This is a bit of a whistle stop update if you know what I mean. Everything’s going to be a bit disjointed and brief. I’ve given the Marmites a... strange... new house but they seem to like it.

Fiyero has grown into quite the musical genius and spends all day at the piano.

The twins have just learnt to talk! However their vocabularies are somewhat limited at the moment. In fact, Fion currently knows one word.F: Drink!Elendil: Very good honey! Now can you say Dadda?F: Drink!

E: Okay, how about teddy?F:DRINK!E: You’ve just had one! Besides you need lots of practise at this.F: DRINK DRINK DRINK DRINK!E: No!F: DRINK!

E: Aww, Fion let’s not fight eh?F: *giggle*E: That’s my girl. What shall we do now?F: Drink?

The wonderful people at boolprop.com have chosen Peppermint as our next feline heir. Don’t worry though, Weetabix and Cheerio have both been given good homes.

And since we have an heir we need a spouse. Meet Chistery. (he’s named after the main flying monkey in the wizard of Oz/Wicked. His hobbies include chasing parked cars and trying to raid the deli counter at supermarkets.

This picture should have been featured a while ago but I’m only human! And a dozy one at that, so here it is now. Little Ysabell, (who is actually Elphaba’s daughter but was kindly adopted by Elendil and Daphne when she went on the run from a sisterhood of crazed witches) has grown into a toddler. I wonder if that silvery hair has anything to do with her... unusual parentage.

Guess what? Yup. TWINS. So including Ysabell, that’s six children in this family. I knew I shouldn’t have let Elendil make that wish.

So here they are. Daphne is holding a little girl named Farnsworth. (we don’t do normal names) She’s named after Professor Hubert Farnsworth from Futurama. He’s hilarious and I’m sure this little girl is going to be awesome.Dobby is holding her grandson Firenze. He’s named after Firenze the centaur from Harry Potter. I could only find a picture from HP and the Philosopher’s stone so maybe they won’t be featuring him in the other films. :’(

The twins’ birthday is apporaching so let’s check up on their progress.

Fion has learnt lots of new words but has somehow developed a bizzare Scottish accent. F: ‘Tis no’ fair! I cannae’ do without me drink you ken?

Whereas Frodo is more focussed on cat food and... Well, just the cat food really.

TAADAA. Fion’s grown into a beautiful little girl but she’s kept the accent. (when I know where it came from I’ll tell you)

Hey Frodo. You haven’t got a strange accent too have you?Frodo: Nah. But I wouldn’t let her hear you say that it’s strange if I were you-Fion: Ach! I dunnae ken who said that but yeh best be ready to dree your weird!*

*Dree your weird= face your fate

It’s nice to see you using your superpowers again Belba. I mean, you’re always using your super style but you never walk through objects anymore.B: Lies! I walk through the dishwasher regularly to keep my coat glossy and lemony fresh!

Fion: Crivens! That cake isnae 2 weeks old yet! ‘Tis verra lucky Frodo hasnae sin it. mmmmmm

Fion: Ochaye! I dunnae ken what be happening. FROODOO!

Frdod: What’s going on? Fion, did you start eating the old cake without me? Wait, what’s wrong?

Fion: *BURP* Dunnae fash yuself. I wuz only suffrin’ with gas. Ach, let’s go spyin’ o’ th’ghoulies!

Frodo: YAY!

Ysabell ages VERY strangely. It takes her half the time it does with normal Sims. She’s grown into and adorable though stern and strong-minded child. She’s a little quiet but she’s around Fion and Frodo all day so who can blame her!

She’s a natural with animals and really helps to keep her adopted siblings under control mainly by keeping an eye on the older twins.

Fiyero continues to flourish musically. But he gets so absorbed in it that it can be all he thinks about. He finds it difficult to express himself and locks himself away which causes Daphne a great deal of worry.

This is one of my all time favourite Sims photos. I don’t know why but I love it.

Here’s another favourite. I love the way that the accidental effect makes them even cuter. By the way, Farnsworth and Firenze have grown up into amazing toddlers.

They adore their grandma and each other.

HUGE NEWS. Fiyero has actually found someone that understands him. He brought Ariel home from school one day and they really hit it off. I’ve never seen two Sims bond so quickly! Ariel is the daughter of my first simself.

What did I tell you? Ysabell is like a live in nanny. Actually, she’s more like a governess in ways. She’s sort of taken over Fiyero’s role as the ‘responsible older sibling’ and she always makes sure that everyone’s tucked up with a cup of coco not a minute after bedtime.

I’ve just realised that I’ve forgotten to introduce someone. Meet Wee Dangerous Spike the third child of Elijah and Brooke. She’s the sister of Screaming Lord Thomas and Lovely Little Liam. (the names are a family thing)

She gets on really well with her cousin Fion. Maybe it’s because they’re both named after Nac Mac Feegle. Or it could be because, apart from Frodo, she’s the only one who can understand Fion.

They’re fairly violent but in a playful, heartfelt way. (I think) So although all they really do is hit each other...

They’re inseparable.

Guess who else has grown up? That’s right, Fiyero!He’s a fortune sim and his LTW is to become a rock God.This worries his parents because they want him to study hard and go to Uni although they support his musical interests.

This has lead to a great deal of tension between Fiyero and his parents and lately he spends all his time at Ariel’s house. She’s the only person he truly trusts and feels he can be himself around.But this is just making him very confused in numerous different ways.

Fiyero: So um...You’ve been my best friend since...well you’ve always been and I’ve always felt so close to you. And recently I’ve felt even closer-like I wouldn’t be complete without- um...

Ariel: I think I know where you’re going, and I feel exactly the same.

Ariel: I’d be totally lost without you. You’re so much more than my best friend. But I didn’t think you-

Fiyero: of course I do! I think I might have always but it’s only lately that I realise how I really...So I guess, um- do you wanna- I mean will you...

Ariel: Save it. Yes.

Can you guess what those adorable tears mean? I’m afraid so. Someone’s dying.WAIT!!! NOT BELBA!

Belba: I think you’ll find me on the VIP list .I DON’T DO SPECIAL TREATMENT. YOU GET WHAT EVERYONE ELSE GETS, YOU GET A LIFETIME.

Belba: Oh I think you should check again. Maybe if I were to say...sugarhorse . Would that change things?

WELL LOOK AT THAT. APPARENTLY THERE IS ANOTHER LIST. RIGHT THIS WAY...

I am genuinely very upset . *sniff*

What’s up Lendy? Elendil: Oh the noise! It burns my ears! Make them stop! MAKE THEM STOP!

Fion: Yeh best ne’er be grivin’ that yeh ken? Crivens! Tallop by scrimp oot!Okay...What’s going on Frodo?Frodo: We’re a little over excited. WE’RE GROWING UP TODAY!Wow, already? I guess I should have taken more photos.

Elendil: Will they stop when they’re teens?

Fion is of course stunning and if anything more insane. She still hasn’t grown out of her accent but she’s a star. She’s a pleasure sim.

Frodo: AHEM. Have you SEEN my hair? I think that if anyone’s a star it’s me.Frodo is also a pleasure sim. Fion: Aye, tis a bonny barnet Frodo. Any wullie headed ram kens it.

Elendil: Will they quieten down soon?Fion: ‘tis smustlin’ time yeh ken?Elendil: Oh no.

Frodo: Smustling?! But surely we must prepare a routine in order to bust mad moves at maximum capacity?

Fion: Dooya nae ken me boy? FREESTYLE!Frodo: GASP!

Elendil: *sob*Daphne: Oh come on darling! It’s fun!

Last time a said I would end with a picture of my garden in the snow and due it my own idiocy, I messed it up. SO, here it is. The good news is I’ve nearly caught up with my backlog of typing! One more instalment should do it and then I’ll be able to actually play again!