Ross and his wife Marion had bought this house at 4 Bridge St. because it was the perfect size for a family of four. There was even a spare room for when the grandparents came to visit. Little did Ross know, how useful that spare room would be, for when Marion died under mysterious circumstances, his parents Richard and Helen moved in to help with the girls.
Helen went straight to work in the garden. She was retired from her job as a scientist, but she was determined to find a better pesticide.
Ross spent many nights looking to the stars. Marion?
Helen enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She hoped they would share her love of knowledge.
Ross doted on his daughters too.
Helen taught Patricia how to walk.
Ross helps Sarah with her Math homework. She's a good student and loves to paint. Maybe she will grow up to be an artist like her mother.
The family threw a small party for Patricia's birthday.
Big girls blow out their candles.
Patricia learned all her toddler skills.
And is a big girl now.
Watch out Richard! There's a vampire sneaking up behind you.
Oh. Um. I guess he's not surprised. Richard steps out on Helen with Contessa Alberta Alexander.
He must have really swept her off her feet as she left him a piano as a present. Richard hid the piano and got a job as a law clerk. He'll "come home" with the piano as a surprise for the girls once he's earned a few promotions.
Poor Helen. She has no clue Richard is having an affair. She teaches Patricia how to study.
And she is thrilled when Sarah came home with an A+. Maybe she should talk to Ross about getting the girls into private school. It would provide them so many more opportunities.
Ross was promoted to drill sergeant.
And decided it was time to finally part with his long locks.Marion had always loved his hair styled that way, but Marion was gone and his CO was losing patience. After all, how can he whip young recruits into shape if he doesn't look the part himself?
April finds a curious new playmate. Careful April, this one's bite is much worse than his bark.
Round 1 Summary:
Patricia learned all her toddler skills and grew up well. Sarah gets A+ grades and Helen received a bronze gardening badge. Richard begins an affair with Contessa Alberta Alexander and Ross received 2 promotions to drill sergeant.
