Alex was completely exhausted by the time she made it back home. She was determined to get whatever surprise Lauren kept talking about. She also remembered the woman she met who told her about the eggs, she gave Alex something to plant with some very important instructions.
Alex didn’t do too bad today. Only seven more….
Instead of going to bed after working all night, Larry decided to stay up and wait for Lauren and Alex to wake up. Larry was able to enjoy breakfast with Lauren before she went off to school. When Alex woke up she was in very good spirits. She was excited about finding some surprise for Lauren and wanted Larry to help her look for more eggs. But poor Larry couldn’t even keep his eyes open.
It was well after midnight on the island, however Koi was nowhere near sleepy. Instead of sleeping, she decided to stay up a while and keep daddy company as he finished his work. Larry enjoyed these nights with Koi. She never lasted too long before it was time to eat and sleep. Larry was working on a new mobile app that was sure to take a few days. He grabbed a slice of pie before heading off to bed himself after looking down at his watch and realizing it was almost 5am.
Since becoming a husband and father, Larry’s time with his boys had been drastically reduced. Larry’s old roommates had been practically begging him to get out of the house. So while Alex was out egg hunting with Koi, and Lauren was away at school, he headed out to drink beer, talk sports, play cards and hang out until eventually (it’s been the same ending for years) someone gets kicked off the card table for cheating.
Larry made sure to shoot a text to his wife to let her know he’d be back before dinner.
The next morning Lauren was going on and on about something she’d heard about in school. Apparently, her friends were finding these really cool eggs around the academy. Rumor had it that if you get twelve different kinds you’ll get a huge surprise. Alex was curious and decided to try her luck while Lauren was away at school.
She wanted to get her baby girl whatever that surprise was. With the help of baby Koi, Alex is two down with ten to go.
After a wonderful dinner (complete with sweet potato pie) and an amazing story around the backyard campfire, Larry, Alex and Lauren decided ice cream and a movie would be the perfect end to the night. Despite the frequent brain freeze, they very much enjoyed the ice cream treat. The movie? Not so much.
Lauren fell asleep on Larry as the movie came to an end and he carried her off to her bedroom. He then carried his wife to theirs. The night was still young for them.
After dinner and dessert, Alex, Larry, Lauren and Koi headed back outside to play and hear one of Larry’s epic campfire stories. He learned from Alex who, of course, tells them the best.
For a family who loves being outside, it only makes sense to have as many dinners as possible in the backyard. Larry loves to grill and when he gets those steaks on the grill Alex and Lauren go crazy. For dessert, Alex tried a new sweet potato pie recipe that everyone loved.
When it came to his baby girls, Larry didn’t trust anyone but Alex to care for them. However he knew that he and his wife desperately needed a night out. So he caved and called in a sitter. They walked the boardwalk, had drinks (well, just Larry since Alex was still nursing), laughed and enjoyed that small bit of freedom.
It was on this night that Larry promised to take Alex and the girls back to the mountains just as soon as Koi was old enough.
Nursing and singing lullabies. Precious moments with Alex and Koi.
Alex is enjoying being a mother. She started fishing again and nothing could beat roasting food for dinner under the sky with her daughters. The evenings consisted of listening to Lauren’s school adventures and enjoying Larry’s wonderful stories at the dinner table. After putting the baby to bed, Alex and Larry retired to their bedroom while Lauren finished up some extra credit.
Don’t stay up to late now Lauren.
What a Tuesday typically looks like when Lauren is away at the academy and Larry finishes up his freelance work for the day.
Alex loved the fact that Lauren enjoyed the same things she did. Lauren loved being outside and doing yoga with her mother. Alex wanted to stay on top of the postpartum blues so she made sure to surround herself with love, stay centered and take her herbal supplements each morning. Lauren was also doing very well at school. However, even with all of this, Alex would sometimes get lost in her thoughts. She was now responsible for two little girls that would be looking up to her.
She really needed to get back to the mountains.
This time labor was very quick, however much more painful for Alex. Larry was over the moon about it (even sneaking in a picture of his wife’s bulging belly). They had already reverted their third bedroom (used for Alex’s office for writing) into a new nursery and were very prepared. At 2:56 that morning, Alex gave birth to their second daughter:
Although thrilled about his newest child, Larry wondered if he’d ever have a son and was ready to start trying for one. Again.
Slow down Larry.
Alex and Larry had spent most of the day extremely happy. Incredibly excited. Overjoyed. Ecstatic. Perhaps the thought of that new baby smell permeating their home again caused such excitement.
That is, of course, until Alex was awakened from her slumber at 4:45 in the morning feeling intense contractions and the sensation of her bladder about to burst…. It’s time.
Baby number two is due any day now.
Lauren finds out she’s going to be a big sister.
All that practicing paid off and Alex announced to her husband that they would be expecting a new baby soon. Larry was overjoyed. Meanwhile, Alex had the morning sickness bug again but this time it was combined with the overwhelming urge to bake brownies at 3am (and eat the entire pan). Larry decided that if he was going to have two little ones running around he’d better get caught up on his bills and maybe get back in shape.
Maybe…
Speaking of Lauren, Alex and Larry had done wonders transforming her room from a nursery to a room fit for an outdoorsy little girl who loves to draw and paint.
Lauren has a beautiful and robust personality, very inquisitive and insightful. Conversations with her were always the highlight of Alex and Larry’s day.
Second to those conversations were their attempts at trying to give Lauren a baby sibling.
Alex and Lauren spend the evening enjoying the outdoors.
The Lakes family. Lauren with a wonderful personality and silly sense of humor who looks like the perfect combination of her mother and father. Larry, surrounded by the two most beautiful girls on earth and enjoying every moment. Alex, devoted and caring, loving her new family and would pull the moon from the sky if they so wished.
Larry is thinking he’d like to expand his family. Alex is thinking the same.
Family photos to celebrate how fast Miss Lauren Estelle Mariana Lakes is growing up. She is now enrolled in the Gifted Early Learners program at Windenburg Academy. She is a lover of the Outdoors like her mother and father and is quite creative. Alex and Larry are thrilled that Lauren chose them to be her parents.
It took awhile, but Alex finally came back to her old self. Postpartum depression can be debilitating for women. As hormonal shifts and the realization that life has officially changed hit you, it can truly test your sanity. Alex was able to bounce back with time, some herbal remedies, targeted yoga, meditation and the love and patience of her husband. Her husband, who whispered “I’m so glad you’re back”, as they embarked on their first walk as a family along the shoreline.
Larry had found a routine and was becoming very good at the whole dad thing. It still hurt him when Alex would wake up in the same clothing for days in a row and walk past him without speaking. Alex was hurting too and decided that she needed to center herself in order to get out of the darkness and enjoy her new family.
Alex is drowning in the depths of post-partum depression. She expected it, she read the books. What she didn’t expect is how much it would consume her. Larry is hurting as there really isn’t much he can do for her. He keeps trying anyway, putting his tech business on hold to take care of his wife and daughter. He never thought he’d ever be needed so much in his life.
With baby Lauren nursing every hour it seems, Alex rarely has time to eat or bathe. She snuck in a quick shower, managed to take her braids down and eat before the shrieking began coming from the nursery.
The time is currently 3:42 in the morning. Alex has had 45 minutes of sleep in the last 24 hours. Poor thing.
After hearing the most disturbing sound he’d ever heard come out of his wife, Larry came running. Alex had been laboring for most of the day but didn’t notice until it was too late. The contractions were back to back and there was no time to get to the hospital. With the support of her husband, Alex was able to bring their very first baby into the world:
Baby Lauren Estelle is perfectly healthy, alert and beautiful. It was a lot of work for both mom and dad. Speaking of which, Larry encouraged his wife to rest and insisted on taking the first night duty.
He lasted twelve minutes.
Larry spent the whole day in the baby’s nursery. He hand painted a mural, he put together all of the baby’s furniture right down to the last screw and he carefully buffed the floors and laid down the rug. Larry was pleased. He wasn’t so much a fan of the flowers on the baby blanket but he could live with it. What was most important to him was that his wife loved it. Alex fell in love with the room right away. All that was left to do now was have the baby.
Good luck you two.
With very little time to spare, Alex decided to get started on what would be the baby’s nursery. It was a room used for storage and the occasional meditation session. She wanted Larry to take a look at her progress. Although he applauded her for her effort, he told her he would take over and suggested she get something to eat and rest. However I don’t think Larry meant “eat everything”.
The same photographer that captured their engagement and their wedding was able to capture some special moments as Alex entered her second trimester.
While Alex was trying to figure out which type of fish she may be allergic to, Larry was picking up on her cues. After a massage he made himself breakfast with a knowing look on his face. Alex was looking up her symptoms while Larry suggested she take another pregnancy test. Alex was apprehensive, assured that it was only a stomach bug. With a little pushing, she took the test.
She returned ecstatic. Larry was right all along.
Lawrence and Alexandria Lakes, ladies and gentlemen, are expecting.
With symptoms like this, Alex is beginning to think this isn’t a typical virus.
It appears Alex has fallen ill again.
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Later that evening, Alex realized her error in snapping at her husband earlier. She was very apologetic. Larry, however, would not let her apologize. Yes, he was still a young man with friends who liked to go out and buy rounds of beer. He was also a husband trying to start a family. He told Alex that he was irresponsible and would be more aware of the time when he was out. Alex still felt bad about it. She didn’t want to be “one of those wives”.
They slept it out. Falling asleep to the sound of their synchronized breathing.
Larry woke up, took a shower, got dressed and started eating. No word about him wandering in as the sun came up. Alex waited, and waited, and waited. Nothing. So she did what any hormonal woman would do after seeing several negative results on her pregnancy tests: She snapped. Larry still had a bit of alcohol in his system so he kept his mouth shut.
“Indya, go home. Nothing happened. Everything, from now on, is bliss”
“J, I think…..”
“Bitch…. go, the fuck, home”
“Love you sis”
“Leave before I empty the rest of this clip”
“Wake up you sick, sad, sorry, sadistic son of a bitch. You recognize me? Maybe not since i’m not 7 anymore. Yeah mothafucka. Look close. You see them beautiful women over there? They’ll be the last faces your beady little eyes see bitch. You still like beating the fuck out of women? You still like traumatizing little girls? Yeah bitch… gotcho ass now. Pray bitch. I SAID PRAY”
And just like that…. poof… he was gone.
“Indya, momma, y’ all aight?”
“We’re good. You?”
“My panties got wet off that shit. Let’s get the fuck outta here”
“Well if you ain’t gon’ listen to me, fine. Do what you gotta do. I knew this day would come. But y’all know what, imma watch you smoke his ass”
What Indya and Jerrilee didn’t realize is that Indya’s mother was released from prison years ago and went back to their abusive father. The permanent scar under her eye was a result of having to spend an extra year in prison for a fight. She didn’t get the scar in prison, she got it when she returned home. Punishment for making that horrible man raise Indya. Indya cried… she remembered this woman. She asked her if she was her mother years ago. She asked why she didn’t tell her. No answer. She couldn’t answer. What she would do, she said, was cover for them.
She wanted him dead too.
Knight-Night at the bar meant two for ones all night. Larry’s old roommates called him down for drinks. Larry enjoyed the time around his friends, perhaps a bit too much.
He arrived home at 5:30 am completely wasted. Alex chose not to disturb him and kicked around a number of reasons why she shouldn’t confront him about it. She decided to see if he would acknowledge it himself. That is, once he woke up from his beer-induced coma.
Alex didn’t realize the process of starting a family would be so frustrating. Larry was able to calm her nerves by reminding her they could practice every single night. He suggested caramel corn and a bad movie to get her mind off of it.
Before the flight back home, Alex and Larry took one last walk along the stream. Larry confessed to his wife that he was ready to start a family.
The feeling was mutual.
And on their last night in the mountains, celebrating their honeymoon, Alex told Larry he could do whatever he wanted this time.
On their last day in the mountains, Larry told Alex they could do whatever she wanted. It was the mountains after all and Alex wanted to fish. She showed Larry all that she knew.
If you teach a man to fish…..
Another beautiful evening comes to an end for Alex and Larry on their honeymoon.
Goodnight you two.
Alex tells the best ghost stories.
While still enjoying their honeymoon, Alex and Larry take in the sunrise and a hearty breakfast before taking a hike through the woods.
Alex enjoys the calming nights of the mountains. Her favorite place and time.
Alex and Larry have officially begun their honeymoon in the mountains. There will be no sleeping in tents for this occasion, Larry secured a romantic honeymoon suite. Larry has truly outdone himself.
Have fun you two.
That’s one hell of a catch Alex!
Sometimes Alex gets lost inside of herself. Somehow, Larry always manages to find her.
Alex wasn’t the only one whose hair needed a bit of maintenance. With great pleasure, Alex freshened up Larry’s locs by retwisting his roots which was incredibly relaxing for him.
Good morning Alex.
A very typical movie night for Larry and his wife.
Alex has very, very thick hair which is why she prefers to keep it braided. However, the dreaded “wash day” was upon her. Wash day is an all day event. She has to moisturize first, detangle, wash, deep condition, give herself a hot oil treatment then twist it and keep it wrapped up for hours.
Although Larry was busy with his tech business, he made sure that his wife had a wonderful meal after all that work.
Alex and Larry and some new home decor.
Introducing Lawrence and Alexandria Lakes.
Est. 2016
Alexandria Marina Oceana Drifter. Mere hours before she elopes with her betrothed.
Absolutely stunning Alex.
Larry’s old roommates took him to the Bluffs to celebrate his last day as a single man. Fun, yet bittersweet.
Alex was trying to find the perfect spot to exchange vows. No big wedding, no big crowds. It was becoming stressful for her. Larry, specifically, always seemed uninterested when she was planning. Alex tried to remind herself that Larry’s tech business was growing fast, however if she didn’t say anything, how would he know it was affecting her?
With one sarcastic remark, Larry knew. The house was silent for the remainder of the evening.
It would appear that bug bite from her time in the mountains was more serious than Alex had originally thought. Unfortunate, considering she and Larry are planning to elope in a few short days.
Poor Alex….
Larry’s old roommates took him out to the bar to celebrate his engagement. They drank way more than was necessary for a gathering such as this. After Larry won the first friendly game of foosball, his old roommates conspired to cheat. Larry, however, caught on quick and called them out. Fun times were had by all.
Meanwhile, as Larry made his way home, he wondered how they were managing to survive without him.
This time for date night, Larry took Alex to the next town over for the best cupcakes ever created. The bakery was always packed so they took their order outside.
Afterwards, the two took a walk and discussed their wedding plans.
Good morning Alex.
Larry is now able to pay the bills. His IT skills have increased and he is now able to sell game mods, hack systems and do freelance work.
Well done Larry.
A day in the life.
While Alex loves the outdoors and wanted to return to the mountains because of it, Larry had fallen in love with Alex and wanted to make her his wife because of it.
Congratulations you two.
Alex and Larry made it back to the mountains. Larry got started
on his famous grilled kebobs while Alex went off to explore. She found
herself deep in the woods and in awe of the most beautiful surroundings
she’d ever seen. It took her breath away and she completely lost track of time.
Meanwhile, Larry wondered if she’d ever make it back.
Larry wondered why the bathroom smelled so nice after Alex took a bath. She was so relaxed afterwards. So he just started pouring salts, powders and other things from random jars he found in the bathroom into the water.
He couldn’t handle that level of relaxation. No wonder Alex’s baths took so long.
Bluebells are the best bait.
Meanwhile, Larry has found a way to bring income into the house by programming, designing game mods and selling his plug-ins for various software programs. Turns out, he didn’t need a regular job after all.
Good job Larry.
These two really know how to maximize their time together.
Larry was quite proud of himself after another well received breakfast.
Alex and Larry take in the silence of their surroundings.
“This piece of shit lives in a gatdamn trailer park. And what the fuck are you wearing Indya? This is a murder BITCH, not a haute couture funeral.”
“Fuck you J.”
“Come on Indie, let’s get this over with.”
“J, let me do it. Please? I hate him. I HATE HIM! He used to….”
“INDIE! Keep your voice down and wipe your fucking face. I know what he used to do to you. And he’s about to meet his maker for that sick shit. Now, I might let you get a lick in, but i’m unloading on him. After what he did do you really think i’ll let YOU take the case? Now come. Thee fuck. ON.”
“Love you J….”
“Love you back big sis..”
He honestly never takes his eyes off of her.
After consuming what quite possibly was the most epic breakfast of champions, Larry starts up a pot of coffee for Alex whom he assumed would be waking soon. He was right. He was also very happy lately. He couldn’t wait to get back to the mountains with her. She wondered what he had up his sleeve.
The Harris Family moved into Newcrest today. DeWayne, DeAnn and their 6 year old daughter DeLyla are fitting in just fine.
An executive decision has been made to return to the mountains. Alex and Larry are very happy about going back.
Each one for different reasons, of course.
Alex and Larry had a dinner-and-a-movie date night at home. The dinner was wonderful, the movie not so much.
Larry teaches Alex a thing or two about chess, snatching up her queen in the process. Larry takes his chess very seriously.
The next morning Larry had a hard time thinking about devouring his breakfast. Rather, he was thinking about all of the different ways he was going to devour his girlfriend later that evening. That afternoon, they returned to their elements with Alex giving Larry some fishing tips, and Larry giving Alex some tips on proper coal heat for the perfect grilled chicken. That evening, they spent most of their time enjoying each others’ energy.
And then Larry devoured his girlfriend.
The moving vans have long gone and everything is unpacked and put away. Furniture is arranged and paintings are hung with care. All boxes have been recycled. Alex and Larry are extremely exhausted after a very long week.
Goodnight you two.
As it turns out, Alex and Larry didn’t have to search far for a home. Her neighbor had moved some time ago. While Larry went to check out the backyard, Alex found herself lost in the vast expanse in front of her. She envisioned herself there every morning. The back of the home was even better. Without even looking at the interior, they knew.
Alexandria Marina Oceana Drifter and Lawrence Lloyd Lakes had found their new home.
Alex and Larry are getting used to their new living arrangements.
Next up: House Hunting.
Today is moving day for Larry! First, he had to prove to his roommates that he was, in fact, “getting some.” Larry’s roommates were pleasantly surprised to find all of this out. The house he shared with them soon filled with the sounds of laughter, jokes and handshakes. They were so proud that their quiet, chess playing, slightly lazy roommate was “finally getting laid on the regular.” Of course Larry knew it only happened once. Finally, he was sent off with much love and more beer than his bladder could handle.
Good luck to you Larry.
Good morning Alex.
“Oh my god J, you don’t think he’s going to smell all this? Damn you haven’t changed.”
“You honestly think I give a fuck about his feelings? Literally, fuck his entire emotional well being. That’s why I fucked his sister and left her ass.”
“Whaaaaa….”
“Sure did. Had that bitch in love too. I got some new pussy now but that’s beside the point. You still *cough* having *cough, hack, choke* them nightmares Indie?”
“Yes. Except…. it’s not him anymore. It’s me… me as a little girl. And I look so disappointed. Like I hate what I’ve become you know?”
“He’s not showing up your dreams but he’s showing up in mine.”
“You know J… you were right. Let’s get it over with. That son of a bitch is out here walking around like he hasn’t ruined our lives. I want him to suffer like we did baby girl. That mutherfucka has got to go.”
“Oh word? Bitch. We could have saved all this sappy shit and got straight to the point! I’ll do it. You’re too pretty for prison Indya. Me? Prison is a pussy playground.”
“Indya. Bitch. You forgot you had a sister?”
“Oh my god where the fuck have you been J?”
“Minding mine.”
“How much weed you smoke today?”
“Really bitch? Same amount as the dicks you fucked this week.”
“Fuck you J”
“I’m on my way.”
Alex spent the rest of her morning centering herself, listening to the ancestors and making peace with her decision.
Self care is the best care Alex.
Alex spent her day in deep reflection. How would Larry fit into her tiny house? She could never give up the ocean. No way. She looked up some potential properties and scheduled some times to tour them. Alex wasn’t excited to move at all. She found her perfect place along the shore and didn’t know how to feel about losing this space.
The next morning after meditating on it (and after speaking with Larry who assured her he had some money saved), she made the decision to sell her small piece of the world.
Alex was nervous about the possibility of moving in with Larry. She hadn’t quite gotten that far in her relationships. Larry, however, had a way with words. Alex was won over quickly, although she doesn’t know if it was his words or the fact that he made love to her like she was made of sculpted glass that was so convincing…..
It’s about time Alex. You deserve it.
Meanwhile, Larry was trying to convince his roommates that he might have found the one. He was met with laughter, side-eyes, jokes, questions about his employment status (or lack thereof), why he hadn’t “hit it” yet and a plethora of other intrusive questions. Larry decided he really needed to move.
This is usually how Indya spends her valentine’s day. She doesn’t really know how to do the whole love thing. Poor baby.
After a nice brunch, Alex finds herself trying to decide what to do about the constant thought to rescue Larry from his roommates and invite him to live with her. Alex doesn’t know how to feel about this at all.
Happy Valentine’s Day simblrs!
Love,
Alexandria & Lawrence
Someone else decided to visit the new movie theater today too.
Alex and Larry went to the movies today!
Things Fall Apart 