Birthday Party

 Carly, Day 89, March 30, 2026

It's a day early, but I knew I wouldn't be able to do as much on Tuesday. Carly decided to celebrate her birthday on her rooftop with her friends. Of course, Latin Pop music was playing in case anyone wanted to break into the rumbasim. She made ribs and later potatoes and she had already made her Birthday Cake. Everyone was aged up already so they are all young adults (I think) coming to the party.

And then she looked kind of sad once she had changed into her party outfit.

But I think she was kidding - then she smirked at me. 

She started doing the rumbasim before the guests arrived.

Rowan was the first to arrive and soon after that Wolfie got there.

Irene showed up right after Wolfie. 

Tae, Kristin, and Honey were refusing to come up so Carly had to call to meal two more times. Each time Wolfie grabbed a plate, and then she had to cook again.

Eventually I saw them all upstairs. 

Lilith is hungry because Wolfie grabbed the last plate and it was his third.

It was good to see these two talking.

Irene and Jace get interesting later. Looks innocent now.

And Carly blew out her candles.

Thanks to everyone for being at my party!

I didn't even change Jace into his cowboy outfit yet, and Irene and Lilith were both flirting with him.

That is Jace talking to Irene.

They stayed after the party ended.

But then Irene left and Jace stayed. Carly wondered if he would do the rumbasim if she started it, because all night he had the thought bubble about loving Latin music.  But he just wanted to talk about computers and robots.

I will have Carly's outfit updates tomorrow. She is keeping her hairstyle through college. 

Pool Party

 Carly, Day 88, March 29, 2026

Carly and Em decided when they got to the pool in Newcrest that it was such a hot sunny day, it would be fun to invite some other people to swim. It won't be long until everyone has school and work responsibilities and maybe even children. Juwon and Ashley had already moved on to other things. So she decided to call it a pool party.

Rowan seemed excited to be there. Maybe he was just excited to be at one of Carly's parties and actually have hair.

And another pictue of Em swimming, because pretty sure I don't show enough pictures of Em. But she is adorable.

Tae looks surprised at Carly. 

Tae is feeling very flirty. Is that because Wolfie is standing behind him?

No, it was Carly he was feeling attracted to. I know she has crushed on Tae, but that was surprising. And yes, sims love to wear speedos at the pool. There were a few sims wearing them.

Carly telling Cebolla about a crush. Looks like Wolfie is listening in. 

Might have to get Wolfie some binoculars. Looks like he is still trying to hear our conversation. And Tae might need rescued over there.

Rowan did seem comfortable and happy all day. He was with Jace alot. And swimming. And I don't think there was any wind. 

That is Rowan diving. And Em still in the pool. 

Jace: Did you see that big duck in Nordhaven? 

There always has to be one picture of the look. 

Carly: Hey, little fish, you were in the pool all day. Someday, we'll have one of our own so you can swim all day.

And how does a dog that spent all day in the pool, get this dirty? 

Pool and Hot Tub Gathering

 Carly, Day 87, March 28, 2026

It is summertime and Carly has been wanting to try out the pool and hot tub at the rec center. Once the business reached 5 stars, she realized it was actually a rare sunny day in Nordhaven. She closed the studio and decided to get the crew together for one last time with Juwon as a member of the club. (this was a couple days ago in my simverse and it is when I took the selfie with Juwon). 

Everyone did get in to swim. 

Not sure who the girl on the right is but she hung with us all day. I know Lilith shouldn't be out in the sun but not actually a vampire in my game so she is safe. 

Carly made ribs for everyone. 

And put the ribs on the ground, but no one seemed to mind.

Watcher: Carly, everyone has bones on their plate. Did you eat the bones too?
Carly: Um, no.

That can't be the same plate of ribs, Jace.

Jace, you cannot seriously want a cheese sandwich now?
Tae did a great dive and that tattoo looks great
Carly doesn't really have to go to the bathroom. She has the danger kid trait and that causes that. I like her having that trait so I just live with it until they fix it.
Honey looks like she is sad.

So then everyone got in the hot tub.

Irene's tattoo looks cool. 

Very briefly, we were all in the hot tub.

Honey and Lilith look very relaxed. 
And Jace and Carly are starting their looks.

I think Jace is telling a story. Cebolla looks surprised.

They are so cute.
Now Cebolla does not look happy at Jace.

Are Carly and Jace playing footsie under the water? Is that why Cebolla is glaring at him?

And then Honey and Lilith started a pretty dark conversation.

And I tried to put a little yellow ducky in the studio, but Gavin became obsessed with it. For two whole work days, all he did was pick the duck up and put the duck down. I got rid of the duck instead of Gavin, because he is a good employee. Who knew the duck would be a big deal?

And I didn't love the pool at the rec center - it was dark, but that is the vibe there, so I did put a pool in Newcrest (from the gallery). I use this one in my main save in Strangerville, with some adjustments. But Carly took Em to the pool in Newcrest and she is such a cutie. 

I am pretty sure hamburger squeaky got left behind. But I think I had two, so she still has one.

Wasn't sure if the weather would be nice in Newcrest, but it was, so Carly did start a pool party once they got there. I will have more of that tomorrow. 

Tribute to Juwon

 Carly, Day 86, March 27, 2026

Juwon is a regular at Carly's tatto studio. I don't know if it is the music he likes or the foosball or if he was trying to get up the courage to ask for another tattoo, but these are pictures from over many days, not just one day. He is always there. I thought about hiring him. 

Juwon: Carly, did you see this video of Jace doing the rumbasim. I wish Tae would learn that dance.

Carly had to send him home this time. He just kept roasting marshmallows.

And finally, he asked for another tattoo. Carly wasn't sure if he was allowed to have tattoos in the military so she gave him the very small, discreet, sunrise ankle tattoo that is in game. 

Carly: Don't be such a baby, Juwon. I love you anyway though. 

And Carly got a selfie with him before he leaves. We will miss you, Juwon! 

And Carly finally got the business to 5 stars.

And Mila came in for a tattoo, so in case her punishment wasn't sufficient, she got to suffer on the table and will always have the cowplant tattoo on her back. 

It looks great peeking through that top.