You’ve moved into a new neighborhood. You know the people that just moved out, so they’ve given you the 411 on the neighbors, including pictures and names.
This is the list…
THE [name]BARNES[/name] FAMILY
Mr. [name]Barnes[/name] is a single father. His wife died about three years ago. His daughter has had a tough time coping, but seems to be doing better now. She’s 13 and her brother is 10.
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THE [name]MEYER[/name] FAMILY
Ms. [name]Meyer[/name] is a single mother of four. She and her husband separated earlier this year. He’s been coming around a bit lately, so they may be working things out. Her eldest daughter is 9 and that’s her only biological child. Her 6 year old son’s biologically parents died when he was just a baby and he had no relatives that would take him in, so the [name]Meyer[/name]’s adopted him. He’s such a sweet kid. The 3 year old girl and 1 year only boy are blood-siblings. They were removed from their parents’ household due to drug abuse. They’ve only lived with the [name]Meyer[/name]’s for a few months, but they’ve changed so much in that time – for the better. They’re currently just foster children, but I know Ms. [name]Meyer[/name] would love to legally adopt them.
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THE GALLEGO FAMILY
The Gallego’s are a very quiet family. Their 12 year old daughter is an only child. They really just keep to themselves.
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THE [name]MITCHELL[/name] FAMILY
Miss [name]Mitchell[/name] is another single mom. She was 16 when her daughter was born. [name]Little[/name] Miss [name]Mitchell[/name] was only 2 when she and her mother moved into that house, and now she’s 7. [name]Little[/name] Miss [name]Mitchell[/name]’s father was never in the picture. In fact, I believed he moved to another state when he found out Miss [name]Mitchell[/name] was pregnant with his child. Coward. Miss [name]Mitchell[/name]’s daughter is friends with the Shwetz girls next door.
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THE SHWETZ FAMILY
The Schwetz’s are a nice couple. Mr. Shwetz was born in Ukraine and moved to [name]America[/name] with his family when he was a boy. He and Mrs. Shwetz were high school sweethearts. They married and started a family straight out of college. Mrs. Shwetz is good friends with Miss [name]Mitchell[/name]. Their daughters have many play dates.
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THE [name]WOOD[/name] FAMILY
[name]Ah[/name], the Woof family. They’re a lively bunch. Mr. [name]Wood[/name] has worked very hard his entire life to support his family so his wife can stay home with their children. They have 6 children, to be exact and have lived in that house since their now 18 year old son was just a tot. Their 16 year old daughter was quite the tomboy growing up around all her brothers, but she’s become more girly as puberty has kicked in. Only a year after she was born, the [name]Wood[/name]’s had twin boys, who are now 15. Those 4 kids must’ve been quite the handful, for the [name]Wood[/name]’s didn’t have any more children until the twins were 8. That’s when their youngest son was born – he’s now 7. And then only a year later, they had their youngest daughter, who’s 6. There’s always a bit of commotion going on at their house. Their youngest daughter also plays with the Shwetz girls and [name]Little[/name] Miss [name]Mitchell[/name]. Their youngest son is an extended family member of the [name]Alexander[/name] family.
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THE [name]KWAN[/name] FAMILY
The [name]Kwan[/name]’s are a wealthy little family. Mr, [name]Kwan[/name] works from home and relentlessly dotes on his wife and princess daughter. The little one tends to keep to herself, though, only occasionally playing with the other neighborhood girls, which is strange because she’s right in their age group – 7. Mrs. [name]Kwan[/name] does not work. Her time is spent homeschooling her daughter.
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THE [name]ALEXANDER[/name] FAMILY
The [name]Alexander[/name]’s, although having half as many children, are just as rowdy as the [name]Wood[/name]’s. It must be a boy-heavy thing, for the [name]Alexander[/name]’s have three very young boys, ages 6, 4, and 2. They are the cutest little men, though. The youngest [name]Wood[/name] boy frequently spends the night.
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THE GADHAVI FAMILY
The Gadhavi’s are also on the wealthy side. They live reasonably, though, and choose to spend their money on trips back to their home country. They have a 17 year old daughter, who has a 1 year old girl of her own. It was a time of great distress when their daughter became pregnant because not only were they disappointed in her actions, but their son died at the young age of 18. Fortunately, the new life of their little granddaughter has helped brighten their lives up again.
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THE [name]COHEN[/name] FAMILY
The [name]Cohen[/name]’s are the humanitarians of the neighborhood. They’re so lovely. They’re young and have spent many of their lives in foreign, third-world countries assisting with various organizations. Only 2 years ago, they were in Ethiopia and fell in love with this beautiful little girl. She’s 4 now, and they take her with them and teach her to love peace and help others. They primarily speak Amharic in their home to allow their daughter to maintain her native tongue. They did not change their daughter’s name given at birth, but they did give her an Americanized middle name. An interesting side note is that Mrs. [name]Cohen[/name] is Native American.
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THE [name]HUGHES[/name] FAMILY
The [name]Hughes[/name]’ are a special not-so-little family. They make such beautiful children. Their oldest son is 19. He still lives at home while he’s in college. He also helps support the family financially. Mrs. [name]Hughes[/name] stays home because her youngest son, who’s 5, is disabled with cerebral palsy. Their eldest daughter, who’s 17, helps a lot with her younger brother. The next two girls are close in age – 14 and 13.
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THE [name]ROUX[/name] FAMILY
Ms. [name]Roux[/name] is a single mother. Her little one, who’s 5, splits his time between her house and his father’s house. He’s a caring child that has a love for animals.
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THE [name]GREEN[/name] FAMILY
Mrs. [name]Green[/name] spends most of her days home alone, with Mrs. Akiyama, or occasionally visiting Miss [name]Mitchell[/name]. Mr. [name]Green[/name] is currently deployed – he’s in the [name]Army[/name]. They have a young 3 year old son, who is a total mama’s boy. They are such a young, but lovely family.
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THE ACOSTA FAMILY
Mr. Acosta inherited the house from his mother when she passed just last year. They’re somewhat new to the neighborhood, but fit in just fine. They have a 10 year old daughter and an 8 year old son.
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THE AKIYAMA FAMILY
Mr. Akiyama is currently deployed with Mr. [name]Green[/name], so their wives and sons spend quite a bit of time together. Mrs. Akiyama is a sweet young girl, who had their son at a young age. He’s now 6 and wants to be just like Daddy.
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THE [name]GREY[/name] FAMILY
The [name]Grey[/name]’s are quite very new to the neighborhood. They moved in just before Mrs. [name]Grey[/name] gave birth to their triplets, who are now just under a year old. They have 2 girls and 1 boy. Mr. [name]Grey[/name] works long hours so his wife can stay home with their babies.
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