#random ramirezes

[annegirl13]

Sorry this didn’t go up with the end of the round.  I had it in drafts and forgot to finish it!  I hope you all enjoyed the Ramirez round.  I certainly did.  Look below the cut for a few background details and my thoughts on what happened.  

The Ramirezes are generally an easy family to play, especially after the chaos of the Tinker house. We only managed two of the three challenges this time, though, because I failed to throw a roof raising party for Tessa. (Whoops!) On the bright side, Checo did meet the extra challenge of getting fit again, and we did have baby Carmen, so I think that makes up for it. 

 I love how Tessa grew up, and I love her homework face. She really is a gorgeous sim. I’m already matchmaking Tess and Justin Kim. He is going to grow up when I get to his family this round, and I think the two of them would be good together. They both love their dogs. I can see them with a dog training business maybe. We’ll see what happens with attractions and aspirations and such, I guess. 

I really don’t know why Checo couldn’t earn a gold fishing badge. I tried to look up how long it takes (or how many fish, or whatever requirements there might be) but couldn’t find any info. It could be a mod conflict, or some other game glitch. I’m not terribly worried. I just kind of wish I had used all the time he spent fishing to do something else. Ah well. At least I have 47 pictures of him fishing in various locations. 

I feel like there’s always just a little story tucked into the Ramirez round. I liked writing the conversation between Checo and Lisa about her pregnancy. I want to do more with their friendship with the Tinkers next time around. Maybe a double date? Tessa could babysit. 🙂 

I’m eager to see baby Carmen grow up. I think she is going to be lovely, just like her sister. I’m also excited to see how Tessa really does as a big sister. 

 The Ramirezes are just a fun family to play. I love them a lot. Hopefully we will see them around town a lot for the rest of the round. In the meantime, the Larsons are up next, and I’m planning on adding something to their mini-challenge to make them a bit more...exciting. I haven’t started playing them yet, but I’ll let you know when I have posts queued up again.  In the meantime, thanks again for reading and for all the likes and comments.  See you soon!

[annegirl13]

I’ll admit, I cheated.  I sent Checo out fishing again (for what felt like the zillionth time).  I kept him at the pond for days, cheating his motives up, and he still didn’t get his gold badge.  I checked his inventory and found he’d caught over 100 fish (even if you don’t count the boots), so I decided he’s earned the badge, even if the game won’t give it to him.  Seriously, we have enough fish to live through an apocalypse challenge now.  Yeesh!

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Checo and Tessa are both super excited to meet little Carmen.  Yay!

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In spite of Tessa growing up well and everyone seeming to have a good time, the party ended as a disaster.  I honestly don’t know why…We’ll have to have another party before the end of the round to see if we can get that Roof Raiser.  Maybe now that she’s a teen, Tessa can host one herself!

[annegirl13]

As expected, Tessa grows into a lovely teen.  She randomized as a Family sim. 

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Checo and Lisa are more in love than ever.  Seriously, if I leave them to their own devices, this is what they do.  I love it!  

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Tessa is still super excited to be a big sister. 

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Tessa worked on our “make a friend” goal and she managed to become really good friends with Cadence Tinker, as well as a couple of the townie kids.