First Shoes

Maecie received her first pair of shoes yesterday. After weighing the many pros and cons to having a Stride Rite baby, I hit the middle and went to the Stride Rite Outlet. The need for good, supportive shoes for a child learning to walk versus a good, supportive wallet to support the family has been a huge issue as I prepared for this moment. On one hand, shoes made for first walkers, that won't break apart in a month, and that look cute are hard to find. But forking out $40-$50 for a pair of shoes they are bound to outgrow in 3 months is EXPENSIVE!

I tried many different avenues for Clayton over the years. Suprisingly, his feet do not grow very fast. We manage to stay in the same shoes for an entire season, and then some. And being the boisterous boy he is, shoes will fall into pieces in no time at all. Therefore, we have stuck with Stride Rite, but only purchasing either at an outlet or on sale. And have had the luxury of having cousins nearby that can pass hand-me-downs our way.

So we will start with Stride Rite and see where the shoe road leads us. In the mean time, here are pics of her adorable shoes!!

The adorable, and yes, of course, pink shoes!

Here, the shoes are fitted onto the cutest, chubby feet you ever did see!

The most perfect baby model ever!