Proud Parent moment

Candice was baptized today at our new church, Emmanuel Baptist Church! We are thrilled to see her following the Spirit's prompting in her life. She was very excited also. After she was finished, I wrapped a towel around her and she said "Can I sing up in front now?" I am excited that she is excited to serve the Lord!
Can you believe i forgot my camera!? I asked a lady to take pictures with her Blackberry, I figured it was better than nothing! oye! (On another note, Cameron has been talking alot about being saved. She understands the parts of it, but can't piece it all together yet. The Lord is working on her heart! Please pray for her!)

Is this Gross?

You see that white mark WAY DOWN under her tongue? yeah that's an adult tooth! Candice is the BIGGEST drama queen, so completing the task of getting the baby tooth loose is not exactly a cup of tea! The Dentist is seeing her next week to yank it if she hasn't pulled it by then. Good Grief! This should be interesting, huh?! I really feel bad for her though, its rubbing a sore on the bottom of her tongue. I just never knew that your tooth could grow in THAT far back. Its right on the edge of the soft tissue. YUCK!  The top tooth that is gone just fell out about 2 weeks ago. its her 3rd one gone. She cried when it fell out because she was SO happy! HA! She is funny!

That's Candice!!

That’s Candice!!

Head full of hair
Big blue eyes
Tiny hands and feet
Humming~
That’s Candice!!

Baby steps, one by one
Littlest clothes
Tightly holding a hand
Curious~
That’s Candice!!

Words by the dozen
Never being quiet
Peaceful and pleasant
Playful~
That’s Candice!!

Running around parks
Swinging higher
Shouting to Brother
Giggling~
That’s Candice!!

Going to church
Memorizing Scripture
Daughter of the King
Praying~
That’s Candice!!

Twirling in circles
The happiest singer
A porch her stage
Performing~
That’s Candice!!

Fun tights and leggings
Glittery shirts, all fancy
Hates to wear jeans
Fashionista~
That’s Candice!!

Smart, kind and polite
A heart of gold
Loves her friends,
Miss Bumgarner and Motley
Kindergartener~
That’s Candice!!

I love you, Candice Michele Metcalf!!
Love,
Mom
Xo
(2012)

*~*Independence*~*

She dresses herself. I have fought with it tooth and nail, but I have decided its just not worth it. God made her who she is with this sparkling personality, and I need to embrace it; however that may be! So she dresses herself for school even though she doesn't match, she has her head held SO high and she is confident in herself. Who cares if noone else thinks it matches!!? She doesn't.