The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2011 annual report for this blog.
Here’s an excerpt:
A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about 3,900 times in 2011. If it were a NYC subway train, it would take about 3 trips to carry that many people.
So, I hope no one had their hearts set on a new story from me… I just went to check out my screenshots to make sure o had what I wanted for a chapter, and they are GONE!!! NO PICTURES? I am the only one that uses this computer, so not sure what is going on. Sorry!
Until next time.
Happy Simming!
Hello. My name is Amy Katts.
My father is Azul Simopolis. He is, in someway, related to the famous Zeus Simopolis.
And this is my mother Katrina Katts. Yes, she looks a bit young, but I’ll get to that.
My mother moved to Sunset Valley as a young adult. She fell in love with a man and together they had my brother Zack. All seemed well. Katrina was succesful Ghost Hunter, and had no intentions of getting married at the time. John, Zack’s father, pressured her constantly for her hand.
It was during a ghost hunt that she met MY father. She was instantly intrigued by his unusual skin tone, dashing good looks, and pleasant personality. From what she tells me, he just had a way about him. Then she was introduced to Apple, his wife, and his 2 teenage daughters. My mother was still infatuated. So, naturally, I was quite the surprise to everyone. My mother kept to herself after I was born. She sent Zack to a boarding school, and I was to stay at home as much as possible. Apparently, Azul was quite the town figure and wasn’t ready to lose his current wife and family.
And that is how I met Sam. My mother told me his wasn’t real. She called doctors and told them I was constantly talking to myself, but I told her time and time again that Sam was REAL. Heartbroken from the guilt of keeping me hid from the world, she began experimenting with potions. She mixed chemicals day and night. She created potions that made you younger (hence her young appearance), and she made potions that made the drinker invisible, but making something invisible visible, was very difficult. Then one day she brought me a beaker.
“If Sam is real, have him drink this.”, she said.
I was a bit scared at first. Sam and I talked about the potion for weeks. He was my only friend, I didn’t want to hurt him…
Now let me introduce you to my husband and our first daughter…
Sam and Anastasia….
This is the beginning to The Katts Family.
This is where I need your help. I know there are a lot of silent readers out there, but please take the time to help me decide if I should continue as a Legacy, or a story similar to The Simopolis Family.
Ok. So…if I were to start a new story, what would you prefer to read?
A.Legacy Family
B.Like the Simopolis Family (Jack of Many Trades)
Please comment below with your choice!
This is The Simopolis Family Tree. Our founders are Zeus and Zelda Simopolis.I will take a picture of each child when the age into a young adult.
1) Antonis Simopolis: Genius, Virtuoso, Perceptive, Artistic, Charismatic
2) Leonidas Simopolis: Brave, Great Kisser, Genius, Friendly
3) Persephonie Simopolis: Brave, Genius, Ambitious, Handy, Workaholic
4) Fotini Simopolis: Excitable, Eccentric, Artistic, Hopeless Romantic
5) Athena Simopolis: Good, Genius, Lucky, Savvy Sculptor, Loves Outdoors
6) Spiros: Easily Impressed, Friendly, Perfectionist, Neat
7) Odysseus: Love’s Outdoors, Friendly, Slob, Angler, Charasmatic
8. Apollo: Virtuoso, Friendly, Loves Outdoors, Charasmatic, Vehicle Enthusiast
9) Perseus: Athletic, Brave, Good, Friendly, Genius
10) Vasilis:Genius, Heavy Sleeper, Bookworm, Good Sense of Humor
11) Hermes: Friendly, Good Neat, Computer Whiz, Family Oriented
12) Yanni: Friendly, Good, Genius, Family Oriented. Charasmatic
13) Achillies: Brave, Friendly, Green Thumb, Loves the Outdoors
14) Aleka: Friendly, Easily Impressed, Party Animal, Loves the Outdoors, Excitable
15) Giorgos(Teen Picture): Genius, Clumsy, Eco Friendly, Computer Whiz, Green Thumb
16) Tassos(Teen Picture):Mooch, Friendly, Vehichle Enth. Eccentric, Star Quality
17) Nikkos(Teen Picture): Hopeles Romantic, Easily Impressed, Excitable, Eccentric, Party Animal
18) Jade (SimBot): Neat, Hydrophobic, Handy, Brave, Loves Outdoors
19) Kia (From Time Machine-Past): Neat, Snob, Handy, Good Sence of Humor, Perfectionist
20) Evyenia: Friendly, Heavy Sleeper, Perceptive
21) Rena: Easily Impressed
22) Ruby (From Time Machine-Future) Artistic, Neat, Good Sence of Humor, Workaholic
23)Natassa
24)Nykta
25. Eleni
26. Maria(Download here)
27. Zak
28: Alexis
29: Glykeria
30. Dion
31. Rose
32. Lily
33. Kosmas
34. Claire
35. Dana
36. China
37. Kia (download here:http://www.thesims3.com/assetDetail.html?assetId=4008006 )
38. Xristos (download here)
39. Callie Rose
40. Amy
41. Lydia
42. Katrina
43. Luke
44. Carolina
45. Calypso
46. Marina
48. Zoe
49. Jacob (no photo available)
50. Alexander (no photo available)
Zeus and Zelda: Proud parents
The Simopolis Family was my only Sim family for a year. I am happy and sad to be writing the final update. As per my previous update, Zeus and Zelda received a vacation. I like to think Zeus took Zelda to Greece, too in love with the country to return. Living their final days basking in the warm sunlight.
I wrote the above paragraph a few weeks ago. I still have nothing to write. Whether it is writers block or sadness for the Simopolis Family’s unintended end, I can not say.
I leave this conclusion with one final picture. This is Jacob Simopolis. I like to think of this picture as a beginning. Somewhere there is a place where all pixelated families that met their unintentional demise fulfill their dreams. A place where all the gliched Legacies, Jacks of Many Trades, and all hard worked Challenges continue.
HAPPY SIMMING my friends. 
Hi everyone! I have had my baby. He is healthy and we are all doing well.
The Simopolis Family welcomed the addition of Generations with open arms. Then came the “Free Vacation”option for Zeus and Zelda. I am sorry to say they did not return. Perhaps the vacation took them to the sea side village in Greece where Zeus grew up…
Yeah…the game glitched crazy and left the entire Sunset Valley UNPLAYABLE!!!
I do have the pictures for my final update…*sniff* I will try and post it soon.
Thanks for reading!
Carolina and Calypso were born on a quite night.
They were darling girls, and of course, very smart. Zelda and I were very successful at teaching the girls to talk.
“Make sure the boys give you flowers”, I told Calypso.
“Flowers”, she repeated.
“Make sure the boys give you jewelry”, Zelda winked at me as she spoke to Carolina.
“Jewelry”, Carolina repeated.
Carolina loved being held.
Luke, my little ladies man, was turning into a young adult. He had been looking forward to his birthday for weeks.
He was pleased with the way he grew up.
“Look out ladies!”, I heard him say in the mirror.
“Dad, I’m going out tonight, wanna join me?”, he asked me.
“No, thanks. I have another meeting tomorrow, and I need to make sure I’m ready.” I replied.
So, Luke went to Privilege. He was quite dissapointed to see the only pretty girls were, in fact, his sisters.
Luke danced for a little while.
He danced until he noticed how thirsty he was. He sat down at the bar, and was about to order a drink when he did a double take. The bartender was really cute!
“What can I get you?”, she asked.
He tried the smolder look.
She giggled. “Sweetheart, your cute, but I’m pretty busy. You gonna order or not?”
Luke felt a little rejected. “I’d like a gin and tonic”, he replied.
She smiled and prepared his drink.
He finished his drink and noticed the place had picked up a bit. He started conversing.
He and Morgana really hit it off. She asked him for his number. He gladly wrote the digits.
He leaned in a little closer and whispered,”Make sure and call me…if you need anything.”
Morgana blushed. “I can think of a few things.”
And so they began kissing. They kissed until the sun came up.
Morgana sighed. “I have to stop by work for a little bit. Can I come by your place later?”
“Of course. I’ll be waiting,” Luke replied. “Do you need directions to my house?”
“Oh, no”, she giggled. “Everyone knows where you live.”
They kissed good bye, and parted ways.
Luke took a shower and laid in bed. He drifted off to sleep. The door bell rang.
It was Morgana. He pulled her close and embraced her in a long kiss.
“If you were any better at that, I wouldn’t be able to stand”, she said.
“Well, let’s go to the hot tub. I’ll make it better and you won’t have to worry about standing”, he said softly.
And course the kissing got better and led to a more intimate activity.
It got late fast. “I have to go home, Luke”, she said.
“I understand”, he said as he kissed her shoulder. “Maybe we can get together soon?”
“I’d like that.” She stood up and began to leave.
I was walking in the door, when a very giddy Morgana was walking out. What is Morgana Wolff doing here-oh, no…
I found Luke in a lounge chair. “Luke, I’m not trying to get in your personal business, but why was Morgana Wolff here?”
Luke blushed a little and cleared his throat. “She was…with me.”
I rubbed my face. “Son…I thought I raised you better…”
Luke’s face wrinkled up. “What are you talking about?! I’m an adult. We were just having a little fun…besides, I was…careful.”
“Having a little ‘fun’ isn’t the problem, Morgana is married! I do not approve of unfaithfulness.”
“Married?! Oh.” Luke staggered a little then sat down in the chair. “She never mentioned that. She wasn’t wearing a ring. I honestly had no idea.”
“Well….I…” I really didn’t know what else to tell him.
I patted him on the shoulder and walked back inside.
The next morning I heard Luke in the courtyard. He sounded upset. I looked out to see him on his cell phone.
“….married. No. You did not! I’m sorry, Morgana, I enjoyed your company too, but I will not be involved….Good-bye.” He turned and looked at me. “Thank you dad. I’m glad you told me…before…things got out of hand.”
I was very proud of Luke. “Im sorry I had to be the one to tell you.”
Luke chuckled a little. “Better you than her husband!”
Things went on normally. I was working my way up at work.
Luke was enjoying the single life.
The girls were attending their first day of school.
*sigh* Luke was enjoying the single life…
I was still tired, but Zelda really helped keep my spirits up…
One day I was watching tv, and Luke was working on a sculpture. He had just finished when his phone rang…
“Crimson?! Hey!…. It has been a while! On your own? Oh…roommate? Let me call you back in a few minutes….ok. Bye.”
“Go ahead.” I told Luke. “Just be careful.”
“Thanks dad,” he said as he called Crimson back.
“Hey Crimson. Sounds good. I’ll pack my clothes and come help set up our bachelor pad!”
After hanging up, he came over to me and gave me a big hug. “I love you, dad. I couldn’t have wished for more awesome parents.”
“I love you, too. Now…what can I help you pack?” We laughed and got his stuff squared away.
And then it was time for Luke to go.
The next day was very busy. Calypso (left) and Carolina (right) became teenagers…
…and Zelda gave birth to two more daughters…
As always, than you for reading! 
Ok…I’m on my cell phone…Amy, Luke just aged up to a YA… and might I say he grew up nicely? Do you want him for your story? Or any of my readers…should I put him on the exchange? EDIT: Luke is now available for download! I know it’s early, and Luke’s story will be out soon, but Amy had a casting call…and well, download Luke here
Hello everyone! As we left off, Lydia and Katrina were about to become teenagers. We gave the girls a small party, and of course, we had a lot of fun. The girls were now ready for high school!
Katrina loved visiting the park next door to fish.
And occasionally she would join Lydia in a game of chess.
A few days after they became teenagers, we welcomed Luke into the family.
I was working my way up the science career. Zelda was very helpful with her knowledge of plants.
“Zeus, I have some ice, would you pose for me so I can sculpt you?” Zelda asked one evening.
I was feeling silly, so I walked over by her sculpting bench while she began working with the ice.
The sculpture was great, although it didn’t last long.
“I guess nothing lasts forever, does it?”, I said, one evening as we laid in bed.
“What’s wrong, Zeus?”, she asked.
“Oh, you know me too well…” I said as I held her tight. “Zelda, I just feel tired. All my life, I’ve pushed myself believing I am immortal, but I’m actually starting to feel old…”
“Zeus, you come from a long line, and even I and our children have had the honor of an extended life by being near you, but no, I don’t think we will last forever. I feel myself getting tired too. But, don’t be sad about it! We have accomplished so much, and I’m sure we have more life left in us!”
“I love you, Zelda.”
“I love you too.”
I got up from the bed, got a glass of water and walked out to the courtyard.
I was surprised when Luke came running up to me announcing that he was having a birthday…but time has been flying by these days.
As far as I knew, the girls were doing great.
Zelda continued to master her sculpting.
And I continued working.
I noticed the girls at our bar.
“It’s been fun”, Katrina said. “Are you ready?”
“Of course!”, Lydia said.
They tapped glasses and took a sip.
It was about that time I heard the doorbell. The party had started.
Zeus. You gotta pull it together. You are so worried about missing life, that you ARE missing life… I shook my head. I put on a smile and watched as my children grew up.
“Mom, Katrina and I have been looking online, and well, we found a cute little house across from the beach…”
“…And we have everything ready to move in the morning”, Katrina finished.
“That’s wonderful, ladies!”, Zelda replied.
“So you aren’t mad?” They asked in unison.
“Of course not!”, Zelda answered.
The girls finished their cakes, then, by Zelda’s wishes, found new outfits from her closet.
When the morning came, it was just the three of us.
Luke was painting.
Zelda was reading a book in bed. I laid down next to her. She put the book down and stroked my hair.
“Do you think we, I mean you, can have any more children?”, I asked her.
She looked out the windows. “It has been increasingly difficult…but I don’t see the harm in trying.” She looked back at me and winked.
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Luke was a great teenager. There was a certain air about him that ladies loved. He couldn’t go anywhere without drawing attention.
I have a feeling he didn’t mind.
If he wasn’t out in town talking to women, he was in his room working out.
I was having fun experimenting on objects around the house.
And Zelda was enjoying some gardening.
One day a new apprentice was helping in the lab, when they measured incorrectly.
BOOM!
I was not happy.
I went home to get cleaned up. I looked at the clock…I still had enough time…so I hoped on the bike….
…and got a new job.
The next morning, I left for the Business office.
And a beautifully pregnant Zelda watched Luke run to the bus. She couldn’t help but wonder if this would be the last time she would feel the joy of a baby in her womb.
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