Picket Fences! Part 30

The next day at Mary Lou's house . . .


Julie called Arlene and invited her over.


"Isn't your birthday tomorrow?", asked Julie.

"Yeah, but I told my parents I didn't want a big party, since I had one for my last birthday. I figured they needed the money to throw Kevin a big teenage birthday party", said Arlene.


"Are your parents going to have a big party for Carrie's first birthday tomorrow?", asked Arlene.

"No, I think Mom's stay in the hospital used up their savings. It's just going to be Dad, Mom and me at her party", said Julie.

"I bet Ryan's dad throws him a huge teenage birthday party. He doesn't have to worry about the cost", said Julie.

"Yeah, it must be wonderful to be rich. I just hope we get invited. Don't you?", said Arlene.

"Yeah, I'm sure we will. Ryan's your brother's best friend and he wouldn't invite him and not us", said Julie.


Meanwhile over at Arlene's house . . .


The telephone was ringing and her father answered it . . .

"Hello", he said.

"Larry, this is Rhys. There's something I want to ask you", he said.

"Alright, what is it?", asked Larry.


"I'm having Ryan a birthday party this coming Saturday. Since this is my Saturday to have Kevin, I was wondering if he could celebrate his birthday along with Ryan? There's only a few days difference and Saturday's in-between both their birthdates."


"Well, they have the same friends and it does seem silly to have two different parties so close together", said Larry, "Yes, I guess it'll be alright."


"Great! The party is 2 PM at Jonathan's place. The theme is going to be pirates. I'll have custumes delivered for you, Joy and Arlene to wear. I'll see you Saturday!"


"What was that all about?", asked Joy.

"Rhys asked if Kevin and Ryan could have their birthday parties together, since this is his Saturday to have Kevin visit", said Larry.

"And you agreed?", Joy asked surprised.

"Yes, he actually made sense for once", said Larry, "We're even going to get to dress up in pirate custumes."


"That might be fun", said Joy.

"Yeah, it might be at that", Larry agreed, "And it won't cost me a dime."

The following day . . .


After supper Arlene came to her birthday cake. She made a wish and blew out the candles.




Then in a shower of colored confetti, she grew up into a pretty adult.


In the house next-door, it was time for Carrie Edwards' first birthday.


Her father Peter brought the toddler to her birthday cake.


He helped her blow out the candles on her cake.




He did the "baby toss" and . . .


Carrie grew up into a cute toddler.


Peter gave his youngest daughter a "family kiss".

A couple of days later . . .


Over at Jonathan's place, the double birthday party for Ryan and Kevin had began.


Their pirate clad invited guests were enjoying the food from the Very Tiki Blue buffet table from Parsimonious. They had a choice of a hotdog, a hamburger or macoroni and cheese.


Jonathan had macoroni and cheese and Julie had chosen a hotdog.


Ryan ate a bowl of macoroni and cheese.


Kevin had a hotdog that looked slightly burnt.


His mother Joy had one that looked better . . .


And so did the one his sister Arlene was eating. You would think on a buffet table they would all be the same.


Ryan's best friend Mary . . .


And Kevin's best friend Heather from school had been invited.


After everyone had finished eating Ryan came to his birthday cake. He made a wish and blew out the candles.


Everyone cheered and . . .


Then he started to grow up.


Ryan grew up into a very cute teenager.


Kevin's turn was next. He came to his birthday cake, made a wish and blew out the candles.


Everyone cheered and . . .


Then he started to grow up.


Kevin also grew up into a very cute teenager.


They gave each other a friendly hug.

Then they posed for some birthday pictures . . .










Rhys gave Ryan a hug and posed for a picture with his son.




Larry told his son Kevin "Happy Birthday" and gave him a hug.


"I bet I can get my "First Kiss" before you do", Ryan told Kevin.

"Alright, it's a bet!", said Kevin.


While Ryan was sweet talking Mary into giving him a kiss . . .


Kevin went over to Heather and just did it.



Ryan did eventually get his "First Kiss", but Kevin had already won the bet!

The birthday party was a success and everyone had a good time . . .


Nathan walked home with Julie.


Kevin posed for a picture with his sister Arlene . . .


Before he left to go home with his family.


As Ryan and Rhys were leaving, Ryan said "Dad, remember that afternoon when I asked you what a drooly guy was?"

"Yeah, I remember", said Rhys.

"You said being a drooly guy helped at times. I said "What do you mean?" and you said "Ask me again when you're a teenager", said Ryan.

"Yeah, that's what I said", Rhys said.

"Well?", said Ryan.

"Alright, you got me! I'll tell you when we get home", said Rhys.


To be continued . . .

It was good to have the boys have their birthday parties together. It turned out nice. They look so much a like surprised that doesn't come up again about them being brothers from the other neighbors. They are both very "drooly".

That was a neat birthday party. I liked the pirate theme and to hold it a Jonathan's house which is a houseboat made for a perfect party place. Kevin and Ryan do look a lot alike but I can see a difference. Guess that's the biological half-brother part. I had to smile when Kevin was the first one to get his first kiss. And, the ending also made me smile when Rhys and Ryan were talking.

Carrie is a cute toddler and Arlene is a gorgeous adult. Now, I'm wondering if she and Rhys will get together. Rhys seemed negative about the situation when he was talking with Arlene's grandmother, Joyce, but I'm wondering if he'll be of the same mind now that she's an adult. It will be interesting to see if Arlene makes a visit to see Rhys now that she's an adult.

I enjoyed reading this part. Thanks for sharing. I'm looking forward to the next part. Lilly

I loved the Pirate themed Birthday Party! That was cool. :balloons:
Wow! Arlene sure turned out beautiful. I have to agree the boys are both very droooly just like their dad. Smile.
Are you going to upload your houseboat? It's really nice, you did a great job. I see you have been busy and have another chapter out for me to read. See you in the next chapter..smile.

If I can figure out how to upload it to this site, i will.

Daisy. I just LOVVVVVE your Picket Fences. The brothers are gorgeous, and so very handsome. I'm amazed how you have each family interact with the other and you make Kevin so understanding and kind. Real life, that would not be happenin. Arlene grew up beautiful also. You have some beautiful sims.

I got a little behind reading, as I've been sick and all, but catching up now. Thanks for sharing your awesome stories. Love reading them and love the pics.

Daisy, I can't find the Elevators for the house boat. Would you have the link?

Hi BBdoll,
Sorry to hear you were sick. Glad you're feeling better. I'm glad you like my houseboat.
Here's the stairs:
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