A/N: We are back in Forks! I hope you all enjoyed the holiday chapters.

Chapter 38: Home is Wherever I'm With You

Renesmee POV:

We came back home by the crack of dawn and I felt eternally grateful that we took the plane back instead of driving. I just don't think I could deal with Chloë's potty breaks every thirty minutes and tending to a small baby inside of a car. As promised, our cars were parked in the driveway and we didn't waste any time on hitting the snooze button. I swear we didn't get out of bed until ten, and for our family, that's a pretty late morning. Of course, Aria was the the first one to wake up for a feeding and after we were done with that I put her in her baby swing for her morning nap while I started up breakfast.

It would be a pretty big feast since Jake's family would be joining us around eleven. As soon as I got the French toast casserole in the oven, I would get Jake and the kids up to get ready. Today I would be making the French toast casserole, fluffy buttermilk pancakes, plenty of bacon, fruit salad, and eggs Benedict. I'd probably stick to the bacon and eggs Benedict but Paul and Jacob loved to eat and I wanted everyone to have plenty of options.

I never knew how much I missed our family here until we came back. I couldn't wait to sit around the big table and talk about the holidays with them. After I put the casserole in the oven I washed my hands and went into our bedroom to wake up Jake. He yawned a little bit and did that cute pout I see our son often doing when he wakes up. I couldn't resist giving him a quick peck and was happy that it earned me his sweet smile.

"Morning." he pulled me into his chest for squeeze.

"Can you get the kids ready? I'm cooking a lot for breakfast." I showered his neck and cheeks with kisses.

He gave me a quick nod and sat up, messing with his bed hair, "No biggie."

I gave him one more squeeze for good measure and quickly headed back into the kitchen. I quickly put the Canadian bacon over a skillet to fry it and boiled some water so I can poach the eggs whenever i felt ready. I wanted to get the fruit salad out of the way so I chopped up some honeydew, strawberries, and melons and threw it into a bowl with Greek yogurt and blueberries. After a quick stir I put it in the fridge and flipped the bacon over. Gordon Ramsey would be so proud with how fast I am in the kitchen. The hollandaise sauce was pretty simple to make and I wanted to get it out the way before I started on the pancakes. Before I got the ingredients out to make the pancakes, I preheated the oven to cook the regular bacon and I took the Canadian bacon off the burner.

Both Edward and Chloë were up now and Jake put on Paw Patrol for them to watch while he picked out their outfits and got their baths ready. I got a quick peek at my sleeping angel and she stirred a little bit to get more comfortable. So darn cute! After I arranged the bacon in the foil lined tray, I put in the oven and started to stir up the pancake batter. Soon enough, breakfast was finally done and I had just half an hour to get ready. Jake managed to get the kids ready in time and was brushing his teeth while I changed into my outfit for the day. I just kept it laid back and wore the cute pale purple sweater Grandma Esme gave to me and some blue jeans to match. Not wanting to deal with my hair today, I just threw it on a bun and brushed my teeth while Jake got himself dressed.

I heard two cars roll up into the driveway and I knew they were here. When Chloë and Jay finally caught a whiff of their cousins they squealed and ran to the entrance. That startled my poor Aria and she started to cry.

"Hold onto the railing!" I called out to the both of them.

"Kay!" they said in unison.

"I got her." Jake kissed me and went to get the baby.

Mmm, minty. I headed downstairs with my kids and opened the door to our family. We exchanged big hugs and came up the stairs to get warm. Jake calmed down Aria and greeted his family with a smile.

"Oh, Paul! Look how big she has gotten already!" Rachel gasped and held the baby's hand, "Hi, sweetie! Remember me? I'm your cool auntie!"

"Cut it out, Rach! We all know I'm her favorite aunt!" Becky smirked as she gave Mona a teething ring.

As soon as Billy and his chair made it up the stairs, Solomon helped him get onto the main floor and Jake passed Aria to him.

"She looks more and more like your mother every time I see her." he grinned.

Oh, wow. All those striking features that have missed Jake and his sisters were transferred to my sweet Aria. I've only seen a few pictures of Sarah Black and I've always thought she was beautiful but her looks are heightened in my little girl. That's really sweet.

Blake tugged on Becky's shirt and told her, "Mommy, I'm hungry!"

"Breakfast is done! Let me get everything on the table." I clapped my hands together and went to the kitchen to arrange everything on plates and trays.

Jake came to help me and breakfast was served. I made sure to cut up the kid's pancakes and slice their eggs benedicts in half so it was easier for them to eat. We all sat around the big table and enjoyed the meal. I had Aria in my arms while everyone ate and I enjoyed my plate of bacon and lemon water. She was pretty alert and looking around at all the familiar faces. Breakfast was a hit. Everybody cleared their plates and helped themselves to seconds, and for Jake and Paul, thirds.

"Oh, it was just great having Christmas at the beach. I wish you guys were there though." Becky said while feeding Mona some of the fruit salad.

"I know but it isn't often when I see my family. They're only really here when I'm about to have a baby or for the kids' parties." I bounced Aria in my lap.

"Speaking of that, when are you and the old stallion done?" Paul elbowed Jake.

"Old stallion? You're older than me, Paul." Jake scowled, "Plus you don't even phase anymore."

"If I really tried I can! You wanna bet?!" Paul got up from his chair.

"Paul, sit down." Rachel deadpanned, earning snickers from her twins.

"Your daddy is a dweeb." Jake smiled over at them.

Paul sulked and took a bite from his eggs benedict.

"Well to answer your question we aren't quite finished yet. We are definitely not having one anytime soon though."

"Nessie and Jake are gonna have their own little farm of mini mes." Rachel sighed happily, "I, for one, am happy with just the two of these stinkers. I dunno how you do it. It's amazing."

"It isn't easy but I've always wanted a big family."

"And I want to make your dreams come true." Jake held my free hand.

I only blushed just a little and looked down at my lap.

"The more grandchildren the merrier, I say." Billy finished up his orange juice.

After breakfast, we gathered around in the family room while Chloë took Summer and Rosie to her room. They wanted put on a fashion show for us. Jacob and Paul were in charge of describing their outfits as they walked on their makeshift catwalk and Solomon was in charge of the lights. These girls have such big imaginations. I heard them shuffling into whatever outfits they planned on wearing and saw Chloë peek her head out to tell Jacob that they're ready.

"Ladies and gentleman… And Stitch. We are here to introduce you to our models." Jake held up his microphone, which was a cooking spatula.

Paul opened the door and the first one out was Summer. She walked with her head held high in her Cinderella costume and rather colorful makeup.

"Meet Summer Lily, she is wearing Disney's designer outfit Cinderella costume. Believe me, she has both of her glass slippers." Paul spoke into his own microphone.

Solomon flashed the flashlight at her and we all oohed and ahhed as she striked a pose. Next up was Chloë. She wore her Ariel costume and also had color makeup smeared all over her face.

"Meet Chloë Rae, she is wearing Disney's Ariel costume. Pay close attention to her sparkling sequin mermaid skirt." Jake grinned as he watched out daughter strut down the catwalk.

We all oohed and ahhed again as Solomon flashed the light on her. She gave us a wink before skipping back into her bedroom.

"Last up is Sahara Rose, she is wearing Elsa's iconic blue dress, designed by Disney! Watch how it flows as she walks down the runway." said Paul.

No surprise here that Rosie also had the color makeup as she sassily strut down the runway with the spotlight on her. The other two girl joined her back on the catwalk and the smiled and waved.

"Give a round of applause to our models, everybody!" Paul and Jake said together.

I giggled a little and joined everybody in the clapping who's the girls took their bows and curtsied.

"Silly girls." Jay mumbled as he clapped his hands together.

Aria didn't really know what was going on but she seemed to like all the excitement all around her. Family time is always amazing and it was really great having everybody over. They all started trickling out around dinner time and I made some easy mozzarella stuffed meatballs with marinara sauce. The kids just loved it, especially when I stuffed because it was always a good surprise to them. While they simmered over the stove top, I went into the nursery with Aria so I could feed her. Jake was out with the kids taking Stitch out on a walk before it got too dark. It was just me and her for the next fifteen minutes.

"Today was a big day, huh." I traced my finger around her hairline as she drank, "You have so many family members that just adore you. I can't wait for you to get to know and love everybody."

She blinked her beautiful grey eyes at me and snuggled even closer to me. I always feel like I can see the world on my children's eyes. Aria was starting to get a little sleepy again so I started to sing her lullaby to her.

"Deep in the meadow

Under the willow

A bed of grass

A soft green pillow

Lay down your head

And rest your eyes

Then when you wake

The sun will rise

Here it's safe

Here it's warm

Here the daisies guard

You from any harm

Here it's safe

Here it's warm

Here your dreams are safe

And tomorrow brings them true

Here is the place where I love you."

She fell asleep by the end of my song and I put her in her crib and watched her for a moment. Jake was at the doorway just doing the soft smile I fall in love with everytime I see it. I walked into his arms and inhaled his scent as he hummed.

"You're truly wonderful." he kissed my hair.

"As are you." I looked up at him and pursed my lips together, "Let's eat dinner."

A/N: Feel free to share your ideas in the comments, I love to read them. Also I'm still looking for a beta writer so if you are interested let me know! Until next time!