Retirement - Katy Stratton

D01 Sa R2

Well, I've left the orphanage.

Aiden and I moved to the Xyphaleen Apartments, just around the corner from the orphanage so that we are close enough to help.

Number 5, thats ours.

Its much smaller than what we are used to, but there is only 2 of us.

Hopefully this will be the start of a nice, relaxing retirement!

I Am Mayor - Parker Tate

D01 Sa R2

Finally, its happened.

I am mayor of Asbhy Falls.

I will sit as Mayor for 4 years before the next election, and hopefully, many more after that. I have been given an office downtown (in Kai Mountain) to run the council out of, its not finished yet, but I think its good enough to start holding meetings.

As of today, the council constists of:

Myself - Mayor

James Hudson - Chief of Police, Minister for Emergency services

Katy Stratton - Minister for Children

We definately need more council members. Some positions are still empty.

It has been planned that we will hold a meeting once a year (on the 1st, 6th, 11th and 16th of each season).

Our first meeting is later today! I'm very excited :)

A New Start - James Hudson

D20 Ra R2

We've moved.

The police station was sold and I purchased a smaller block in Tate Street. I got my kids back, and the 4 of us are living quite comfortably in our new 4 bedroom house.




I'm working from home at the moment, just until the new Mayor is elected and money for the new station allocated. There's rumor of the new station being built in Xyphaleen. I dont really care where its built as long as its on a different block to the one the kids live on.


We havent heard from Brooke.. I'm worried about her.

My Baby Girl - Parker Tate

D19 Ra R2

She's here.

Mia finally arrived today.

As soon as I saw her I knew she was my baby girl. It was just something in me that screamed 'thats my child'.

I have to admit, she's very cute.

Lupe Rivera, owner of the Rivera Orphanage in Lemon Creek came to hand Mia over, and make sure she was ok in her new home. I think she was pleasantly surprised. And, off the record, that woman sure can dance!

Of course, she had to give me the obligatory 'this is how you take care of a baby' speech, which I was more than happy to listen to. It has been quite a while since I've had a baby in the house.

Mia seemed to have a great time, playing with all of her new toys, exploring the house. She even took her first steps! Right in front of my eyes! I almost cried!

I'm sure little Mia was tired from the trip, I put her to bed without a problem. She just lay down and went to sleep, what a good little girl. Lupe and I said our goodbyes, and promised to keep in touch with each other.

I hope Mia will be happy here. I guess its lucky she's so young, she wont remember her previous family, or the pain of being taken away from them. Hopefully, her life will only be full of good memories, happy memories, and memories of a father that loves her, very, very much.

I Have to Get Out - Brooke Hudson

I have to get out of this town.

I cant stay here. I just have to get out.

What Happened? - James Hudson

D18 Ra R2

I went to work. I do it every day. I go out on patrol. I do my paperwork in my office.

Today was different.

I walked into the family home to find my three children, Daphne, Emery and Eva, had been taken by the town social worker.

I looked at Brooke in disbelief.
"What the hell happened?" I asked. She looked at me, crying.
"I just cant handle it any more."
"... Um... Ok.... Look, Its fine... I'll pull some sttrings and get the kids back by morning."
"I dont want the kids back!" She screamed at me. And than was it. She left.

I had no idea she felt like that.

I got hold of the Xyphaleen Orphanage, where the kids are being housed, it looks like they'll be giving them back to me in a few days. It turns out Brooke had called the Orphanage, hysterical, saying she couldnt cope with looking after three toddlers any more and could someone come and get them immediately. I cant believe it... I just cant believe it.

Brooke has run off. I dont know where she is. I understand if she isnt happy and wants to leave town, but I wish she would tell me where she is. I just want to know she's ok.

Getting Ready for Baby - Parker Tate

D17 Ra R2

I am absolutely thrilled! My adoption of little Mia Grimm has been approved by the Revera Orphanage in Lemon Creek!

This is the only picture of Mia that I have, I keep it on me at all times to remind me of the good things to come.

I have been very busy getting a room ready, the old study has now been converted into pink paradise, with toys galore and a brand new cot and change table! Its very strange walking into the house and seeing so many baby things again! The kitchen once again has a high chair in it, and ther is a box of toys in the hall. I'm so happy!

I hope its all ok, I probably did go a little over the top, but she deserves it... and I did have a bit of spare money.

I cant wait til Mia gets here!

Mind Made Up - Katy Stratton

D16 Ra R2


I've made up my mind.

At the end of the season I will be handing the orphanage over to Isaiah Tate. Aiden and I will be moving into a small apartment in Xyphaleen. Isaiah is happy, he wants nothing more than to take over the orphanage. William is looking to rent an apartment with his girlfiend, I know he's young but he's a risponsible kid.






Aiden and I decided to take a holiday before retirement. We went to Moonbeam Isle, the sun was lovely. We both enjoyed it very much. Whilst there we met a little street urchin, Tina.


Well we couldnt just leave her there could we? We brought her back to the orphanage. I have to make it a little difficult for Isaiah! After all, he will only be looking after Thomas, and now Tina as well. I'm sure he will be able to handle it.

If I make Mayor I will continue to be spokesim of Ashby Falls, but if I do not I will pass it over to the new Mayor.

I'll Let This One Go - James Hudson

D14 Ra R2

I saw something this morning that I never thought I would.

Spokesim and Mayoral Candidate Katy Stratton stealing one of the old newpapers left on my porch.

I couldnt believe it. I had to look twice to be sure. It was definately her.

I confronted her later about it, she told me she didnt know what she was doing, she had been stressed trying to decide what to do with the orphanage. Seeing as the old newspaper had crumbled in her hands, and that bringing this to the medias attention would only cause trouble for poor Katy, I decided to let this one go.

Just dont tell anyone.

Adoption - Parker Tate

D14 Ra R2

I have sent a request to our friends at Lemon Creek regarding the adoption of a baby girl.

Since the death of my dear wife, Caden, I have been very lonely. I'm ashamed to say it, but I miss having all my children around, and have always felt awful for not being a good enough parent back in those early days. I want to make it up now.

Now that Ike is in high school, and working late most evenings, I find myself thinking more and more about having another child. Unfortunately the rules state I cannot adopt inside Greater Ashby, fair enough. Interhood adoption is something I had not considered, until reading about it in the Lemon Creek news. What could be better? Helping out another hood, helping a child and fulfilling my wish for another baby, not to mention this will make my popularity sky rocket, it seems too good to be true.

I just hope my proposal is accepted.

True Love - Katy Stratton

D15 Ra R2

It seems that I've finally found love.

His name is Aiden, Aiden Stratton.... Thats right, I married him! Dont ya know that I dont have much time left in my old age and I wanted to make what I could out of it.

I was a bit upset he didnt have much money, the orphanage could have used it, but I guess that doesnt matter. I do love him.

We met when I wished for love at the old well in the front yard, funny huh? He was the one, even the well knew that. We plan on traveling one day soon, if we can get someone to take care of the orphnage for a few days that it. Isaiah is desperate to take over from me, but he is so young, I just dont know. Is it right to leave such a young teenager to run an orphanage? I know I am getting old, too old for this game, but I just dont think he's quite ready for such a big responsibility.

I am running for Mayor. I think I have a good chance. Truth be told I wouldnt stand for more than one rotation but I can see that there are a few changes I would make before retiring. Ashby Falls desperately needs more parks and recreation areas, the poor kids only have one place to hang out and god knows itw where all the scum hangs out too. We need some vatiety. We also need schools, sending the kids all the wat into Sim City is stupid.

Parker Tate seems to have the same ideas as me, so either of us would make a great choice for Mayor I think, poor Brooke Hudson is too tied up with raising her kids to worry about Mayor. Poor thing, they've just hired a nanny so I hope that helps.

Little Thomas is settling in to life at the orphanage well, why wouldnt he with 2 big brothers there to look after him? Both Isaiah and William love having a new baby around, they are very good to him.

When all is said and done maybe it is time for me to move on, from the orphanage, from spokesim. The next generation is growing up fast, perhaps I should be investing in a retirement villiage. I'm sure there will be a need for it in the future, and what better place for Aiden and I to spend the rest of our lives?

We'll see what the next few years brings, maybe at the start of the next rotation I will feel ready to move on.

I Will Be Mayor - Parker Tate

D13 Ra R2

Mayor Parker Tate.

Mayor Parker Tate.... MAYOR Parker Tate. Mayor Tate.

... It all has a nice ring to it.

I am very excited about the prospect of becoming Mayor. I've been using the pre election period to get myself ready, physically and mentally. I know that being Mayor of Ashby Falls is a huge task, but I am sure now that I am ready to undertake it.

I've been talking to James ans it seems his first priotiry is a new police station. His wife, Brooke, isnt very happy about raising their kids in the current house, and I agree with him, a new police station and house for the cheif and his family is at the top of the agenda. Katy Stratton has also said that she would like to see schools established in Ashby Falls so the children dont have to commute to far. This is also, at the top of the agenda.

Emergency services and education, thats what a town needs, and thats what a town will get should I become Mayor.

Toddlers - Brooke Hudson

D11 Ra R2

Today, my darling little twins Eva and Emery grew into toddlers!

We have three toddlers now!
I've spoken to James about moving, I dont think its safe to be raising our kids in a house thats joined to the police station. He agreed, but said we would have to wait until after the new Mayor was elected because we would need funding to build a new station from the new council. Fair enough, but I'm not happy. The part of the station that we live in is too small, and one room is full of explosives and weapons, thats not good with kids around the joint.

I cant wait for the new Mayor to be elected so we can get out of here. I know I'm runing for the job but really, my hearts not in it, I'd rather be at home with my kids. I'm quite happy taking a council position instead.

A Nice Surprise Katy Stratton

D11 Ra R2

I could barely believe my eyes.

I walked out onto the front porch and there was a tiny little boy, wrapped in a blanket, lying on the front steps.

I named him Thomas. Its a nice strong name, good for a boy.

I told the paper that there was no note, but really, there was. I just didnt think the poor boy needed all that media attention. He's been through enough.

The note said that his mother had died, and his elderly grandmother was having trouble looking after him on her own. She had dropped him off here after reading about the orphanage in The Ashby Times. She did the right thing, of course, dropping him somewhere safe. I just hope that this doeant turn into an epidemic of parents or guardians dropping off unwanted children.

Of course we weill always have room for the kids, but seeing so many children without families is heart breaking.

At least this little one is safe.

Dad, This is Alex - Ike Tate

D11 Ra R1

I wanted to introduce my girlfriend Alex to my Dad. We've been dating for a while now, and I really think she's the one. Dad doesnt know yet, and I really need to tell him... I really, really hope he approves.

So, here goes.

"Dad, this is Alex." I almost winced, not wanting to look him in the eyes. I was sure he would lose his head over this, bringing some girl home wasnt my usual style.
"It's nice to meet you Alex, welcome to the Tate house!"

I couldnt believe it.

"Are you going to let Alax stay for dinner? I'm making spaghetti."
"Um.... yeh, sure..."

And that was the end of that. I dont know what I was so worried about. I mean come on, Alex is HOT! and she has a great personality, who wouldnt like her? Turns out her nad my dad had a lot in common. They were 'hanging loose' all night long!

At least Ican relax now, that wasnt so hard after all.

Life is Awful - William Tate

D07 Ra R2

My family is dead.

There was a fire in the kitchen. Stupid Isaleia could never cook anything.

She left toaster pastries in the oven, and the place quickly caught fire. Funny thing is, that was the second time she'd done it... THAT DAY. The fire brigade came the first time, all the way from sim city. The second time they didnt come.

Our fire alarm had been burnt that morning, so we didnt have a chance of getting out, Isla died first, I tried to save her but Grim wouldnt have it, Isalaeia was next, again I pleaded but still nothing, and then Katy. Finally Grim listened to reason and let Katy stay. I dont know what would have happened without her around. Someone has to run the orphaanage and I'm too young to do that.

Poor Isaiah passed out on the floor, leaving me and Katy to clean up the mess.

We took Isla and Isaleia to the Caden Cemetery, next to our mother Caden. The Ashby Times gave us a new kitchen, but it doesnt matter, whats a new kitchen worth? Not the lives of my sisters anyway.

This should never have to happen to anyone again, and it wont, I'll make sure of it. I'm going to become a fireman after graduating high school, and I will start the Ashby Fire Station myself.

Life is Good - Ike tate

D07 Ra R2

I've been working on my skills, and its paying off. On my first day at work I got a promotion! Cool huh? I'm on my way to the top.

My Dad is enjoying being free from work. He's even discovered a new constellation! He called it "Ashby" because it looks like a map of Ashby Falls... I kinda think he's just seeing things but it was good enough for him to get $500 apparently.

Our dog Sasha has been hungry lately... well more than usual anyway, Dad thinks she's expecting again. We've had her and Cheif Hudsons dog Kelper get together a lot. Dad and Cheif Hudson want to breed police dogs for the future. Their puppy Saige is already being groomed for life as a police dog.

School is going well, but Dads not happy about me being public schooled. He invited the headmaster of Sim State Private High School over for dinner, but he wasnt very impressed and denied me entry to the school. So tomorrow Dad has invited the headmaster from North Sim City Preparatory over to see if we get any better luck there. I really want to go to private school, but I know it will cost Dad a lot of money.

A Change of Career - Parker Tate

D06 Ra R2


I have decided to quit my job as an adviser for the Board of Greater Ashby. I'm not enjoying it at all. I constantly make the wrong decisions, plus they keep reminding me of how I am such a bad role model for the parents of Ashby Falls.

My son Ike and I have a good relationship now, and seeing as he recently grew up into a strapping young lad I think I've done a fair job. Of course, I cant help but wonder what Caden would say. I miss her dearly, and still cry every day about her passing. If only I hadnt gone to work that day. Well it wont happen again. From now on I am going to be working from home, looking for planets and constellations. It pays a lot better than my old job, and I am here when Ike gets home from school, something thats never happened before.

I think Ike might be a little worried about money, he just got a job, I'm very proud of him but there is no need to worry. I have put money aside for his college tuition.

On My Way to the Top! - Ike Tate

D06 Ra R2

I've decided to take advantage of the Town Halls job board.

Seeing as I'm a teenager now, it's time to start thinking about my future. University is $10,000, and I'm going to have to get a job to pay for it.

I quickly got a job handing out water bottles at football games. Cool huh?

Grown Up - William Tate

D01 Ra R2

Now that I'm a teenager, its time to think about what I want to get out of life.

I want to be a family man. Having no real family of my own kinda makes me realise how important it really is. Having parents that care about me would have meant I could go to college, and get into private school. But being raised in the orphanage means I can do neither of those things.

I guess whats important is that I learn from mt own parents mistakes and grow into a better teen and adult than them.

Sort of Successful Breeding - James Hudson

D20 Sh R1

Parker and I had endevoured to breed our dogs, Kelper and Sasha, to create police dogs of the future. We had success... sort of. Sasha only had 1 puppy, a girl that we jointly named Saige. She looks like a retriever, so hopefully she will make a fine police dog in her adult life. For now she will stay with the Tates. Parker has agreed to train her and then give her to me.

Little Ike wants a puppy of his own, and Parker is keen to try for more to sell to his friends. We'll see what happens in the future, I wouldnt mind having another puppy around, it would be good for Daphne to grow up with pets.

I'm a Parent - Brooke Hudson

I couldnt believe it. Not half an hour after James left for work and little Daphne arrives.

I'm not sure if I was more worried about being alone, or becoming a parent! Thats all passed now though. All I have to do is look into her eyes and I know everything is ok.

We bought a crib and change table, on James' small salary thats pretty much all we could afford at the moment. I'm afraid to say it but I think I'm going to have to get a job. I started a small vegi patch so we can grow our own food, at least we wont have to worry about groceries anymore, but we still need money to buy necessities - clothes, toys for Daphne, a dining table. James wants me to hold off on getting a job, he says everything will be fine if we just wait it out. He thinks he's going to get a promotion soon. Being the only police officer in the entire district must be hard on him though, even if the only crime ever reported in Ashby Falls was because of me.

For now, I'm happy being a stay at home mother, but if James ever thinks we could use some extra cash, I'll be jumping right in.

Being a Teenager Sucks - Isla Tate

D17 Sh R1

This is just, like way harsh.

I live in an orphanage, which isnt that bad, I guess, its just like, not normal. And now, I HAVE ZITS! Its awful. I look like I have measles! I keep putting Acne cream on them but they arent going away. Katy thinks I should try eating less hamburgers and more salad. I'm old enough to decide what I want to eat.

I even went out on my own the other night.

I went down to Riverview to have a nice burger, but I ended up singing the night away. I'd never done karioke before but I mght try it again.

Anyway, like I said, being a teenager sucks. Between catching a bus to a school over an hour away, having to do a tonne of homework, having zits, looking after the younger kids, and trying to find a boyfriend, I have no time to actually have fun anymore. Life was much simpler when I was a kid.

Puppies? - Parker Tate

D16 Sh R1

I invited the Hudsons over.

Mainly because they are good friends of mine, and I wanted to help them celebrate the expected birth of their first child, but also because we have plans to breed our dogs, Sasha and Kelper.


James thinks it will be a good idea, ensuring police dogs for the future. Ike just wants to see puppies so he's not much help in this. I had no real feelings either way about it, so when the 2 dogs became fast friends I had no objections. I'm actually starting to get excited now about the prospect of new life! Not to mention the puppies could bring in a small fortune.


We're not sure yet if Sasha is expecting but it certainly is exciting to know we could soon have the pitter patter of little puppy, and baby feet around Ashby Falls.