What's going on with Erika?

I got a new computer and World Adventures for Christmas, I've been busy playing!
But I will get back to blogging about Erika soon... Promise!

Family life

Say hello to Aaron Simcott! Between taking care of the baby, redecorating the new house, work and writing novels, Erika didn't have much time for sleep. I think it shows in the picture! LOL.

Nice suit, Parker! He's on his way up the corporate ladder.

Aaron quickly grew into a really cute toddler. I can't for the life of me understand why he's got blonde hair though... hm...

Well, Parker wasn't the least bit suspicious. He gladly thought Aaron how to walk, talk and use the potty like a good daddy. 

Maybe he should have been suspicious though! But this guy isn't blonde either. It's a mystery!

His name is Jess Mariano. I just now noticed the striking resemblance to Parker!

Mr. Spongey

Check out the T-shirt Parker was sporting when he slept over at Erika's the first time! Of course she made him change out of it, haha.

A lot happening at once

So much is happening in Erika's life! She's moved in with Parker in a new house, reached the top of the political career (Leader of the Free World), fulfilled her lifetime wish to earn $4,000/week in royalties and had two babies!

But let's not get ahead of ourselves. Before asking Parker to move in with her, Erika was determined to let him in on her secret life as a trashy novelist. She had been writing several more bestsellers, for example Nobody's Baby and Lies & Deceit, making tons of simoleons - up to $16,000 a week! She had no intentions to quit writing, but Parker was getting more and more confused about why she was so hesitant to start their life together.

Erika: Parker, I want to move in with you but I have something that I need to tell you first. I haven't been honest about where all the simoleons are coming from...

Parker: I figured there was something you weren't telling me. Look, I hope you know you can tell me anything. We need to be open with each other, or this isn't going to work. If there is something on your mind, you need to tell me, Erika.

Erika: Right... Well, you know I like to write, but there's more to it than that. I'm a published author, and recently, people have been buying my books like there's no tomorrow! So... that's where I'm getting all the extra money from...

Parker: Woah! Really? That's great, babe! But why didn't you want to tell me? I thought an accomplishment like this was something you'd be proud of.

Erika: Well, I am, sort of, but... The novels that I write, they don't hold a very high standard... Actually, they're considered trashy, and, you know, there's a lot of... sex, and stuff like that. 

Parker: Oh, okay.

Erika: So, that's why I didn't wanna tell you. I guess I was kind of embarrassed... Was that stupid of me?

Parker: Babe, I'm so impressed by your skills, I don't care what you write about! 

Erika: You don't care? That's not really the reaction I was hoping for, Parker.

Parker: You know what I mean! Actually, when I think about it, I will have to take a look at one of your novels... Sex and stuff, huh..?

Erika: Oh, stop it! Ha ha!

So, it seems Erika had nothing to worry about! She bought a house on Landgraab Ave the next day, and Parker moved in with her. They barely made it over the treshold before Erika had more news to tell:

There was going to be a baby in the family!

Can you hear the wedding bells?

- Parker, honey, I love you this much! There's something I want to ask you...

Parker: OMG! OMG! OMG!

Erika: I know I will never feel this way about anyone else, ever, and I want to spend the rest of my life with you. Will you be my Mr. Simcott?

Parker: So shiney! So sparkly! My... Precioussss...

Yep, Erika proposed, and so they're engaged to be married! It'll probably be a while before the wedding though, they haven't resolved the issue of moving in together yet.

Today's realization

Apparently, Beau Andrews doesn't particularly care for others reminding him that he needs to exercise...

Party at Erika's Place

- Hey honey, come on over, I'm having a party tonight!

Some crazy old lady is dancing with Cycl0n3 Sw0rd, one of Erika's oldest friends. Shake that booty, sister!

Who says you can't have pizza and dance at the same time?

He really is dreamy... Isn't he?

Parker: I had a great time tonight, babe. You really know how to throw a party! You know, there's something I've been meaning to talk to you about... We've been seeing each other for a long time now, and I've never felt this way about a girl before. I think it's time for the next step, and I have a feeling you want the same thing. How about moving in together? 

Erika: You're right honey, I do feel the same, but... I'm not sure I'm ready to move in with you just yet, I...

Parker: Well, actually, I was thinking I could move in here! I like your place better than mine anyway.

Erika: Oh. Really? You like this shotgun style house? I can't wait to find something better. I've been looking at some available houses and there's a couple of nice ones on Redwood, and down by the beach on Sun Song Ave there's this bungalow... Well, anyway, I think I just need some more time, that's all. There's no rush, right honey?

Parker: Whatever you say babe... You're the boss.

How is Erika going to solve this problem? If she moves in with Parker, she won't be able to write her novels anymore unless she tells him her secret. On the other hand, if she keeps insisting to wait, he might start to think there is something wrong. Stay tuned...