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Help[Games] Britto08's New Year's Compromise Congrats Round 5
Round 5! This is the last round in which your couple will have children. It's been five years since your last child/ren was born. In the interests of keeping this congrats realistic, you and your spouse must decide whether or not you want more than your 5/6 children. If you do, then you have a single birth and gender is your choice. You may adopt if you wish. If you decide on no more children, then this round describe life over the last few years. What's it like at home now all the kids are in school? If one of the spouses stayed home with the kids, are they working again now? Have you had to move into a bigger house? How do you feel about your oldest child being a teenager now?
If you didn't finish with pets last round, you can finish this round.
Note: There will be a few more rounds after this one for the second generation, in which you'll take on the roles of your children and compromise to name your original couple's grandchildren.
Compromise Congrats
Rules
1. You keep up with ages.
2. If you miss a round, you do not have to make it up, but you will not get a baby the round you missed. You'll pick up with the round after and have fewer children than those who didn't miss.
3. If you decide to go with a name theme, let me know and explain it if it isn't obvious.
4. Have fun!
Link to Sign-Up Round
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3741787&board=game
Link to Round 1
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3743032&board=game
Link to Round 2
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3745255&board=game
Link to Round 3
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3746525&board=game
Link to Round 4
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3749395&board=game
If you didn't finish with pets last round, you can finish this round.
Note: There will be a few more rounds after this one for the second generation, in which you'll take on the roles of your children and compromise to name your original couple's grandchildren.
Compromise Congrats
Rules
1. You keep up with ages.
2. If you miss a round, you do not have to make it up, but you will not get a baby the round you missed. You'll pick up with the round after and have fewer children than those who didn't miss.
3. If you decide to go with a name theme, let me know and explain it if it isn't obvious.
4. Have fun!
Link to Sign-Up Round
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3741787&board=game
Link to Round 1
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3743032&board=game
Link to Round 2
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3745255&board=game
Link to Round 3
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3746525&board=game
Link to Round 4
http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3749395&board=game
This message was edited 1/13/2010, 6:20 AM
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What do you think, one more kid or no? I'm a little wary of having a biological child at my age, so if we do have another child I think I'd like to adopt.
DH: Paul Jeremiah (42)
DW: Alexandra Michelle Reid (40)
DD: Arianna Cora “Ari” (13)
DS: Henry Paul (10)
DD/DS: Lily Margaret / Thomas Quinn (8)
DD: Caroline Isadora “Cara” (5)
Dpony: Goldie
Ddog: Pirate
DH: Paul Jeremiah (42)
DW: Alexandra Michelle Reid (40)
DD: Arianna Cora “Ari” (13)
DS: Henry Paul (10)
DD/DS: Lily Margaret / Thomas Quinn (8)
DD: Caroline Isadora “Cara” (5)
Dpony: Goldie
Ddog: Pirate
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I feel really blessed to have five wonderful and healthy kids and I'm pretty happy with that. We have our big family now and with the pets and kids it's a a pretty hectic life. But I like the thought of adopting a child and if we decide that we want another child I feel like adoption would be the right choice for us.
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To tell the truth, I'm content with our family as it is too! Five loving, healthy, happy children is as much as a parent could ask for. So, why don't we go ahead and describe the kids? I'll take Ari and the twins and you can do Henry and Cara. Do you want to do personalities, looks, or both? In case you have forgotten, dearest Paul, I've got wavy brown hair and blue eyes and I'm on the tall side.
This message was edited 1/13/2010, 9:09 AM
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DH: Paul Jeremiah (42)
DW: Alexandra Michelle Reid (40)
DD: Arianna Cora “Ari” (13)
DS: Henry Paul (10)
DD/DS: Lily Margaret / Thomas Quinn (8)
DD: Caroline Isadora “Cara” (5)
Our darling son Henry is a such a wonderful boy. He's very gentle and a bit shy but he really cares about people and animals. He's a good student and he's doing very well in school. He still have problems standing up for himself but I think it will get better. Henry has light brown hair and amazing big blue eyes, just like his mom. He's kind of gangly, just like his dad was at that age.
Cara is a real wild child. She's completely fearless and wants to do everything her older siblings do. She's very smart but has a very short attention span. She loves riding Goldie, the Shetland pony, and she keeps asking us if she can gallop in the field even though we've told her so many times that she's too young. Cara seems to be quite an artistic child and she likes to sing and dance. Cara has long curly (where did that come from?) reddish brown hair, hazel eyes and freckles.
DW: Alexandra Michelle Reid (40)
DD: Arianna Cora “Ari” (13)
DS: Henry Paul (10)
DD/DS: Lily Margaret / Thomas Quinn (8)
DD: Caroline Isadora “Cara” (5)
Our darling son Henry is a such a wonderful boy. He's very gentle and a bit shy but he really cares about people and animals. He's a good student and he's doing very well in school. He still have problems standing up for himself but I think it will get better. Henry has light brown hair and amazing big blue eyes, just like his mom. He's kind of gangly, just like his dad was at that age.
Cara is a real wild child. She's completely fearless and wants to do everything her older siblings do. She's very smart but has a very short attention span. She loves riding Goldie, the Shetland pony, and she keeps asking us if she can gallop in the field even though we've told her so many times that she's too young. Cara seems to be quite an artistic child and she likes to sing and dance. Cara has long curly (where did that come from?) reddish brown hair, hazel eyes and freckles.
This message was edited 1/14/2010, 8:10 AM
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I can't believe Ari is a teenager already! Our little girl, thirteen? I sometimes miss the little girl who would follow us around the house, singing songs she made up for herself, always wanting to read to us or show off something new she learned, but I'm also so proud of the person she's becoming. She still loves to sing and has joined her middle school's chorus, which she loves. She's recently started writing too, and her stories and poems are very mature and insightful for a girl her age. She has reddish-brown hair like Cara and your eyes, and like Henry she's tall and a bit gangly for her age. I think she looks a lot her dad.
Lily and Thomas are as different as I think it's possible for siblings to be. Both have my brown hair, and Lily has my eyes while Thomas has yours. Lily I think looks the most like me, while except for his hair Thomas could be you at his age. Lily is outgoing and active, loves softball and dance and riding Goldie. She's usually at the head of whatever mischief she and her partner-in-crime Thomas are getting into. Thomas usually follows her willingly, but he's also sometimes the only one who can bring her back to reality when she starts getting too intense. Thomas is a lot like Henry, very calm and laid back, but he is not shy at all. He and Henry band together a lot against the girls when they start to feel pushed around. Thomas, like Henry, is very caring towards animals, and Henry generously allows him to help take care of Pirate. Thomas has recently started showing interest in my cameras and photography, and I'm thinking of getting him his own. He loves taking pictures, especially of people.
Lily and Thomas are as different as I think it's possible for siblings to be. Both have my brown hair, and Lily has my eyes while Thomas has yours. Lily I think looks the most like me, while except for his hair Thomas could be you at his age. Lily is outgoing and active, loves softball and dance and riding Goldie. She's usually at the head of whatever mischief she and her partner-in-crime Thomas are getting into. Thomas usually follows her willingly, but he's also sometimes the only one who can bring her back to reality when she starts getting too intense. Thomas is a lot like Henry, very calm and laid back, but he is not shy at all. He and Henry band together a lot against the girls when they start to feel pushed around. Thomas, like Henry, is very caring towards animals, and Henry generously allows him to help take care of Pirate. Thomas has recently started showing interest in my cameras and photography, and I'm thinking of getting him his own. He loves taking pictures, especially of people.
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I don't think so, unless you want it to be a "suprise" Pregnancy
this round describe life over the last few years. What's it like at home now all the kids are in school? If one of the spouses stayed home with the kids, are they working again now? Have you had to move into a bigger house? How do you feel about your oldest child being a teenager now?
this round describe life over the last few years. What's it like at home now all the kids are in school? If one of the spouses stayed home with the kids, are they working again now? Have you had to move into a bigger house? How do you feel about your oldest child being a teenager now?
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Let's not do a surprise.
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Bea, 13, Juliet, 10, Fiona and Peter, 8, Simon, 5
Things have been hectic for the Wexlers lately, especially since the family moved from their small three bedroom apartment in Manhattan to Los Angelos. They are currently staying in two joined rooms at a hotel because the house have not been choosen. Bea was not happy about the move because she had to leave her friends behind and start her last year of middle school, all alone. Juliet, on the other hand, was suprisingly happy. She can't wait to have her own room (which she won't get till we move as in one hotel room the older four kids sleep and in the other it's Thomas, Elanor, and Simon) and she can't wait to meet new friends. The pets seem unsure of this move but they are getting used to the warm Californian weather.
Oh Elanor, what would you want in a home? Also tell me what the twins and Simon think. What's it like at home now all the kids are in school? If one of the spouses stayed home with the kids, are they working again now? Have you had to move into a bigger house? How do you feel about your oldest child being a teenager now?
Things have been hectic for the Wexlers lately, especially since the family moved from their small three bedroom apartment in Manhattan to Los Angelos. They are currently staying in two joined rooms at a hotel because the house have not been choosen. Bea was not happy about the move because she had to leave her friends behind and start her last year of middle school, all alone. Juliet, on the other hand, was suprisingly happy. She can't wait to have her own room (which she won't get till we move as in one hotel room the older four kids sleep and in the other it's Thomas, Elanor, and Simon) and she can't wait to meet new friends. The pets seem unsure of this move but they are getting used to the warm Californian weather.
Oh Elanor, what would you want in a home? Also tell me what the twins and Simon think. What's it like at home now all the kids are in school? If one of the spouses stayed home with the kids, are they working again now? Have you had to move into a bigger house? How do you feel about your oldest child being a teenager now?
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Bernadette and Hecate
I'm going to bend the rules and let you go ahead and name your second twin, but make sure to finish the round from now on!
The Evanses
DH: Robert Kieran (33)
DW: Virginia Rosamarie Reinders "Ginna" (31)
DS: George Easton (8)
DD: Aurora Diane (5)
DS: Blake Ryan (3)
DD/DD: Marcella Lyra / ?? (nb)
I'm going to bend the rules and let you go ahead and name your second twin, but make sure to finish the round from now on!
The Evanses
DH: Robert Kieran (33)
DW: Virginia Rosamarie Reinders "Ginna" (31)
DS: George Easton (8)
DD: Aurora Diane (5)
DS: Blake Ryan (3)
DD/DD: Marcella Lyra / ?? (nb)
This message was edited 1/13/2010, 6:18 AM
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I see what happened. She thought it was one kid! I thought Hecate was going to post both names, one being the one I picked and one being hers. I appreciate your leniency, since this was a misunderstanding. :)
Hecate-WDYTO Alice Larissa?
Hecate-WDYTO Alice Larissa?
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I love Alice but I don't really like Larissa. What do you think of Louisa as a middle name?
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Great!
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Are you happy with the kids we have, or do you want another boy or girl?
I always wanted a big family with a lot of kids, but if you think we have enough I'll accept that :)
I always wanted a big family with a lot of kids, but if you think we have enough I'll accept that :)
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I think I'd like one more. I always wanted a big family too. Would you like to have another biological child, or would you like to adopt?
DH: Maximilian Isaac “Max” (38)
DW: Sara Danielle Larkin (38)
DD: Theodora Michelle “Thea” (13)
DS: Benjamin William (10)
DS/DS: Noah Arthur / Jasper Isaac (8)
DD/DD: Rosalie Ellen “Rose” / Leonora Isabel “Nora” (5)
Ddogs: Daisy (f) and Caspian (m)
DH: Maximilian Isaac “Max” (38)
DW: Sara Danielle Larkin (38)
DD: Theodora Michelle “Thea” (13)
DS: Benjamin William (10)
DS/DS: Noah Arthur / Jasper Isaac (8)
DD/DD: Rosalie Ellen “Rose” / Leonora Isabel “Nora” (5)
Ddogs: Daisy (f) and Caspian (m)
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I would prefer a biological child. What about you? Boy, girl?
The Darcys
DH: Maximilian Isaac “Max” (38)
DW: Sara Danielle Larkin (38)
DD: Theodora Michelle “Thea” (13)
DS: Benjamin William (10)
DS/DS: Noah Arthur / Jasper Isaac (8)
DD/DD: Rosalie Ellen “Rose” / Leonora Isabel “Nora” (5)
Ddogs: Daisy (f) and Caspian (m)
The Darcys
DH: Maximilian Isaac “Max” (38)
DW: Sara Danielle Larkin (38)
DD: Theodora Michelle “Thea” (13)
DS: Benjamin William (10)
DS/DS: Noah Arthur / Jasper Isaac (8)
DD/DD: Rosalie Ellen “Rose” / Leonora Isabel “Nora” (5)
Ddogs: Daisy (f) and Caspian (m)
This message was edited 1/13/2010, 7:02 AM
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Since we have an even number of boys and girls, I'll let you choose the sex of our last one.
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A boy then maybe?
Our list:
Felix
Oliver
Maximilian (maybe, only as a MN)
Sebastian
Jude (MN)
Oscar (MN)
Gabriel
Aiden
Samuel
The Darcys
DH: Maximilian Isaac “Max” (38)
DW: Sara Danielle Larkin (38)
DD: Theodora Michelle “Thea” (13)
DS: Benjamin William (10)
DS/DS: Noah Arthur / Jasper Isaac (8)
DD/DD: Rosalie Ellen “Rose” / Leonora Isabel “Nora” (5)
DS: ?
Ddogs: Daisy (f) and Caspian (m)
I think I'm very good at forgetting my own names. I just realized that Jasper and I share the same MN, haha. xD
Anyway, I like these the best: Felix, Oliver, Samuel
Our list:
Felix
Oliver
Maximilian (maybe, only as a MN)
Sebastian
Jude (MN)
Oscar (MN)
Gabriel
Aiden
Samuel
The Darcys
DH: Maximilian Isaac “Max” (38)
DW: Sara Danielle Larkin (38)
DD: Theodora Michelle “Thea” (13)
DS: Benjamin William (10)
DS/DS: Noah Arthur / Jasper Isaac (8)
DD/DD: Rosalie Ellen “Rose” / Leonora Isabel “Nora” (5)
DS: ?
Ddogs: Daisy (f) and Caspian (m)
I think I'm very good at forgetting my own names. I just realized that Jasper and I share the same MN, haha. xD
Anyway, I like these the best: Felix, Oliver, Samuel
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Great! Let's go ahead and describe the last five years. I think they've been wonderful. Our big brood of seven is an absolute delight. I'm so glad we decided to have one more baby, as I can't imagine life now without little Samuel. We're staring a whole new ballgame now with Thea turning teenager. I'll let you start describing the kids.
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DH: Maximilian Isaac “Max” (38)
DW: Sara Danielle Larkin (38)
DD: Theodora Michelle “Thea” (13)
DS: Benjamin William (10)
DS/DS: Noah Arthur / Jasper Isaac (8)
DD/DD: Rosalie Ellen “Rose” / Leonora Isabel “Nora” (5)
DS: Samuel Felix
Ddogs: Daisy (f) and Caspian (m)
The kids are growing up, I can't believe that Thea is 13 already! Our little girl, a teenager?! She is a wonderful kid and she loves her siblings and hanging out with friends. And she looks exactly like you, dear!
Benjamin is a very wild ten year old. He loves playing outside, playing video games and such. He loves soccer and baseball. I would say that Noah and Jasper are quite wild too, but they also like to chill out with the family.
Do you want to describe Rose, Nora and Samuel? Feel free to add anything too..
DW: Sara Danielle Larkin (38)
DD: Theodora Michelle “Thea” (13)
DS: Benjamin William (10)
DS/DS: Noah Arthur / Jasper Isaac (8)
DD/DD: Rosalie Ellen “Rose” / Leonora Isabel “Nora” (5)
DS: Samuel Felix
Ddogs: Daisy (f) and Caspian (m)
The kids are growing up, I can't believe that Thea is 13 already! Our little girl, a teenager?! She is a wonderful kid and she loves her siblings and hanging out with friends. And she looks exactly like you, dear!
Benjamin is a very wild ten year old. He loves playing outside, playing video games and such. He loves soccer and baseball. I would say that Noah and Jasper are quite wild too, but they also like to chill out with the family.
Do you want to describe Rose, Nora and Samuel? Feel free to add anything too..
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I think we should really get Noah and Jasper into some sort of organized sport, to channel their energy. Rose and Nora are two very different girls. Both look more like you than me, with your smile and your nose and that same spark in their eyes when they're up to something. Rose I would say is the bossier of the two, and also the more outgoing. She refuses to be left out of anything her brothers do just because she's younger or a girl. I like her spunk and determination, but it can get her into trouble as she doesn't really know how to pick her battles yet. She looks up to Thea a lot though, so I'm hoping that will help. Nora is our little individual. She never really cares what the others are doing, she goes her own way. When there is a fight or argument, she usually stays out of it, and while she likes to play with her brothers and sisters and friends she is just as content doing something by herself. She has a wild imagination and has come up with soem crazy games and stories. Simon, our littlest boy, is an absolute darling. He just loves everyone, loves giving kisses and hugs and almost never cries. He is a bit spoiled by his older brothers and sisters, who all think he's the best baby ever, but he is almost never fussy.
This message was edited 1/13/2010, 1:42 PM
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Should we have any more kids or is 3 a good amount?
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This can be your call since I made the error on the twins.
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We can have two more.
Boy & girl?
Boy & girl?
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Sounds fine to me we can use the other twin name for the girl? How about Alexander for the boy's name?
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Sounds good!
What would be Alexander's middle name?
Suggestions:
Alexander James
Alexander Cody
Alexander David
Alexander Edward
Alexander Chase
I can write the paragraph.
What would be Alexander's middle name?
Suggestions:
Alexander James
Alexander Cody
Alexander David
Alexander Edward
Alexander Chase
I can write the paragraph.
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Alexander James I like or Alexander Chase your call entirely, Also perhaps we moved to a larger home in a more suburban setting. We commute to work but they children love that they get bigger rooms and a nice yard to play in. Its in a great school system as well.
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Almost done. Will be done today.
Alexander James & Fiona Grace sounds fine. :)
Sure, a bigger house sounds fine. :)
I'll write the paragraph in a few. :)
Alexander James & Fiona Grace sounds fine. :)
Sure, a bigger house sounds fine. :)
I'll write the paragraph in a few. :)
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Done.
The Hollises
DH: Gregory Theodore “Greg” (41)
DW: Zara Stephanie Landon (39)
DS: Henry Landon (13)
DD: Olivia Charlotte “Liv” (10)
DD: Emma Jane (5)
DS/DD: Alexander James "Alex" / Fiona Grace (nb)
Ddog: Annie
The Hollis family moves into a larger house in suburban Los Angeles. All the kids have larger rooms to play in and a bigger yard with a in-ground pool and lots of space for Annie. Henry loves have baby brother, he can't wait til Alex is older. Liv & Emma also love having a baby brother and a bonus, baby sister! Of course Henry loves Fiona too. Since all the children are older & somewhat understand, there is no jealously issue.
The Hollises
DH: Gregory Theodore “Greg” (41)
DW: Zara Stephanie Landon (39)
DS: Henry Landon (13)
DD: Olivia Charlotte “Liv” (10)
DD: Emma Jane (5)
DS/DD: Alexander James "Alex" / Fiona Grace (nb)
Ddog: Annie
The Hollis family moves into a larger house in suburban Los Angeles. All the kids have larger rooms to play in and a bigger yard with a in-ground pool and lots of space for Annie. Henry loves have baby brother, he can't wait til Alex is older. Liv & Emma also love having a baby brother and a bonus, baby sister! Of course Henry loves Fiona too. Since all the children are older & somewhat understand, there is no jealously issue.
This message was edited 1/15/2010, 4:41 PM
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What do you think dear? Should we have another child? I would love one more, but I will agree with you regardless. What about pets? We haven't even discussed them!
The Johnses
DH: Noah Brandon Johns (39)
DW: Joanna Elizabeth Mitchell (36)
DS: Connor Josiah (13)
DS: Benjamin Jasper (10)
DD/DS: Lena Sage / Carter Joel (8)
DS/DD: Lucas Nathaniel / Anneliese Lorraine (5)
The Johnses
DH: Noah Brandon Johns (39)
DW: Joanna Elizabeth Mitchell (36)
DS: Connor Josiah (13)
DS: Benjamin Jasper (10)
DD/DS: Lena Sage / Carter Joel (8)
DS/DD: Lucas Nathaniel / Anneliese Lorraine (5)
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I think another child would be great. As far as pets go, I would love to adopt a little puppy.
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That sounds wonderful dear. Let's see. What names have we talked about? Nora Grace was a close second last time. Should we go with a little girl? I'll let you name the puppy since you two seem so attached!
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Our little Nora Grace! I love it.
A small lab I think is best type of puppy to go for seeing how they are loyal and protective. How about Ellie for our lab?
A small lab I think is best type of puppy to go for seeing how they are loyal and protective. How about Ellie for our lab?
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Excellent! So we have:
The Johnses
DH: Noah Brandon Johns (39)
DW: Joanna Elizabeth Mitchell (36)
DS: Connor Josiah (13)
DS: Benjamin Jasper (10)
DD/DS: Lena Sage / Carter Joel (8)
DS/DD: Lucas Nathaniel / Anneliese Lorraine (5)
DD: Nora Grace (nb)
DDog: Ellie (lab)
The Johnses
DH: Noah Brandon Johns (39)
DW: Joanna Elizabeth Mitchell (36)
DS: Connor Josiah (13)
DS: Benjamin Jasper (10)
DD/DS: Lena Sage / Carter Joel (8)
DS/DD: Lucas Nathaniel / Anneliese Lorraine (5)
DD: Nora Grace (nb)
DDog: Ellie (lab)
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