Beautiful one shot into the minds of the Cullens, Carlisle especially.

A lovely story behind the crest gifts. Thanks for sharing.

This was really great...when I think of the Edward Bella met, I always picture one much more sad and lonely than the original but this gives a good clue as to how he endured.

What a wonderful gift, especially the accompanying letter. Carlisle is not only a great husband and father, but a really classy guy!

Oh, I want I need I'm so sad that Bill Condon hadn't read this before he lost the Cullen family symbol! I missed that in Breaking Dawn 1, and i think I will miss that in the second film .Shame on Bill Condon for this!

Giselle, I had realized today, that you'd wrote Ithaca. That was my first-readed fanfiction :). And i reread that every halfyear :)

All of your stories are lovely 3 (sorry if i am bothering you with all the reviews on your stories :P)

From Goldeneyes'1640 xxx

Liked that a lot.

This story is amazing!

Ugh - poor Edward...! :-(

This was a very good story. Everyone seemed true to their characters and it was well written and edited. Little bits of humor added a lot to the sentimental side of the story. For example, I loved this part, “Emmett turned to her, raising one eyebrow and smirking. "Esme," he said slowly, "you do realize that this whole house is, well, you know…full of vampires?" The letter from Carlisle was so nice and perfect. It was great to think that meeting Bella was right around the corner. Thank you!

I truly ADORED this story. I cried haha! Especially with the ending :( My poor Edward

This is so beautiful and moving! A lovely little prequel!

loved this too! we only ever hear edward saying he thought he was complete in himself and wasn't ever going to find a mate. i like this version much better. i really enjoyed reading that he was wondering how much longer he would have to wait. :)

Someone did their homework. :) I love it when writers actually take the time to research little facts that go into their stories. It shows love and dedication for what they do.

I thought this was beautiful-especailly the letter! And I always imagined Christmas at the Cullen house would be a flourish of wrapping paper. Lol. xD

Good job!

You are able to totally immerse yourself and your readers into the minds and hearts of the Cullen clan, in this, and all your canon stories. Thank you so much, and keep 'em coming!