The twins went fishing down by the river with Uncle Al, and Cece decided to keep her first fish as a little memento. She named the minnow Angie and keeps her in a bowl at the end of her bed.


I think I took this photo to show Mr. Paws, Hedwig and Crookshank’s newest kitten, who is no longer a kitten. And extra Mrs. Norris!






Lia was finally convinced by Alek to put some of the cats up for adoption. It was a hard decision for a cat lover such as herself, but she knew it was the right decision. She put Mrs. Norris and Mr. Paws up for adoption but instantly adopted a little grey cat who was quickly dubbed Errol.




The twins found themselves stuck at home with nothing to do due to snow days. Cece picked up a logic book and stayed on her bed all day, while Benny would spend hours at a time on the floor of the kitchen, singing to his doll.




Lia meanwhile, was spending her time playing the guitar in an attempt to get more promotions at work. She also helped fix a TV of a co-worker in exchange for some much needed cash.




When the twins were finally able to go to school for the first time, they found themselves completely confused by their homework and both of them asked for help with it; even though neither Lia nor Alek has actually attended school, they were only too happy to help.


Snowflake Day has arrived!


Even though it was a cold, snowy day, Alek took Cece and Benny down to the river to fish on Snowflake Day.


Lia had splurged a little bit to build a small greenhouse of sorts for Alek.




Lia and Alek took the twins down to the Winter Festival for a Snowflake Day present.






The Lightstones ended Snowflake Day with dinner at the local diner.




The next day, the twins have their birthdays and become teenagers.

Benedict
+ Star Quality

Cecilia
+ Equestrian




As soon as the sun came up the morning after her birthday, Cece took a taxi down to the bookstore and got a part-time job. She then spent a few hours at the library, studying for college.


"Are you sure we should leave them home alone?" Lia asked, climbing into the taxi.

"Sis. Free vacation. Cece and Ben will be fine," Alek assured his sister with a smile.

"I know, I know. I just can’t help but worry."

"You’re a mom. It’s your job," Alek smiled as the taxi pulled away from the house.


"Hi, I noticed you moved in and I thought I’d come introduce myself," Ben said to the teenager who answered the door of the house across the street.

"Oh, well howdy there. My name’s Thaddeus, but you can call me T," the teenager said with a large grin.

"I’m Benedict. But you can me Ben," Ben smiled back, glancing into the tiny house.

"Would it be okay if I come to your place later? We’re still unpacking," Thaddeus glanced over his shoulder into the house.

"Sure, I just live right across the street," Ben smiled and pointed, waving to Cece, standing in the front yard.

"Sweet. Maybe my sister and I will come by later then."

"See ya later, I guess."


"Hey, T! Glad you didn’t get lost!" Ben called out as Thaddeus walked across the street.

"For a second there, I wasn’t sure I’d got the right house," Thaddeus laughed.

"Let me go get my sis. She’s inside studying. Laaame."

"My sister should be here soon. Oh, here she is!"


"Hi, you must be Thaddeus. My brother was telling me about you," Cece greeted Thaddeus with a smile.

"You can call me Thad, baby," Thaddeus said with a grin.

"Right," Cece said slowly.

"Excuse my baby brother. He doesn’t know how to talk to anyone who isn’t a dude."

"Oh, it’s fine,"

"You sure? Well, either way, my name’s Lucia," the girl stuck out her hand and Cece smiled as she shook it.

"Cecilia. Do you two want to come in? We don’t have any snacks or anything, but you’re welcome to come in."


"So, you, me, prom?" Ben asked Lucia a few hours later, a confident grin on his face.

"Only because I don’t have a date. But you should know, I’m quite a bit older than you."

"Older babe? Hot." Ben grinned.


"So, I really like you," Cece mumbled.

"And I like you," Thaddeus blushed.

"Do you maybe want to go to prom?"

"Sure. I’d like that, a lot."

"Cool," Cece blushed and looked at the ground, not sure what to do now.


Ben got a job at the grocery store to save up some money for college.




Ben went to the Phillpots’ new house on the outskirts of town and pounded on the door until Lucia finally answered. As soon as she opened the door and stepped out onto the porch, he didn’t even hesitate before throwing himself at her, literally. She responded eagerly, leaving him a little breathless.






When Lia and Alek returned from their vacation, they were both Adults. Kind of sad that I missed their birthday, but oh well. They both still got it. ;)






"Cece, can we talk?" Lucia asked, coming over to Cecelia at the spring festival.

"Yeah, what’s up? I feel like I haven’t seen you in forever, Luce!" Cece pulled her best friend into a hug, made awkward by Lucia’s pregnancy.

"I have to tell you something. It’s about your brother."

"What did he do this time?"

"He’s kind of the dad of my baby. I really like him, don’t get me wrong, but I don’t want to be a mom this young. And that’s kind of why I’ve been avoiding you and your house. Mainly your brother. I don’t want him to feel like he has to take care of me because of the baby."

"You want him to take care of you because he wants to, right?" Cece asked with a slight smile.

"Right. And I’m sorry I haven’t been hanging out with you much either. I’ve just been so tired all the time!"

"How about you come and spend the night at my place tonight? It’s our last chance anyway; tomorrow’s my birthday and then I’m off to college."

"That sounds like a lot of fun. Is it okay if I bring Thad?" Lucia asked with a knowing smirk.

"Yeah, it’s fine. I assume he didn’t tell you we’re officially dating now?" Cece asked with a large grin.

"No! How long?"

"Since prom. He asked me out during my favorite song," Cece smiled and hugged Lucia again, "I’m going to go home and get ready for tonight. See you and Thad later."




"This is NOT my idea of entertainment!" Ben complained as Lucia screamed.

"Take me to the hospital, you idiot! This is your kid!!" Lucia shouted at him.

"Right. Hospital. Mom? I have to take my girlfriend to the hospital!" Ben called out, calling a taxi as he led Lucia out the door.

"What is going on in there?" Lia yelled from the kitchen.

"Luce is kind of having her kid. Who just so happens to be Benny’s kid too," Cece said, running through the kitchen to hide out in her bedroom.


Meet Debra Phillpots! She’s Athletic and Clumsy (not even going to ask how that’s possible…)




It seemed like no time at all between Debra’s birth and Cece and Ben’s Young Adult birthday.

Cecilia
+ Virtuoso
◊ Hit Movie Composer

Benedict
+ Virtuoso
◊ Hit Movie Composer


"What did you put down for number 42?" Ben asked, trying to sneak a glance at Cece’s aptitude test.

"Buzz off, Benny. You’re supposed to do this alone.”

"So sweet, Cece. Just help me out this once?"

"No. You’ll be fine."


And that's that for generation one! Go ahead and vote for the heir here, and stay tuned for the college part, which will be in between generation one and generation two.