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CHRISTMAS DAY

We were all gathered around the Christmas tree finally exchanging presents. It was lucky that Rosalie hadn't been with us when we got arrested otherwise we would have had to call Esme or Carlisle to come bail us out – which as cool as they were, still would have been embarrassing; I mean they still are our parents.

I think everyone was enjoying finally being able to dupe Alice in the present giving department, as this year I was able to cloak their choices so she couldn't figure out what each person was planning on getting her. It was kinda funny to watch as Alice sat fidgeting, dying to know what was underneath all the wrapping.

To torture her we decided to give her most of her presents nearer to the end of the entire gift swapping – just to make her wait and let the tension bubble. As, expected, Renesme was spoilt rotten with approximately two presents at least from each family member. I scowled at everyone for splurging so much on her, but couldn't help feeling proud that she was so well loved. Esme had baked Christmas cookies for Renee and Renesme, the only humans amongst us.

"Wait!" Alice suddenly screamed, jumping up at the same time.

"We haven't got everyone here yet."

We all looked at her with dubious expressions on our faces until the doorbell rang and with a sniff of my nose I knew exactly who were missing. God! I hope he doesn't know where we were accommodated last night – it'd be the second death of me.

Luckily from the expression on his face when he entered, the news had yet to come through the grapevine. I realised a small sigh of relief – one that he couldn't detect. Charlie gave everyone a bit of an awkward hello and Renesme a hug and I had to repress a chuckle – Charlie will always be Charlie and that's what I love about him.

"So let's get down to opening these goodies huh!" Charlie sat down rubbing his hands together with delight.

Emmet laughed and chucked on a Santa hat; chucking a Santa's helper hat on Alice's head, who grimaced at the fact the shade of green clashed with the shade her Christmas dress was.

The first present was given to Renesme. This one was from Esme and Carlisle and was a hot pink 16 GB Ipod Nano. It was the latest version and had an in-built camera. She was so ecstatic that we couldn't continue until she had put the Ipod on charge so she could play with it ASAP. While she was putting it on charge she noticed the inscription on the back – Let there always be music in your life. ; Love Grandma and Grandpa Cullen.

With her eyes tearing up she ran and hugged the two of them – if they had been human I reckon the hug could have come close to cracking their ribs. Most of the presents passed quickly after that. Renesme also received a pack of Ipod accessories from Esme and Carlisle.

Emmet bought her a Nintendo DS lite with several games and Rosalie bought her an expensive make-up and nails kit. Alice of course bought her plenty of clothes – some at the size she was and some several sizes bigger (I think she was hinting that the growth wasn't going to be slowing down just yet).

Charlie, having considerably less money than the Cullen's bought her several different CD's – and I realised that he must have been aware of Esme and Carlisle's gifts. Renee bought her jewellery to match the outfits that Alice had picked out for her (did I mention she also bought her the shoes to go with them!).

Edward and I had bought her a camera and a laptop for her schooling. We hoped to get her into the habit of taking lot's of pictures in her semi-human life so that when the growth spurt slowed down and we could finally put her into a normal school she would be well adhered to taking memories – stuff I now sorta wish I had done more of.

Everyone had chipped in to buy Rosalie clothes, accessories and make-up. Emmet had gone further and bought her a collection of Swarovski necklaces. Emmet got equipment for tattoos as he was planning on enrolling himself into a tattoo course. Rosalie said her gift for him was for later when they were alone – which made him turn up his very mischievous smile.

Jasper was given several Art books and Art supplies whilst Alice bought him some very sexy boxers and a 12 book collection on the civil war. When Esme and Carlisle opened their presents we all laughed as expressions of shock and shyness crept onto their faces when the paper revealed the Santa and Mrs. Santa outfits we had picked up for them at the lingerie store.

Jasper bought Alice a ticket to Switzerland to go skiing with him. Rosalie and Emmet bought her a pole dancing kit as a joke and then a few pairs of shoes. Esme and Carlisle got her the guitar she's been eyeing off for a while and Edward and I had bought her a sleek black Yamaha motorbike. In all – I believe everyone was pretty happy with their gifts – the family had bought both Renee and Charlie $500 gift cards to spend on what ever they want (I had suggested a cook for Charlie who made everyone laugh).

Edward had bought me a sleek black evening dress with matching heels and Swarovski jewellery and I had bought him his own motorbike (with the help of Rosalie of course).

The Christmas cookies had now been completely devoured and everyone decided to retreat to their own personal bubbles of space. Renee came and gave both Edward and I a hug and informed us she was going to stay with Charlie for the night then head back home tomorrow and spoke of how grateful she was for us having her there.

Charlie gave us an awkard-ish hug each and pretty much said thanks for a great day – I figured he'll probably take Renee to the Reserve for dinner with the Quileute's. Renesme was exhausted from the day and after a small meal went to bed pretty early – leaving Edward to ourselves finally. Our time together didn't last long when Alice came to our door – but luckily for her, she came bearing good news…


OOOH CLIFFY!! LOL