Year 1:
It was Nessie's first birthday. She was standing next to her mother, holding her hand and watching, as her grandmother, Esme, carried a large cake toward her. It was a pretty big party. All the members of the Quileute's were there, of course with Jacob. Even Charlie made an appearance, standing next to Billy Black near the giant table of food, both looking uncomfortable.
It had been one year since her birth. She stood about three feet tall with her curly hair hanging loosely about her shoulders. Her aunt Alice had chosen a blue cotton dress for her to wear with black shoes.
Not knowing for sure exactly how old she was, her mother had guessed and put 4 candles on the cake.
Setting the cake on the table, Esme lit the candles. Everyone around her began singing "Happy Birthday".
Smiling wide, Nessie squeezed her mother's hand, showing her how she felt. Images of her families smiling faces flashed through Bella's mind. She smiled and watched as Nessie leaned forward and blew out her candles.
"Did you make a wish?" Bella said softly into Nessie's ear. Ness just nodded and Bella grabbed a knife to cut the cake.
Clapping, Nessie looked around for her father. Coming up behind her, Edward scoops her up in his arms and kisses the side of her face.
"Happy Birthday, Ness"
"Thanks, Daddy."
Leaning her head on his shoulder, she looks over at Jacob to find him smiling at her. Happy Birthday, he says silently. Smiling wider Nessie lifts her head and looks down at her father.
"Presents?"
"Presents."