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Author: cadiva | Posted Oct 10, 2009 | 4 comments

Been a while since I posted anything here, scary how time just flies by. James is now 18 months old, walking, almost talking with loads of teeth and hair!

I've switched to playing Sims 3 and I have to say I love it, wasn't sure that I was going to like it but I'm loving it so much I've actually uninstalled all my TS2 games and CC - more than 6G of it that I didn't even back up and save somewhere else that's how convinced I am I won't play Sims 2 again.

Am looking forward to World Adventures and the chance of new building tools and extra places to visit and things to do, along with the new objects I'm sure are going to come with the EP.

I've been building in Sims 3 but haven't done lots because I've been so busy actually playing the game, which is a massive change for me as I rarely played TS2 outside of the TSR Challenges.

Author: cadiva | Posted Mar 16, 2009 | 7 comments

Well, I can't believe it but my son James is a year old today, where has the time gone? So far he's had three temper tantrums today and is currently in his play pen having a whinging paddy. All this because he didn't sleep properly last night and was awake at 4am this morning!

His dad and me have  bought him a garage for his birthday, which has failed to arrive yet from the Early Learning Centre, so big epic fail on their part for that as they said it would up up to four days delivery. I noticed when I went to look for a present for another one of James' baby friends that the garage is now showing up as out of stock so mine better arrive tomorrow or else!

He hasn't got loads of things, a couple of all in ones, some jigsaw puzzles, a gorgeous batick blanket from his grandpapa and a wooden rattle from his aunty El all the way from New Zealand, my parents have bought him some Premium Bonds - lets hope they come up with the million pound prize then! He got money to go in his savings account - when we finally get round to opening one up for him and his Uncle Richard bought him some vouchers for Next, so he can get some lovely new posh clothes.

Will attach some pics later on.

Author: cadiva | Posted Feb 15, 2009 | 1 comments

Hello all, I just wanted to thank everyone for taking the time to pop along and wish me a Happy Birthday, it's much appreciated. Today I'm not doing anything much,  but tomorrow my dearly beloved is taking me to Maxi's, which is my favourite Chinese restaurant, for lunch and dim sum!

I got an odd assortment of presents, some books, a lovely scarf, and a bath caddy thing which means I can read my book in the bath without it getting wet!

Author: cadiva | Posted Dec 13, 2008 | 0 comments

I have got loads of houses to put on the site, I just don't seem to be able to find a spare five minutes to do it. Having a nearly nine month old baby seems to take away whatever time I used to have to do things and I seem to have even less time now than I did when I was working!

Anyways, this is just a small heads up to the minute number of you that actually bother to read my blog :)
I'll be heading down to Devon on the 19th and won't be back until after Christmas so I'd like to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a Happy New Year and hope you all have a lovely festive season.

Author: cadiva | Posted Nov 25, 2008 | 0 comments

I'd like to thank everyone who took the time to answer my previous poll, it's proved very helpful in knowing what sort of thing people are looking for in their custom content.

I've added a new poll today which is related to the first one. This one is asking you all about your custom content habits and whether or not you prefer lots to have CC included or not.

I make Maxis only lots and recolours of Maxis items because I like to think anyone would be able to download what I've made if they liked it.
But, I am thinking about venturing into the world of CC thanks to the amazing artists in the TSRAA who have given their wonderful creations for lot builders like myself to use freely on this website.

So, lets see what people think.

Author: cadiva | Posted Oct 23, 2008 | 0 comments

I've added my first poll. Because I've got limited time at the moment to build houses, I decided to ask the few of you who visit here regularly what sort of thing you download the most.

I usually try and build starter to family sized homes but I'm wondering if I should have a go at turning my hand to some larger mansion sized houses with four or more bedrooms and loads of entertaining space.

Author: cadiva | Posted Sep 21, 2008 | 1 comments

I'm absolutely loving Apartment Life. Never mind the ability to actually build multi-occupancy houses, I love the new building objects that Maxis have given us with this EP, as well as the new wallpapers and flooring.

AL could quite possibly turn out to be my favourite EP and I can't wait for the Mansion and Garden stuff pack as that looks like it's also been designed for us builders. Finally Maxis listen to those of us who want better build tools and more options!

Author: cadiva | Posted Aug 27, 2008 | 1 comments

My fellow Mod Deagh, writer of the absolutely incredible De la Sangre legacy, was bemoaning her lack of building skills and her need for a small urban style university for her Legacy challenge. So, I went off and made a set for her which has now been uploaded so everyone else can use it if they wish. There is a gym, library, small park, parade of shops, a four room dorm and even a cemetery for when those Sims get really annoying.

Author: cadiva | Posted Aug 20, 2008 | 0 comments

I've got a fair number of new lots ready but just haven't had the time to upload them yet.
There's a mixture of large and small, some furnished and some not and a couple of University ones as well.

Life's been a bit manic the last few weeks due to personal reasons and I've just not been about as often. My little boy is growing like mad, five months old now and wanting more and more attention, and we've had a bereavement in the family too which was sudden and tragic so my time at the computer has been limited.

Still, for the couple of you who bother to read my blog ( ;) ) I just wanted to let you know there are works afoot!

Author: cadiva | Posted Jul 9, 2008 | 0 comments

As you can imagine, life's been a bit hectic just lately and I've not been around as much as I would like.
I am still creating things in the spare moments I get and I will have some new lots to upload shortly.