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HelpRe: 20 year game - stole from NamesAreAwesome
in reply to a message by Ranchie
LN: Irving
DH: George
hair: Blonde; Wavy
eyes: Brown
DW: Miriam
hair: Brown; Straight
eyes: Gray
The Irving family lives in Sydney, Australia. Miriam, age 26, is a young politician who campaigns for animal welfare and ethical farming practices. Her husband, George, age 28, works as a veterinarian in a nearby animal hospital.
Year 1: The Irvings long to become parents, but Miriam is informed that her Polycystic Ovary Syndrome will compromise her fertility. Therefore, the Irvings decide to adopt a child from Russia; they bring home 3-year old Andrey in November. Andrey is a precocious child whose blue eyes sparkle with enthusiasm; by his birthday on December 11th, he can hold basic conversations in English.
DH: George (28)
DW: Miriam (26)
DS: Andrey (4)
Year 2: Miriam’s 20-year old cousin, Beth, attends university in England. She is a bright, successful student with great friends and a devoted boyfriend. However, Beth and her boyfriend unexpectedly conceive. Neither is ready to become a parent, but Beth knows a family that will be perfect for her unborn baby girl – the Irvings! When baby Caroline is born on October 3rd, the Irvings happily adopt her. She has the gray eyes that run in Miriam’s family.
DH: George (29)
DW: Miriam (27)
DS: Andrey (5); DD: Caroline (nb)
Year 3: When George turns 30 in July, he decides to celebrate by traveling to the Outback. He is thrilled to observe some of Australia’s native wildlife; the animals are a lovely change of scenery from the dogs and cats that George sees in his veterinary clinic.
DH: George (30)
DW: Miriam (28)
DS: Andrey (6); DD: Caroline (1)
Year 4: Miriam and George adore their role as parents, and cannot wait to welcome more children into their home. This time, they adopt 3-year old Michael and 2-year old Christopher, siblings from the Australian foster care system. Michael turns four on June 13th, and Christopher turns three on September 2nd. The boys are spitting images of each other, and their big brown eyes light up when given the opportunity to blow out the candles on their birthday cakes.
DH: George (31)
DW: Miriam (29)
DS: Andrey (7); DS: Michael (4); DS: Christopher (3); DD: Caroline (2)
Year 5: Miriam is offered an exciting new job working as a lobbyist in Brisbane. The rest of the family is supportive of Miriam, and so the Irvings move in May. George finds a satisfying position teaching at the University of Brisbane’s veterinary school and practicing at a large clinic. With Miriam and George’s combined incomes, the Irving family is able to purchase a large home in the suburbs. Andrey and Michael begin at a new school, but manage well.
DH: George (32)
DW: Miriam (30)
DS: Andrey (8); DS: Michael (5); DS: Christopher (4); DD: Caroline (3)
Year 6: Miriam and George think that their large family is complete, but Caroline complains that she has no sisters to play with. George concedes that Caroline and Miriam are outnumbered by males, and so he convinces Miriam to pursue adoption again. This time, the family decides to find a new daughter in the Congo; everyone is surprised when they are asked to adopt twin girls. On December 24th – just in time for Christmas – the Irvings bring home 8-month old Marie and Elizabeth. Caroline could not have asked for a better Christmas present.
DH: George (33)
DW: Miriam (31)
DS: Andrey (9); DS: Michael (6); DS: Christopher (5); DD: Caroline (4); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (8 mos)
Year 7: On February 2nd, George and Miriam celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary by renewing their vows. The entire extended family convenes on a sandy beach for the ceremony. There, the Irvings are reminded of the limitlessness of love. On that same day, Caroline meets Beth for the first time. Beth has become a successful primary school teacher, and she is engaged to be married.
DH: George (34)
DW: Miriam (32)
DS: Andrey (10); DS: Michael (7); DS: Christopher (6); DD: Caroline (5); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (1)
Year 8: Miriam has excellent news! She has been promoted to the vice-presidential position of the organization for which she lobbies. Miriam has wanted the position since moving to Brisbane.
DH: George (35)
DW: Miriam (33)
DS: Andrey (11); DS: Michael (8); DS: Christopher (7); DD: Caroline (6); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (2)
Year 9: Miriam remembers the devastation she felt when she was told she’d have difficulty conceiving. Therefore, she is shocked to discover that she is pregnant, and delighted to learn that the unborn child is healthy. She and George agree to keeps the baby’s sex a surprise until birth; and on November 4th, a son is born by caesarean section. Baby Joshua weighs 7 lbs, 2 oz at birth, and looks just like his father.
DH: George (36)
DW: Miriam (34)
DS: Andrey (12); DS: Michael (9); DS: Christopher (8); DD: Caroline (7); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (3); DS: Joshua (nb)
Year 10: Beth is happily married for 2 years, and gives birth to baby Nora on May 10th. Beth asks George and Miriam to be godparents, and the couple willingly accepts. They are so happy to see Beth raise her second-born daughter.
DH: George (37)
DW: Miriam (35)
DS: Andrey (13); DS: Michael (10); DS: Christopher (9); DD: Caroline (8); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (4); DS: Joshua (1)
Year 11: Miriam and George learn that Michael and Christopher have a newborn baby sister who has just entered foster care. The Irvings petition to foster her, and are allowed to adopt her at the end of the year. Baby Ruby, born January 18th, is the perfect replica of her older brothers. Michael and Cristopher are especially happy to welcome Ruby home.
DH: George (38)
DW: Miriam (36)
DS: Andrey (14); DS: Michael (11); DS: Christopher (10); DD: Caroline (9); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (5); DS: Joshua (2); DD: Ruby (nb)
Year 12: Miriam is proud of her children, but mourns how quickly childhood is lost. She and George decide to add a ninth child to their home, a 5-year old boy from Kazakhstan. Little Antony is small for his age and weakened by cerebral palsy, but he thrives in his new home.
DH: George (39)
DW: Miriam (37)
DS: Andrey (15); DS: Michael (12); DS: Christopher (11); DD: Caroline (10); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (6); DS: Antony (5) DS: Joshua (3); DD: Ruby (1)
Year 13: When George’s father turns 80-years old, the Irvings gather to celebrate. Paul loves George, who is his only child, but is bemused that his only son has given him so many grandchildren.
DH: George (40)
DW: Miriam (38)
DS: Andrey (16); DS: Michael (13); DS: Christopher (12); DD: Caroline (11); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (7); DS: Antony (6) DS: Joshua (4); DD: Ruby (2)
Year 14: Miriam’s family primarily live in Ireland and England, and so Miriam chooses to attend a family reunion in London. She brings along Joshua, Ruby, and Antony, because few of her relatives have met them.
DH: George (41)
DW: Miriam (39)
DS: Andrey (17); DS: Michael (14); DS: Christopher (13); DD: Caroline (12); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (8); DS: Antony (7) DS: Joshua (5); DD: Ruby (3)
Year 15: Andrey leaves for college. He is going abroad to Stanford, and the entire family will miss him terribly. Happily, George proposes an idea to lighten his family’s mood; he brings home a pet boa constrictor from his veterinary clinic. As it turns out, the snake’s owner has moved into an apartment that does not permit pets, and so George agrees to adopt the creature. Miriam is no fan of snakes, but she names the poor creature “Little Andy,” after her eldest son.
DH: George (42)
DW: Miriam (40)
DS: Andrey (18); DS: Michael (15); DS: Christopher (14); DD: Caroline (13); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (9); DS: Antony (8) DS: Joshua (6); DD: Ruby (4)
Pet: Little Andy the Snake
Year 16: George cannot believe it, but he has convinced his family to move to the Outback. There, he will be the director of an animal rehabilitation program. Although Miriam is reluctant to leave her job in Brisbane, the rehab program has offered her its presidential position.
DH: George (43)
DW: Miriam (41)
DS: Andrey (19); DS: Michael (16); DS: Christopher (15); DD: Caroline (14); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (10); DS: Antony (9) DS: Joshua (7); DD: Ruby (5)
Pet: Little Andy the Snake
Year 17: Miriam does not want another pet, but she knows how much George loves animals. So, when he brings home an orphaned wallaby, Miriam just buries her head in her hands and laughs. Michael names the wallaby “Fido.”
DH: George (44)
DW: Miriam (42)
DS: Andrey (20); DS: Michael (17); DS: Christopher (16); DD: Caroline (15); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (11); DS: Antony (10) DS: Joshua (8); DD: Ruby (6)
Pet: Little Andy the Snake; Fido the Wallaby
Year 18: Caroline is quite the adept animal caregiver, and she aspires to follow in her father’s footsteps. George could not be happier, and so he decides to give her a pet. At first, he feels that an orphaned dingo would be the perfect pet, but Miriam suggests something more…domesticated. George buys Miriam a yellow Labrador retriever puppy, and she names her Sunny.
DH: George (45)
DW: Miriam (43)
DS: Andrey (21); DS: Michael (18); DS: Christopher (17); DD: Caroline (16); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (12); DS: Antony (11) DS: Joshua (9); DD: Ruby (7)
Pet: Little Andy the Snake; Fido the Wallaby; Sunny the Dog
Year 19: Tragedy strikes. Miriam is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. Knowing that her time on earth is limited, Miriam withholds medical treatment and seeks hospice care. Andrey rushes home from California, and the entire family gathers and waits at Miriam’s bedside. Miriam dies on February 3rd, one day after her 22nd wedding anniversary. Her final words are, “I love you,” spoken to her husband as he adjusts the pillows on her bed. Miriam dies two weeks before her 44th birthday.
DH: George (46)
DS: Andrey (22); DS: Michael (19); DS: Christopher (18); DD: Caroline (17); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (13); DS: Antony (12) DS: Joshua (10); DD: Ruby (8)
Pet: Little Andy the Snake; Fido the Wallaby; Sunny the Dog
Year 20: In the year following Miriam’s death, the Irving family returns to Brisbane and moves into their grandfather’s house. Paul is rather independent for an 87-year old man, but he appreciates the company and help of a full house. Andrey starts law school in the United States, and Michael, Christopher, and Caroline attend university in Australia. The family has survived, but it will never be the same.
DH: George (47)
DS: Andrey (23); DS: Michael (20); DS: Christopher (19); DD: Caroline (18); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (14); DS: Antony (13) DS: Joshua (11); DD: Ruby (9)
Pet: Little Andy the Snake; Fido the Wallaby; Sunny the Dog
DH: George
hair: Blonde; Wavy
eyes: Brown
DW: Miriam
hair: Brown; Straight
eyes: Gray
The Irving family lives in Sydney, Australia. Miriam, age 26, is a young politician who campaigns for animal welfare and ethical farming practices. Her husband, George, age 28, works as a veterinarian in a nearby animal hospital.
Year 1: The Irvings long to become parents, but Miriam is informed that her Polycystic Ovary Syndrome will compromise her fertility. Therefore, the Irvings decide to adopt a child from Russia; they bring home 3-year old Andrey in November. Andrey is a precocious child whose blue eyes sparkle with enthusiasm; by his birthday on December 11th, he can hold basic conversations in English.
DH: George (28)
DW: Miriam (26)
DS: Andrey (4)
Year 2: Miriam’s 20-year old cousin, Beth, attends university in England. She is a bright, successful student with great friends and a devoted boyfriend. However, Beth and her boyfriend unexpectedly conceive. Neither is ready to become a parent, but Beth knows a family that will be perfect for her unborn baby girl – the Irvings! When baby Caroline is born on October 3rd, the Irvings happily adopt her. She has the gray eyes that run in Miriam’s family.
DH: George (29)
DW: Miriam (27)
DS: Andrey (5); DD: Caroline (nb)
Year 3: When George turns 30 in July, he decides to celebrate by traveling to the Outback. He is thrilled to observe some of Australia’s native wildlife; the animals are a lovely change of scenery from the dogs and cats that George sees in his veterinary clinic.
DH: George (30)
DW: Miriam (28)
DS: Andrey (6); DD: Caroline (1)
Year 4: Miriam and George adore their role as parents, and cannot wait to welcome more children into their home. This time, they adopt 3-year old Michael and 2-year old Christopher, siblings from the Australian foster care system. Michael turns four on June 13th, and Christopher turns three on September 2nd. The boys are spitting images of each other, and their big brown eyes light up when given the opportunity to blow out the candles on their birthday cakes.
DH: George (31)
DW: Miriam (29)
DS: Andrey (7); DS: Michael (4); DS: Christopher (3); DD: Caroline (2)
Year 5: Miriam is offered an exciting new job working as a lobbyist in Brisbane. The rest of the family is supportive of Miriam, and so the Irvings move in May. George finds a satisfying position teaching at the University of Brisbane’s veterinary school and practicing at a large clinic. With Miriam and George’s combined incomes, the Irving family is able to purchase a large home in the suburbs. Andrey and Michael begin at a new school, but manage well.
DH: George (32)
DW: Miriam (30)
DS: Andrey (8); DS: Michael (5); DS: Christopher (4); DD: Caroline (3)
Year 6: Miriam and George think that their large family is complete, but Caroline complains that she has no sisters to play with. George concedes that Caroline and Miriam are outnumbered by males, and so he convinces Miriam to pursue adoption again. This time, the family decides to find a new daughter in the Congo; everyone is surprised when they are asked to adopt twin girls. On December 24th – just in time for Christmas – the Irvings bring home 8-month old Marie and Elizabeth. Caroline could not have asked for a better Christmas present.
DH: George (33)
DW: Miriam (31)
DS: Andrey (9); DS: Michael (6); DS: Christopher (5); DD: Caroline (4); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (8 mos)
Year 7: On February 2nd, George and Miriam celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary by renewing their vows. The entire extended family convenes on a sandy beach for the ceremony. There, the Irvings are reminded of the limitlessness of love. On that same day, Caroline meets Beth for the first time. Beth has become a successful primary school teacher, and she is engaged to be married.
DH: George (34)
DW: Miriam (32)
DS: Andrey (10); DS: Michael (7); DS: Christopher (6); DD: Caroline (5); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (1)
Year 8: Miriam has excellent news! She has been promoted to the vice-presidential position of the organization for which she lobbies. Miriam has wanted the position since moving to Brisbane.
DH: George (35)
DW: Miriam (33)
DS: Andrey (11); DS: Michael (8); DS: Christopher (7); DD: Caroline (6); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (2)
Year 9: Miriam remembers the devastation she felt when she was told she’d have difficulty conceiving. Therefore, she is shocked to discover that she is pregnant, and delighted to learn that the unborn child is healthy. She and George agree to keeps the baby’s sex a surprise until birth; and on November 4th, a son is born by caesarean section. Baby Joshua weighs 7 lbs, 2 oz at birth, and looks just like his father.
DH: George (36)
DW: Miriam (34)
DS: Andrey (12); DS: Michael (9); DS: Christopher (8); DD: Caroline (7); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (3); DS: Joshua (nb)
Year 10: Beth is happily married for 2 years, and gives birth to baby Nora on May 10th. Beth asks George and Miriam to be godparents, and the couple willingly accepts. They are so happy to see Beth raise her second-born daughter.
DH: George (37)
DW: Miriam (35)
DS: Andrey (13); DS: Michael (10); DS: Christopher (9); DD: Caroline (8); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (4); DS: Joshua (1)
Year 11: Miriam and George learn that Michael and Christopher have a newborn baby sister who has just entered foster care. The Irvings petition to foster her, and are allowed to adopt her at the end of the year. Baby Ruby, born January 18th, is the perfect replica of her older brothers. Michael and Cristopher are especially happy to welcome Ruby home.
DH: George (38)
DW: Miriam (36)
DS: Andrey (14); DS: Michael (11); DS: Christopher (10); DD: Caroline (9); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (5); DS: Joshua (2); DD: Ruby (nb)
Year 12: Miriam is proud of her children, but mourns how quickly childhood is lost. She and George decide to add a ninth child to their home, a 5-year old boy from Kazakhstan. Little Antony is small for his age and weakened by cerebral palsy, but he thrives in his new home.
DH: George (39)
DW: Miriam (37)
DS: Andrey (15); DS: Michael (12); DS: Christopher (11); DD: Caroline (10); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (6); DS: Antony (5) DS: Joshua (3); DD: Ruby (1)
Year 13: When George’s father turns 80-years old, the Irvings gather to celebrate. Paul loves George, who is his only child, but is bemused that his only son has given him so many grandchildren.
DH: George (40)
DW: Miriam (38)
DS: Andrey (16); DS: Michael (13); DS: Christopher (12); DD: Caroline (11); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (7); DS: Antony (6) DS: Joshua (4); DD: Ruby (2)
Year 14: Miriam’s family primarily live in Ireland and England, and so Miriam chooses to attend a family reunion in London. She brings along Joshua, Ruby, and Antony, because few of her relatives have met them.
DH: George (41)
DW: Miriam (39)
DS: Andrey (17); DS: Michael (14); DS: Christopher (13); DD: Caroline (12); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (8); DS: Antony (7) DS: Joshua (5); DD: Ruby (3)
Year 15: Andrey leaves for college. He is going abroad to Stanford, and the entire family will miss him terribly. Happily, George proposes an idea to lighten his family’s mood; he brings home a pet boa constrictor from his veterinary clinic. As it turns out, the snake’s owner has moved into an apartment that does not permit pets, and so George agrees to adopt the creature. Miriam is no fan of snakes, but she names the poor creature “Little Andy,” after her eldest son.
DH: George (42)
DW: Miriam (40)
DS: Andrey (18); DS: Michael (15); DS: Christopher (14); DD: Caroline (13); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (9); DS: Antony (8) DS: Joshua (6); DD: Ruby (4)
Pet: Little Andy the Snake
Year 16: George cannot believe it, but he has convinced his family to move to the Outback. There, he will be the director of an animal rehabilitation program. Although Miriam is reluctant to leave her job in Brisbane, the rehab program has offered her its presidential position.
DH: George (43)
DW: Miriam (41)
DS: Andrey (19); DS: Michael (16); DS: Christopher (15); DD: Caroline (14); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (10); DS: Antony (9) DS: Joshua (7); DD: Ruby (5)
Pet: Little Andy the Snake
Year 17: Miriam does not want another pet, but she knows how much George loves animals. So, when he brings home an orphaned wallaby, Miriam just buries her head in her hands and laughs. Michael names the wallaby “Fido.”
DH: George (44)
DW: Miriam (42)
DS: Andrey (20); DS: Michael (17); DS: Christopher (16); DD: Caroline (15); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (11); DS: Antony (10) DS: Joshua (8); DD: Ruby (6)
Pet: Little Andy the Snake; Fido the Wallaby
Year 18: Caroline is quite the adept animal caregiver, and she aspires to follow in her father’s footsteps. George could not be happier, and so he decides to give her a pet. At first, he feels that an orphaned dingo would be the perfect pet, but Miriam suggests something more…domesticated. George buys Miriam a yellow Labrador retriever puppy, and she names her Sunny.
DH: George (45)
DW: Miriam (43)
DS: Andrey (21); DS: Michael (18); DS: Christopher (17); DD: Caroline (16); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (12); DS: Antony (11) DS: Joshua (9); DD: Ruby (7)
Pet: Little Andy the Snake; Fido the Wallaby; Sunny the Dog
Year 19: Tragedy strikes. Miriam is diagnosed with terminal ovarian cancer. Knowing that her time on earth is limited, Miriam withholds medical treatment and seeks hospice care. Andrey rushes home from California, and the entire family gathers and waits at Miriam’s bedside. Miriam dies on February 3rd, one day after her 22nd wedding anniversary. Her final words are, “I love you,” spoken to her husband as he adjusts the pillows on her bed. Miriam dies two weeks before her 44th birthday.
DH: George (46)
DS: Andrey (22); DS: Michael (19); DS: Christopher (18); DD: Caroline (17); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (13); DS: Antony (12) DS: Joshua (10); DD: Ruby (8)
Pet: Little Andy the Snake; Fido the Wallaby; Sunny the Dog
Year 20: In the year following Miriam’s death, the Irving family returns to Brisbane and moves into their grandfather’s house. Paul is rather independent for an 87-year old man, but he appreciates the company and help of a full house. Andrey starts law school in the United States, and Michael, Christopher, and Caroline attend university in Australia. The family has survived, but it will never be the same.
DH: George (47)
DS: Andrey (23); DS: Michael (20); DS: Christopher (19); DD: Caroline (18); DDs: Marie and Elizabeth (14); DS: Antony (13) DS: Joshua (11); DD: Ruby (9)
Pet: Little Andy the Snake; Fido the Wallaby; Sunny the Dog
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