Edwards POV

How can this be happening, who in their right mind thinks that we a family of vampires can raise a human girl. I mean do they not realize that she will constantly be in danger.

I had run up stairs after the decision had been made to keep the baby girl. I just couldn't put up with all the cooing over the baby and all the plans being made when I knew the decision was a stupid one.

I slammed my door, and put on my some soothing classical music by Beethoven to help drown out the voices from my family.

I just couldn't support this decision they had made I mean how would things be if she got hurt, I just couldn't understand it at all.

Just as I was going into another round of debating in my head there came at knock at my door. I knew it was Carlisle I heard his thoughts before he even came up the stairs.

Edward let me in we need to talk about this.

"Come in Carlisle," I stated coolly.

Carlisle slowly entered my room with a less than happy expression on his face.

"Edward I understand why you object to this decision, but we are a family and you need to support us. If Isabella does end up staying with us for good you are going to be apart of her life, and because of that you need to be there for her like a big brother or an uncle. Your choice, but do not take your actions out on that innocent little girl, or you will regret it Edward."

Carlisle made a lot of sense, although I wasn't happy with this decision, Isabella herself had never done anything to me; I guess I could try a little harder. I mean she was just a little baby!

"Okay, so I guess I should go downstairs and maybe apologize and actually see this baby."

"That sounds like a wonderful idea," Carlisle said with a hint of sarcasms in his voice.

I gave him slight annoyed look and proceeded to follow him downstairs.

Esme's POV

Once the decision was made that we would keep Isabella, Edward made a mad dash upstairs to his room. We all understood where he was coming from, but we also saw what this little girl might be able to bring to us.

"She is so beautiful; I just love having a little baby in the house."

"I know," Rosalie, stated with a twinkle in her eye, and a smile across her face.

"Okay, so I am going to go and get tons of baby stuff for her Rose. I already know what you will and will not like so don't worry. Esme I know you want to do her room blue with yellow and green accents, so why don't you come with, and we can get the stuff now." Alice said at vampire speed, while bouncing around the room.

"Alice can you please calm down a little. You look like a deranged pixie," Emmett boomed.

Alice gave him a little smirk, and then proceeded to dance around the room even more.

"I don't care. I am so happy and she is just most beautiful baby in the world," Alice cooed.

"She is going to have a great life with us I know it," Alice smirked again while pointing to her head.

We all couldn't help but laugh. Who could doubt Alice?

Just as we were all standing around admiring the baby, again, Carlisle and Edward appeared at the top of the stairs. I was happy to see that my husband had gotten through to Edward. We all knew Edward's concerns and where he was coming from, but sometimes my son could take things a bit far.

"Thanks Mom," Edward stated.

Well son I was just being honest, and you know it.

Let me see this beautiful little girl I have been hearing about. Edward said with a genuine smile as he moved towards us.

Emmett's POV

Thank goodness we are vampires. While this might seem a weird statement, but us being vampires is the only thing that has made the nights filled with crying bearable. She cried so often one of always had to go and get her settled back down.

Isabella, or Bella as we nicknamed her, was perfect baby in every way, except that she could not sleep well at night. The only time she slept semi-well was when someone was either holding her while rocking her, or while we were rubbing her back and walking her.

We had hoped that as she got older this would get better, but we were wrong. Luckily we had 6 vampires willing to take a different night of the week. It would have been 7 but Jasper had been giving his night to Edward since Bella had arrived.

We all knew why but also knew that he needed to figure out what he could and could not handle. Bella's scent was extremely strong because she was a baby, but it was still there. Even though I might not be empathic, I could still feel his concern about what he might do.

The day after we found Bella, CPS had sent over a representative to give us the details we needed. Isabella Marie Swan was the only child of Charlie and Renee Swan, the police chief and his wife.

After looking into their records there was no family that could be found, and no will indicating whom the child should be left with. According to CPS if we went through a several month foster period we could legally adopt Bella at the age of 11 months old.

We had found Bella when she was eight months old, and her birthday was in September. Even though we had already missed Christmas, Alice had the awesome idea of throwing a little impromptu Christmas, which really was just an excuse to shower her with gifts. Which was great, and we took tons of pictures.

I personally got her a little football and baseball. While Rose, Esme and Alice showered with stuffed animals and clothes. Jasper got her some books, Edward made her a tape of classical music, and Carlisle well he gave her the family crest on a beautiful necklace.

It was a wonderful day being able to give this little girl all these things, especially because her dark brown eyes seemed to dance with excitement.

Bella was going to be 11 months old in two weeks, which meant most likely we would be able to legally adopt Bella soon. Well for legal purposes Carlisle and Esme would be her guardians/legal parents, since they were older, but Rosalie and I would be her mom and dad in every other way.

"Hey their Bella Bean, what are you up too?" I baby talked to her in her as she stood in her walker.

She smiled back at me with goofy grin, and giggled.

"Why don't you and daddy go for a walk through the woods, does that sound good to you?"

"Don't you even think about it Emmett McCarty Cullen. She needs to have lunch and then a nap, and then you may take her for a walk," Rosalie stated hands on her hips.

"Okay, okay I bow down to you mommy supreme," as I literally bowed to her.

"Well that is more like it," as she gave me a slightly devilish grin.

I came up and pulled her to me in a kiss. Just as the kiss was beginning to deepen she pushed me back. I must have had a hurt and shocked look on face because she began giggle a little, and Bella gave a small gurgle.

"I need to feed Bella, but maybe after that walk Aunt Alice can take Bella shopping and we can have alone time," my angel said with a slight smirk and a kiss to my neck.

"Shopping I can do, and well," Alice said enthusiastically as she sped into the room.

"I have been meaning to get her some new shoes, and things since she keeps growing. And I was thinking that Edward could use some new shirts and things."

"Don't you dare Alice," came Edwards voice from upstairs.

"Just watch me Edward," Alice said forcefully but delighted at the same time. I will take her out for lets say just less than 2 hours, and if she gets fussy I will rush straight back. Alright see you both later, and you too angel."

Alice left after pecking Bella on the forehead, to which Bella grabbed for Alice's short spiky hair.

"Well it sounds good to me, as long as we get some alone time," I stated.

Rosalie's POV

I released myself from Emmett's embrace, with a little work, and made my way to Bella's walker. I gently lifted her into my arms and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek.

These past 3 months had been the happiest I had ever been. I had my Emmett and I had my beautiful baby girl, there was nothing else on Earth I wanted.

"Hey their sunflower lets go get you some lunch. How does some peas and carrots all mashed together sound to you little one." A little gurgle and I had my yes.

"Yummy, peas and carrots," Emmett said with mock enthusiasm and some sarcasm.

I gave him a little glare, and then proceeded to take Bella into the kitchen. I sat her in her high chair, snapped her "I love Cheerios" bib on her, and filled her pink spoon with smashed peas and carrots. Esme and I made the executive decision not to do canned baby food, opting instead to make and smash all of Bella's food for her. This way we could assure she was getting exactly what she needed nutritionally and hopefully also something tasty.

After finishing up Bella's lunch, thankfully it was not extremely messy, and getting her changed for her nap. I rocked her in the rocking chair in Emmett's and mine room.

Jasper had made it for us, and given it to us a little over a week after we got her. It was beautifully crafted and stained a luxurious mahogany color.

Bella and I had a little ritual when it came to naps and bedtime, I always sang "Baby of Mine." Whether it helped her sleep or not I always did it because I loved being able to sing my baby to sleep.

Once she was down in her crib I made my way back down stairs to clean up the kitchen. When I reached the kitchen I noticed Jasper cleaning up the high chair, and that the dishes had already been done.

"Hey there Jasper, you didn't have to do that."

"It's okay, I heard you take her upstairs and thought I could give you some help," he said with a small sad smile.

"Thank you Jasper."

I almost didn't say what I had been wanting to since we got her, because I know it is a sensitive subject for Jasper, but we needed to talk.

"Jasper I know that you are afraid of hurting her, but I don't want you to distance yourself from her. She needs her Uncle Jasper. I want you to be the Uncle that talks books and history with her, and plays chess and videogames with her. I may be her mom, but she needs all of us."

"I know Rose, but it would kill me if I ever lost control around her, or even really thought about it. I never thought I could love a child that much, but she has won me over completely."

He had a smile on his face, but looked down with some embarrassment. I loved my brother, he had such a sweet heart, which I may not admit to his face, but I was always thankful for.

"I am not afraid of you loosing control, and I never will be. So for her sake and mine please stop worrying, and for the goodness sake take your night of the week putting her to bed," I said with a huge grin across my face.

"Okay, I will Rose."

"In fact, why don't we start with you being the one to get her from her nap today."

"It would be my pleasure," he said with his southern twang and a grin.

After my conversation with Jasper I found my self-wandering back into Bella's room. Alice and Esme had done a beautiful job of painting and decorating her room. The walls were painted a cornflower blue with white crown molding, and sheer white curtains.

Alice, Esme, and I took great pains to make sure that Bella had tons of stuffed animals, books, and trinkets. Her room was a beautiful soothing place that I loved.

I had dreamed my entire life of being a mom, and when I became a vampire it almost killed me to know it would never happen. To realize that your greatest dream has been snatched from you darkens everything in your life. Although my life regained some light with my wonderful Emmett, there was always something missing.

Now I was complete, because of my Isabella, my sunflower. As I stood over her crib watching her sleep with her peaceful breathing, and calm features life felt good. Just as two strong arms circled my waist I knew there was nothing else that could make this moment more perfect.