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Howell hyphen Griffin family screenshot dump because I have a huuuuge backlog of screenshots and just want to post my cute sims as I play with them instead of worrying about 9138291 screenshots from a month ago 

Here’s what you missed: 

Right, so, last part the 4th gen teens aged into adults, right? After that they... ... ... ... ... Took a nap!

Growing up is hard work! Also they needed to adjust their sleeping schedules since the culinary career is an evening job. When they awoke I had Mike use an age up treat on the puppy.

I cannot stand puppies and kittens in this game. Which I realize sounds awful. I mean they're totally cute and everything but they can't climb stairs or go on walks. Such a pain in the bum. Graham had the skills I made my life easier, sue me! Crow is absolutely adorable!

I don't know what random breeds the game created here but he's perfect! Son of a...! I missed a puppy picture which honestly looking at it now I don't know why I took it. Oh well, here it is:

Probably took it because I'm obsessed with Graham. Speaking of Graham and obsessions. He has a compulsive need to pick up the animals and cuddle them for countless sim hours on end.

Seriously, he has a problem. Insert random cat photo here.

Let's see here Um.. Oh! Joel is gorgeous!

It's a shame he's only a spare doesn't seem right to just leave him unmarried as the family chef. He should be out there making more mini Caleb's. But that'd increase my legacy count and I need to restrain myself. But he's so cute! I don't know if I can help myself. Insert random shot of Mike here.

Guys, Mike, is seriously rocking the man bun!

If you remember Graham has been enchanting greeting every new person he meets and absolutely nothing has come of it!!!! UNTIL NOW

Graham almost immediately had a woohoo want with Catarina so we set to work on upping their romance.

Then I was like, OMG I wonder if she's freak enough to break in the coffin?!

Graham's wife, Melisa refused every damn time and I wanted to see what happened.

Come on Cat you know you wanna. I mean look at him how could you say no?

She couldn't.

I honestly have no idea where to start these pictures are so random. Usually, I can find a common denominator but I'm not seeing one here. Guess I'll just jump right in and start with the pets. Virtual Monty is almost exactly like the real one was, I loves him so.

As does Graham.

I never actually let Merlin stay out long enough to collect a gift before so when he came back with a present I was so excited!

And his first-ever gift? ...

This made me laugh so hard! Perfect gift for the Foxes and their second-gen vampire. He's looking mighty proud of himself.

No need to look so high and mighty mister you have an appointment.

No more unexpected kitties from you mister. Let's check in with Maddie now.

She celebrated a birthday... That I totally forgot about.

Sorry sweetie I was too focused on Graham's vet career. We've finally hired a second vet to help. Zoot legacy stalker Marcus Flex.

Until Marcus gets his skills up Caleb helps out when he can.

Caleb has very much become a background figure.

But he's an excellent and very doting father.

With Maddison so focused on earning money to finish off her aspiration she hasn't spent much time with the kids. Caleb is happy to fill in the gap and takes the kids out when he can.

Graham's kids are still constantly visiting the home.

He spends as much time with them now as he did when they were kids. When he's not dealing with the garden of course.

As for the kids, with both of them being artistic prodigies I was able to build them a music room. Maddison is doing really well making money to become fabulously wealthy. This is one time-consuming, fairly difficult aspiration. But at least I don't have to fish and identify plants.

Since we are up to the kids we can finally celebrate their birthday. Joel was our first born so he's up first.

Joel grew into a Foodie (like Dad) and an aspiring mansion baron.

I think he's a Caleb clone. What is with this family and their sudden obsession with money? Good thing Maddie has been working so hard it'll make things easier for Joel.

Heir Mike's turn.

Mike grew into an active mixologist.

I think it's rather fitting the brothers would be semi-sorta into the same things with the food commonality. They will definitely both be working in the culinary industry. I had planned on making Joel a vet for the family clinic but I suppose he can work on it in his spare time but first, we have to make it through the painful teen years.

Alrighty we ended in the middle of a birthday party last time, right? So I think that means we need to see what happened. First up was Joel...

Joel grew into a loner with the artistic prodigy aspiration and is the spitting image of Caleb.

Mike's turn!

Mike also became a loner with the artistic prodigy aspiration. He however definitely takes after the Foxes. Good thing he's the heir.

Not long after the twins' birthday, Merlin got sick so our cat daddy Graham had to head to the vet.

Graham's visit got him thinking... maybe he could buy this little rinky dink vet clinic. After all, he's now devoting himself to animals and family, what better way to do just that?

Maddie still has to constantly paint to make any progress on her fabulously wealthy aspiration.

The only time she ever seems to get a free moment is when big brother Harry comes over and makes her relax.

The extra income could definitely help and with all of Grahams' vacation time, I don't see why they shouldn't open a vet clinic. I mean I did download the cheapy so someone could take on the vet career. Who's better than the immortal Graham? Another skill for him to level in his quest to know and do everything!

Cheap Vet C w. everything by baadumtsh Welcome to Foxy Furbabies! As you can see our starter clinic is quite small but it has everything Graham will need to get this place up and running. Naturally, our first client had to be Not so Berry's Xena.

She was also in heat...

I love Monty's face! Like what do you expect from me?! When the cats aren't at the clinic with Graham they're acting just like their real-life versions.

Always playing,

and pampering each other. Graham keeps the clinic open until the adults get out of work so the twins come by after school and work on their homework.

And sometimes I even let the family go to the occasional festival.

It seems our time is at an end so Graham's made a decision.

He's letting go of the past and getting ready to move forward.

So, I loaded the game and...

Melisa died. The horrible thing isn't so much that she died but what she died in. I mean why must the game do horrible things to Sims clothes when another household is out on the town?! Now if she ever pops out of her urn those horrible glasses will burn into your soul!!! Speaking of terrible outfit choices, what the hell did the game do to Caleb while I was gone?!

Although I wasn't too upset she died. (I need the room in the house) Her family was overcome with grief.

Graham took things especially hard. He chose to hibernate in his coffin until he could once again face the day. When he did emerge he had a whole new mission in life!

He's going to use his immortality to dedicate himself to taking care of his family and animals.

With a new focus for Graham, we better get the Foxes some pets.

Introducing Monty and Merlin Bet you thought I'd give them pet foxes. But that would be far too predictable and they just scream cat people to me. Ok, let me introduce you to these two lovelies because they are close to my heart. These adorable guys are brothers and are modeled after some of my own cats who are sadly no longer with us. First up is Monty

Sims Monty is very much like the real Monty. I could have spent more time on his stripes but I was so excited to get him back that I didn't bother all I was interested in was that face. Which I nailed! He's affectionate, this cat was always with me and spent many an hour sleeping on me while I played Sims, friendly, he would go up to anyone, even dogs, and a glutton, Monty'd eat anything! He once stole asparagus off my dinner plate! Now let's meet Merlin.

Again Merlin here is almost identical to my Merlin. He's curious, once he got stuck underneath the floorboards as a kitten and I had to pry the floor up, a free spirit, although they were indoor cats Merlin found ways to escape, and frisky, this cat would go from 0-60 like that and could play fetch with the best of them. These two not only look like the real thing they act like it!

They are very close despite their opposing personalities. And frankly, they are just too darn cute!

Yeah I'm a crazy cat lady. And proud!

These are probably going to be the only pets the Foxes ever get. Think I'm going to have Graham keep them around as long as he's around, and he's a vampire so, yeah. Oh, I have more kitty pics but they are for the next update and you get to see just how much they remind me of the real thing. For now, we have some tots to manage.

Seriously, cutest glitch eva! Neither one of the twins has the wild trait but they have to be the most troublesome toddlers I've encountered yet.

I know I only got pictures of Mike but trust me they both do it, all the time! Joel is the clingy one so you think he'd be the one to run out to see Dad when he gets home but nope.

It's the inquisitive Mike. They both love playtime with Dad though.

For now, that is...

Just like the last part the main focus for the Fox legacy right now is love. *swoons* Ahem, excuse me. Anyways, we will start things out with a wedding! Since that's what most of the pictures are anyways. Last time we got to see the eldest Fox triplet marry his soulmate, Neil.

They are officially on the last leg of Harrison's aspiration and Neil, strangely enough, keeps rolling try for baby with Harry. Which, you know, not possible but where there's a mod there's a way... So maybe? Because Harry keeps thinking about babies as well... Sorry, I got sidetracked there... This time it's the youngest triplets turn to tie the knot.

I gave Caleb the day walker ability as well so the family didn't need to wait until 8 pm to have the wedding like in Graham's case. An absolutely beautiful ceremony surrounded by all their friends and family.

Myshuno Wedding Park by lisalittlesimmer I replaced the lot I had here before (where Graham was married) and absolutely love it! It might actually be a little bit too large for my liking. It's setup to have either an indoor or outdoor wedding there's even a whole setup for a wedding story, with a bedroom, dressing room the whole shebang. I'll probably modify it to my needs over time and to stop people from wandering all over a 64*64 lot. But I definitely recommend it if you're looking to replace that big lot in San Myshuno.

The whole family turned out and were looking rather smashing.

And I don't know if I can express how much I love these two!

They are as perfect together as Neil and Harry are. I've never fallen for couples as hard as I have with these Fox triplets.

Except maybe this one...

Come on Grey really? It's a wedding show a little restraint. Nobody seems too keen on Lilith always hanging around.

Just seems a little shifty, that's all I'm saying...

I swear she followed them home from the wedding venue because the second they got home and were headed to bed there she was. I don't know maybe it's purely innocent  but I don't trust her. Honestly, though, I don't think Grey trusts her either. Because no matter how often she showed up the only thing he ever rolled was woohoo. Unlike with this pretty sim who knocked on the door one day...

I mean there was woohoo, this is Greyson we are talking about he loves a good time.

But very quickly, I think maybe the second or third night there was more...

Grey must have been using Lilith to get over his childhood fling and find the woman of his dreams. And, in the process, help me decide what to do with him... Because Maddie is about to fill the house.

Actually, make that 9 sims!

Greyson is definitely going to have to go I'm out of room. Looks like we're finally starting our branched-off legacies. Grey's a great sim and we already know he's an excellent father so he'll be a great founder. In fact, when I was writing up Goosecapades and came across this pic I knew he was going to start his own legacy. Even if that means Maddie's aspiration is going to take a hit to fund a home for him. The babies arrived just in time too because with this last 'permission to drink,' Caleb completed his aspiration.

So, with maxed lore and a cure it was time for a celebratory drink,

to regain his humanity.

I can't be the only one who thinks Caleb shouldn't be a vampire. Besides I'm sick of them now and I don't need them taking up precious sim slots in the home. The only vampires I'll allow are ones with suitable aspirations that's it! I didn't actually introduce you to the little ones yet, did I? Meet generation 4, Joel and Mike Fox.

Named after the hosts of Mystery Science Theater. Grandma Melisa made it to the birth of the twins. Even though she is officially living on bubbles

Originally I intended on playing with the Foxes until she died but she outlived my patience. Those active sims live forever! Mike was definitely the more troublesome of the two, it seemed like he constantly needed attention from someone. But baby time with twins was far more bearable than with triplets. One less screaming child and a house full of sims meant I was nowhere near as stressed. Before I knew it they were growing up.

And they are adorable!

Joel - clingy and Mike - inquisitive Mike is our heir, which I'm super excited about. I swear I didn't change it to fit my preference. Both of the tykes still have a lot of growing to do but right now they both love Harry. Constantly rolling wants with him..

So, Things for the Beris started out normal enough. Tricia is still addicted to playing with the cat wand.

Bungee learned from Goose and no longer goes near the rock wall.

Kevin is still missing some sandwiches for a picnic.

Spork has been dutifully working on his artistic aspiration.

He's the most 'normal' Beri child yet. Except... He's always doing this.

He desperately wants out of the city and Bungee has a job opportunity in Oasis Springs. Also most of the time he's giving his mom the eye.

Seriously mom? You expect me to buy that? Ok, I guess in hindsight he's not really all that normal and is a bit of a rebel (genius) child. He's also a bit upset.

Because things are about to take a turn. First, Julie (my Disney Legacy heir) broke in and made dinner.

What the hell is this? Before I could even process what just happened Tricia died.

She was such a sweet sim it's tough to see her go. Of course the families cat, Lump was very upset.

Tricia had a special bond with the Beri kitties.

Goose was devastated for a long while, those two were truly soulmates. Their relationship reminded me so much of Guppi and Dina

Spork definitely wants out of this house now so once again he asked his mom to take the coaching gig in Oasis Springs Initially, she tried to talk her way out of it.

But of course, Spork didn't buy into her excuses and in exasperation

Bungee gave in.

Here they are living in the most exclusive neighborhood in town. Where a sim can actually stretch their legs.

For the most part I left the house as it was downloaded and just made grey berry adjustments.

They seem happy to me Sporks good friend Colton came by to see the new digs.

Things were good and they appeared to be adjusting to their new home nicely until the worst happened.

No No No Some sims you get so attached to and Goose was one of them. I literally yelled out when he died. I took his death as hard as his father's.

Just like with Tricia he took his final breath when everyone was out. The family was still rather upset and Spork took to the bear costume to deal with the loss.

Every Beri child has been especially close to their grandparent. Tricia had reunited with her beloved Goose before he passed.

But now they can always be together and I will truly miss that face.