Allemeier Family "Reunion"

Longaker Family Welcome Dinner

Wedding Day

Woodland Meadow Farms

Reception

Welcome to our wedding website! This website has information that can help you plan your trip, learn more about the couple, and get excited to celebrate!

Our Wedding

The Beginning

Like many young people in their twenties, they met through a dating app: Hinge. On the day they "matched", Dylan and Ashley were suggested to each other by an algorithm that thought they were "Most Compatible". Ashley sent him a message, telling him "you have kind eyes and a friendly smile", to which Dylan replied "Thanks! Want to meet up?" For their first date, they each brought their dogs. They met up at Saint Edward State Park and talked while walking their dogs for a few hours, until Dylan needed to go home and sleep before work (on the night shift). When Korra met Sammy-Jo, she gave her best smile. Both Ashley and Sammy were a bit scared, but trusted Dylan when he said "She's smiling! She's not being aggressive."

Because the year was 2020, dating looked a little different.Most of their dates took place outside, in less-crowded venues like at the beach, on the river, or up hiking trails. In many ways, milestones took longer to reach. For example, Dylan didn't meet some of Ashley's friends until they had been together nearly one year. In other ways, their relationship quickly became very deep and meaningful. Because they were part of each other's "pod", they spent a lot of time together. Ashley met Dylan's cousins on the third date! Dylan was invited to the Allemeier-Galer (outdoors) Thanksgiving after a couple months of dating.

The Middle

Over the next four years, Dylan and Ashley met many milestones and crossed many bridges together.Dylan moved twice, got 25/25 in trapshooting, and pursued his hobbies with a deep passion.Ashley started and completed her second masters degree, beat cancer, changed jobs three times, and began her career in teaching.Together, they traveled, learned new skills, picked up each other's hobbies, became fully integrated into each other's families, mourned the loss of Sammy-Jo (the Allemeier's family dog), moved to Everett, adopted each other's pets, and created a solid foundation for their relationship.

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The Engagement

In late June of 2024, Dylan and Ashley went on an adventure with her family. This adventure was a way to celebrate: Ashley's upcoming 30th birthday, her graduation from her Master of Arts in Teaching program, and her completion of radiation therapy. It was also the first time her entire family would be "vacationing" together since she was in high school.

Dylan had a feeling he could make this trip a little more special.After parting ways with her family, Ashley and Dylan went to Loch Lomond to celebrate his birthday together. Their plan was to go for a quick local hike before his special birthday dinner. Unfortunately, they missed the train they had been planning to take from Edinburgh to Glasgow.Fortunately, in a country like Scotland, the trains run frequently, so this mishap only put them behind "schedule" about an hour.Unfortunately, their train from Glasgow to Balloch was delayed a few minutes, and they missed their bus upon arrival... the bus that only comes once per hour.Fortunately, there was plenty to do in town to keep them busy for the next hour or so.Unfortunately, they had giant rolly bags and it was pouring rain.Fortunately, the friendly, elderly woman in the information and gift shop offered to store their bags in her car while they walked around town. She even suggested they walk through a park that would take them to an abandoned Scottish castle.

When they finally caught the bus, they were the only tourists riding! It was filled with mums and their wee ones on their way back from the park, teenagers on summer break with their fishing poles, and pensioners heading home with their grocery bags. Unfortunately, they arrived at their accommodation about 2 hours late, so Ashley suggested they skip the hike. They only had 3 hours until their dinner reservation, and locals had reported that the hike would take 2-3 hours. Dylan was adamant they continue with their plans and go on the hike. Ashley found this a bit odd, but assumed it was due to him knowing he'd never get this opportunity again.Fortunately, the rain had stopped around the time they reached the town of Balmaha, so their hike would only be windy, not wet.

As they began their ascent, Dylan was moving much faster than Ashley, who kept stopping to take pictures and look at the plants. She told him, "go on ahead, I'll catch up!", but he refused to leave her behind. This was Ashley's first real clue that something was up. Dylan offered to carry her jacket when she got too hot. He offered to carry her water bottle when she was done with it. He offered her a snack when her energy was low. He kept the pace quick and tried to keep them moving.

When they finally reached the top, it was incredibly windy. They could barely stand straight, and had to yell to hear each other. Additionally, there was a group of young guys hanging out, eating snacks from a grocery bag and sipping on plastic bottles of cider. Dylan asked Ashley if she'd like to go back down where it was quieter and less windy. She told him, "the view is better here, but yeah, we can go back down to the lower viewpoint." (knowing very well that something was up).

When they reached the lower viewpoint, Ashley took some pictures of the lake and Dylan stood appreciating the view. Ashley walked away to photograph some heather. After she finished, Dylan said, "come look at the view with me."Ashley scurried back to him and they stood together, hugging while they took in the view. Dylan said, "so, I've been working on a new puzzle box at work," which is definitely something you say while gazing at Loch Lomond. Ashley smirked and replied, "oh? really?". Dylan reached into his pocket as he said, "yeah, but this one is a word puzzle and it will only open if you say the right word."

Dylan knelt down on one knee, and asked Ashley to marry him. Her answer of "Hell yes" must have been correct, since he stood up, opened the "puzzle box" and showed her the ring. The anxiety-inducing part over, Dylan began to tell Ashley about the ring: how he was considering two rings that were very different, but ultimately chose this one; how he purchased it from an Etsy artisan; how she gave him a heart attack when she once said "I hate rose gold", and he had purchased her rose gold ring only weeks before (turns out, Ashley doesn't know much about jewelry and she loves the rose gold ring). Throughout all of this, Ashley was listening, smiling, and patiently waiting for him to place the ring on her finger. She finally interrupted him to say, "so are you going to put the ring on my finger or what?"

A little PS.Dylan forgot to tell Ashley a very cute and meaningful detail about the proposal. When she returned from her month of travel, he informed her that the box he made (yes, he did actually make the box- it wasn't a cheesy gimmick) was made from Ash wood.

Our Story

Getting Here!

The wedding will be in Snohomish and the closest major city is Everett.

1. Rent a Car

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Hertz Car Rental

2. Light Rail to Lynwood Transit Center

When you arrive in Lynwood, you will need to:1. get a ride share2. catch a bus3. have someone pick you up

Light Rail (1 Line, North)

3. Rideshare

To access your rideshare, go to a Level 1 skybridge, cross over to the parking garage, and follow signs for "Ride App Pickup".The location is on the 3rd floor of the parking garage.

Rideshare Pickup (Uber, Lyft, etc.)

4. Ask Someone for a Ride!

If none of the other options will work for you, and you don't have anyone to ask, we will try to help you find a ride! Someone from our Washington family, or maybe someone who is arriving the same time as you, might be able to give you a ride. For help with finding a ride...Text or call Ashley (206) 588-9924Email us TheLongmeiers@gmail.com

Travel

Hotels

Only a few people told us they'd like a hotel while here, so we didn't reserve a hotel block.That said, there are many options nearby!Here are a few we'd recommend.

Snohomish<a href="https://snohomishinn.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Snohomish Inn</a> - 6 min away - $$

Monroe<a href="https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-monroe/best-western-sky-valley-inn/propertyCode.48118.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Best Western</a> - 15 min away - $$<a href="https://hotelinmonroewa.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Evergreen Inn &amp; Suites</a> - 15 min away - $$$

Everett<a href="https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/seaev-courtyard-seattle-everett-downtown/overview/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Courtyard Marriott</a> - 25 min away - $$$<a href="https://innatportgardnereverett.bookonline.com/hotel/inn-at-port-gardner-ascend-hotel-collection?id2=133148588624&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=14389466538&amp;gbraid=0AAAAABov2PZxGoHYCAFs3of_6fCUx9DuV&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiA4pvMBhDYARIsAGfgwvzw6eB9S2xDU8sD_7mS2ds6ZOZurYqOrADmxnYixGCYqprDZ95qwHoaAjyzEALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Inn at Port Gardner</a> 25 min away - $$$<a href="https://www.ihg.com/hotelindigo/hotels/us/en/everett/paeer/hoteldetail?fromRedirect=true&amp;qSrt=sBR&amp;glat=FREE&amp;qRms=1&amp;qAdlt=2&amp;qChld=0&amp;qCiD=26&amp;qCiMy=042025&amp;qCoD=27&amp;qCoMy=042025&amp;qAAR=6CBARC&amp;qRtP=IDAS1&amp;qrtPt=138.00&amp;setPMCookies=true&amp;qSlRc=KOTN&amp;qSHBrC=IN&amp;qDest=1028%2013th%20Street,%20Everett,%20WA,%20US&amp;partnerVerification=false&amp;userCountryCode=US&amp;partnerTotalRateShown=156.42&amp;userSelectedRatePlan=KOTNIDAS1&amp;userDeviceType=desktop&amp;userBookingWindow=4&amp;adjustMonth=true&amp;partnerClickType=hotel&amp;partnerCurrencyCode=USD&amp;partnerAdSite=mapresults&amp;partnerRateShown=138.00&amp;cm_mmc=hpa_free_US_desktop_PAEER_mapresults_1_USD_2025-05-26_default___FALSE_KOTNIDAS1&amp;partnerDateType=default&amp;partnerAdType=free&amp;srb_u=1&amp;qRmFltr=&amp;qPm=PAEER&amp;qRad=30&amp;qRdU=mi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hotel Indigo</a> - 25 min away - $$$$

Bothell<a href="https://www.mcmenamins.com/anderson-school" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">McMennamins - Anderson School</a> - 30 min away - $$$

Airbnb  /  VRBO

Want to have a whole place to yourself? You and your group can choose from one of many vacation rental options. Websites like Airbnb and VRBO have thousands of options nearby. When searching their inventory, use the map feature and stay within this boundary if you want a short and easy drive to the wedding venue. Anything outside of this boundary will be 15 minutes or more each direction.

Camping

Interested in staying close to nature while you're in town?Here are some great camping options, all within a half hour of the wedding venue! In Washington, state parks begin reservations 9 months in advance. National parks are released 6-9 months in advance.Outside of these options, each individual park will have different time periods for reservations.

<a href="https://www.evergreenfair.org/142/RV-Park" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Evergreen State Fair RV Park</a>(RV only)

<a href="https://snohomishcountywa.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Flowing-Lake-Park-at-Leckies-Beach-31" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flowing Lake</a>(RV, Tent, and Cabin)

<a href="https://www.lakepleasantrv.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lake Pleasant RV Park</a>(RV only)

<a href="https://thousandtrails.com/washington/thunderbird-rv-camping-resort/?utm_source=yext&amp;utm_medium=directory&amp;utm_campaign=Yext%20Directory%20Listing" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thousand Trails: Thunderbird</a>(RV, Tent, and Cabin)

Stay

Want to turn your visit into a vacation?

Extend your stay in Washington!There is so much to do around here, and summer is when we have the best weather. This page has suggestions and links. Plan your own adventure, or take some advice from us locals about what to see and do while you're here!

Everett / Snohomish

Everett Everett is a small city, but there is plenty to do, especially in the summer!Like big cities, Everett is full of art, culture, restaurants, sports, and historic buildings. If you're feeling like participating in America's Pastime, check out the <a href="https://www.milb.com/everett" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Everett Aquasox</a> at Funko Stadium. For rotating music, comedy, and sporting events, check out <a href="https://www.angelofthewindsarena.com/events" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Angel of the Winds Arena</a>.Feeling more artistic? The <a href="https://www.schack.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Schack Art Center</a> is a pillar of the local art community. Check out their current <a href="https://www.schack.org/exhibitions" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">exhibitions</a> and events or sign up for <a href="https://www.schack.org/classes-by-medium" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">a class</a>. Ashley and her parents have taken a few classes here, and really loved it! More interested in performance art? The Village Theatre is a leader of musical theatre in the Pacific Northwest, drawing actors and professionals from around the country. Take a look at <a href="https://villagetheatre.org/see-a-show" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">what they've got on</a>.For outdoor activities, there are a few options in the city and many a short trip away. Jetty Island is a great place to go for a relaxing day on the water. Book your ferry reservations <a href="https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/snohomishcounty/items/306715/calendar/2025/07/?flow=568985&amp;full-items=yes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>. Want a little more adventure, but not quite ready to leave the city? <a href="https://www.hightrekeverett.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">High Trek</a> is a zipline and rope course venue that also has axe throwing, laser tag, and much more. Take a look at <a href="https://www.visiteverett.com/1304/Outdoor-Activities" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">this page</a> from Visit Everett to see what your other options are.If you feel more excited about history and technology, Boeing's <a href="https://www.boeingfutureofflight.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Future of Flight</a> is a museum and factory tour that teaches you about Boeing's history, current operations, and future of aviation. The <a href="https://flyingheritage.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flying Heritage Museum</a> features planes and history related to conflicts of the 20th century.Traveling with kids? Well, Everett has plenty of fun for them too! The <a href="https://www.imaginecm.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Imagine Children's Museum</a> can keep everyone entertained for hours. For indoor, bouncy fun, head over to <a href="https://flyingsquirrelsports.us/everett-washington/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Flying Squirrel</a>'s indoor trampoline park. Snohomish Snohomish is a cute town just across the river valley.Antiquing, bakeries, winery tasting rooms, boutiques, a few breweries, and lots of good food! This is a great place to shop and eat your way through the day. If you want something a little more adventurous, you can go for a <a href="https://snohomishballoonride.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hot air balloon ride</a> or jump out of a plane <a href="https://www.skydivesnohomish.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">to skydive</a>. If you happen to bring your bike, <a href="https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/centennial-trail" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Centennial Trail</a> is great for street and gravel bikes, while <a href="https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/lord-hill-regional-park" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lord Hill Park</a> is ideal for mountain biking (and also some short hikes).All summer long, every weekend, there is also a <a href="https://washingtonfaire.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Renaissance Faire</a>! If you are interested, plan ahead and book early- they usually sell out at least a month out.

Seattle

I won't suggest too much here, because there are so many websites, blogs, lists, and tour companies that can give you good advice. That said, here are some of our favorite spots and activities:The <a href="https://www.museumofflight.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Museum of Flight</a>, Pike Place Market, the <a href="https://www.seattleaquarium.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seattle Aquarium</a>, <a href="https://www.seattleartmuseum.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seattle Art Museum</a>, Olympic Sculpture Park, Washington Park Arboretum, <a href="https://www.chihulygardenandglass.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chihuly Garden and Glass</a>, the <a href="https://www.spaceneedle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Space Needle</a>, Discovery Park, a <a href="https://www.mlb.com/mariners" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mariners game</a>, a <a href="https://www.soundersfc.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sounders match</a>, the <a href="https://pacificsciencecenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pacific Science Center</a>, <a href="https://www.mopop.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">MoPop</a>, <a href="https://zoo.org/zootunes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ZooTunes</a>, the <a href="https://seattlegreatwheel.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seattle Great Wheel</a>, and <a href="https://www.epiceap.com/movies-at-marymoor/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Outdoor Movies at Marymoor</a>. If you want to hit multiple spots during your trip, I recommend the <a href="https://www.citypass.com/seattle?srsltid=AfmBOoqz9n3MKp0BAoBRBZRh4p_MyVCsSTvlSyJNCZReKJj4dxT8NyQM" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">CityPass</a>. You will save money and get to see the Space Needle, the Seattle Aquarium, plus 3 more places from a list of options, some of which are from my list above.

The San Juan Islands

An absolute MUST if you are staying around a bit longer. We have an extensive <a href="https://wsdot.wa.gov/travel/washington-state-ferries" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ferry system</a> connecting the San Juan Islands in our Puget Sound. Riding a ferry is an iconic Washington experience.If you are staying in Seattle, I recommend going to <a href="https://visitbainbridgeisland.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bainbridge</a>. You can drive or walk on, but if you want to see more of the island I would recommend driving on the ferry or renting a bike when you get there.If you are staying closer to the Everett area, you have access to the Edmonds-Kingston ferry or the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry. These will give you access to the <a href="https://visitkitsap.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kitsap Peninsula</a> and <a href="https://olympicpeninsula.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Olympic Peninsula</a> (Edmonds ferry), as well as <a href="https://whidbeycamanoislands.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Whidbey Island</a> (Mukilteo ferry).All the ferry routes above would be great day trips! If you want something longer, head up to Anacortes for ferries that connect you with <a href="https://www.visitsanjuans.com/lopez-island" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lopez Island</a>, Shaw Island, <a href="https://www.visitsanjuans.com/orcas-island" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Orcas Island</a>, and <a href="https://www.visitsanjuans.com/san-juan-island" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">San Juan Island</a> (Friday Harbor).Ferries to Canada no longer run from Anacortes. You will find these in <a href="https://www.clippervacations.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Seattle</a> and <a href="https://www.cohoferry.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Port Angeles</a>.

The Olympic Peninsula

Perfect for outdoorsy people, the Peninsula has <a href="https://www.nps.gov/olym/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Olympic National Park</a>, tidepools and stunning rock beaches, excellent camping, Forks (for the Twilight fans), Ozette Lake, Cape Flattery, Lake Crescent and the Devil's Punch Bowl, hot springs, the Hoh Rainforest, the Kalaloch Tree of Life, surfing in Westport, and many access points for deep sea fishing.

The Cascades

The Cascades are our expansive central mountain range. In the summer, they can provide respite from the heat and a more relaxed atmosphere from the hustle &amp; bustle of our coastal cities.The North offers Mt. Baker, <a href="https://www.nps.gov/noca/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">North Cascades National Park</a>, Ross Lake, Diablo Lake, <a href="https://stehekin.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Stehekin</a>, and <a href="https://www.winthropwashington.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Winthrop</a> as the main draws.In the Central region, you've got some of our state's <a href="https://www.wta.org/go-outside/hikes?title=&amp;region=b4845d8a21ad6a202944425c86b6e85f&amp;subregion=all&amp;report_recency=anytime&amp;min_rating=4&amp;show_incomplete=on&amp;mileage%3Alist%3Afloat=0.0&amp;mileage%3Alist%3Afloat=25&amp;elevation_gain%3Alist%3Aint=0&amp;elevation_gain%3Alist%3Aint=5000&amp;highpoint=&amp;searchabletext=&amp;sort_on=&amp;filter=Search" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">most popular hikes</a>, Highway 2, <a href="https://leavenworth.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Leavenworth</a>, <a href="https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/enchantment-lakes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the Enchantments</a>, <a href="https://parks.wa.gov/find-parks/state-parks/lake-wenatchee-state-park" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lake Wenatchee State Park</a>, <a href="https://www.ci.roslyn.wa.us/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Roslyn</a>, and <a href="https://lakechelan.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lake Chelan</a>.In the South Cascades, many people visit <a href="https://www.nps.gov/mora/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mount Rainier National Park</a>, <a href="https://www.visitmtsthelens.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mount St. Helens</a>, Mount Adams, <a href="https://visithoodriver.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hood River</a>, <a href="https://visitrainier.com/packwood/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Packwood</a>, and the <a href="https://www.wta.org/go-outside/seasonal-hikes/summer-destinations/explore-the-goat-rocks-wilderness?gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=343949665&amp;gbraid=0AAAAADexWDeNs1h4IbXsaFEOk1T9gTBNu&amp;gclid=Cj0KCQiAhtvMBhDBARIsAL26pjEBFQnep818WSeG7Q2oD17j4djWRJpU7Z1S5dDQUjAOhCQEWMDuczIaAuYoEALw_wcB" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Goat Rocks Wilderness</a>.Any of these areas are perfect for some natural scenery, relaxing camping, rewarding hikes, and cozy stays.

A Little Further Out...

Want to travel a bit farther out? Here are the top weekend trips I recommend:1. PortlandEasy drive, flight, or <a href="https://www.amtrak.com/cascades-train" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">train ride</a> from Seattle/Everett.2. Victoria (Canada)You can take the <a href="https://www.clippervacations.com/seattle-victoria-ferry/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Victoria Clipper</a> from Seattle, fly via seaplane from <a href="https://kenmoreair.com/scheduled-flights/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kenmore Air</a>, or do a drive + ferry combo from the <a href="https://www.cohoferry.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Olympic Peninsula</a> or <a href="https://www.bcferries.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">British Columbia</a> in Canada.3. Walla WallaBest to just drive here.4. Spokane/Coeur D'AleneDrive or fly, with less convenient options of the Greyhound or a <a href="https://www.amtrak.com/home" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">night train</a>.5. Vancouver (Canada)Easy drive, flight, or <a href="https://www.amtrak.com/cascades-train" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">train ride</a> from Seattle/Everett.

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Registry

Please give us a heads up about your intent to attend the wedding <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfosJchROF1drPwgu1tlsCh96gKxPgNRDhh_ROIv4VP2Wiw4w/viewform?usp=sharing&amp;ouid=109013536259642881727" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">using this link</a>. At this time, we are only collecting preliminary information from you: availability, address, and accommodation needs. Answer our questions using the hyperlink above. If this isn't working for you, please email us: TheLongmeiers@gmail.com.

Ashley & Dylan