Some of my best investments:

 The Pony: Cinnamae

Alex went through a stage where she was obsessed with the Three Amigos.

She wore the outfit, sombrero and all...she sang "My Little Buttercup"...and she wanted her own horse.

For her 5th birthday we got her a Pony.

She has loved this pony ever since and has grown confident to approach and ride the horse by herself.

The Great Dane: Blue...Man's best friend. This dog is loyal and will follow my kids to their destination then wait for them to get out so he can escort them home safely. This dog started out small enough to hold over your shoulder.

 The trampoline.

 Our kids are on the trampoline every single day.

It has helped them practice their gymnastics.

Given them great exercise while playing.

Been the meeting place for "secrets".

Turned into a water park in the summers with the help of a sprinkler underneath.

Been a secret fort they can take naps under.

This thing is worth its weight in gold.

 Alex mastering her front tuck.

 Tori practicing her front tuck.

 Benton and Ada's typical pre-nap activity.

 Benton

Benton can do a mean front hand-spring and even Ada is learning how to do a front tuck. 

As a child I had so many fond memories on a trampoline and I still find joy in jumping and flipping whenever I get a chance.