• A Budding Musician

    A Budding Musician

    Chapter 31 of the Nothing is Free Challenge Tracy friendly celebrated his birthday and is now a child. His traits are Slob, Loves the Outdoors, and Kleptomaniac. Brian chooses to sit at the opposite table from his wife Sheri to eat his evening meal. They both chose spaghetti. After dinner, Brian sat down to study…

  • Trouble Brewing?

    Trouble Brewing?

    Chapter 30 of the Nothing is Free Challenge After feeding and snuggling Luke, his mother, Lucy, rocked him slowly in the rocker. Someone messed in their diaper. Lucy changed him and put him back to bed. Today is Luke’s birthday. Luke McKnight was now a toddler. Brian was performing maintenance on the fire truck. Treble…

  • Local Drama – Domestic Violence

    Local Drama – Domestic Violence

    Chapter 29 of the Nothing is Free Challenge Tracy Friendly was sitting by his parents, thinking only of himself. Suddenly, without warning, Jim-Bob raised his hand toward Holly. Holly called the police, and Jim-Bob was taken into custody immediately. Holly picked up Tracy and comforted him before taking him home. When the courthouse opened, Holly…

  • Happening Around Town

    Happening Around Town

    Chapter 28 of the Nothing is Free Challenge Lucy has been studying the bass. She has reached level four. Eric McKnight-Petersen is now crawling all over the house. It’s a good thing that it’s childproof. Eric discovered the xylophone. Luke McKnight received an imaginary friend doll from a long-lost relative. Eric didn’t get one. The…

  • Samuel and Patti

    Samuel and Patti

    Chapter 27 of the Nothing is Free Challenge Samuel McKnight and Patti Friendly watched the stars together. They were sitting in six inches of snow. After watching the stars, they stood up and chatted for a while. Samuel grew serious and took Patti’s hand. Samuel: Patti, I find you extremely attractive. Patti: You’re pretty hot…

  • Bosco and Tennille?

    Bosco and Tennille?

    Chapter 26 of the Nothing is Free Challenge Immediately after having her daughter Joan, Tennille Crain-McKnight decided to go steady with Bosco Friendly. Shaun was now listed as single. ~texansky~ I have decided to move Tennille in with Bosco since they are a couple now. The children will stay with their father since Tennille put Joan…

  • The 3rd Generation

    The 3rd Generation

    Chapter 25 of the Nothing is Free Challenge Samuel was playing bass along with Lucy. Lucy mastered the piano and switched to drums. Gerry Friendly became a teenager. His traits are Supernatural Fan, Brave, Slob, and Clumsy. He likes Classical music, firecracker shrimp, and the color Irish green. His lifetime wish is to become a…

  • Babies, Babies, Babies

    Babies, Babies, Babies

    Chapter 24 of the Nothing is Free Challenge Now I know why Jim-Bob, Holly, and their family didn’t make the weddings. Meet their youngest son, Tracy Friendly. His traits are Slob and Loves the Outdoors. He likes Egyptian music, ratatouille, and the color green. Brian blew Sheri a kiss. She seemed to like it. ~texansky~ I…

  • A Double Wedding

    A Double Wedding

    Chapter 23 of the Nothing is Free Challenge ~texansky~ Ignore that Sheri is already in her wedding dress. I didn’t realize they weren’t engaged until the day of the wedding when I was getting everything ready. Brian Peterson and Sheri McKnight: Brian: Sheri, I have something to ask you. Sheri: What is it, Brian? Brian takes…

  • Another Year Older

    Another Year Older

    Chapter 22 of the Nothing is Free Challenge Sheldon and Michelle celebrated their birthdays: As did Patti and Lucy: The four of them are now adults. Sheri invited Brian Petersen to visit from the University. She had a wish to spend quality time with him. They look like they enjoyed themselves. Sheri asked him to…

  • Out On Their Own

    Out On Their Own

    Chapter 21 of the Nothing is Free Challenge This majestic creature was prancing by the house. Fortunately, he didn’t eat any of the garden plants. ~texansky~ I sent Sheldon and Lucy to enjoy time together in the hot tub, and they broke it! Patty Friendly achieved her Lifetime Wish of Presenting the Perfect Private Aquarium. Jim-Bob…

  • Life Goes On

    Life Goes On

    Chapter 20 of the Nothing is Free Challenge The first thing Sheri did after arriving home was write a love letter to Brian, Samuel has been learning martial arts. He just earned his green belt. Tristan has mastered the xylophone. He is eager to get started on the peg box. All of the children’s skill…