There comes that point when parents trade small (?) expenses for big ones.  For example, I'm potty training the 2 youngest, trying to get rid of the expense of diapers.  However, we are now set for 2 years of appointments with the orthodontist.  Two trips into Vegas and back, and oldest DD is now sporting a nice set.  Gas, payments, thankfully a good dental insurance, and a great big God who goes before us and provides as He sees such expenses coming!  Less than a year, and it will be driving permits, driver's ed., and car insurance.  Yikes!  Do they REALLY have to grow up THAT much?

Needless to say, it's been busy, and we have a couple of homeschool outings as well as a family outing in the near future, so I'm still not caught up with Proverbs 31 Acadamy or Teacups in my Garden on their thoughtful awards, and Momof5, I'll get to your tag *someday*. 

Blessings from the ranch!