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BELLA'S POV:

I stretched as I woke up to hear Nessie crying from her room. I started to wonder why I didn't hear Anthony crying too when I heard Edward through the baby monitor talking to him about Anthony's smelly diaper. I laughed to myself as I got up to see what Nessie wanted.

I walked into her room to see her standing up, smiling at me.

"Good morning Birthday Girl." I said picking her up and kissing her cheek before laying her down on her changing table to get her changed and dressed.

That's right. Today was Nessie's first birthday.

I couldn't believe how much had changed in just one short year. This time last year Edward and I were engaged, had just moved in here, and had no idea on how to be parents.

Now, a year later, we were happily married with two beautiful, perfect, healthy children and had this parenting thing somewhat figured out.

And as far as my whole "changing into a vampire" went, Edward was looking into online schools for our cover story now.

I was brought out of my thoughts by my two handsome men walking in the room. Edward's voice pulled me back to reality.

"How is it he only gives me the dirty diapers?" he asked sitting and rocking Anthony while I put Nessie's onesie on.

"Ask him. You're the who can talk to them telepathically." I said smartly.

"Every time I ask him he just laughs at me." Edward said smiling.

"Maybe he's secretly evil like his Uncle Emmett." I said knowing that would get to him.

"More likely his Uncle Tony." Edward said.

"Uncle Tony?" I asked bewildered.

"My biological brother. He died during World War One in 1917. He was 5 years older than me and loved getting me in trouble." He said with a smile remembering his brother.

"You never talked about him before. I thought you were an only child." I said setting Nessie up to drink from me.

"We didn't part on good terms. He and I had different views on the war. The last thing I told him was he was killing himself for nothing. He just nodded, and told me he hoped one day I would understand." he concluded.

"And did you?" I inquired.

He just nodded.

"I finally understood his reasoning. He felt he had to go to protect his family and his country. But at thirteen, when he first left, I couldn't understand that. Now I can." he said looking down at a sleeping Anthony.

And I knew what he meant by now he understood.

I picked up a clean and dressed Nessie and turned to Edward.

"Well," I said getting his attention, "shall we go have breakfast?" I asked.

Edward just nodded as we headed for the door.

Since it was the middle of June we knew it was too hot to cook, so Nessie and I had cereal for breakfast instead while Edward fed Anthony his blood bottle.

We figured out early that Anthony's thirst and hunger was the same as Nessie's. But now Nessie was on solid foods and milk, so I was only feeding Anthony my milk these days.

"So what all do we have planned today?" Edward asked.

"I thought we would just do a small, simple party with family and Jacob, Leah and little Harry." I simply stated.

"And when are they coming over?" he asked.

He had left all the planning of today to me so he had a lot of questions.

"I told everyone about 3 this afternoon." I stated.

"Do you need me to do anything?" he asked.

"I ordered some balloons and a cake from the store. Can you go get them around noon?" I requested.

He simply nodded before looking up.

"Anything else?" he asked.

I shook my head as I helped Nessie with her cereal.

"The house is pretty clean so I just have some small stuff to clean around here." I stated as we finished up breakfast.

Edward took Nessie to take her bath while I fed Anthony his milk.

After he ate I took him in his room to be changed.

I guess Edward was right about the dirty diapers. Anthony was just wet for me.

As I put his little pants on over his onesie Edward and Nessie walked in.

We both knew it was a matter of time before those first big steps, so we were helping Nessie walk around, building those little leg muscles.

When Edward went to go get what we needed for the party I worked on the house cleaning.

I had just finished cleaning when Edward walked in.

"Hey, look who I found outside." he said as he walked in.

I smiled as Jacob walked in carrying Harry in his car seat, with Leah and the diaper bag directly behind them.

"Hey you guys." I said hugging them both.

"Hey Bells, how's it goin'?" Jacob asked turning around to unbuckle Harry.

"Pretty good. You two?" I asked looking at Leah.

"Alright. Just looking forward to the day I can sleep through the night again." she said with a smile.

I looked at Jacob. "You make your wife get up every night?" I asked sarcastically mean.

"I don't have a choice. I gotta be up early for work every day." he explained.

"I know, I'm just teasing." I say as Jacob stands up with Harry.

We sat and talked, and caught up, while the kids all took a long nap.

Around 2:30 Leah, Edward and I went upstairs to get them up while Jacob stayed downstairs in case anyone came in.

After all the diapers got changed and I put Nessie in her birthday outfit we all went back downstairs.

By now Sue, Seth and Charlie had shown up.

After all hugs were issued we heard a knock at the door signalling the last of the guests arrival.

After even MORE hugs were issued we all sat down and laughed, talked, and caught up. I noticed Charlie was unusually quiet, and seemed thoughtful as he looked at all of us.

I was wondering what was on his mind when Edward whispered in my ear.

"I think we should get the cake and ice cream ready." he said.

I nodded and stood to go in the kitchen with him.

"Does Charlie seem oddly quiet to you?" I asked as we got out the ice cream and Edward put the candle on the cake.

"A little, but I wouldn't worry about it. Today is about Nessie, let's focus on that." Edward said before kissing my head.

I just nodded as I grabbed the matches from the top of the refrigerator.

Edward cut of a chunk of cake and put the candle on it before we put that on a little plate for her.

"Ready?" I asked as we lit the candle.

He just smiled and nodded as we walked into the living room.

Alice had stripped Nessie down to her diaper, put a big towel underneath her, and placed her in the middle of the living room so she wouldn't make a mess.

I sat down in front of her as Edward started up the video camera I had gotten from my mom. I then looked up and nodded my head to cue everyone.

"Happy birthday to you, happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Renesmee, happy birthday to you." everyone sang.

I then blew out the candle for her and, just like we were hoping, she grabbed the cake and tried to stuff the whole thing in her mouth at once.

Frosting and cake everywhere.

We let her destroy her cake, and added some ice cream to the mess, while we ate our own cake and ice cream.

After we all had our fill Edward and Jacob volunteered to clean up while I gave Nessie a quick rinse off.

We all finished our selective jobs at the same time. Then it was on to presents.

Aunt Alice, Aunt Rosalie, Esme, Renee, Sue and Leah had all gotten Nessie new, bigger size clothes which was much appreciated since she was almost out of the clothes she has now.

Grandpa Charlie got her her first fishing pole, which was funny and sweet at the same time.

Carlisle had gotten her a small play doctor set with tongue depressors, fake band-aids, a baby stethoscope, and some other things.

Uncle Jacob got her a stuffed wolf that looked exactly like Jake in his wolf form.

Uncle Jasper got her The Lion King movies. I knew he liked the big cats so this didn't surprise me.

And Uncle Emmett got her a cute fishing hat that engulfed her whole head.

After all the gifts had been opened and cleaned up we realized it was almost time for dinner.

So we all said our goodbyes so everyone could get home.

As we said our goodbyes I heard Sue invite Jacob, Leah, and Harry over for dinner. At least Leah didn't have to cook tired today.

When I hugged Charlie I asked him, "Dad, is everything ok? You look a little off today."

"Don't worry about me Bells, I'm fine." he said kissing my cheek.

Edward volunteered to fix dinner while I laid Nessie down for another nap and gave Anthony his bath and laid him down too.

I walked in to find a chicken enchilada come steaming off the stove top.

After another amazing meal from Edward I heard Nessie starting to fuss.

"I'll go get her." Edward volunteered since I usually washed the dishes and today there were more because of her birthday.

I had just finished the dishes when Edward walked in.

"Everything ok?" I asked.

"Yeah, she was just wet and it was bugging her. I changed her and she went back to sleep." he said as he wrapped his arms around me.

I rested my head into his chest and sighed deeply.

"Tired?' he asked.

I nodded, "A little, but not enough to go to bed yet." I explained.

"Want to watch the news?" he asked.

I nodded as we walked to the living room.

The news was just ending when I heard my phone ring.

I knew who it was from the ringtone.

"Hey Jake, what's up?" I asked.

"Bella, we've got trouble." he said sounding nervous.

"What's wrong?" I asked, concerned.

"It's Charlie. He knows about us. Both the Cullens', and the pack."

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