McGraw-1 down, 3 to go

Austin Ray has been slacking off in school lately, and in the McGraw household, that is just unacceptable. To make sure Austin catches up on his homework, Anne has been watching over him to make sure he gets it done.

Alexander has been getting a lot bigger this past round, and he will be heading off to school with Austin before we know it. Ariel has been a big help to her mom and has been taking care of the youngster while Anne fishes, cooks meals, and watches Austin.

Marcus and Anne do find some time to be alone together, even with 3 kids at home and a busy farm. They cuddle together in the orchard while Alex naps and the other kids are at school.

Austin is old enough now to help with the farm. He doesn't like the work, and to be honest he isn't a very good farmer. Marcus understands that these things take time to master, but he is pretty sure he isn't going to leave the farm to Austin.

Ever since Aaron left with Kirsti for college, the house has been not as bright. He was funny and pleasant to be around, not that the other kids aren't though. Ariel is a quiet girl, and she'd rather spend her time reading over being funny. Austin is a bit of a wild child, and Anne knows she's got a future partier on her hands. Alex is a sweet little guy, but he isn't quite old enough to be "pleasant". All in all, the McGraws were very busy this past round, and will be extremely happy that Alex will soon be a child.

Mcgraw- Circle of life

Austin Ray has become a clever and charming five year old boy. He enjoys following his big brother and sister around and playing basketball with them. Like Aaron, he also likes to play with all the neighborhood girls.

It's unfortunate that Grandma Lucy won't ever really get to know Austin, or the new baby boy thats on his way, Alexander. Rest in Peace Lucy.
Obituary:
Lucy Hilda McGraw, 68 years old leaves behind one son, Marcus Aaron McGraw, four grandchildren Aaron Samuel McGraw, Ariel Lucille McGraw, Austin Ray McGraw, and little Alexander Gregory McGraw. Lucy was loved by her family, and most people around town were very friendly with her. Lucy's knowledge, and never ending farm wisdom will be sorely missed.

Just a few weeks after Lucy's unfortunate passing, Anne went into a very difficult labor. She had the baby at home, on account of the farmhouse being so far out of town, and residents hadn't built their homes out so far yet. Marcus quickly read some things online, and was able to somewhat help Anne. Anne and little Alex made it through, both healthy, and Anne swore that would be her last pregnancy.

Welcome to the world Alexander Gregory McGraw!

McGraw- All Grown up

Another day at McGraw produce! Marcus makes another sale, meaning Marcus makes more money! Lucy thinks Marcus does so well at the store because of his charisma, Anne however knows its his 'dashing' looks...
Marcus decides with his mother getting older, its just to hard to run the store alone. So he hires 1 or 2 employees. Anne thinks its unnecessary, she could go work! But Marcus insists that she needs to stay home and fish, and take care of the coming baby of course, although Lucy will probably be doing that now.
Speaking of the coming baby, he's made his appearance! Welcome to the world Alex McGraw!
Aww, Ariel and Aaron are playing basketball together! I think Aarons a bit upset that Ariel's beating him...
Everyone adores little Alex. Even though Lucy is quite tired of taking care of the little poop machine, and would like to get back to her studies(hint hint ANNE!)
It's time for Aaron to grow up. Will he want knowledge like his grandma and dad, a family like his mom, or maybe he'll go completely off the family track and go romance....

Aaron decides he wants lots and lots of friends in his life! His dad introduces him to some of the kids who work at the store.
Of course making friends isn't the only thin Aaron is interested in. He's very interested in Kirsti Appleberry even though she's a few years older than him. Age is just a number, right?
Baby Alex grows up...into a bigger baby! It's okay though, because everyone thinks he's as cute as a button and everyone just adores him.
See? Even newly teenified Aaron likes playing with his little brother and teaching him how to sing!
How about another birthday? It's time for Ariel to take a spin
Isn't she gorgeous? She got the goods from both her mother and father. She's a genetic jackpot! Any boy(or girl) would be lucky to have this lovely young lady, although I do believe she prefers boys. I think she may even prefer books to boys, quite like her grandmother...

McGraw round 1-Pleasant People

Before you go OMG REALLY SUCKY PICS- The first few updates will have pics that suck hardcore, so sorry. But I've found a better way to take pics thanks to the all knowing mind of my mother so eventually my pics will be decent! So don't ditch me just yet!




The farmhouse Lucy McGraw, her son Marcus and his wife Anne, and her grandchildren 5 year old Aaron and 2 year old Ariel now live has been in the family of Lucy's late husband for 3 generations. When 'Mayor" Mary Lombardi offered Lucy a deed to a family business and a spot on the town council if she would willingly give up the land around the house, Lucy decided she couldn't pass up the opportunity that could give her family a better life.



Lucy often spends time with her granddaughter Ariel. She wants to teach Ariel about all kinds of things. Lucy hopes that Ariel will strive to know about everything, just like Lucy and her son Marcus. But who knows what the future holds?

Lucy knows that she should give up on Aaron being all about knowledge and wisdom. Its not that he isn't a smart boy, because he is very bright, its just that he has other priorities.

Right now his priorities seem to include befriending all of the girls his age in Purity Creek...

As mentioned earlier, Lucy loves knowledge. She loves to spend her time reading books, and since Marcus and Anne run the family farm, she has lots and lots of time to read. But she can't forget about the new responsibilities she has now.


Ah, yes. new responsibilities. Such as the grocery store Lucy and Marcus opened up. McGraw Produce. The store is in her name, but she lets Marcus run it for the most part. He acts as a salesmen and restocks the store while she mans the cash register. That blasted cash register, how Lucy hates it! Its like the thing is possessed, crashing into her plump belly every time she opens it. Manning the cash register with all its buttons and beeping noises was the only thing Lucy has trouble learning how to do. So, naturally, she really despises that darn cash register!

Lucy's daughter-in-law Anne doesn't usually run the store with Marcus and Lucy. She stays home and fishes. Lucy thinks she is a pretty good fisherwoman, and that probably wasn't expected from someone as beautiful as she is, but what did Lucy know? She'd never seen anyone as special as Anne until Marcus returned from college with her. Anne does have some flaws though. She liked to wander around the family property in just her undies! That was too much Anne for Lucy to handle, but for the most part she loves Anne just like she would her own daughter.

Well, Lucy knew it wouldn't be long before another grandchild was added to her name. Anne discovered she was pregnant a few days before Ariel's 5th birthday. Marcus was excited and so were the kids, and Lucy was rather indifferent about it. She loved her family very much, but there was a point when a knowledge aspirer ,like herself, was surrounded by too many children. Though she thought this now, Lucy knew she'd adore the child once it was born.

Ariel grew into a stunning little girl. Shes a carbon copy of her mother. Marcus was not exactly pleased when he realized this though. He knew the boys would be all over her when she reached teendom. Lucy noticed that Ariel liked making friends. She still didn't mind reading with her grandmother or learning either. Lucy is not sure on how she will turn out, but she knows that Ariel will grow into a wonderful young lady.

Anyway, Lucy thinks her life is going pretty well for the most part. She still hates that retched cash register, but she is getting better at learning how to use it. She'd rather be reading than dealing with the stupidity of the odd customers she gets, like this police officer who wanted to show off his juggling abilities to his friend. But Lucy can deal with it, because she knows it will all be worth it someday. Marcus would make this store great! For now though, things were just pleasant.

** I really like this family. Ariel is my favorite so far, but Lucy isn't far behind her! I have more pics for them, but I knew this post be a long one and I didn't want to bore any of you with my lame long post.