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Personal Note: I want to apologize for the delay between rounds. Everything that could go wrong, seemed to go wrong! I was sick, very busy, and I couldn't seem to get BtN up over the weekend (I'm assuming it was down?) when I have my "free" time. To make up for it, I've put some extra thought into this round. However, I will be traveling this weekend to visit my nephew who has Cystic Fibrosis and is in the hospital. If you don't see another round or three this weekend, that is why. The game isn't over, just getting temporarily delayed.

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Ok, the rules are pretty simple, I'll be providing two or more options, and you follow the "adventure" that suits you best. Each "adventure" will have it's own set of naming rules for that round. Stories are optional, but always enjoyed and encouraged :) Ages are optional, and you keep track of them yourself. I will not be killing off any family members in this game, but you may chose to do so yourself. I'll provide links to each previous round, so you can quickly find your family. You can chose to sign up and join at any time, just work your way to the current round.

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Note: Just because your chose Adventure # in one round doesn't mean that you are stuck with that # for every other round. Each round you can chose your own adventure (hence, the name).

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Sign Up: http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3928485&board=game
Round 1: http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3929172&board=game
Round 2: http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3931093&board=game
Round 3: http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3931966&board=game
Round 4: http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3932199&board=game *
Round 5: http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3935493&board=game (spouse 1 of 5)
Round 6: http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3935974&board=game (grandchildren)
Round 7: http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3936072&board=game (spouse 2 of 5)
Round 8: http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3936741&board=game (grandchildren)
Round 9: http://www.behindthename.com/bb/view.php?id=3939261&board=game (spouse 3 of 5)

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DC = Darling Child, or a first generation child. All other children are second generation.

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If you wish, you may have a couple split/divorce in any round. If they divorce in round 6, they can remarry in the next spouse round.

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Any DC may have children this round. Each DC may only use an adventure once. However, if DC#1 uses Adventure 1, DC#2 can also use that same adventure to have their own children. Each DC may use any, all, or none of the adventures in this round to have children. If your DC uses this round to have a child, and is not in a stated relationship, the child will NOT be related to whomever they marry (if they ever do) in the future. If you want to, you may chose to change any DS/DD to an AS/AD. The naming rules still apply, and as much of the story as you can make work.

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Please add 4 to 7 years to the ages of your current family

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Adventure 1:
The last 4 years have been a whirlwind for your DC/spouse. Two pregnancies and 2 young children. The oldest (elder?) loves to pretend to mother her little brother. For the most part, the youngest puts up with this with a quiet reserve, but occasionally lashes out when his dignity is disturbed (like when she tried to get him to wear a bonnet so she could be a "real mommy").
---- DD: _____ _____ (3)
----- DS: _____ _____ (1)
Both children's FN/MN's are alliteration when combined with their last name (think Peter Piper, Willy Wonka, Minerva McGonagall, or Sarah Cynthia Sylvia Stout - http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/Alliteration).

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Adventure 2:
It's boys, boys, and more boys for your DC/spouse! And these boys are all boy! They like to play rough, wrestle, and most of all throw balls. They are constantly outside and active. The only question seems to be what sport each will settle on!
---- DS: O* *u* (4)
---- DS/DS: A*e *u* / E*i *u* (2)
---- DS: I*o *u* (nb)
DS-4's FN starts with "O", and his MN contains a "U".
Dtwin1's FN starts with "A" and ends with "E", his MN contains a "U".
Dtwin2's FN starts with "E" and ends with "I", his MN contains a "U".
DS-nb's FN starts with "I" and ends with "O", his MN contains a "U".

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Adventure 3:
You're not quite sure what is going on with your DC/Spouse. They've moved to some communal farm and contact with them has been sporadic since they shun the phone unless they need something. Truthfully, you are getting worried about them and the safety of the 4 grandchild who you've never met. You're starting to wonder if you can somehow force the situation in some way to get them (or at least the kids!) out of there!
---- DS: _____ _____ _____ (4)
---- DD: _____ _____ _____ (3)
---- DS: _____ _____ _____ (2)
---- DD: _____ _____ _____ (nb)
All four children's FN's somehow relate (quite literally) to the sky (think "Blue-Sky" or "Cloud" or "Rain"), MN1's relate (again, quite literally) to the earth (think "Stone" or "Meadow" or "Tree"), and MN2's relate to the time (literally or not) they were born.

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Adventure 4:
You couldn't be happier with your two new grandchildren. They both think that you hung the moon and are the greatest person in the world. To top it off, both are very cute (there has even been mention of maybe doing some modeling) and very personable. They've got great smiles, cute dimples, and bright eyes. In short, they are simply lovely!
---- DD: ????? ???????* (2)
---- DS: ?????? [???? OR ?????] (nb)
Your DD's FN contains 5 letters and her MN contains 7 or more letters.
Your DS's FN contains 6 letters and his MN contains 4 or 5 letters.