Ya know, I'm not sure how effective it is to try and paint a masterpiece with mittens on but I'll certainly let Helena spend her time figuring it out. From the looks of things, it's not going too well.


I wanted her to get out of the house and make some friends but on the outskirts of the group was about as far as she got. Come on, girl, get in there!


By this point, I was completely smitten with Auggie. How could any elementary school girl resist that face?


But we all have bad days and even he isn't immune to those. Crying it out is cool but I feel like sometimes my Sims are doing it so much. Maybe it's because they recently went through two back-to-back losses so their grief is fresh in my mind but, jeez, just stuff a tissue in your pocket or your bra and let's go.


Helena: Tell me the truth, son, do I look fat?


I think this reaction speaks for itself. Have some respect, Aug, honestly!


I guess one of those park ladies actually seemed interested in getting to know Helena because here she is, in the house, playing chess with August.


Helena: Who's a good girl?!
Lady in the Background: I am. It's me.


Ooookay, this is kind of weird. You've known this lady for like an hour, tops, and now you're knealing before her reading? Is this some kind of ritual? Is she a witch?


Ah, much better.

Doing homework is so much better in this game than in TS2. Remember how it would make the kiddos' fun go down SO MUCH. It was like pulling teeth.


Finally!!! A masterpiece has emerged. Helena, a lover of green, decided to channel that love into her newest piece.


Ummmmm. This open-eyed sleeping is a little weird, not going to lie.


Hey, August, where'd that piece of food on the floor come from, huh?


Ah, all right, Yogi can be spoiled, I guess.


Despite what this face might suggest, no, Helena hasn't gone into labor yet. She's just reacting to that third trimester pop of her belly.


I'm... really not sure what the point of this picture is. I think I was just trying to get some cute belly pics and also I want everyone to know that it is incredibly important to stay hydrated!


Again with walking the dog? Where is Erick when you need him?!


Uh-oh. Red alert! Something has made August aaaangry.

I definitely could have zoomed in more but, really, I just wanted to include the beautiful fall scenery. The graphics on the Seasons EP are SO GOOD.

Justice for Blarfy! He didn't do anything to deserve your rage, kid.


That was a quick turnaround! August and Scarlet have been spending more time together and he's ready to take a big step.


August: So, I've been wanting to tell you something but you have to keep it a secret, okay?


August: I maybe, sorta, kinda think you're really cool.
Scarlet: Crap, did I leave the stove on?!


Aw, it was a fake out! Scarlet's so happy.


And thus, the first love mod begins its test. Will this crush last? Only time will tell.


Again with Erick playing chess against a child. At least this time his opponent is paying attention.


Yogi: That monster won't get you tonight, buddy, not under my watch.

How many times did she bang her head on that bedframe, though?


Either this food is causing an incredibly fast negative reaction or...


Yup. That's a daddy panic face. Here comes the baby!