It's the weekend and Carmen has planned a trip for the family. They had to wake up really early. The plan? To visit the lighthouse of course. It's a long walk to the lighthouse. It's worth it. The view is stunning. They spend a little while up here. Carmen is enjoying the breeze on her face. Breakfast is served! Liam is a little freaked out. How can they eat? There is a cat on the table! Lucas spotted a dog. To Liam's relief the cat left. Now they can enjoy their meal. After breakfast they go to the museum. It's a fun museum. The best part is the miniature version of the island. They go fishing together. Except for Liam. Standing still and waiting for the fish to bite is not for him. He prefers to juggle his ball. The visit to the beach was lovely Afterwards they go back to the museum They are celebrating the birthday of the twins! Carmen brought a home baked honey cake First Lucas blows out the candles and then it's Liam's turn. Lucas gets the trait "creative" and Liam gets "ambitious". The cake is delicious! It's time to say goodbye to Lucas now. Lucas is the oldest so he will move out to start on his own.
Carmen asked her boss for a raise and as you can see she got what she wanted. After that she calls him again to say she wants to retire. Now she is doing some strange happy dance... It's defying gravity! To celebrate Carmen's retirement they eat veggie burgers in the garden. The teenagers don't look enthusiastic about having to eat veggie burgers. Look who is visiting! No, Derek! He breaks the shower and the toilet! Carmen is very happy to see him Aww How sweet, he offers Carmen a massage The visit left Carmen in a fliry mood which you can see by the shape she cut the bonsai tree So nice to see someone using the pool Lucas and Evie prefer to stay inside and watch television Carmen's old friend Savannah visits. They haven't seen eachother in ages. Tonight they play something else. Cards! They all enjoyed it
They are just having dinner when something horrible happens. Derek dies of old age Carmen tries to convince Grim to give Derek some more days, but Grim refuses. Carmen paints sad picture which fits her mood I think it's a pretty painting. Despite them being sad they decorate the outside of the house for spring It's Bunny Day. The Flower Bunny spreads the festive spirit by throwing confetti everywhere After that the bunny runs off. Which is a shame since the kids are still at school. Carmen says hi to the bees who had been hibernating all winter long. They finally woke up now that the weather is warmer. Carmen came up with something fun for them to do. Playing Don't wake the Llama. Liam looses the game Then it's time for Carmen's birthday.
It's spring and the snow is melting Liam is going through a phase of spring cleaning and is taking out the trash. It's a too lovely day to stay inside While the kids play, Derek and Carmen play a game of chess. While chatting with Melody (with whom Carmen grew up). Spring means there is no more iceskating, but instead they can now go rollerskating! Lucas is such a showoff. Derek and Carmen wanted to see the sunrise. No such luck. It's a cloudy day. Evie is creating art Liam plays on the computer Lucas is doing nothing. Maybe he is thinking? It's Evie's birthday! She has got the traits materialistic and genius and wants to find her soulmate. She looks pretty and she knows it
The holiday season isn't over just yet. It's New Years' Eve! Derek makes a toast for the New Year Do you have room for dessert? There is a lot of dancing Carmen and Evie play with the dolls Doing homework is not easy when your little sister keeps blowing the horn... Luckily they get help from their parents and can finish up homework quickly. 3...2...1..Happy New Year! A happy new year hug They are still too excited to go to bed just yet How can you STILL be hungry after such a grand meal? After the kids go to bed, Derek and Carmen finally have their Happy New Year kiss.
Derek is dancing because he is so happy. He just retired as a judge. He liked his job, but would love to enjoy retirement. Derek likes to read while Carmen works out. Though I've seen him working out too, but he doesn't do it often. Derek now has more time to do things he like to do, like dancing and listening to music He also loves watching television. The fireplace channel seems to be one of his favorites He doesn't limit himself to 1 channel, he is a channel surfer. They decorated the house for winterfest Decorating the tree Family picture in front of the tree. You hardly see the tree lol They gathered to open gifts together In the evening they eat a grand meal Making snowpals. Hi father Winter! Carmen asks father Winter for another gift. Derek gets another gift too The next day the kids play outside in the garden, where the snowpal keeps them company
Evie had her first day at elementary school and had a good day. After school she does her homework with her brothers Dinner time! It's already Derek's birthday He is not the only one to age up. The twins celebrate their birthday too. Happy birthday boys! Here is a picture of them togehter. Lucas is on the left and Liam on the right. Lucas wants to be a writer. He loves the outdoors and loves dogs. Liam wants a successful lineage. He is active and self-assured. One thing they love is iceskating. They are both very good at it. Carmen bought herself a violin. She used to play it when she was younger. Carmen wants to loose some weight. They now own a threadmill so she can work out as much as she likes. Lucas talking with his sister Not sure what Lucas and Liam are doing, but they might pretend to work on their homework but I'm not buying it. For that they would have to open their books. I like that they hang out together Another picture of them eating together. Lucas looks very grumpy. Teenagers and their mood swings :)
It might be winter, but that doesn't mean it's so cold you have to wear a coat inside. Silly boys. I convinced them to put off their coats, but then I spotted Liam running outside without a coat. He was already turning blue... Derek and Carmen are the opposite to the boys. They think it's nice weather for a swim! Brrr! The kids are having fun in the snow It keeps snowing and snowing. Looks lovely! They hire a babysit for Evie and go out to do something fun together. Ice skating! They are having fun The guys love it and keep skating for hours The next day it's Evie's birthday! Just as she was blowing out the candles a robot flew in lol Evie loves the snow She even goes outside on the street to shovel snow, just for fun. After playing in the snow she sits in the living room near the fireplace to warm up while watching television
Carmen has got a bad day... Some of the family members do like this kind of weather Especially Evie. She loves playing in the rain It's thanksgiving. Carmen makes a tofurky The tofurkey was surprisingly good Even Evie liked it. Liam does the dishes. He is such a good boy The boys invited ove some friends. Lucas is talking to Marlene. Liam is chatting with Christina and Dianna Awww, Evie gets a hug Evie playing with the blocks Playing on the computer
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