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Our cat, and Mum’s ‘first born’, Stark, passed away. He was pretty old, but we all loved him. He was such a big part of the family, too. Mum’s so torn up.

I don’t know if Gala and I will be getting any pets… it’ll be hard for any pet to live up to Stark.

- Amaranth Rose Scoop

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It was Stark’s time to go…

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Everyone was just going about their daily chores and routines, when…

Scoop Rainbowcy Outtakes | The kids are home!

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Everyone exchanged gifts. I think the best gift, however, was just the whole family being there in our newly renovated house. Everyone welcomed Gala with open arms.

Scoop Rainbowcy Outtakes | Watermelon

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Scoop Rainbowcy Outtakes | Holiday lights are up and Watermelon entertains with some Christmas carols!

Scoop Rainbowcy Outtakes | Watermelon enjoys the reading nook

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We all love the new home renovations. Gala told me they were just perfect. As for Mum, she’s been loving the larger and more open kitchen. We all still have a place to gather and eat, and catch up, which is what we all wanted.

We have a lot of new things, but we still kept most of what we began with… things that were special to us.

- Amaranth Rose Scoop

Scoop Rainbowcy Outtakes | Homework time

Scoop Rainbowcy Outtakes | Hibiscus & Watermelon pillow fight

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It was Apple Blossom’s birthday today. My younger sister finally became an adult! She gained the Eccentric trait, which made her even more kooky! She also decided to ditch the messy crop cut and go back to her long hair!

The true middle child of the family, she was more than eager to get packing for her big move tomorrow…

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We were just tending to the gardens today (Watermelon has taken a bit of interest in the plants, too!) when Mum got a phone call. Guess what? She had to report to the Town Hall to collect a special services award for all the great produce she’s been supplying the town with!

We couldn’t be more proud of our mum!

- Amaranth Rose Scoop

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Scoop Rainbowcy Outtakes | Watermelon is getting quite good on the piano

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I sat down with Mum and the youngest girls to talk about the future of the house today. I was a bit nervous, but Mum assured me that my sisters would support any decision I made as head of the family.

Dad had to go to work, but I know he’ll go along with whatever I decide. If not, Mum will whip him into shape soon enough. As Apple Blossom is graduating and moving out very soon, I knew whatever decision I made wouldn’t be affecting her.

Watermelon, Hibiscus and Sweet Pea surprised me. They were thrilled about the prospect of Gala moving in and even asked me how long it would be before I plucked up the guts to ask her to marry me!

"You realise Gala moving in would mean we’d have to go through some pretty exhausting renovations?"

"Oh, we’re counting on it!" said Watermelon. "We’ve been wanting a new room since we became teens!"

-Amaranth Rose Scoop

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Scoop Rainbowcy Outtakes | It’s that kind of morning

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Gala and I graduated today. How about that?

I was never as smart as my older sister Raspberry was (I mean, she got freaking valedictorian upon graduating last year!) but I still stuck to my studies and managed to average an ‘A-’ at least throughout most of my high school years.

My classmates voted me ‘Most Likely to have a Large Family’ - ha! I guess they presume I’ll follow in Mum and Dad’s footsteps and bring six kids into Aelview, too. But if I’m being honest? Growing up in a large family was HECTIC. Maybe Gala will be okay with just one or two.

Anyway, the day was nice. I’m happy. Sweet Pea was particularly emotional. She’s definitley the softest of the triplets. The girls complained about the rain, but Mum and I shared a look that said ‘well, at least the garden will be loving it!’

- Amaranth Rose Scoop

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Gala’s birthday was today. As her mum was out of town with her new husband, we decided to host it here at my house. Mum, Dad and the girls were more than happy to see her grow up alongside me… she’s already like family to them. I just hope one day I can get up the guts to make it official.

Gala’s braver than me (so much braver!) but she’s so beautiful… and now that she’s a young adult, I think she’s even more beautiful than before. I can’t believe my luck sometimes…

- Amaranth Rose Scoop

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Dearest Diary,

This is my final entry. Well, it’s been sweet… the big day is finally here. My only son, Amaranth, is taking over the Scoop family legacy and will be carrying on mine and Flamingo’s work with his sweetheart, Gala Crisp.

I can say with surety that both Flamingo and I could not be prouder of all he has achieved.

We have lived a happy and full life, too, and feel that our exciting chapters are finally at an end.

I started here in Aelview with naught more than a small, white box to live in. I soon adopted a faithful kitty companion by the name of Stark and also married my first Aelview sweetheart, Flamingo Rose Heart.

Together we had six wonderful children; Raspberry, Amaranth, Apple Blossom and the triplets Hibiscus, Sweet Pea and Watermelon. Sweets, it was a challenge - but we did it. We’re all still here.

And what’s more? We now have this wonderfully large plot of land for our family to further build their dreams… I can’t wait to see what Amaranth and Gala have in store for themselves and all future Scoops!
Love forever,
Marzipan Scoop x

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Teenage Watermelon