tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11503753770582801602024-03-14T04:08:23.134-04:00The Fulmer's StoryOur journey to Ethiopia!Ryan and Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.comBlogger122125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150375377058280160.post-20448688541023879222015-05-05T06:55:00.000-04:002015-05-05T14:38:09.428-04:00Our Referral!!!! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Our Referral Video!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Easton and Preston couldn't be happier!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Andy leading a prayer for Silas and our growing family!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My prayer warriors!</td></tr>
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It is with great excitement that we can share that we have a SON! A 3rd son, WOW! <span id="goog_1402607987"></span><span id="goog_1402607988"></span>We
started our adoption journey in July of 2013. After 21 months, we
finally received the call that announced we had been matched. Randi, our Ethiopia Program Director, called
me (Ashlie) at 7:30pm on April 14, 2015! I will never forget this day
because it is the same day that Easton fell off the playground at school and broke
his arm. I was standing in the pharmacy at Walmart (of ALL
places) waiting for Easton's pain medicine when my phone rang. Tears of
JOY immediately flowed! I was exhausted and drained when I got the phone call that I have been waiting for. Ryan
loaded up the boys (even though Easton was in a splint and scheduled to
be sedated early the next morning) to meet me at my parents. We surprised my parents with our arrival and told them that we had an email to open!
We quickly told the boys that it was time to see their brother! (Since
we opened up our request to boy or girl on March 30, 2015, we have been
preparing the boys for a brother!) Easton barley had his eyes open but he
was very excited to see his brother! We opened the email and instantly
knew we were looking at our son!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweetest friends!</td></tr>
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Waiting for 21 months has not been easy. God has used this time to grow our faith and our marriage. I believe the Lord wanted me to feel a sense of surrender through this wait. We had been waiting for a daughter for a year and a half. Through much prayer we believe God had asked us to open our request to either gender. We were at complete peace at the thought of three sons! This adoption hasn't just been about growing our family. It has been about stepping out on faith, saying "YES" to the Lord, and watching God do amazing things in our lives. The night that we received our referral call I literally had nothing left to give. I could only then rely on my faith and to carry me through. God never disappoints, He showed up that night! We are truly grateful for the trials that we have overcome. We give God the glory for everything He is doing in our lives and our new son's life!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We are so thankful for all of the friends and family who joined us!</td></tr>
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We have very little information to share about our Silas. Through the next few months we will uncover his story. He is estimated to be 20 months old, his birthday is unknown. He is from the Oromia region, which is in the south. (Easton is also from the South but not the same region) Thankfully, we have over 10 pictures of our little guy and another adoption family met him last week. He has been described as sweet, shy, observant and adorable! We have studied and memorized each picture. We are thankful that in last week's image he looks healthy, happy, and alert! We believe he is making huge gains being at our adoption agency's foster care home and ofcourse the power of a praying Daddy and Mommy has no limitations!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blue silly string for another BOY!</td></tr>
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So, when do we get to meet Silas and bring him home? Ryan and I are going ASAP! We just can't stand seeing him grow up in pictures. We want to meet him, hug him, kiss him and love on him! We are making plans for a visitation trip <b>THIS</b> July! Our adoption agency is predicting that we will not have a court date until December. That's 8 months away. =( We've decided that meeting Silas around is 2nd birthday is a priceless opportunity. We have longed to be back in Ethiopia for five years. We just cannot wait to be back in Addis Ababa with our SON!<br />
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<b>Predicted Timeline:</b><br />
<b>April</b> <b>14th, 2015</b>- Our Referral!<br />
<b>July, 2015</b>- Ryan and Ashlie's Visitation Trip to Meet Silas in Ethiopia<br />
<b>Hopefully, December, 2015</b>- Court Date-Ryan and Ashlie Flying back to Ethiopia! (Ashlie will stay with Silas for an estimated 4-6 Weeks in Ethiopia, waiting on the US Embassy to assign Silas a Visa)<br />
<b>Hopefully, January</b>, <b>2016</b>- Bring Silas HOME!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wonderful friends!</td></tr>
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Will you please join us in praying for our son? We need his heart to be prepared to join our family. We pray for attachment and bonding. Adopting children from hard places is not easy. Ryan and I are preparing ourselves, Easton, and Preston to meet all of Silas' needs. Will you also pray that our paperwork continues to move swiftly through the US Immigration office, Ethiopia Courts, and the US Embassy in Addis Ababa? <br />
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We love adoption but we will be the first to tell you that it is not easy! We are making many difficult decisions in the best interest of our new son. <b>We keep telling the boys and ourselves, he needs a family and we are his family!</b> We are so blessed by adoption and we cannot stop singing praises for everything The Lord has done in our lives!<br />
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Lastly, <b>Ashlie Fulmer Photography</b> is open for business! 100% of my photography funds will be used toward our flight expenses. At this time all of our adoption fees are paid. We are responsible for all of our travel expenses, which will be over $10k. If you need family pictures, maternity pictures, or events, please consider me! Email me at Ryanashlie@gmail.com to schedule your session!<br />
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Thank you for being apart of this journey to our child! We love and appreciate you! I leave you with this edited picture of our baby boy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our Son! (We cannot share full images until we pass Ethiopian Court)</td></tr>
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Ryan and Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150375377058280160.post-87033408491414416152014-09-01T19:02:00.000-04:002014-09-01T19:02:37.206-04:00Wrapping Up Summer and Back To School! **Picture Post**<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ryan and Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150375377058280160.post-73690796310305662912014-08-08T07:31:00.000-04:002014-08-08T07:45:01.488-04:00Summer Vacation and Adoption Update!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sometimes, no news is good news. For the last 9 months, that has been the case. We officially submitted our dossier in November of 2013 for our Ethiopian adoption. At that time, we believed our referral would come within 12 months. (A "referral" means the official match between an orphan and a family) Although we have only waited 9 months, I'm hopeful that we are getting closer to seeing our daughter for the first time. <b>Unofficially, we are family #6 waiting for our referral.</b> I believe that we could receive our referral call as early as October, however, it could be late into the Spring. Either way, we continue to patiently wait for God's timing. Thankfully, Easton and Preston have kept us busy throughout this waiting process. I am so thankful for the friends and family who continue to pray for our family and daughter.<br />
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Our summer was filled with trips to the beach, hours in the pool, picnicking at our local parks, and a 21 day road trip to Ohio and Pennsylvania. We had a traditional summer vacation, staying in 8 different houses, with family and friends. The pictures below retell our summer adventure!<br />
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Ryan and Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150375377058280160.post-71127627848543670982014-01-29T15:24:00.002-05:002014-02-12T10:42:14.576-05:00T-Shirt Fundraiser<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We are excited to announce that it's time for our T-shirt Fundraiser! If you have already supported our adoption, via our Pure Charity Fundraiser, I will be mailing out your shirt soon! The funds raised will go directly to our flights and travel fees for two trips to Ethiopia.<br />
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To support our adoption in style, simply click the link below to make a minimum donation of $20.00, and we'll give you one of these cool shirts, perfect for men and women of all ages! If you need it shipped to you, please donate an additional $4.00 to cover the postage charges. We have Youth Small, Medium and Large, and Uni-sex Adult Small, Medium, Large and XL. In the above picture, Ryan is wearing and size large, and I am wearing a small.<br />
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We are off to a great start in 2014. Ryan has officially become a CPA and is gearing up to start his busy tax season. I am currently taking two online college courses to secure my Reading Endorsement. I just finished reading <i>A Long Walk To Water</i> with my 6th grade students. Many students were introduced to the <i>Sudan Lost Boys</i> for the first time. I am appreciative of the opportunity to instill compassion and a global perspective in the young minds of my students. <br />
Our boys are growing up right before our eyes! Easton will be 4 in March and Preston turned 3 in late November. Raising double 3 year-olds has been an unforgettable experience! They definitely keep us on our toes! Easton can identify his letters and letter sounds. I love listening to him retell books with intonation and accuracy. Preston has mastered his colors and continues to have a wild imagination. Nightly, he pretends to be Superman, while jumping into a pile of pillows. Yesterday, we spent hours outside, as the boys established their first fort in our little woods. I have fond memories of playing in the woods as a kid. I love that our boys will grow up with the same childhood memories.<br />
<b> Our adoption paperwork is complete.</b> We sent our dossier to our agency in November. We are officially a waiting family! Since starting the process in June, we have been given three different timelines. The latest one was 6 months from November, but, honestly, we have no idea when we will get our referral call. (The next step for us is when our agency calls to tell us that we have been matched with a baby girl!) There have been some changes to the process since Easton's adoption and we are prepared to wait a LONG time. However, I cannot help but to be HOPEFUL! I know that God is in complete control and has already determined which baby girl will be our daughter forever. Ideally, we would get our referral phone call in April or May and travel in June or July (I have the summer off, which would be ideal)<br />
<b>Ya know what I think would be fun? A Referral Reveal Party! Kinda like a gender reveal party, but Ryan and I would share our baby girls' picture with everyone at once! Ya, I think we will do that! =)</b><br />
In just a few weeks I will be launching our Adoption T-shirt sales! For everyone who has already donated, I have a shirt for you! Our Pure Charity Online Fundraiser has been nothing short of a miracle. Thank you to all of our friends and family who have supported our adoption thus far. ALL of the funds have gone directly to our adoption agency to cover our Ethiopian Adoption Program Expenses. We are estimating that the total adoption will cost around $28,000-$30,000, depending on flight cost and other travel expenses. Our t-shirt sales will go toward airfare ticket purchases and travel expenses. Hypothetically, if we were to leave on July 1st an adult ticket with Qatar Airlines would be $2,063.00. Meaning our airfare would be over $4,000 for the FIRST trip. Oyi. With our t-shirt sales we are hopeful to be able to purchase atleast one ticket! Hopefully we will be prepared to share our t-shirts in less than 10 days! <br />
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I'll leave you with the Fulmer Family Christmas Pictures =)<br />
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Ryan and Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150375377058280160.post-66461846371961590612013-11-21T11:30:00.001-05:002013-11-21T11:30:04.352-05:00Origami Owl!!<span style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';">We are hosting an online Origami Owl Fundraiser for our adoption. They are cute, personalized and trendy! Just in time for Christmas! 🎅🎄http://www.makingmemories13.origamiowl.com/parties/AshleyFulmer91726</span><div><span style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family: '.HelveticaNeueUI';"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PthXq5T_pPk/Uo41Cr_O66I/AAAAAAAAI1Q/WOGNA2tOc1s/s640/blogger-image--1220678717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PthXq5T_pPk/Uo41Cr_O66I/AAAAAAAAI1Q/WOGNA2tOc1s/s640/blogger-image--1220678717.jpg"></a></div><br></span></div>Ryan and Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150375377058280160.post-43378752756751936422013-10-15T06:03:00.000-04:002013-10-15T06:03:37.842-04:00Remembering Kyle....Guest Blog Post by my dear friend Erin<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: small;">My friend Erin and I were in the same 1st grade class. We were childhood friends, high school friends and college roommates. She is my guest blogger today, October 15th, <span style="font-size: small;">National Infant Loss Awareness Day. Thank you for reading her story.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Alex and I are the proud parents of three beautiful
children. This is the story of our firstborn, Kyle Antonio Oliveira.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Erin and Alex. Erin is 29 weeks pregnant with Kyle. </td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">When we found out we were pregnant on Father’s Day of 2008,
we were SO excited. We immediately started dreaming of all the things we’d do
with our little one. We were ready for this big adventure, and decided we’d introduce
baby to some of our favorite activities while I was pregnant – taking road
trips, going to basketball games, spending relaxing days at the beach or fishing,
renovating the guest room into a nursery and more. I had “morning” (aka all-day)
sickness off and on during the first trimester, but felt really great through
the rest of the pregnancy. The months passed pretty quickly, with lots of
excitement along the way: finding out we were having a boy, painting his room
the perfect shade of teal, celebrating with our favorite people at two fun baby
showers, and all the little preparations in between. We chose the name Kyle,
and couldn’t wait to meet our boy.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Kyle moved a TON while I was pregnant. <span> </span>I enjoyed being pregnant and that
indescribable, crazy and sometimes strange feeling of my son growing, moving,
having hiccups and changing positions. He never stayed still for long, and Alex
spent many evenings with his hand resting on my belly while we read to Kyle as
he kicked back. At our last doctor’s appointment on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_443503723" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">February 10</span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><sup>th</sup></span><span style="font-size: small;">, our
midwife said I was progressing and even mentioned what an active guy we were
having. Any day now! When I woke up on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_443503724" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Friday, February 13</span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><sup>th</sup></span><span style="font-size: small;">, I noticed
right away that I didn’t feel Kyle moving. I wasn’t worried, as we’d heard that
once babies “drop” their movements would be fewer. I ate some cereal, laid on
the couch and waited for the predictable huge movements I knew I’d feel.
Nothing. We decided to just grab our already-packed bags and head to the
hospital, knowing soon we’d meet our son. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">We were quiet on the ride to the hospital – definitely not
our norm. We both just wanted to know Kyle was ok and were anxious to hear his
heartbeat, see him moving on the ultrasound screen. The first nurse reassured
us as she moved the Doppler around my stomach, saying that this happens often,
especially so close to the due date. But after several minutes of trying, she
couldn’t find his heartbeat – and neither of us missed the brief worried
expression that passed over her face. Another nurse came in but she didn’t find
his heartbeat either. <span> </span>It was the
ultrasound technician who had to say the absolute worst words any expectant
parents can hear…“I’m so sorry, but your son has no heartbeat.” </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Erin at 38.5 Weeks with Kyle.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">The hours and days following were a painful blur. Calling
our parents, who answered the phone excitedly, thinking it was time. Starting
the induction process. Visits from our priest, hospital counselors, nurses,
doctors. Talk of a likely umbilical cord accident and burial arrangements. Seeing
our devastation reflected on the faces of our close family and friends. But on
<span class="aBn" data-term="goog_443503725" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">Saturday, February 14</span></span></span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><sup>th</sup></span><span style="font-size: small;">, 2009 at <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_443503726" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">9:47 a.m.</span></span>, the fog lifted as I
delivered our beautiful 7 pound, 15 ounce, 21 inch-long Kyle. We experienced
the highest high in meeting him, holding him – he was perfect. Full head of
hair, Daddy’s nose, Mommy’s lips. We kissed him, cuddled him, marveled at his
long fingers, his round cheeks. We memorized him from head to toe. And then we experienced
the lowest low when we had to say goodbye to our firstborn son. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A memorial bench that we placed near a playground to remember Kyle.</td></tr>
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<span style="font-size: small;">One year and four days later, we welcomed our 2</span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><sup>nd</sup></span><span style="font-size: small;">
son, Luka Kyle. Two and a half years later, Kamila Elisabeth was born. We talk
about their big brother often and look forward to being together again one day.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Today, on National Infant Loss Awareness Day, and every day –
we remember Kyle. We remember the parents who have struggled as we have
struggled. No parent should outlive their child. We remember the families and
friends who have been touched by the brief yet meaningful lives of the babies
lost. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;">“It is not how long a
star shines, but the brightness of its light.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">~Guest blog post by Erin. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Please join us in remember Kyle by lighting a candle at 7:00pm today. </span></span></div>
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Ryan and Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150375377058280160.post-84380740087975093492013-07-23T19:50:00.000-04:002013-07-23T19:51:19.808-04:00Happy 3rd Gotcha Day Easton!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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We had an amazing day celebrating Easton's 3rd Gotcha Day! It is hard to believe it was 3 years ago today that we walked out of the transition home with our son. I took Easton and Preston to the Lowry Park Zoo with my sister-in-law and niece. We had a wonderful day animal watching and playing in the kiddy zone. Easton and Preston both referred to the day as, "Easton's Birthday". I think this will be the last year that Easton is unaware of his true Gotcha Day meaning. I look forward to explaining his adoption and our love for Ethiopia in the future. For now, we celebrate being his parents and knowing that he is forever ours. </div>
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Ryan and Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150375377058280160.post-77152810992315925592013-07-18T07:54:00.000-04:002013-07-18T07:59:43.108-04:00Last Garage Sale EVER!!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ok, so I have facilitated 2 garage sales to raise funds for my mission trips to Africa. The first one was in 2010 and we collectively raised over $2,000! In 2012 we did it again and raised around $1,800. I promised that I would NEVER do another collective garage sale for a couple of reasons:<br />
#1. It takes forever to organize, store, and display the merchandise.<br />
#2. You spend an entire day in a hot Florida garage and driveway with garage salers. (People who offer you a dollar for a $10 priced item. I'm not a skilled negotiator, it makes me uncomfortable.)<br />
#3. There is always left over crap that has to be taken away.<br />
<b>Basically, it's a TON of hard, time consuming work. Man, I sound negative...</b><br />
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Well, apparently, I have forgot exactly how much work it is because I am doing another garage sale on August 17th in Bradenton, FL. <u><i><b>100% of the proceeds will go toward our daughter's adoption!</b></i></u> Honestly, she is worth it. She is worth all of the things I have complained about and we will HAPPILY have a garage sale to bring her home. We could raise $200 or $3,000- It all depends on the items that we sell and the generosity of friends and family who donate items. We will make a large sign that advertises our adoption mission and pray like crazy that buyers show up!<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>We humbly ask for your help. We need hundreds of sellable items by August 17th. </b></span></div>
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Here were the BIG hits at the last 2 Garage Sales:<br />
<b>Purses</b>- anything in good condition, name brand is always a seller<br />
<b>Decent shoes</b>- Womens, Mens and Kids all sold nicely<br />
<b>Baby Items-</b> Swings, bassinets, cribs and linens, pack n' play, car seats, select baby outfits and shoes all sold!<br />
<b>TOYS</b>- bikes, baby toys, action figures, games without missing pieces, trains, Disney anything, and learning games like Leapfrog (No stuffed animals please- they simply didn't sell)<br />
<b>Kitchen items</b>- small appliances were the best! <br />
<b>Decorative items</b>- Like new Holiday decor, candle sets, picture frames, wall prints, and shelves<br />
<b>Furniture</b>- These BIG ticket items were perfect!!! Couches, tables, desk, chairs, ottomans, patio furniture will all sell!!<br />
<b>DVD'</b>s- good working condition<br />
<b>Men items</b>- belts, tools, ladders, car stuff, etc. <br />
<b>Women's items</b>- jewelry, perfume, lotion, belts <br />
<u><i><b>Anything NEW or with a TAG on it is easy to sell!</b></i></u><br />
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<i>A few request: </i><br />
1. Sorry but we cannot handle garbage bags of clothes. If you have an old prom dress, bridesmaid dress, a suit or dress clothes, anything with a tag on it, or name-brand like new items are HUGE sellers! We would like to hang up all of the clothing items so please keep hangers on if possible.<br />
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2. Old electronics unfortunately do not sell. Large box TV's or outdated computers all ended up at Goodwill.<br />
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3. We are so appreciative for your generous donations!!!! You can drop items off at our house throughout the next few weeks. Simply email, text or facebook message me. I'll happily send you our address or meet up with you. <br />
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<i>Matthew 19:21</i><br />
<i>Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions
and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come,
follow me."</i><br />
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<b>We are so thankful for all of the friends and family who have already come along side of us to help us bring our daughter home! </b><br />
<b>THANK YOU!!! </b><i><br /></i></div>
Ryan and Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150375377058280160.post-65153906005411036092013-07-16T11:40:00.001-04:002013-07-16T11:42:25.129-04:003 years ago today! <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Today we celebrate Easton's 3rd "Meetcha Day" Anniversary! I distinctly remember every aspect of that special day. Ryan arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia the night before at 11:00pm. We woke up early on July 16th and headed to the American World Transition Home for Ryan to meet Easton. It was a beautiful day. I am thankful that LeeAnn was able to join us to capture these images. We continue to be grateful for our precious son, Easton Aschenaki. Happy Meetcha Day Son!<br />
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Ryan and Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150375377058280160.post-76678934399507443752013-07-12T08:24:00.000-04:002013-07-12T08:29:59.762-04:00Adoption through fundraising!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have had a lot of people contact me with questions on fundraising for our adoption. We want to be a resource to other families who are considering adoption. To be honest, we are taking a huge leap of faith with this adoption. We are doing exactly what we feel that we have been called to do. Whenever the weight of raising $17,000 feels like too much to bare, I simply look at Easton and I am reminded that he was worth it. When I feel defeated, I think of the orphanages in Ethiopia, Kenya and Uganda that I have visited over the last 3 years. I am quickly reminded that children belong in families and that our fundraising efforts will be worth it. Our daughter will be worth it. She will be worth the judgement, the questions from those who do not understand, and the uncomfortableness of asking people for money. We have supported other families who have made the decision to adopt time and time again. We simply know that this adoption is not about us but about God's calling in our lives. We are a family who are willing to love a child as our own. Nothing should stand in the way of that beautiful calling. With 153 million orphans in our world, why would we not act on our calling to adoption?<br />
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Psalm 68:5-6a "A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families..."<br />
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This week I read a great post on the <a href="http://give1save1africa.blogspot.com/2013/07/it-costs-what-debt-free-adoption.html?m=1" target="_blank">Give One, Save One </a>blog that addressed adoption without debt. We are doing everything that the post suggested and we are excited to see how our adoption is funded through generous supporters, building our daughter's puzzle ($20 to sponsor a piece), my photography business and t-shirt sales. (Stay tuned for t-shirt sales, they are still in the making).<br />
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We outlined our calling and our beliefs about adoption in our <a href="http://www.fulmerstory.blogspot.com/2013/07/we-are-adopting-again.html" target="_blank">adoption announcement post</a>. We want to be transparent about this process and are happy to share how our family is answering the calling to adoption. We have definitely accepted the fact that our adoption could take a LONG time because we are fundraising. With that, we are at peace knowing that she will come home exactly when she is suppose to. I'm not saying that part is easy. Adoption is hard. It is a journey that requires prayer, patience and relinquishment of control. We are learning all of these things on our journey to our daughter. <br />
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<u><b>A little about Pure Charity:</b></u><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shannon Kirsten shannonkirstenphoto.com</td></tr>
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Pure Charity allows donors to give a tax deductible gift and online payment. This is a resource that we could not have provided without Pure Charity's help. Another bonus of Pure Charity is that ALL of the donations go directly to our adoption agency. Meaning no monies go through our hands. Our adoption agency, International Family Services, has graciously agreed to help us manage the money coming in by paying for our adoption expenses. Our home study agency, Sunshine Adoption and Home Study Services simply sent me an invoice and our adoption agency was able to pay them. This does take a few emails and management but basically it is simple.<br />
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<u><b>The next steps:</b></u><br />
At this time we have been able to pay for our adoption home study ($1,400) and our IFS application fee ($400). We are now waiting and praying about the next 2 steps. We would like to pay for the IFS Coordination Fee, which is $4550. Next, the US Immigration Application with Biometrics for Ryan and I (fingerprints) will be $920. We will accomplish this as soon as we have raised enough funds<span style="font-size: small;">. <i>It could be within a few days, weeks or months...</i></span><br />
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So there is this weeks update on our daughter's adoption and why we are fundraising. I hope to be able to share throughout this process to encourage other families.<br />
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If you would like to be apart of our adoption journey we would be grateful for your support:<br />
<a href="http://www.purecharity.com/fulmeradoption">www.purecharity.com/fulmeradoption</a><br />
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Ryan and Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150375377058280160.post-39476498039680115122013-07-03T14:58:00.001-04:002013-07-03T18:03:02.131-04:00WE ARE ADOPTING AGAIN!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> We are excited to announce that we are adopting from
Ethiopia again! We feel that we have once again been called to adopt a child.
Our hearts are filled with joy as we begin this exciting journey to bring our
daughter home. Although we
have not met her, we are requesting a daughter ranging from a newborn to
two-years old. We know that our
boys will be great big brothers for their new little sister. Easton and Preston
continue to amaze and bless us daily.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> After
much prayer, we have decided to use International Family Services (IFS)
adoption agency. We are confident IFS has the highest ethical standards and
will work diligently with the US Embassy and Ethiopian government to match us
with our daughter. We cannot wait to be back in Ethiopia. We left a little bit
of our hearts there in 2010 and Ethiopia is a part of our family. While in
Ethiopia we both visited numerous orphanages, hugging and embracing children of
every age. Ethiopia has an overwhelming need for parents and since returning
home we have diligently prayed about this. We definitely have a meaningful
connection with Ethiopia and look forward to embracing the people and culture
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"> International adoption is very
unpredictable. As of now, we are in the paperwork stage, which takes about 6
months. We will complete our home study and hopefully be matched with our
daughter in early 2014. That means that this time next year we could possibly
be in Ethiopia! We ask that you pray for our family during this exciting time. </span></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Our hearts have been broken for orphans. We have room in our hearts and our home to bring home another child. We cannot wait to be back in Ethiopia and meet our daughter for the first time. We know that she is our calling and we joyfully choose to bring her home. </span></span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">-Ryan and Ashlie Fulmer</span></span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 90%;">We
want to be transparent about the cost associated with our adoption. We are
estimating that the total cost will be slightly more than $30,000. There is a
$13,000 refundable tax credit that can be applied for after the adoption is
complete. Our goal is to raise the remaining $17,000. Please know that we have
researched our agency and know that each cost is justified. During our time in
Ethiopia in 2010 we learned the high cost of adoption supplies, a functional
transitional home, orphanage, nannies, doctors, teachers, lawyers, and social
workers. The cost also includes a home study by a licensed social worker, USCIS
Immigration approval, passports and travel expenses. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times,"Times New Roman",serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 90%;">We
believe that God has asked us to bring home a child and therefore the resources
will be provided. Often, we have struggled with asking others to help support
our adoption. Here is our belief and what God has confirmed to us: We are
willing to love, raise and provide for our adopted daughter. Initial finances
are not a reason to deny an orphan a home. Although we are incapable of solely providing the initial
adoption costs, we know that God has provided enough resources among friends,
family, and believers. Therefore, we humbly ask for financial support. We are
excited to watch how God uses His people to provide for His calling. We are
often reminded that some families can afford to adopt but are not called to do
so. Our family has been called to adopt and have made the choice to fundraise
the initial adoption expenses. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 22pt;">Fundraising with Pure Charity</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Humbly, we ask that you to consider investing in our adoption
journey. We will be using an online resource to collect donations. All
donations will be directly forwarded to our adoption agency. We ask you to
first pray about how you can financially support our adoption. If you feel led to give, you can then
make a <b>tax-deductible donation</b> online, through
PureCharity.com. We ask you to help spread our fundraiser link to other friends
and family through social media. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Puzzle Fundraiser</span></div>
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For every $20 donation we will write your family’s name on
the back of a puzzle piece. This puzzle will be framed and put in our
daughter’s room.</div>
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<span style="font-size: 22pt;"> $1,000 Donation:</span></div>
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family photo sessions with Ashlie Fulmer Photography<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(Any location in Bradenton or Sarasota, may be
redeemed anytime)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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by Ryan Fulmer<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(May be redeemed anytime in Bradenton or Srq)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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adoption T-shirts<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-ascii-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 22pt;"> $500 Donation:</span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-ascii-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;">*</span></span>One
family photo session with Ashlie Fulmer Photography (Any location in Bradenton
or SRQ) <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">*</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-ascii-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"></span></span>Our adoption T-shirts<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-size: 22pt;"> $100 Donation:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 90%; mso-ascii-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"></span></span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 90%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">*Five puzzle
pieces with your family’s name<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 90%; mso-ascii-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 90%; mso-ascii-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Calisto MT"; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Symbol;">*</span></span><span style="font-size: 13.0pt; line-height: 90%; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt;">Two adoption T-shirts<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-size: 22pt;"> $60 Donation:</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 105%;">A donation in any amount would be appreciated. </span></span><br />
<span style="color: black; font-size: large;"><span style="line-height: 105%;">Our fundraising website is:</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: blue; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="line-height: 105%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>www.purecharity.com/fulmeradoption</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 22pt;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Please email for mailing address if you prefer to send a check. </span></span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photograph by: http://www.shannonkirsten.com/ </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photograph by: http://www.shannonkirsten.com/ </td></tr>
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I am so thankful to have the 9 weeks off in the summer with Easton and Preston. Here our the top 10 events for our summer bucket list:<br />
1. Multiple beach trips- Longboat key, Anna Maria Island, Coquina Beach<br />
2. Multiple Pool play dates- <br />
3. Lowry Park Zoo<br />
4. Hitting up every single park in our area, especially the splash parks<br />
5. Florida Aquarium in Tampa<br />
6. Mote Marine Aquarium<br />
7. Bush Gardens and/or Sea World<br />
8. Glazer Children's Museum in Tampa <br />
9. Panama City with my best friend Lindsey~ We will take all of our kids on the military base to enjoy their marina, playground, and campsites.<br />
10. Family beach house in July on Anna Maria Island<br />
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It's going to be an amazing summer! The key to success with Easton and Preston is to keep them busy. Like their mama, the busier they are the more productive they are and the less trouble they get into! Yesterday, we went to the beach and pool, came home for nap time and then played with the slip and slide in the backyard. Needless to say, the boys slept great! In addition to entertaining the boys, my plans include cooking healthy meals four times a week. Last week was my first week off and I surprised myself with delicious kabobs, chicken fajitas and a yummy pot roast. I am not taking these 9 weeks for granted! I made a summer calendar to make sure we don't get sucked into a day in front of the TV with our pajamas on. (Ok, well maybe that will happen one or two days ;)<br />
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Have a great summer everyone~</div>
Ryan and Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150375377058280160.post-77679651939383324982013-06-12T09:31:00.001-04:002013-06-12T09:31:47.880-04:00Better late than never!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I just realized that I never posted our Spring Break and Easton's 3rd Birthday Pictures~ As always, I'll let the pictures do the talking! We had an amazing time in Breckenridge, CO.</div>
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Ryan and Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150375377058280160.post-7031158737631995202013-05-30T13:18:00.000-04:002013-05-30T13:18:44.688-04:00Teacher Tips for your Toddler from Mrs. Fulmer<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I want to take a minute (or two) of your time to give you some
early literacy ideas for your toddlers. I am currently working on my
Reading Endorsement to specialize in reading instruction. As I am
reading research on early literacy development, I cannot help but to
think of your precious children and want to provide you with some
literacy support.<br />
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As many of you know, the new literary standard for a four year old
VPK student is to be an emergent reader. This means that a four-year-old
should be able to identify all letters, sounds (phonics) and retell a
story through expressive language (comprehension). One of the greatest
areas that we can enhance our children's literacy is through oral
language. Here is what the state of Florida has to say about oral
language and learning expectations for a four-year olds: <br />
<i><b>"All children’s oral language development, including listening and
speaking skills, proceeds at an individual pace. However, for most
children, the prekindergarten period is one of rapid growth and
expansion of understanding, interest, and expressive language skills.
When immersed in environments rich in language, novel experiences, and
conversation, children make dramatic gains in their comprehension of
spoken language and in their ability to effectively use oral language to
communicate their own ideas and experiences." </b></i><br />
(If you are interested in more PreK standards simply google: What does Common Core say about VPK standard)<br />
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More Research:<br />
<a href="http://www.npr.org/2011/01/10/132740565/closing-the-achievement-gap-with-baby-talk" target="_blank">According to this NPR report, children in affluent homes hear over 2,000 words a day. </a></span><br />
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that adds up. Hart and Risley estimated that by the age of 4, children
of professional parents had heard on average 48 million words addressed
to them while children in poor welfare families had heard only 13
million.</b></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> So with that, I wanted to
share a resource that I have found to be wonderful for Easton and
Preston: Audio Books. I was given the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rootin-Tootin-Tales-Read-Along-Storybook-CD/dp/142313351X/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_cp_2_JCMZ" target="_blank">Toy Story audio book</a>
by the Early Learning Coalition a few months ago. I am fascinated by
the vocabulary development, expressive language, and story elements that
is provides. I play the audio CD while in the car and the boys take
turns with the book. Since they have seen the movie Toy Story, they are
engaged with the characters and story line. I have recently ordered more
audio books and I am excited to share them with Easton and Preston.
Many PreK and Kindergarten teachers use Listening Centers with books to
enhance children's fluency (rate and expression while reading) and other
literacy skills. </span></span></span><br />
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This is the one that we have: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rootin-Tootin-Tales-Read-Along-Storybook-CD/dp/142313351X/ref=pd_rhf_ee_s_cp_2_JCMZ" target="_blank">Toy Story 1, 2, and 3</a><br />
I ordered these: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/3-Read-Along-Storybook-Enchanting-Unnumbered/dp/142311938X/ref=pd_sim_b_1" target="_blank">Princess Tales</a> <br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cars-Read-Along-Storybook-Disney-Group/dp/1423133323/ref=lh_ni_t_mi?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER" target="_blank">Cars Read Along</a><br />
A few more I found:<br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Peter-Pan-Read-Along-Storybook-CD/dp/1423180348/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1369760695&sr=8-2&keywords=disney+book+on+cd" target="_blank">Peter Pan</a><br />
<a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Little-Mermaid-Read-Along-Storybook/dp/1423133366/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1369760695&sr=8-3&keywords=disney+book+on+cd" target="_blank">The Little Mermaid</a></span></span></span><br /><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNNYCUoKViRtudgMtdatdentA3jtjWYhwPRod3aTzVsC8_mDAeBlhv9caoLakLPuWnykbpsZl1_aH9TJxLQJWK5HXIY7dYdHtCdPF_YDkZjTbhYi2s0OimKDMTJR86POg5wuqrHSlGHbDN/s1600/book+2.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNNYCUoKViRtudgMtdatdentA3jtjWYhwPRod3aTzVsC8_mDAeBlhv9caoLakLPuWnykbpsZl1_aH9TJxLQJWK5HXIY7dYdHtCdPF_YDkZjTbhYi2s0OimKDMTJR86POg5wuqrHSlGHbDN/s320/book+2.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></span>
Nothing is better than sitting down and reading with your child. I
have started to ask the boys questions about the story and have them
help me read the book by omitting words. In addition to books and audio
books, I have a word wall in the boys' room and I'm labeling pictures
throughout our house. (Name recognition is a great place to start) I
have found sidewalk chalk and bathtub crayons to be extremely helpful
too. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you have other ideas to share, I would love to hear how you are encouraging early reading in your home!</span></span><br />
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One more piece of research to share: <i><b>A vast amount of research accumulated across the last several decades tells us that the<br />
emergent literacy knowledge and skills that children can develop during
prekindergarten are the key foundations upon which much of their later
reading, writing, and content learning capabilities are built. These
skills allow children to easily break the code of reading, especially
once their formal reading instruction begins in kindergarten. Together
with a growing mastery of oral language and an expanding vocabulary, the
print-related skills learned early on pave the way toward success at
creative and clear writing skills and reading comprehension.</b></i><br />
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This blog is a little long so I'll wrap it up with: Try something!
Every child is different and will learn in their own unique way. Try to
be intentional with your plan to weave literacy development into their
young lives! <br />
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Ryan and Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150375377058280160.post-48111134566581250702013-03-02T09:00:00.003-05:002013-03-02T09:00:59.638-05:00The pictures say it all, literally!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Ryan and Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150375377058280160.post-66514260192845008992013-02-13T22:20:00.001-05:002013-02-13T22:20:27.215-05:00Valentine's Day- Picture Post<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here are the boys in 2012. Some days it feels like just yesterday, other days, it feels like a hundred years ago.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boy have they grown up!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our precious Easton! His eyes are still his best feature.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Easton and Preston are best friends and I am so thankful that they have each other to "do life" with!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yes, these boys make my heart swell daily!</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Ryan and Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150375377058280160.post-7731070926803293812013-01-10T21:13:00.000-05:002013-01-10T21:33:57.542-05:00"How's Kevin?" Well, thanks for asking!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So hopefully, if you are reading my blog, you know about my best friend, since middle school, Kevin Swan. <a href="http://fulmerstory.blogspot.com/2012/02/swans-story.html" target="_blank">See this post here for the initial announcement about Kevin's diagnosis of ALS</a>. This February will be one year since Kevin was diagnosed with ALS at Northwestern University in downtown Chicago. It has been a wonderful year, as Kevin has only slowly progressed in the disease, moved back to our hometown allowing me to see him multiple times a week, and the launch of his foundation, A Life Story. In the last few months, I have had more dinners and face-to-face conversations with Kevin than the last 12 years combined. What a blessing!<br />
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In this picture you see Kevin's first tattoo. Kevin described his tattoo as, "...representing everything from seasonality, strength, timelessness, shade, deep-rooted family, and a commitment to GROW." Kevin intends on adding words and phrases to his tattoo. Let's be honest. Kevin hardly has any use of his arms and hands anymore. Putting a tattoo on his arm is an expressive way to still utilize them.<br />
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His Progression. Here are the answers to what everyone means when they ask, "How's Kevin doing?". Thankfully, he can still text and use his iPhone to communicate. Verbally, his voice has softened, yelling isn't an option but isn't his style anyways ;) His arms and hands are at about 5% use. When we go to dinner, I always sit on his left so that I can assist him with eating. I'm learning way more about my best friend than I ever thought I would! For a second, put yourself in Kevin's position. His humility surpasses my expectations. Let me be clear, he is able to use both hands to eat a sandwich, it is the coordination of using silverware that is lost. He can't style his hair, eat cereal, or drink from a heavy glass. His muscles in his hands, arms and neck are wasting away. Visually, you can see his fingers curling, his drooping shoulders and skinny foreams. He wears a wrist support and often someone asks him if he hurt his wrist, after going in for a handshake. Oh, how I wish Kevin could say, "Yep, a basketball injury." Of course, Kevin finds the positive and uses every person's question as an opportunity to educate them on ALS.<br />
I'm sure everyone is wondering, how much longer can he walk? How much longer can he talk and swallow? Honestly, we
have no idea. The doctors do not know and we do not care to speculate.
There is no timeline or progression chart with ALS. In the beginning Kevin had fasciculations, or spasms, in his arms and to this day he still has limited use. Since the first symptom it has been 2 years and 5 months. Is that good or bad? Hard to say. Since most people aren't diagnosed until years after their first symptom it's hard to gauge a "normal". The fasciculations have begun in his legs. This isn't good news. Sorry but at this moment I cannot find the positive. I must move on.<br />
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What Kevin cannot do does not define him. It is what he CAN do that impresses me about him. He can FIGHT! He can BELIEVE. He can live every day to it's fullest, dream big, and work toward finding a cure to ALS.<br />
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Kevin's foundation is called <a href="http://www.alifestoryfoundation.org/" target="_blank">"A Life Story" foundation</a>. Kevin's vision is to showcase how ALS is effecting the lives of sons, daughters, mothers, fathers, wives, husbands and best friends. He is candidly sharing his own story and wants to record the stories of other ALS fighters. The purpose of sharing their stories is to create awareness, which in turn, creates funding for clinical research. This is Kevin's plan to cure ALS. If there is one thing I know about Kevin, it's not to doubt him. He is extremely capable of running a successful foundation. His time owning a production company in New York City and his experience as Singlehop's director of public relations, has prepared him for his title of CEO of his foundation. The goal of the foundation is to find the cure to ALS. I have no doubt that we will do that. I'd appreciate your support, financially and through advocacy, on this journey to find a cure.<br />
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Here are 5 things that you can do right now to support our fight:<br />
#1. Pray for Kevin! Pray that God continues to reveal Himself to Kevin. Pray that God helps us find a cure to ALS.<br />
#2. <a href="http://www.alifestoryfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Go to the website and watch Kevin's video</a>. <br />
#3. Find A Life Story Foundation on Facebook and follow us to learn about events! Our next event will be in May. Stay tuned! We are in the planning stage. If you want a task for our event, please email me!<br />
#4. Buy A Life Story Foundation merchandise on the website! Sample pictures below. The branding and quality is impressive. We will be adding more merchandise soon!<br />
#5. If you are a local, come to our events to show your support! <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love the branding that Kevin designed out!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These bracelets ROCK!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Koozie anyone?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Wine tote bags! =)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kevin.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Kevin's amazing mom, Julie, who has been a ROCK throughout the last year! Her role in the foundation is CFO.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My hubby Ryan with Kevin. I am thankful for the amount of support that Ryan has shown Kevin!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Probably a lifetime favorite image of me and my bestie. I have accepted the role as Director of Awareness for Kevin's foundation. I intend to work diligently to find the cure to ALS.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love his laugh and smile! <br />
I took these pictures as a Christmas gift for Kevin's parents.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is Kevin's brother Zack~ He is in his senior year at BU. It was so nice to have him in Bradenton for the full winter break. He's a gem.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another picture that I cherish.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brother's laughing it up!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I made Zack hug Kevin! LOL =)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Why so serious gentleman?</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This got a good laugh!</td></tr>
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If you made it all the way to the bottom of this post, thank you!!! I appreciate your support. I love blog comments, so please leave your thoughts. I'm sure Kevin would love to read them too.<br />
With Love, </div>
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Above are the last 3 years of our Christmas card. To be honest, I hardly remember what a Christmas was like before having children. This was definitely my best Christmas yet! . Easton and Preston both loved going for walks with our wagon around the neighborhood to look at colorful lights and inflatable Santas. We had a magical Christmas Eve candlelight service, while singing Silent Night. Easton and Preston talked about baby Jesus and were quick to identify Him in our Little People Nativity set, Nina and Papa's life size porcelain Jesus, and in every, "true meaning of Christmas", picture book that we read to them. This is just the foundation of teaching our boys about our Heavenly Father and Savior. We look forward to raising our boys on the truths of the Bible and watching them grow in their faith.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nina and Papa with their 3 Grandbabies!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Easton and Preston with one of their gifts</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Christmas Morning!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">EASTON! This is one of the first pictures taken with my new Nikon D600</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Preston having a blast with this Grandpa!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boys running outside on Christmas morning! Yes, they are wearing shorts! We enjoy our warm weather on Christmas!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My best friend Kevin came over for a little Christmas wine! =) More about Mr Swan coming soon!! ;)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ryan and I on Christmas Morning! This is our first picture together with my new camera! =) I love the sharpness of the image.</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Swan's came over right before the boys went to bed on Christmas night.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Easton adores his trains! He always plays with them at eye level to watch the wheels turn, so precious!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Oh no!! Believe it or not, he didn't fall!! He insist on running in Easton's path!! </td></tr>
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As for New year Resolutions, Ryan and I are both working on our fitness and health. Eating healthy and exercise is the basic goal for this year. Additionally, I will be blogging more and reading more. I have always loved this blog and although my post have been few and far between, I am ready to share more pictures and thoughts with you this year! Hopeful this year will be an exciting year for our family and we will have lots to share with you! I am currently reading <u>To Kill a Mocking Bird</u> for the first time. There are a couple of classics that I have neglected to read during my life. As a Language Arts teacher, I am convicted by this and setting a goal to read one book per month. </div>
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2012 an amazing year for our family!<br />
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Here are some of the highlights, with photographs ofcourse!<br />
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In January of 2012 we went to Animal Kingdom for the Ethiopia American World Adoption Reunion <br />
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Ashlie's Time in Africa, loving on orphans in Kenya and Uganda!<br />
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Today is the day!!! Our flight leaves around 3:50 out of Tampa into Miami. We have a short lay over and then fly through the night into London. Our initial flight from London to Nairobi, Kenya was cancelled leaving us with a 12 hour layover. We are going to be adventurous and head into London. Our hope is to be able to see Olympic Park, Buckingham Palace, and Big Ben! Hopefully we will be able to grab some fish and chips and soak up the culture. Our flight tomorrow night out of London is at 8:00pm. We then fly through the night again to finally arrive in Nairobi. Once we get through customs and find our baggage we will load up on a van and head straight to Haven of Hope and Grace Children's Center. By Monday afternoon I will be loving on orphans!!! (Granted that will be day 2 of no shower. Oh well! It's Africa!)<br />
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So above is a picture of our itinerary. Will you join me in praying for our team? We want to make a HUGE impact on the lives of orphans. We want them to know that their Heavenly Father has sent us to temporarily care for them. We want to be able to meet any needs that we see in the orphanages and baby cottages. We are prepared to purchase beds, shoes, food, diapers, whatever the need is!!<br />
Additionally, please pray for our ability to share the gospel with nonbelievers. We have an amazing ministry called the <a href="http://www.kidology.org/zones/zone_post.asp?post_id=120">Wordless Book.</a> We have 700 beaded bracelets and over 100 packages of face paint. We are ready to share our ministry with all of the children that we meet.<br />
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Thank you to everyone who has supported me financially and emotionally. My photography clients raised over $2000 for this mission. Additionally, many friends and family made contributions online. These donations will enable us to meet needs of orphans. I personally will miss my boys (Easton, Preston and Ryan) terribly. Ryan has a spreadsheet set up for activities and meals for the boys. I know that he will be "Super Daddy" while I'm away. I am praying that God gives me the strength to fight the sadness and loneliness. My focus is that Easton was once an orphan. He was simply one of the babies that I will be holding and feeding. I am doing this trip for him. I am doing it because I want Easton and Preston to grow up with a passion to SERVE others! I am doing it because we are commanded in James 1:27 to visit orphans in their distress. Here I am Lord, Send me! (Isaiah 6:8)<br />
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I am hopeful to have limited internet access. I will text Ryan whenever possible and he will update my Facebook for me. Not being able to communicate will be difficult for me. I will make due and focus on the task that God has entrusted to me.<br />
And with that, I'm out! xo<br />
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And just because I haven't shared it in awhile, here is our Adoption Video~ From the very beginning through my stay in Ethiopia, to bringing Easton home and finally Preston's birth in November of 2010. Enjoy the "Fulmer Story"<br />
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It's been way too long. I'm sorry.
Well, let me do a little "What we've been up to" checklist to catch you up to speed:<br />
1. It's summer time and we pretty much go swimming three times a week in Nina and Papa's pool (my parents).<br />
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2. Easton is talking. So, so cute! He comes up with the craziest things. He has something to say about everything. I'm just going to say it, "Easton has a musical GIFT!" He amazes me with all of the songs he can sing, tunes he can hum, and his contentment with listening to the same song over and over again! I'm telling you friends, he's on to something BIG!! Piano classes at 3? I'm thinking so!<br />
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3. Preston is a sweetheart! He will give a hug or kiss on command 95% of the time. Additionally, he always has a bruise or cut somewhere on his little body! He's ALL boy! He loves to read books, play with balls, and be outside.<br />
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4. Father's Day is tomorrow and we will celebrate with steak and kabobs. I made Ryan a schedule for the day that involves alot of R&R and NO changing of diapers. He is seriously an AMAZING father and deserves a special day like tomorrow.
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5. I have applied for a middle school job, teaching Reading or Language Arts for 6th or 7th grade. I believe I will have a job offer within a week or two. It might be shocking information for some of you but I have a goal and passion to be a school administer within a couple of years. I have absolutely LOVED every second of my "stay-at-home Mommy" gig. It's been a dream come true and I will cherish it forever. However, I would like to apply for the Assistant Principal pool in about 3 years. To do so, I need to get back into the classroom. By going to middle school I'm growing my teaching experience and opening the possibility of being a Middle School AP or Elementary School AP.<br />
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Man, I really must better start paying attention to my grammar. speeling, and vocabulery. (I joke. I joke)</div>
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6. The boys will start preschool at our church in August. I am a little nervous but mainly just about missing them terribly. I know that they will flourish in the learning environment that Woodland creates. They have an outdoor classroom, music time, arts and crafts daily and most importantly TLC provided by an amazing staff. I keep telling myself that the boys are only going to school for 180 days out of the year! This is the main reason I chose a teaching career. I'm praying that the transition goes smoothly. Stay tuned...<br />
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7. What my MIND and HEART are focused on right now: <b><u>I am heading to Africa on July 28th!</u></b> We will spend 7 days in Nairobi, Kenya and then 7 days in Jinja and Kampala, Uganda. We will work with 10 orphanages and over 2,000 orphans. 2,000 Eastons. 2,000 Prestons....WAY too many children. Two of the places we are going are baby cottages. I will be cuddling, feeding, and loving on babies ALL day long. Cannot wait.<br />
I am leading a team, with my father, of 29 people from around the country. Eight are from my hometown. The team is preparing to leave in about 40 days. We are collecting donations, personal packing items, and praying that God uses us in a mighty way to impact the lives of orphans. I have saved funds from my photography, bunco night, and babysitting to take with me. If you would like to contribute to my trip please follow the link below. ALL (Seriously 100%) of the donations given to me are going with me in-country. My plan is to spend the money wherever I see a need. Maybe food, clothing, shoes, bedding...I had a vision of buying pineapple for an orphanage. Most of the time children are feed porridge and beans two times a day. I would love to bless them by buying, cutting, and feeding them dozens of pineapple! Doesn't that sound wonderful and delicious? Your tax deductible gift can be given by clicking the link, then choosing "Kenya/Uganda Aug/July 2012" and then entering my name "Ashlie Fulmer":<br />
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8. Ryan and I had an amazing vacation to the Turks and Caicos with my best friend Kevin. It was breathtakingly beautiful and we honestly had the time of our lives. A few months ago I blogged about my best friend's diagnosis of ALS. This vacation was for him and we enjoyed all of the things he loved such as; relaxation, great conversations, and delicious food paired with exquisite wine.
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgSh7ZYBZNeVQvEscQckJsCSb0xrl14IvfmAjEoWPGrUNzjd8roZWlfqdBuoaluUQ-PRscOkMlFdq0pUh9QG9fZIzjoll_GWG0kkmpck1N_TQDmaoPPgN_31rzceXj4DaPqPgibTKsO0Sv/s1600/DSC_0020.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgSh7ZYBZNeVQvEscQckJsCSb0xrl14IvfmAjEoWPGrUNzjd8roZWlfqdBuoaluUQ-PRscOkMlFdq0pUh9QG9fZIzjoll_GWG0kkmpck1N_TQDmaoPPgN_31rzceXj4DaPqPgibTKsO0Sv/s400/DSC_0020.jpg" width="400" /></a> Out for dinner at the Coco Bistro.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKFkUc0e_2EKltGF4VmLdnxrf7hAD4B4qSEQECOULsj-IxDLFl0uIQbOjMWb_O_yERnGi9eoyvy-Q0w18J7l33B0Yuo-jJrxiL1QiguhnQxfOJbC_rftgVf-kn60vJH_3Eah04zzaYHcGg/s1600/DSC_0017.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKFkUc0e_2EKltGF4VmLdnxrf7hAD4B4qSEQECOULsj-IxDLFl0uIQbOjMWb_O_yERnGi9eoyvy-Q0w18J7l33B0Yuo-jJrxiL1QiguhnQxfOJbC_rftgVf-kn60vJH_3Eah04zzaYHcGg/s400/DSC_0017.jpg" width="400" /></a> Our view! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnxKa6pb3AuOVBmldkLKDTbmmTxR9bjZvFdSb7hPgsTre3bh2ats7_ZHu1wQojTu7Ln59pUBdRZRBCdPg4wOp8K4Cjm3TvWF9sv37Rq3cDuEm0PeeaEJBo9jMLe-7791NeKqeHyrOETPs5/s1600/DSC_0088.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnxKa6pb3AuOVBmldkLKDTbmmTxR9bjZvFdSb7hPgsTre3bh2ats7_ZHu1wQojTu7Ln59pUBdRZRBCdPg4wOp8K4Cjm3TvWF9sv37Rq3cDuEm0PeeaEJBo9jMLe-7791NeKqeHyrOETPs5/s400/DSC_0088.jpg" width="400" /></a> (awe.)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyurK7RvhlF0VYXWU39cRWZGjATvpjXB3nlpCCFq-jCzla4xkK4cAC8M7gPXm0XH2spd-nrO-5n-YsR3K_yd-7o3xliaU19QnMhBAHXpLFjAxy3xP4EAbpx104faXu333KZjlrIXWUgyF9/s1600/DSC_0138.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyurK7RvhlF0VYXWU39cRWZGjATvpjXB3nlpCCFq-jCzla4xkK4cAC8M7gPXm0XH2spd-nrO-5n-YsR3K_yd-7o3xliaU19QnMhBAHXpLFjAxy3xP4EAbpx104faXu333KZjlrIXWUgyF9/s400/DSC_0138.jpg" width="400" /></a>Group picture time!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD193ZhAJZVkFMi4JJ-tBh1-VC2OGawiwwZyDmZVkZkqe5S0KnBojC65JOdpLku8yIhxTueZo0kIyZ9AQOxj3qgDxhKIS-PRGUSBFJZv3VqKHMJfFcNgqXOtE3K6xgfBZgFNUGwg7uHYJQ/s1600/DSC_0180.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD193ZhAJZVkFMi4JJ-tBh1-VC2OGawiwwZyDmZVkZkqe5S0KnBojC65JOdpLku8yIhxTueZo0kIyZ9AQOxj3qgDxhKIS-PRGUSBFJZv3VqKHMJfFcNgqXOtE3K6xgfBZgFNUGwg7uHYJQ/s400/DSC_0180.jpg" width="400" /></a>Getting ready for our catamaran ride~<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFnoLn4p_kjoLErm9eSADl_mWc5NYvHYtOEm7Dcm3kAFN9Adb9gvFxrKFza5j61O5tykR_8GQqDn08TZSZfmqH25Rlw89zQY7eUlGZ4FgdJC40yoaqI1AeapIKazhPRfATPibwWI-ejon/s1600/DSC_0344.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOFnoLn4p_kjoLErm9eSADl_mWc5NYvHYtOEm7Dcm3kAFN9Adb9gvFxrKFza5j61O5tykR_8GQqDn08TZSZfmqH25Rlw89zQY7eUlGZ4FgdJC40yoaqI1AeapIKazhPRfATPibwWI-ejon/s400/DSC_0344.jpg" width="266" /></a>favorite picture!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidtPMRi3eMmr-E69ACKMRA0V0azJtRO8IkM2gQeRRgIB1PBB2P-J0fGyzALYC223sT9BjJ_on4Z1l4-0Rq0jfK0Mu209T8pPsJZ7QGm2RtbAuV4eNLbAHwK8ykeNJu4Xd5lSuv7HBzHaPT/s1600/DSC_0490.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidtPMRi3eMmr-E69ACKMRA0V0azJtRO8IkM2gQeRRgIB1PBB2P-J0fGyzALYC223sT9BjJ_on4Z1l4-0Rq0jfK0Mu209T8pPsJZ7QGm2RtbAuV4eNLbAHwK8ykeNJu4Xd5lSuv7HBzHaPT/s400/DSC_0490.jpg" width="400" /></a>Silly group!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5jWfJlQYtgzVG4I35wM0JFdFIJsw9UrOz25U_yZMwP36JsVCJ64riGrUJndp94IZVxJ4nLnUoMVAuNzFmF9D4IOLdwXM4KVz7yVsAuA22zsXb2u-d2DQSoxQe1H4z49eRoYIylZyL4pwL/s1600/IMG_0052_exposure.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5jWfJlQYtgzVG4I35wM0JFdFIJsw9UrOz25U_yZMwP36JsVCJ64riGrUJndp94IZVxJ4nLnUoMVAuNzFmF9D4IOLdwXM4KVz7yVsAuA22zsXb2u-d2DQSoxQe1H4z49eRoYIylZyL4pwL/s400/IMG_0052_exposure.JPG" width="300" /></a>Snuba dividing!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPnMZbH00qYtzJfOCIZU9K9RXJ-ZQpQAvKBBIRKB5jMF6aSuvxoWz3eLU-t9sKRhxop6eQdRC-YtofJZoI-pnJntVCPJjixJuKaQ-pOIl2EnCATB8slSxC1Jy-wmVu-pMjhfptVLVJn0N/s1600/IMG_0042_exposure.JPG" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPnMZbH00qYtzJfOCIZU9K9RXJ-ZQpQAvKBBIRKB5jMF6aSuvxoWz3eLU-t9sKRhxop6eQdRC-YtofJZoI-pnJntVCPJjixJuKaQ-pOIl2EnCATB8slSxC1Jy-wmVu-pMjhfptVLVJn0N/s400/IMG_0042_exposure.JPG" width="400" /></a> I love this!! (obviously)<br />
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9. We are heading to the mountains of Georgia with Ryan's parents to spend 4th of July with them. Really looking forward to hiking and playing in the creek with the boys.<br />
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10. In April I turned 30 and celebrated with a surprise party, weekend at the beach, and a family dinner! Life is good. God has overwhelmed me with His blessings lately.<br />
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Through and through I am reminded that everything about me should bring Glory to my Heavenly Father. I am striving daily to do this better.<br />
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Hopefully, you are saying, "Welcome Back Ashlie" we've missed you1<br />
I hope to blog more but then again, I always say that!!
</div>Ryan and Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150375377058280160.post-8768258514812354812012-03-20T22:18:00.006-04:002012-03-21T15:56:32.581-04:00Wedding Photography<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJBDGyRHqKA_LJAseSOjzIH8qvF_NrLSe_wNDq-mSr0gC-g1shxcIrLpIH7LQT6Yj76zyziZXgdsNopGazKNwpzvjKPq_WnfXZWXFIOC5SCqNgFWbUq7np0cbpXxJqWIaiA1NKvYTJte3C/s1600/keela+1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJBDGyRHqKA_LJAseSOjzIH8qvF_NrLSe_wNDq-mSr0gC-g1shxcIrLpIH7LQT6Yj76zyziZXgdsNopGazKNwpzvjKPq_WnfXZWXFIOC5SCqNgFWbUq7np0cbpXxJqWIaiA1NKvYTJte3C/s400/keela+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722439594336558434" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9gj_BFpP4snGNNybb2vSQP02D6MEV76ysfc_O9Nz8PP8VLe2-P8yYHw2ioHRx4UNJYENtU23Jox6SlDNwgfftxvqTlAVHzP5gE4vawGQ5qlZ95qdjW10YhI4AZfcAH86WZQky3x7BuPS/s1600/keela+8.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT9gj_BFpP4snGNNybb2vSQP02D6MEV76ysfc_O9Nz8PP8VLe2-P8yYHw2ioHRx4UNJYENtU23Jox6SlDNwgfftxvqTlAVHzP5gE4vawGQ5qlZ95qdjW10YhI4AZfcAH86WZQky3x7BuPS/s400/keela+8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722172849728704706" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF99dF8oKa3ZfBm4FvfmCjAGnoFCchRBnbvnYI1NPyAjivg-_sykOXYIkMwrHAI_kpM-J9UPk_oasJ5lDiaMw2U5zedAiJBI0Nfot-ptOenrLX_qvdAOX1p88sofFqw5fuSCQ6neJcIION/s1600/keela+6.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF99dF8oKa3ZfBm4FvfmCjAGnoFCchRBnbvnYI1NPyAjivg-_sykOXYIkMwrHAI_kpM-J9UPk_oasJ5lDiaMw2U5zedAiJBI0Nfot-ptOenrLX_qvdAOX1p88sofFqw5fuSCQ6neJcIION/s400/keela+6.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722172842182618562" /></a><br />I had the opportunity to photograph Keela and Ian's Wedding last weekend. She was a stunning bride and their love was so evident. Longboat Key provided amazing scenery with one of the prettiest sunsets I have ever seen. Before the wedding I had the groomsmen and bridesmaids help me arrange the picture below. Ian came over to the bungalow that Keela was getting ready in. I had them hold hands without seeing each other. Then Keela asked Ian to pray for their wedding day and their marriage. It was an emotional moment, filled with the Holy Spirit. It was simply beautiful and I am so thankful I captured this moment. <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHAWpslts0_ncQXnaBkEF9GmPTHPEqRI6sBHDyIawKaSimUN8cXUW7Yr7g70wa9x0Ix0zxyRI0_OrH1lKU3dHiwGSIo3C8qFVw-uh6y7jq-kH4HHNyvS_oVRgPCEQyBbgIpwuwzGE43zQ/s1600/keela+22.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUHAWpslts0_ncQXnaBkEF9GmPTHPEqRI6sBHDyIawKaSimUN8cXUW7Yr7g70wa9x0Ix0zxyRI0_OrH1lKU3dHiwGSIo3C8qFVw-uh6y7jq-kH4HHNyvS_oVRgPCEQyBbgIpwuwzGE43zQ/s400/keela+22.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722170599570743538" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuOR2S77bLfcMPHI_r6hNy0VDoKdStRyVzYcYasYIsF1mZhWPCbN0YOPbfo_wido-VV4F9D4fjrWP141ammF9vFGBEIDLcb461i7w_TGk7aETP3KCgozcJHRsAPE3fy7XWkIJ1UtfGd6id/s1600/keela+23+bw.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuOR2S77bLfcMPHI_r6hNy0VDoKdStRyVzYcYasYIsF1mZhWPCbN0YOPbfo_wido-VV4F9D4fjrWP141ammF9vFGBEIDLcb461i7w_TGk7aETP3KCgozcJHRsAPE3fy7XWkIJ1UtfGd6id/s400/keela+23+bw.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722170591067092338" /></a>Ryan and Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1150375377058280160.post-4672318989369047952012-03-20T12:08:00.005-04:002012-03-20T14:02:26.224-04:00March Fun!!2012 St Patrick's Day<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZpN3dZzR51YIh6n_FDcyzcs3kaeoVmXRvCqVQnL3JSCM_n6HafdpzESAi6RmvescYGUe6vW4ntUHsVd3DaUihrdLIwFIp8XX1jxihiCDfwElaAHVuaLBPC5oqhYTzML_sqymWY54JJxb/s1600/st+patty+day+ties+words.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 305px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZpN3dZzR51YIh6n_FDcyzcs3kaeoVmXRvCqVQnL3JSCM_n6HafdpzESAi6RmvescYGUe6vW4ntUHsVd3DaUihrdLIwFIp8XX1jxihiCDfwElaAHVuaLBPC5oqhYTzML_sqymWY54JJxb/s400/st+patty+day+ties+words.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722012270046970434" /></a><br /><br />One Year Ago on St. Patrick's Day:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_dGAGc37zibViyiFqFuBeYwsF0LxLtWGO78GCu9UZcALUkfhJW2EhKt4uH83WP2Rnc4ysnnKBpOmaSX245idf3xQ8HF8TLEb8ltt9n41mVW2IxrYTte2Rb9ZurWEJJvkPGK8UPEm5bpVG/s1600/st+patty+1+year+ago.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_dGAGc37zibViyiFqFuBeYwsF0LxLtWGO78GCu9UZcALUkfhJW2EhKt4uH83WP2Rnc4ysnnKBpOmaSX245idf3xQ8HF8TLEb8ltt9n41mVW2IxrYTte2Rb9ZurWEJJvkPGK8UPEm5bpVG/s400/st+patty+1+year+ago.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722012696737916946" /></a><br /><br />My Cuties: <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-HnxgZ7Jq8OlCI3E7xy_sAvYD-ir1PH607SH92PsihwS4S8DMBQadLdygY9cxe-IvlPOnhF7_UydklXc9EFMLGywDORXm9MSlImAo9Kf8YDC3tRld2bhM49zjj8-r3AEAn4RybOrm18qo/s1600/st+patty+Easton+2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 261px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-HnxgZ7Jq8OlCI3E7xy_sAvYD-ir1PH607SH92PsihwS4S8DMBQadLdygY9cxe-IvlPOnhF7_UydklXc9EFMLGywDORXm9MSlImAo9Kf8YDC3tRld2bhM49zjj8-r3AEAn4RybOrm18qo/s400/st+patty+Easton+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722031746926925026" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrhfMvwB3j0Bthea2vc-7xF_h8rO1YKxlTuQyfyFE1S2IiHezIDvm4nif4Fa9Ek2RwRgDE92DqexVD0yyWT2RyWndVY5dNzHyf5mutq4LP25YcTzl8m9dO8f8T7roIW3r8yjr8bfIitonI/s1600/st+patty+20.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrhfMvwB3j0Bthea2vc-7xF_h8rO1YKxlTuQyfyFE1S2IiHezIDvm4nif4Fa9Ek2RwRgDE92DqexVD0yyWT2RyWndVY5dNzHyf5mutq4LP25YcTzl8m9dO8f8T7roIW3r8yjr8bfIitonI/s400/st+patty+20.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722031731473243522" /></a>Ryan and Ashliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12138827758005078186noreply@blogger.com0