Yet another awesome day. We got out an hour and a half early today. Madi watched a movie at school, had an extra gym class and participated in the all-fourth-grade singalong that we do each year for each grade level. They ate leftovers from yesterday's party and basically hung out until it was time to go.
We've known Madi's shoes were getting tight again for a few weeks now. We were hoping that we could hold out a little longer until we had time to go out to the Allen Outlet Mall to go to the Stride Rite Outlet Store. So we held out until Christmas Break. I was going to take her next week, but then thought how much easier it would be to take her today since the girls were at school. So I asked her if she wanted to go. Easy answer: Of course!
So we drove out to the Allen Outlet Mall. Walked into Stride Rite and started looking. They had some awesome deals!!! She is literally out of shoes and not a single one fits comfortably so it was time for an overhaul. She tried on a lot of shoes in different sizes. We got two shoes that will fit her later because they were so cheap: $7.50 for a cute pair of Tommy Hilfiger slipons and $14.99 for a pair of Sauconys. Got both in the next size up because it will save us time and gas to get there. And when she outgrows the other new ones, she'll already have shoes and it'll save us money at that point since they're already on sale.
There were so many cute ones! And I was so impressed with the cost. So we settled on the following:
Sauconys - pink and white patterned
Nine West brown flats that have a buckle on the toe - soooo cute!
Jessica Simpson black flats with a little buckle on the toe
Black calf length boots (she has been wearing her boots non-stop that we got from a friend so we knew they would need replacing)
Knee high brown boots that have a fuzzy white lining and a cute buckle around the ankle
So in total, we got seven pairs. Wasn't really planning on that, but she now has five pairs that fit and two to grow into. You'll be amazed at how much her feet have grown! The flats are a 3 1/2, 4 and 4, gym shoes are a 4 and a 5, and both boots are size 5. Couldn't believe the boots in a size 4 didn't have much room in the toes and that the 5 fit better.
Then we walked around the outlets. Found a pair of cheap gloves that can be mittens or gloves. Super soft. She found a present that she wanted to give to Riley. Riley's out tonight with my dad and she's helping him shop for my mom as well as getting Madi's present. She's not home yet.
Was a very fun shopping day. Tonight we had breakfast for dinner. I finished a hat and need to start on another one for an order I have. Jeremy got his new car. Looks amazing. Can't wait to go for a ride in it! Saved us quite a bit of money per month and allowed us to get back money to pay on the credit line that we have for the fence and a/c. Such a huge blessing!!
Madi's warts are pulling out and looking gross, but it's working. She's handled it great. Doesn't like it, but is doing fine with it.
Looking forward to a very nice week and a half off!! I'm sure it will consist of plenty of time on World of Warcraft for her :)
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