Michele and Maggie L, thanks for telling me it's okay to wear muddy white Nike's...now I don't feel so bad! Hubby keeps saying I can buy new shoes in Ireland! I will remind him of that when he sees the price tag.

Yes he is a gem. His saintly qualities more than make up for his devilish qualities. Never a boring moment with that family of mine.

Michele, good idea about the roll of paper towels for cleaning off shoes.