I wrote this poem to read to you at your wedding dinner, but since the circumstances didn't allow, I thought I would post it as your first official blog entry:

Married life isn’t easy but it’s every bit fun
You are suddenly wed! Not a two, but a one
The best words I will give is advice that WE got:
It’s Remember your HAVES, not just all your HAVE NOTS!

You have two brains for working out wrinkles and kinks
Four eyes can sure scowl but it’s more fun to wink!
You’ve got double the ears, they are all made to hear
But a sweet simple whisper pulls you close, draws them near!

You two have such sweet kissers, you can use them to peck
you can use them to WHINE, or to speak with RESPECT
All those hands, you have now to find every which way
To break through many walls that build up day by day

Use your fingers to tickle, slide together your palms
Write some sappy love letters and shake hands after qualms
Don’t forget to link elbows, cross your ankles and knees
Go ahead and play footsies, lick your lips, be a tease!

You have family to turn to, you have friends to hold tight
You have years to perfect things, to flip wrongs into rights
You have secrets and stories only you two will share
You have dreams, prayers, and wishes, you’ve got youth, you’ve got HAIR!

You have knowledge and freedom and passion and love
You have tons of support from down here and above
You have laughter and patience and hugs, you have heart
So don’t be afraid of this new life to start

‘Cuz you have much, much more than the things you have not
And my sweet, newlyweds, it adds up to a lot!

Good Luck! We sure love you and are glad to HAVE YOU in the family! Please enjoy this blog as a way to keep up with your friends and family both in Utah AND in California!

Love,
Jess