Hey guys!

If you didn't read To Hold Your Heart, I suggest you read it first or you might be a little confused. Actually, you might be really confused. This is the sequel and it's about Jake and Nessie raising their two children.

Please leave a review telling me what you think of the first chapter! Also, any ideas you may have of what's going to happen, I would love to hear them:D

I am not Stephanie Meyer, I do not own Twilight!

And now, heres Heart of a Family, the sequel of To Hold Her Heart:)

RENESMEE'S POV

Chapter 1: The Norm of the Black Family Household

"No fair Mason, you cheated!" Lizzy yelled.

"I won fare and square! Don't be such a baby Lizzy," Mason retorted.

"I'm not a baby! I'm Seven years old!"

"Baby baby!" Mason teased.

"Guys guys guys! Come on. Mason, don't tease your sister. And Lizzy, Mason didn't cheat. It's just a card game calm down," Jacob scolded.

"But daddy," Lizzy whined.

"Lizzy," Jake warned.

"Listen to your father," I called from the kitchen.

"Mommy, when is the people gonna get here?" Lizzy asked excitedly.

"When are the people going to get here," Mason corrected her, and she stuck her tongue out at him.

"Everyone will be here in an hour. Go outside and play while the sun is still out," I said.

"Okay, mom. Hey Lizzy, want to play ball?" Mason asked.

"Yes! Let me get my mitt!" Lizzy cheered.

I laughed. Our daughter was definitely what some would call a tom-boy. Of course growing up around a bunch of boys really made an impact on her. She liked to prove she was just as tough as the other guys. I watched them throwing a baseball around in the backyard.

"Hi honey, we're home!" Quil sang, coming through the door.

And then my once empty kitchen was filled with people. Emily, Claire, Rachel, and Kim helped me cook and all the guys were watching a game on television. The kids were all out in the backyard playing. I felt a pang of sadness as I looked at my extended family. All of the pack wives looked so much older now. And Jake and I still looked seventeen. I sighed, knowing that one day we wouldn't be able to pull off being in our late twenties and we would have to leave Forks. I was dreading this day, but it was necessary. My family had moved to Maine two years ago, but they visit at least once a month.

"Nessie, what's the matter? You seem… distant," Emily commented.

"Oh, nothing. Just thinking," I sighed, going back to putting the food on the table.

"No fair Aiden! That's my dolly!" Lizzy screeched.

"Come and get it!" Aiden yelled, holding Lizzy's doll high above his head.

"Don't make me punch you again, Aiden!" Lizzy warned.

"Fine! Take your doll! I didn't want it anyways," Aiden said smartly.

"Shut up Aiden! Come on, let's go play cards," Lizzy suggested.

"I swear, those two are going to get married one day," Emily laughed, shaking her head.

"They argue about everything, but can't seem to leave each other alone!" I giggled.

"So how have you been Nessie? I feel so busy all the time with my boys, I haven't had any time to catch up!" Emily exclaimed.

"I'm good. The family's great. I can never get over how great it feels to be a mom," I sighed.

"It is great, isn't it," Rachel smiled, watching her son Hunter out the window.

"So do you guys think your sons will be next?" I asked curiously.

"It's hard to tell. They sure are bigger than most boys their age for one thing," Emily said.

"What about you Nessie? Do you think Mason will phase when he gets older?" Claire asked.

"Jake and I have been discussing that. But we just can't tell. He does have vampire in him, so he may never be able to phase," I said.

"Whatever happens Nessie, I'm sure it will be for the best," Emily said, putting a comforting hand on my shoulder.

"Actually, I wouldn't be too upset if he didn't phase at all. I'd like to keep my kids protected at all times. Not send them out into the dangerous world," I said, sighing.

Emily, Kim, Rachel, and Claire all started laughing when Jackson tackled Mason and had him in a headlock. Mason somehow managed to escape and had Jackson pinned to the ground.

"Dinner!" I called to the guys.

I heard them cheer and run into the kitchen. Laughing, I led all the women out onto the porch to watch the kids play and drink lemonade. We enjoyed the rare rays of sunlight.

"Hey Lizzy," I heard Aiden call.

"What Aiden?"

"Guess what I have!"

"AIDEN GIVE ME PACK MY DOLL!" Lizzy screamed.

"Only on one condition," Aiden said slyly.

"What?"

"I dare you to kiss me!" he yelled.

"Ew, gross!" Lizzy made a face and I laughed.

"Scaredy cat!" Aiden teased.

Emily stood up and looked like she wanted to say something to get Aiden to stop, but I put my hand out to stop her. I wanted to see the turnout of this.

"Fine!" Lizzy yelled. She marched right up to him, grabbed his face, and planted a kiss on his lips. My mouth fell open and I burst out laughing.

Aiden turned bright red and dropped the doll next to him. He ran off to the other guys, who were all watching with admiration, screaming. Lizzy just shook her head and picked up the doll.

"Well this will be a fun story to tell at their wedding," I joked.

Emily and the others laughed and we talked about everyday things like gas prices and the weather. It was a very normal Sunday afternoon. I had realized that that was as normal as my life would ever get.

"Did you have fun today, Lizzy?" I asked her as I tucked her into bed.

"Yes momma," she yawned.

"Did you like your first kiss?" I asked.

"No! It was a dare! And he wouldn't give me back my doll," she pouted.

"Wait, what am I hearing about a kiss?" Jake asked, walking out of Mason's room.

"Aiden dared me to kiss him so I did," Lizzy shrugged.

"No daughter of mine…" Jacob yelled jokingly.

"Daddy!" she giggled.

"Goodnight princess," I kissed her head and went into Mason's room.

"Night Mason," I said.

"Night mom," he sighed from under his covers.

"I love you buddy," I reminded him.

"Love you too mom," he chimed.

I kissed his forehead and met Jacob in the hall.

"How's the pack?" I asked.

"Fine. They all have jobs now," he said.

"Do you want that life?" I asked sadly.

"Nope. I wouldn't trade my life for the world," he smiled and kissed my cheek.

"Me, neither!" I agreed whole heartedly.