Big Foot's in the house!

Ok - so Sydney needs new tennis shoes. It was the day before basketball tryouts at East Hamilton. Being unemployed makes you a little nervous about making large purchases like shoes. What to do? Well, it was Sunday and I decided after morning church that Syd and I would go shopping for tennis shoes. I didn't want to be cheap, but I felt the pressure to keep costs to a minimum.

Our sweet neighbors have been bringing us groceries for several weeks now. They hardly know us but know that we are out of work and just wanted to help us out a little. On this particular day, they came over as we were eating lunch. She told me that instead of getting groceries they decided to get us a gift card - and it was an American Express - so I could use it an any retailer (like a shoe store!!). And they had put $50 on it. Can anybody say "hallelujah!!"?

So after I get over my little fit of excitement, we went shopping only to find out that Sydney wears a SIZE 8! Talk about a big foot for an 11 year old! I just had to take a picture and post it because I don't think anyone would believe me. Wanna know what's great about it? We can share shoes now!! Yay! Should only last for a little while, because I'm sure at some point she will outgrow me! Bring it on - I'm thinking WNBA!!

By the way, Sydney didn't make it on the team at East Hamilton. She was disappointed, but we're going to work hard and hope she makes it next year!