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Slumber Party

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 Carly, Day 220, August 8, 2026 Amelia (and Watcher) hosted her first slumber party. The kids all came. It was Eric, Melody, Leo, and Leif. But the sleep party got really buggy. Once Amelia said it was bed time, only Leif and Leo hopped in their sleeping bags. The other kids, including Amelia and her parents, stayed up all night because there were no sleep options on the beds or on the sleeping bags. And after the party ended, still no sleep options, so I had to exit then go back in and luckily it was fixed. So Watcher has decided that is the last slumber party!  Eric was the first to arrive - he is such a cutie. They autonomously gave each other a hug. Then we spotted Melody and Leif still out front. So Amelia tried to call them to a game inside. It worked. Carly grilled some burgers and called everyone to eat. After food, Amelia and friends watched a movie.     When it was over, the problems started with getting everyone to sleep. So everyone stayed up. Phillip was...

Kid Stuff and Toddler Play Date

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 Carly, Day 214, August 2, 2026 Just some family time pics and Austin got to have a toddler play date with Willow and his cousin Spencer. We invited Eric since I didn't age him up yet, but he did not show up.  The first Friday they were in the new house, it was Night on the Town. The only place I could think to go with a toddler was the Strangerville Diner because I put a high chair there. Everyone had fun talking, and the holiday checked off because they ordered food, but the food never came. They went home and got something to eat. And while Amelia was at school, Carly, Phillip, and Austin made a quick trip to Windenburg to meet little Willow. Wolfie never let her out of his arms but Austin still got to say hello to her. For one of her scouting badges, Amelia went down to the pier near their house. And it looked like the night market was getting ready to open soon. Carly and Phillip got the treehouse completed and then had to test it out and make sure it was sturdy enough fo...

Settling in Tomarang

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 Carly, Day 213, August 2, 2026 Carly and Phillip and family made the move to Tomarang in the wee hours of a Thursday morning. Amelia took the day off school. There were some things to unpack (and there are still more pictures and things to unpack) but it is starting to feel like home. Amelia started her mental aspiration and she still needed to read with an adult for 2 hours. Things got crazy hectic in Strangerville before they left so she finally got time to sit down with Dad and a good book. Dad is dressed up because he went on a noble venture earlier, which paid off with a quick promotion to King of Tomarang. And Phillip helped Amelia with her homework. The dining and living areas are very open. And Austin is starting to get to know Em better. Carly and Phillip started working on the treehouse. And Amelia was talking to Austin while he ate. Austin playing with his electronic game thing - really this picture is just to show the awesome picture on the wall. And Leo stopped by ver...

Birthday Pool Party

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 Carly, Day 212, July 31, 2026 Last day in Strangerville, might as well make use of the hot weather and the pool. Carly and Phillip invited Tae's family and Cebolla's family for a pool party. Amelia did already know Leif and Leo from the toddler play date, but not that well. She hung out with Leif more, but for some reason after the party, I saw she had a friendship with Leo and not quite a friendship yet with Leif. And she met a couple of Tae's teenagers (I haven't aged Davi up yet). And in the end, Carly and Phillip both blew out birthday candles and became adults. And Em jumping in wearing what she thinks is her swimsuit. She's silly. I did change Kristen's hair when I was updating the boys. I like it. I didn't do outfit changes yet for anyone or age ups. I'll have more time tomorrow. Tae and his boys coming outside.   That is Davi holding the plate. Then Phillip blew out his candles. Leif went back out to the pool. I think he really likes diving. Thi...