little – still my fav! And generation five around the corner soon, how thrilling.
Hey Tipix! If you say the name Zoysia out loud, you’ll find it’s hard to keep from smiling. I like it that her favorite color is green, and Zoysia grass is green. Violet’s favorite color is spiceberry, which is sort of close to violet. It makes me happy. 🙂
Yay! The girls are beautiful, which is usual in the Foliage line. 🙂
That was quite a fire! I’m glad that Reed was able to put it out with few problems…
I do wonder who Reed will pick as an heiress. It’s so sweet that he and Maebe still make time for romance!
That fire had me worried for a while. I’ve never seen a fire spread like that… an accidental one, anyway. 😉
Reed has really been surprised by how tough this decision is. I think he has a new appreciation for his mother and her predecessors now.
Aww Reed and Maebe are adorable. But the heiress choice seems very hard, especially with these two…
They are, aren’t they? Even running after their LTWs and caring for the kids and everything, they have still stayed close.
Yes, it is a hard choice. Neither girl has what would at first seem to be ideal traits to become the head of the Foliage family, but I think they will make for an interesting adult generation.
Hi DB,
Strange that fire at the first birthday party! Could it be that a little pyro in the house means more chance of a fire (even unintended) breaking out?
Camellia, however, is definitely my favourite. And isn’t she just astonishingly beautiful? I almost wish she could be the heir…
Aw, Reed and Maebe… sweet! I loved that phrase “a good woman to keep me young”.
Well done on Maebe for maxing the guitar skill and yes, she looks great rocking! And Reed looks very distinguished as an elder.
Lovely update, lovely ending to it as well! 🙂
Yeah, Moondaisy – I’ve wondered that, too. I’m sure the family’s fire insurance rates have gone up with all these fires they’re having!
Camellia is pretty and a pretty well behaved sim as well even when left to her own devices. I’m going to keep her around as long as I can, but that will depend on the heiress marriage situation.
Glad you enjoyed it!
OK, this is too funny: I got a spam comment from a fire extinguisher wholesaler! Deleted it right away, but hahaha!
LOL… when Raj had his first baby I had spam from a pregancy test wholesaler! 🙂
The girls all grew up really pretty.
I like Zoysia, a little genius, maybe a loner?
Something tells me Violet is taking after Daisy, which is a pain cos it makes me like her, when I like Zoysia aswell.
Yes to genius, but nope, not a loner.
Violet is not taking after Daisy and Fern, but she does have a rather volatile combination of traits. I’ll try to reveal them a bit more specifically in future chapters.
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