"Jasper! Control your brother!" The soft voice of his belle interrupted the peace he usually needed when he was building something as intricate as a table
"Izzy, now you know my baby brother can't control me."
"Peter, go home!" His wife demanded
"Nah. I'll just take my seat at the table."
The fact that Jasper and Izzy had an 'open chair policy" at their house was something Peter often took advantage of whenever he felt like bugging Jasper's saint of a wife
Jasper sighed as the two continued to bicker "would you two stop it? I'm trying concentrate." He just shook his head, a smile brightening his eyes
It's got a few coffee stains, and a thousand marks from "god knows when"
"Peter, i swear to god if you cheat one more time…" Isabella let the threat trail off, leaving the end to Peter's imagination
"I'm not cheating Isabella Marie!"
"Peter Wayne Whitlock! Are you my momma?"
"Nah." Peter laughed "I dont have the tits."
"Peter!"
Jasper couldn't help but laugh as bella knocked over her coffee. The scramble made jasper fall in love with his family a little more.
Ain't too many thing's, that could stand the test of timeBut this family table's held together by love that never dies
The love Jasper felt for his family seemed to grow every day. As Bella walked around the kitchen setting the table for the family they knew was coming, he pulled her in for a deep kiss. "I love you"
She just smiled knowingly at him "I love you too" she went back to work at setting the table. Paying no attention as a knock sounded from the front door "come in!"
So won't you come on in?Supper's almost doneGo ahead and call your friends'Cause we got room for everyone
Bella smiled at her friends and family around the table, the fact that there were still open seats meant anyone could walk in and be welcome. Their open chair policy was the best thing they had ever done. Bella loved knowing that her friends always had somewhere to go for a warm meal.
Let's make some memories, 'round this 9 foot pinePull up a chair and stay a while, at the family table
Cards flew as Bella and Peter started arguing again, Jasper should have felt annoyed, but all he felt was love. Their family was always welcome for game night and most of them came, leading to the huge laughs and memories constantly being made.
It's the cornerstone that held us all upThrough the best of timesAnd made our way when times got tough
Peter held Charlotte as Bella and Jasper watched helplessly, no one knew what to do. But somehow, they had once again ended up around Bella and Jasper's kitchen table, coffee in hand. They shared a look, knowing that this was no accident. This table was the center of their lives.
We blew the candles outIn our walk through time
Through the years, every night was full of joy and love as the family continued to grow and celebrate around the giant table.
Gather round, hand in handClose our eyes and bow our headsThank the lord for everything he's done, and for everyoneAt the family tableSo please come on in, when your work is done
Peter and Jasper trudged in from a long day working in the fields, when Bella commanded they go wash up before supper they laughed but did so. Once they got done, they sat down until everyone was there. Jasper held his hands out and they made an interlocked circle as they prayed, thanking God for everything. Once the prayer ended, Jasper smiled at Bella and Peter on either side of him. This was perfect.