Generation 2...Climbing Ladders

Across town, Bryson moved into a place of his own. He was able to find a small, furnished house within his price range - the furniture needed upgraded, but he decided that could wait. He needed to find a job so he could begin remodeling the exterior of the house. He found a job in the athletic career, which is what he always wanted! After getting settled, he decided it was time to propose to his college sweetheart, Amy. She soon moved in (bringing enough money to finish remodeling) and they were married in a quiet ceremony at home.



Amy found a job in politics and worked hard getting to know more people in the community. Camille came over frequently to visit and check out the new house, Bryson felt as if she took pride in the fact that she had been chosen to carry the family's legacy and not him - a son. He resented her for that fact. They soon had good news to share - Amy was expecting. Bryson was so excited - always talking to her belly or playing music.

Amy soon gave birth to a healthy baby boy. She wanted him to have a name close to his father and grandfather, so he was named Brandon. He was a good baby and soon grew into a very curious toddler. He had his daddy's looks with his mommy's red hair.



Brandon managed to learn all three skills before his birthday. Luckily, at that time, Bryson and Amy were working opposite schedules - which allowed them time to work with him, instead of being left in the semi-capable hands of the nanny. However, after learning how to walk, Brandon began climbing out of his bed at night. (NOTE: I'd heard of this happening to others, but I'd never had it happen before - when I realized what he was doing, I had to snap this picture!)

Brandon seemed to grow up overnight! He had a birthday party with his family. Amy couldn't believe that her baby would soon be starting to school. Brandon grew up into one of the cutest kids in Jackson Heights! (Brandon's stats - Sagittarius 7,1,9,10,4)


Amy and Bryson felt that private school would provide for the best education for Brandon. They invited the headmaster over for dinner and gave him a wonderful tour of their newly-renovated home. Their efforts paid off, Bryson was accepted to Jackson Heights Academy.


Back at the Legacy house, things were not going that well. Soon after the birth of the twins, Camille returned to work. Though she and Reginald had managed to gain several promotions, she was not in a good mood after going back to work. She rejected his attempts to kiss her one night and they spent a few nights in seperate beds. The twins grew into active toddlers. They seemed to exhaust the nanny by halfway through her shift! Reginald used his days off to work with both of them - teaching them how to walk and talk.


Before long, it was birthday time for the twins. Camille through a party with friends and family. Grandpa Bradford was so proud to get to see them grow up.


They each grew into cute children. Camille felt each needed new clothes and new haircuts before starting to school. (Stats: Dalila - Scorpio 7,3,10,3,2 Dale - Gemini 5,8,9,7,3)


Camille and Reginald soon made up and were sleeping in the same bed again - and, she soon learned she was pregnant again. While off on maternity leave, Camille used the time to keep in touch with old friends and begin to make some new ones in town. Before long, baby Eden entered the world. Camille swore no more kids, but Reginald wanted a houseful.


Of course, being concerned parents, Camille and Reginald wanted the twins to attend private school as well. They decided to invite the headmaster over for dinner. They were confident that with their influence the twins would secure a spot at Jackson Heights Academy. That night, anything that could go wrong - did!! Reginald met the headmaster outside to chat while Camille prepared pork chops for dinner. Before they even had a chance to get to the dinner table, Grim arrived for Bradford. His time with the grandchildren was over.

This threw Camille off track while cooking dinner and it got burned a little. I'm not sure if it's the meal or the conversation he was gagging over!
Next, Andrea's spirit came for a visit and scared the poor headmaster. He was not too pleased and the twins were not accepted into private school. Reginald and Camille celebrated Eden's birthday after the disappointing evening - at least this would lift their spirits. Eden turned out to be a pretty little girl.

They did get one piece of good news after all that had happened ...