There comes a time in the life of every teenager when your family, no matter how much you love them, becomes downright embarrassing. Instead of the god-like figures who have answers to everything, your parents turn into silly oddballs desperately trying to pretend they are not middle-aged. And the siblings are not much better either…... Continue Reading →

Twins are awake, I repeat, twins are awake! This is not a drill! Time to let everyone fight over the 2 available toilets and hope for an accident-free morning. Erica tries to get some painting done in her room before the chaos starts fully. Mornings are a hectic time in the Bloomer house now. It’s... Continue Reading →

As I suspected, two crying babies at the same time can be a handful. The house has never been so smelly and there has never been so much crying and screaming. Thankfully Ruby and Isaac really lucked out and have a little helper in Erica, she always wants to take care of the twins. But... Continue Reading →

All is well in the Bloomer family. Baby number three should show up any minute, Isaac is still a great husband and dad… …and has the work routine down: crime scenes, witness reports, interrogations… …and, of course, dealing with Juanita’s frequent visits at the police station. Isaac lets out a deep sigh: “Ok Juanita, what... Continue Reading →

Ruby has wonderful news for Isaac – their third child is on the way! I’m sure the couple could handle even more children, I on the other hand, could not. Since the Big Happy Family aspiration does not require more than three kids, baby number three will be the last bundle of joy in the... Continue Reading →

The Bloomer family is patiently waiting in front of their family home while they’re having house renovations done. Peter is sporting a new look as well. I did not go crazy when he was a born and he is indeed a boy… perhaps he’s just beyond gender stereotypes! The house now has a brand new... Continue Reading →

Ruby was just getting ready to go to bed when she felt a familiar pain. The baby was coming! Luckily, Isaac kept his cool… not. He actually ran out of the room in panic, sigh. Isaac, you do realise that it’s YOU who wants a big family, right? Erica: “Why are you running daddy? Is... Continue Reading →

Ruby stopped by the Perrin house to introduce Allen to his new sister Erica, and to share the news of another child already being on the way. Turns out Ruby and Isaac are not the only ones expecting – Juanita is pregnant as well! Ruby is not phased at all – I suppose far stranger... Continue Reading →

Allen moved to a new house right across the street from the Bloomer house. Strictly speaking I’m only meant to move Isaac’s children into the neighbourhood, but Allen IS technically Isaac’s stepson. Also, the challenge rules don’t explicitly mention anything about not being able to populate Newcrest with the children your spouse had before her... Continue Reading →