Renee Pov:
It was finally summer, more specifically June 20th, and I couldn't be more ecstatic. Today was Bella and Edwards first birthday, and since it shared the same day, Esme only thought it only made sense that we have just one big party, it was going to be held at the Cullen house since it was bigger. We had invited everyone from the baby daycare center and their babies too of course. Edward was going to wear a black suit, while Bella is going to wear a black and white party dress with a bow in the middle. They both looked so cute matching together. Edward's hair had grown out quite a bit, his natural hair style seemed like it was messy and wild, like it wasn't able to be tamed. Esme had tried taming it for the party but strangely, nothing had worked. Maybe he'll grow out of it. Bella's hair however had grown exceptionally fast, now a little past her shoulders. But unlike Edward's her hair was silky smooth with big natural waves. For the party we had curled her hair into big soft curls, tying it back with a white ribbon into a bow. The party was going to be so much fun, even though it was a just party for one year olds. They probably wouldn't remember, but we would be sure to remind them of this important event, and to show the video.
The past year has been pretty much the same. Esme and I would hang out all day while we raised our kids, then when Charlie and Carlisle would come home from work we would all hang just out together while our kids would mostly just sleep holding each other and while they were up they would play together. It actually was rather cute they wouldn't play actual games of course, but just play with there toys and knickknacks, and Edward would be very careful playing with Bella and whenever she would accidentally drop a toy and start to cry, Edward would give her his toy and then proceeded to make her feel better with a hug, the sight of this would melt a grown man's heart. We would know. When we looked back at Carlisle and Charlie, they both had tears in their eyes. When we both asked them if they were okay, they both denied anything was wrong, and then went to the bathroom claiming they had something in their eyes. Right.
Currently, Esme and I were preparing the cake, and the men were looking after the kids and party guests. Esme was wearing a long, sleeveless green, v neck dress with a thin gold belt around the waist, and gold, strappy heels, with Emerald and diamond pear drop necklace and earrings, and emerald and diamond rings. Her hair was in a 50's-like, side ponytail. I however was wearing a bohemian trim maxi dress, with strappy leather sandals, gold bangles, dream catcher feather earrings, a Monsoon Dante Ring, and a turquoise flower necklace. My hair was just down and wavy. One would say we have totally different styles, and they wouldn't be wrong, doesn't weaken our friendship any less though. The cake was just adorable. We had Edward and Bella pick from a group of pictures and they both chose one that looked like a meadow. The cake was originally 2 layers, but since there were going to be a lot of guests we told them to add 2 more layers, so now it's a raspberry white chocolate 4 layer, round cake with grass, flowers, and a waterfall in the middle going down the cake. We had alternative cakes for the kids and parents who are allergic. After putting the #1 candle on, we lit it, and came out into the living room singing 'Happy Birthday', eventually everyone else joined in. With Carlisle and Charlie holding Edward and Bella, they helped them blow out the candles. Afterwards we passed out the cake and while eating, we conversed on various things from how we met our significant partner to how raising kids can be. Everyone was enjoying themselves and having a good time and I was just happy that not only was everyone else happy but more importantly, Bella and Edward were as well.
Just as we were done opening gifts, Bella was crawling around the coffee table and Edward was across the living room by the bookcase, looking through the books as though he understood, when Bella started crying because she accidentally bumped her head on the leg of the coffee table (As time progressed we soon realized that Bella did, unfortunately, inherit Charlies clumsiness as soon as she started crawling). Before I could get up and help and see if she was all right, Edward seeing all this, grabbed the bookcase pushed himself up and started walking across the room to get to Bella. At first he was wobbly, but by the look on his face was too determined to reach Bella to notice his unbalance.
"Esme! Carlisle! Charlie! Everyone! Come look! And bring a video camera!" I screamed.
Everyone ran in the room and I saw that Charlie holding the video camera and that it was still recording from when we were opening presents.
"Look! Edward is walking!" I said while pointing to Edward, who was still making his way to a crying Bella.
She didn't look to seriously hurt, otherwise I would have had Carlisle look at her by now. But I also didn't want to ruin this moment for everyone. He finally reached Bella and sat down next to her. While looking at her head to make sure she was alright, he then did something that made everyone of us go "Aww!" Edward then kissed her head wound and held her as she cried. Eventually she stopped crying and gave Edward a thankful kiss on the cheek. As she pulled away, you could see a slight pink tinge on his cheeks, which made everyone laugh. It was slightly ironic that he blushed; usually it was Edward that made Bella blush. After all the hype, everyone went home and we were left to the cleaning up.
Edward and Bella were playing in the playpen, while the guys were cleaning the kitchen, and Esme and I were cleaning the living room. The kitchen must have not taken that long because eventually the Charlie and Carlisle joined us in the living room. We were just about done when Bella started making some sort of happy squealing. We all looked over at her and saw that she was trying to get Edwards attention, not that she didn't have it before. He looked at her and saw that she was crawling to the other side of the playpen. She turned around and made a noise, like she wanted everyone (mainly Edward) to see what she was about to do. Everyone was paying close attention now, as we all looked at her, she looked around as if to make sure everyone was looking at her, then once she saw all our eyes on her, she blushed, then carried on with what she was about to do. Carefully she pulled herself up, grasping the bars with her tiny fists, and stood up. She trained her eyes on Edward as she made her was across the playpen to him.
As she was just about half way there she tripped and fell on her knees, looking closer I saw her face welling up with tears and I couldn't be more irritated with Charlies genetic clumsiness than right now. Just as I was about to get up and go help her, Charlie held me back saying that they were angry tears and to wait and watch what happens. He was right as I looked back; she got an irritated look on her face, then, using the ground as leverage, pushed herself up as she walked more carefully to Edward. As she reached Edward you could clearly see a look of pride on his face. He then proceeded to kiss her on her cheek, thus causing Bella to blush.
Eventually Charlie, Bella and I left. We soon found out after Bella was born that she wasn't really a crier; she was more 'sufferer in silence' type. Whenever she was sad she would whimper every couple minutes, which she just so happens to be doing now, now that she was separated from Edward. We learned the hard way that if they were separated for more that a couple days, they would both start bawling and would not stop until they were together again. As time went on we saw the connection get stronger, as impossible as that sounds. We all thought it was strong when we saw them in the nursery 1 year ago. Just the thought of it getting any stronger was scary, yet intriguing. Whether that is a good or bad thing, we have yet to find out.
AN: Again I know not very exciting but I PROMISE things will get more exciting when they reach their teen years. Trust me, I have very exciting plans. But for now I am just doing significant events while their still babies. I will not be writing out their whole childhood. That would take me forever. Just a reminder all outfits and characters (almost all characters will just be the same as the movie, its just easier for me that way.) are on my profile. Along with the cake, and playpen.
Again thank you all who like my story. And stick to it. You really do not know how much it means to me. Any questions about the story feel free to PM me.