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Letting pinterest decide what I am... ✨ as a hobby ✨ as a sport ✨ as a toy ✨ as a pair of shoes

This is such a fun tool. Even if you don't want to do them all and just wanting to make something different than your norm. I used it last night and ended up with these two. "40s Decade" and "Life and Death". It was really fun, and the first time I had used those clothes & hairs! 🤭

This weekend is Memorial Day in the US and thus a 3 day weekend for me. I'll be taking this week off from posting just for a little break. And to figure out what I want to do next and how. When I come back, we'll catch up with the boys in Sulani!

This looks so incredibly cool!!

Made a rebellious spellcaster for @tiptoesims.bsky.social 's spellcaster challenge. Hopefully he'll shake things up!

Thank you for reading!! That's it for the Five Years updates. I hope you enjoyed them, I enjoyed doing the little recaps for everyone. Some of them we'll see again, some we may not. But at least we know their future. Special thanks to @tiptoesims.bsky.social for letting me borrow Elsie & her house!

The couple spends the week playing, relaxing, and enjoying their vacation. The first they've had since their honeymoon. Five years has been long but also gone in a blink of an eye. And for them, it's only the beginning. When they go home, what else will be in their future? #lyonslegacy

With his worries soothed, Jake happily agrees to take the time off and go to Sulani with Aiden. A week in a house with a private beach is exactly what they both need. #lyonslegacy

"Some get nervous around new people." Jake worries, torn between wanting to go and not wanting to upset the horses. Aiden is prepared though and he grins, "Tucker is apparently amazing with animals. I already brought them over, and the horses love them." #lyonslegacy

Jake inevitably objects, "I can't be away from the horses for that long, Aiden, who will take care of them?" "I thought of that. Colby and Tucker are going to check in on them twice a day. Feed them, clean the stalls, all of that." Aiden quickly reassures. #lyonslegacy

When five years comes around it's Aiden's turn to surprise Jake with a vacation. Not Tartosa, someplace just as warm and a little more relaxed: Sulani. #lyonslegacy

Aiden and Jake have achieved almost every dream they had when they got married. There's still one outstanding they have not talked about. Too busy, too focused on everything else in their life. #lyonslegacy

With the rescue in full swing, Jake cuts down on his ranch hand/handyman work to only those that absolutely need his help. The rest of his time he devotes to the horses. He even starts giving riding lessons and informational tours to kids. #lyonslegacy

When the barn is rebuilt, with a small attached quarters for a caretaker or Jake to spend the night, he starts looking for horses. In a town where horse competitions are the major source of entertainment, it's not exactly hard. #lyonslegacy

Aiden might not be very handy, but he can be an extra set of hands and physically be there to offer his support. And maybe, once or twice, he might have pulled Jake back to their picnic blanket for a little 'relaxation'. #lyonslegacy

The barn, at least, is in salvageable shape. Especially since Jake wants to do as much of it he can. He decides to devote a few hours every day to it. Sometimes, Aiden will pack up a picnic for them and work on some of his sketches to work on. #lyonslegacy

The land has an old barn on it and a small, very run down home. The house can't be saved even if Jake wanted to, there's just too much rot and damage. Instead, they decide to tear it down. #lyonslegacy

Despite this work, Jake has also been investigating what he needs to create his horse rescue. The first thing he needs is land. Thankfully there is a large tract of land that comes up for sale. #lyonslegacy

As Aiden had said before, it seems like she's going through some things and has been spending time away from her cabin. Jake's been happy to check in and take care of the animals, and hey, some days that means free eggs! #lyonslegacy

While Jake continues his work around town as a handyman/ranch hand, he gets to know some of the locals a little bit more and even ends up helping Elsie with her animals. #lyonslegacy

Time for the final entry in this little time skip. The conclusion of what Aiden and Jake have done the last five years.. #lyonslegacy

And that's it for part one! Thank you for reading! Another thank you to @fallincloversims.bsky.social for letting my boys be a part of her story and referencing it, and to @prowofligate.bsky.social for creating Jake's tattoo for me! Also, Rufus (the cat) was created by Pugowned.

There are milestones and memories made as well. Winterfest, New Year's, Anniversaries, Summer celebrations and more. Five years is a long time for memories to be made, big and small. #lyonslegacy

After putting the cat down, Jake dips in to kiss Aiden's cheek sweetly. "You'll warm up to it, I promise. I'll take care of the vet." He reassures, though his husband clearly remains skeptical. #lyonslegacy

"C'mon, it's so cute and friendly." Jake wheedles, picking it up. That's unfair. It's too adorable. Aisden can't resist Jake being cute. "FINE! It can stay. We need to take it to the vet, get it a collar, and name it." Aiden insists, giving the smug looking cat a suspicious look. #lyonslegacy

"You've been adopted. Just accept it. It's not going to leave and it's a pretty good barn cat, it keeps leaving mice at the door." Jake tries to keep his amusement under control, but still chuckles. "This isn't funny, Jake." Aiden admonishes, trying to keep a disapproving face. #lyonslegacy

It didn't work. The cat kept coming back, often sitting smugly on his desk, or sleeping curled up on the porch. Aiden didn't think it was funny, it was Jake who left food and water for it, and laughed at his husband's frustration. #lyonslegacy

Not long after that, when the weather started to turn cool, Aiden found himself joined in his studio by a cat. He tried to shoo it off, chase it out, hoping that the stray would take the hint that it wasn't welcome. #lyonslegacy

"If this keeps up you'll have more tattoos than me." Aiden jokes, though Jake would have a long way to go for that. "I'm not worried. Can't see myself doing a full sleeve." Jake returns, amused. "Do you ever think about getting more?" "Sure. But it'd have to be special." #lyonslegacy

It takes some time since the last thing Aiden wants to do is screw this up, but they finally settle on a design which is both tribute and memorial for Jake's father. Aiden does tease him a little about getting another tattoo. #lyonslegacy

Over a month later, while Aiden is talking about a tattoo he designed for a client, Jake asks, "I have an idea for one. Will you help me design it?" It surprises Aiden since he thought Jake would be one-and-done with his tattoo, but he would never turn down a request like that. #lyonslegacy

The visit was both cathartic and emotionally draining for Jake. Derrick promised to keep in touch and that he and the other member of their team, Rocco, would visit Chestnut Ridge soon. Jake left feeling lighter and yet still sad. #lyonslegacy

"Your dad could drink us all under the table though. Had an iron constitution, though he never bragged about it. Won quite a few drinking contests." Derrick jokes when they get to the bar the military offers mostly hung out at. #lyonslegacy

Derrick had more tales to tell about Ed Lawson and he joked about the young "rookie" they got stuck with after Chase went MIA. "We all really liked him though. He had a big heart, loved you and your mom more than anything." Derrick added more somberly. #lyonslegacy

Aiden and Jake also plan a trip to Strangerville. Jake had never been, but he wanted to see where his dad had worked. They also finally met the recently retired Derrick Henry, who agreed to show them around while he was there finishing up discharge paperwork. #lyonslegacy

And some of them Aiden works with to create some genuinely beautiful art. He does what he can to make sure everything is perfect for his clients, even if Aiden himself doesn't understand why someone would find something appealing. #lyonslegacy

Once they get back into the swing of things, time seems to just slip by. Aiden returns to his tattoo parlor, which isn't flooded by any means, but he gets a few customers every day. Some of them are just curious. #lyonslegacy

Luckily the two newlyweds have friends who can help them with their return. They're told about the harvest festival, happy to see some of their friends there, including the Hazelwoods. (Thank you @fallincloversims.bsky.social for letting me reference this!) #lyonslegacy

It takes some time to get used to being home for Aiden and Jake. After having so much time off, they struggle to get used to their old routines. #lyonslegacy

Finally, we've come to the end. It's a long one, so I've split it into two parts. With that being said, lets see what Aiden and Jake have been up to the last five years...

Just finished writing my Aiden & Jake's update for this weekend.. it's gonna be long. Might split it up. 😅

Thank you for reading! These were the last updates before we get back to our boys. Expect a longer update next week as we see what Aiden and Jake have been up to! Special thanks to @nyxshadesims.bsky.social who created the lovely Claire for me!!

A couple months ago Claire gave birth to their second child, Jesse. Elias is overjoyed, continuing his athletic career but wanting to make more time to see his friends. Maybe he could get Jake and Aiden to come see him. #lyonslegacy

Once Hannah was a few years old, Elias and Claire agreed that they wanted to start trying for another baby so that little Hannah would have a sibling close to her age. It took some time, but just over a year ago they found out they were pregnant again! #lyonslegacy

Claire's channel grew surprisingly quickly and she expanded to things like household tips & tricks, pregnancy and baby products, even recipes. She's become quite popular among those that like cozy videos focused on the home. #lyonslegacy

While Elias plays and practice football, Claire didn't take on an official job, choosing instead to stay home and support her husband. But she also started to do videos for SimsTube. Product reviews for household items, at first. #lyonslegacy

Unfortunately she couldn't attend Aiden and Jake's wedding because she wasn't feeling well. As it turns out, she was pregnant with their first child, Hannah. #lyonslegacy

Traveling with him was his college sweetheart, Claire Anderson. Claire was a part of the cheerleading squad and they dated for nearly three years in college. Before they left, Elias proposed to Claire and she accepted! They eloped soon after. #lyonslegacy

After graduating from Britechester, Elias got scouted by the San Sequoia Sharks, and moved there to play. He isn't good enough to be a starter but still a solid player who has been in a decent number of games. #lyonslegacy