The End!

Goodbye Paradise Bay,  a bustling town nestled between beautiful valleys & a sparkling bay.  In order to encourage population growth, the City Council paid the mortgage down-payment and all moving expenses for four lucky applicants looking to start a new life.

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Alas, this neighborhood has grown too large to keep up with, often having unbearable load times & out-of-the-blue crashes.  So, even though I really wanted to make it until the first death of the 5th generation, and I would've loved to have gotten one more Round before closing up shop, but me thinks it's time to end this wonderful neighborhood.

It makes me sad though to leave a few unfinished storylines.  Like, does Dawn have a little boy the spitting image of Jennings?  Or will Paxton & Abbey wind up together, despite the odds?  Or will Paxton's little sister Mackenzie ever get over Shawn stealing a kiss to get back at Paxton?  Where does Lizzie go after Ray divorces her & kicks her out for being a brazen hussy?  

*sighs*  

 

I hope everyone enjoyed reading about the Paradise Bay families!  I know I certainly had fun with them!

Sim State Uni - Round 24

Boys Dorm:  (back row) Brooks Landry, Rusty Carpenter, Alejandro Carter, Kennedy McMillan, Parker Hart & Irving Bear (middle row) Ronan Kwa (townie), Vaughn Potter, Saki Collins (townie), Neil Carter, & Mitch Reed.  (sitting) Kurt (Tang) Landry.

Girls Dorm:  (standing, left to right) Julianna Hart, Olivia Tipton, Chantel McMillan, Wilhelmina Reed, Vanessa Reed, Cecelie Carter, Emma Carpenter. (sitting, left to right) Savannah Carter & Kaitlynn Reed.  (not pictured) Isabella Tipton (as she's a vampire, she'd combust into a pile of ash during daytime picture taking) & Annaleigh Carter (she actually dropped out due to bad grades right before this picture was taken)

A SENIOR MOMENT:

Let's take a moment to congratulate our Seniors of Class '19 & found out what's in store for them once they move back to Paradise Bay!

BROOKS LANDRY - "There are too many lovely ladies out there! It's hard to choose just one! I guess I'm looking for someone to WOW me..."

ANALEIGH CARTER: - "I don't think there's any reason to rush into marriage. I mean, look what happened to my mom when she thought she was in love with Gary.  He left her high and dry! I just want to make sure I find the right guy, first..."

RONAN KWA - "I don't regret following Chantel to Uni, even though she wound up breaking my heart.  I worked my tail off & made Valedictorian! That should look great on my resume!"

KURT (Tang) LANDRY - "I kind of felt in limbo after Dad died... I mean.. not my real dad, but my dad that raised me.  Thankfully Sophie came to visit a few times & really helped me out.  And Dad called a few times... I mean.. not my dad that raised me, but my real dad..."

ISABELLA TIPTON: - "Goodness it was rough following my dreams at Uni!  There were a few times I almost died! But, I did it! I made a 3.0! Not too shabby considering I start to burn up in the sun!"

VANESSA REED: - "I don't really know what I'm going to do with my degree.  Maybe I'll travel, meet some people."

JULIANNA HART: -"I know everyone around me was busy falling for each other, but I have a 10-year plan.  First, I want to get a job in the science career & when I've reached the 5th level, then I can begin to think about getting married and having babies."

KAITLYNN REED: -"I'd been hoping I'd find my true love in school, but didn't seem to have any lucky.  I guess I'm a little shy & buried my nose in my book too much.  Hopefully a visit to the matchmaker can help!"

CHANTEL MCMILLAN: -"This year is all about Mitchell! He's so cute & sexy! Gosh, I feel like such an airhead - but I just can't decide!"


FRESHMEN DIS-ORIENTATION:

MITCHELL REED - "I remember how amazing Chantel was in high school & she's only gotten cooler in college! We're not really labeling things right now.  Just want to see where life takes us!"

VAUGHN POTTER - "I can't wait for Stephanie to come to college next year so that we can study together.  I haven't forgotten about my highschool sweetheart!"

OLIVIA TIPTON - "Kurt's been so busy romancing Sophie & that Wilhelmina that he hasn't noticed me at all.  Maybe one day I'll work up the nerve to tell him how I feel!"

PARKER HART - "I couldn't stand to be separated from Cecelie. She's the love of my life! After college, we'll get a house & raise a family together!"

CECELIE CARTER -"Parker's an amazing guy!  I love him so much! I can't wait for him to propose!"

IRVING BEAR & SAVANNAH CARTER - It took Irving awhile to get over the shock of seeing Shawn Carter flirt with Savannah at the Prom, but eventually she was able to convince him that she was serious about him.  The time away from her made him realize how much he truly loved her.

EMMA CARPENTER & SAKI COLLINS - "I've traveled many miles to be with my lady love & I can't imagine life without her." 

WILHELMINA REED -"Who wants something serious?! I'm in college! I just want someone to pay for my dinners & bring me roses!  All that other serious crap can wait until I'm 50!"

KENNEDY MCMILLAN - "I kind of got the hint from Analeigh that we were done with.  I wonder if it'd be cool if I got to know Cecelie a little better..."

NEIL CARTER - "I've kind of kept to myself this year.  I noticed that some of the older guys get into fights alot, so I'd rather stay away from all that drama.  Besides, I'm here to learn, not make friends & lovers!"

ALEJANDRO CARTER - "I guess I just haven't found the right person.  I haven't really been looking either.  I'd like to try to pull off a 4.0 this year!"

RUSTY CREELMAN - "Yeah, most people tend to overlook me.  I know I don't stand out like my younger brothers Noah & Ethan.  I've kind of hung out with Neil & Alejandro.  We're all kinda waiting to see what next year brings!"

Round 24 Census

McMillans 7 - Round 24

Family was very important to Cora.  But, then again, so was knowledge.  It made sense that Cora spent every spare minute she had teaching everything she knew to Coral!  Even when pregnancy wore her out!

Welcome to the family baby Carrie!

Getting back into the groove of work was difficult for Cora.  She tried to spend every free moment she had skilling to get that next promotion.  She felt like she was running behind because of all the maternity leave she had taken off.

Thankfully Chevy was a family man & loved playing with his baby girls!

Happy Birthday Coral!

Happy Birthday Carrie!

Carrie had a pretty good life for such a sweet little one.  Her Mom took the time to teach her to talk...

...her Dad taught her to walk...

...and her sister Coral taught her all the nursery rhymes!

"Wait for me Coral!" Carrie said excitedly as she ran towards the bus for her first day at school!

McMillan 8 - Round 24

Gregory & Ginny were not only twins, but they were best friends...

...always getting into trouble together.

Krista had felt horrible when she woke up and found the twins passed out in the bathroom, filthy & hungry.  She'd just meant to take a nap... but apparently they hadn't been able to wake her up.  Poor things, she thought sadly. 

But despite the occasional neglect, Ginny & Gregory seemed to have turned out admirably!  (Ginny looked more like David's side of the family, while Gregory was the spitting image of Krista's dad, Quinn!)

Jenny leaned down to hug her grandson.  "You're just like your Grandpa, dear." she said sadly.  How she missed Quinn every day more and more.

(Cute shot of the kids playing together)

David hugged his wife after coming home from work, exhausted.  "Think we have time for alittle, you know?" he asked motioning his head towards the bedroom.

Krista smiled.  "Of course, the kids are fast asleep!"

Or not....

Carters 10 - Round 24

"Jeremy, we really need to talk to someone about enlarging this place.  We're going to have the baby any day now & we have no room for a crib!"

Jeremy frowned.  "Sure we do! We can put it right next to the dining room table!"

"And when the baby is crying?"

"Then you can get up and feed her?" he asked hopefully.

Meadow glared.

"Okay, okay, I'll talk to someone about enlarging the place!"

Welcome to the family baby Jeremiah!

"Have you talked to someone about the place yet?" Meadow asked.  "We have the baby and nothing's been done!"

Jeremy sighed.  "I'm on it!"

Uh oh - looks like we're going to have strict parents.  The poor baby wet his diaper & Meadow and Jeremy both went off...

"No, no, baby!"

Glancing at each other, Meadow & Jeremy called "Not it"!

Jeremiah was a little cutie, growing up fast!  Now that Meadow was pregnant again, she really didn't have the energy for dealing with the fast-paced toddler.

Thankfully Jeremy was able to step in and help take care of the little guy!

"Stop teaching him to walk and come help ME!" she cried.

Welcome to the world sweet little Dakota!

And happy birthday Jeremiah!  You're the spitting image of your Daddy!

Umm.. maybe you should lock your door next time.   "Mom... mom... wake up... will you read me a book?"  He wants to wake you up from deep sleep & ask you to read a book to him.  Yup, sounds like a kiddo alright.