Seasons greetings, everyone!
So, as previously mentioned, Devin and I went with a unique guestbook from The Guestbook Store for our wedding. Instead of simply signing their name in a book, each guest received a double-sided placemat of sorts, where they answered questions, drew pictures, and shared special wishes and advice.
YOU CAN'T EVEN IMAGINE HOW AWESOME THEY TURNED OUT!! Not because the artwork was immaculate or because each and every sentiment tugged firmly at our heartstrings - really, it was because of the opposite! Most of the drawings were stick figures (making them AWESOME) and we got quite a few colorful responses that made us LOL (a few of them actually couldn't be shared on here...). Oh, how I wish I could scan and post each guestbook entry we received...but, the next best option is for me to share all the wishes and advice for us, from guests young and old; single, engaged, married; hilarious, serious, and everything in between. I might also end up taking pictures of some of our favorite drawings...but for now, enjoy the gems that our guests shared with us - maybe it applies to you, too ;-)
"Special Wishes for Us"
-That you make Christ the head of your home.
-Joy in your marriage - agape love!
-That you keep Jesus Christ as the center of your life together - and may you always encourage each other!
-Happiness, joy, and all that rot. Above and beyond that, I hope and pray that in 2061, you can look back and say, "You know, it hasn't always been easy, but I'm so glad we stuck it out and worked through our disagreements. You are my best friend, and I love you more today than when we were married 50 years ago."
-That you both continue to grow in love and happiness on your journey together.
-That the Lord will remain in your hearts and home; that your love for each other will grow.
-Many many happy years.
-May your love and joy grow every day and may God give you peace and strength for the days that are tough.
-To love & live; to care & give; to have & hold; to love ever bold
-Some babies to snuggle; and may all your life's ups and downs be in between the sheets!
-Redheaded children! (Tyler...)
-No redheaded children. (...Monique!)
-Always keep laughing! You both have such great personalities.
-Self-knowledge; flexibility; pursuit of your passion; 10+ kids (I'm NOT kidding on this one...)
-Enjoy your many wonderful years together, you lovebirds!
-To ALWAYS be as happy as you are today; to always be quick to forgive; be a good listener; that each of you will always think of the other first, and yourself second.
-God bless you both in your new life together and your life with Him. I love you both!
-That you have a happy life (I know you will because you have a great outlook on life) and that God be at the center of it all!
-Enjoy every day together, the good and the bad. Have a blast in Hawaii/Oahu!
-May you know unbounded joy, unconditional love, and the strength to weather all of life's storms in each other's arms, eyes, and heart.
-Live long and prosper.
-Long life, full of opportunities for growth and love.
-Love God, and you WILL be happy!
-That you live the joy and love that God has made you to experience.
-My wish for you is to have a God-centered marriage and life, and a love that will continue to grow, even as it changes through the years, a love that will get you through the tough times as well as the good times - a beautiful and blessed life!
-That you love each other always and live to celebrate your 75th wedding anniversary together - I'll be watching!
-A life filled with laughter, love, and each other!
-Live long, be happy, and celebrate each and every day.
-A lifetime full of laughter, love, music, art, with good health and joyful hearts!
-Remember this day and the special memories yet to come
-No disease, & puppies, & maybe a kid or 2
-400 BABIES
-Take what you can! Give nothing back! Yo! Ho! (Capt. Jack Sparrow)
-Pick one another day after day; learning the love that comes with time
-I have no doubts that you two will make an amazing life together. Enjoy yourselves.
-I hope you guys stay as annoyingly happy as ever and as deeply in love as you are now (cause both are ridiculously obvious!)
-Have beautiful babies!
-Have a great time in Hawaii!
-I wish many special wishes that are especially special; that is my wish...
-To drink 1 gallon of milk in 10 minutes
-I wish for you to get 3 more wishes.
-Years of happiness and lots and lots of fat babies.
-A life that is full of happiness, joy, and love. I've never known a more perfect couple. I hope your life together is as wonderful as you two are.
-A long and happy life together, of course! And plenty more silly memories...and maybe some red-haired children.
-Great success!
-A lifetime full of happiness, family and friends.
-Many years of blessings, happy memories and frequent visits from Jerry
-I wish both of you a life full of happiness, creativity, love, and most importantly - sillyness! :)
"Any Advice for the Newlyweds?"
"You should..."
- Express your thanks to your spouse when he or she does something for you; practice saying 'ours' instead of 'mine.'
- Have a date night once a week.
-Learn when to and when not to speak - and just because you think something does not mean you should say it!
-Keep God as a key member in your relationship and remain in His word; if it's late and you're tired and you still are arguing - go to bed. In the morning, it won't be as important as it seemed the night before.
-"Put on the mind of Christ." Laugh, giggle, enjoy the time - it goes by quickly.
-Be humble - humility will go a long way. Forgive each other. Think of each other first.
-Have many grandchildren for your parents to enjoy!
-Don't sweat the small stuff. PS - it's all small stuff!
-Come and visit more often!
-LOTS of communication; lots of silliness - it keeps things light; lots and lots of love!
-Laugh. Facetime when apart. Have an adventure
-Go on adventures! Also, always keep things in perspective. The stresses in life will always pass! Enjoy every moment of peace.
-Tune out everyone's unsolicited advice, especially when it begins with "you should..." (There will be a lot.)
-Never go to bed angry, never lose those 3 hour midnight conversations, and make cake for no reason.
-Follow your heart...give each other space.
-Love each other 100% all the time; be ready to say "I'm sorry;" do the unexpected!
-Make a 5 year plan, a 10 year plan, and a 20 year plan...then try to figure out what to do tomorrow afternoon! Take some chances while you're young (and old!)
-Never go to bed without resolving a fight - no, seriously. Cherish each other. Laugh - a lot. Remember that the flip side of the things that annoy you are the things you really admire. Say "I love you" everyday. Cook together. Have no secrets. Tell each other about your day. Have big adventures. Have small adventures. Have LOTS of adventures. Always remember the way the other person looked at you today. Don't forget we're always here for you.
-Believe half of what you see, none of what you hear.
-Develop selective hearing - ignore the crabbiness at the end of a tired day.
-Remain friends!
-Keep your sense of humor - you're going to need it!
-Always kiss each other when parting, waking, going to sleep...and in between, optionally.
-Respect each other.
-Keep having fun; say I love you at least once a day; laugh a lot; and, if need be, learn to COMMUNICATE!
-Do something nice for one another - even (especially) when you don't want to. You need to lose yourself to the other - hard to do, I am still learning.
-Always have a dog in your life.
-Never leave less than 1/2 cup of milk in the fridge; never leave only the crust piece in the bread; and use separate knives for the peanut butter and jelly!
-Don't sweat the small stuff; always communicate; make time for fun.
-Remember that the definition of true intimacy is honesty. Be honest, stay honest.
-Stay in touch with your younger cousin ;-)
-Cook with your stereo cranked up (adds extra flava!) Always laugh and play like kids - it slows down the aging process.
-Respect the sea or she'll gobble you up in one foul swoop (Capt. Jack Sparrow)
-Stay young at heart and always volunteer to babysit ;-)
-...could, and would. But by all means, don't worry about it.
-Keep your childhood in mind.
-Kathleen should never dye her hair (it's pretty!) but Devin should dye his blue & purple again :)
-Try to beat the Duggers and get a TV show. Don't buy your kids a pony, they are very expensive!
-Really like each other a lot...
-Learn how to "Dougie"
-Try to get self-raising children, it's lots easier.
-Diet! Don't mistake children for food!
-Don't forget to tell each other that you love each other.
-Count your blessings, and remember to fall in love all over again each day. :)
-Communicate! Don't assume they know what you're thinking, or the other way around!
-When you're mad, lay off the ginger jokes...
-Make each other laugh once each day
-Just remember you may wear the pants, but she picks them out.
-Suspenders make to outfit!
-Laugh always...and keep Jerry around!
In case I don't do more bloggings the rest of the week - I (we!) hope you all have a safe and wonderful Christmas!
So, as previously mentioned, Devin and I went with a unique guestbook from The Guestbook Store for our wedding. Instead of simply signing their name in a book, each guest received a double-sided placemat of sorts, where they answered questions, drew pictures, and shared special wishes and advice.
YOU CAN'T EVEN IMAGINE HOW AWESOME THEY TURNED OUT!! Not because the artwork was immaculate or because each and every sentiment tugged firmly at our heartstrings - really, it was because of the opposite! Most of the drawings were stick figures (making them AWESOME) and we got quite a few colorful responses that made us LOL (a few of them actually couldn't be shared on here...). Oh, how I wish I could scan and post each guestbook entry we received...but, the next best option is for me to share all the wishes and advice for us, from guests young and old; single, engaged, married; hilarious, serious, and everything in between. I might also end up taking pictures of some of our favorite drawings...but for now, enjoy the gems that our guests shared with us - maybe it applies to you, too ;-)
"Special Wishes for Us"
-That you make Christ the head of your home.
-Joy in your marriage - agape love!
-That you keep Jesus Christ as the center of your life together - and may you always encourage each other!
-Happiness, joy, and all that rot. Above and beyond that, I hope and pray that in 2061, you can look back and say, "You know, it hasn't always been easy, but I'm so glad we stuck it out and worked through our disagreements. You are my best friend, and I love you more today than when we were married 50 years ago."
-That you both continue to grow in love and happiness on your journey together.
-That the Lord will remain in your hearts and home; that your love for each other will grow.
-Many many happy years.
-May your love and joy grow every day and may God give you peace and strength for the days that are tough.
-To love & live; to care & give; to have & hold; to love ever bold
-Some babies to snuggle; and may all your life's ups and downs be in between the sheets!
-Redheaded children! (Tyler...)
-No redheaded children. (...Monique!)
-Always keep laughing! You both have such great personalities.
-Self-knowledge; flexibility; pursuit of your passion; 10+ kids (I'm NOT kidding on this one...)
-Enjoy your many wonderful years together, you lovebirds!
-To ALWAYS be as happy as you are today; to always be quick to forgive; be a good listener; that each of you will always think of the other first, and yourself second.
-God bless you both in your new life together and your life with Him. I love you both!
-That you have a happy life (I know you will because you have a great outlook on life) and that God be at the center of it all!
-Enjoy every day together, the good and the bad. Have a blast in Hawaii/Oahu!
-May you know unbounded joy, unconditional love, and the strength to weather all of life's storms in each other's arms, eyes, and heart.
-Live long and prosper.
-Long life, full of opportunities for growth and love.
-Love God, and you WILL be happy!
-That you live the joy and love that God has made you to experience.
-My wish for you is to have a God-centered marriage and life, and a love that will continue to grow, even as it changes through the years, a love that will get you through the tough times as well as the good times - a beautiful and blessed life!
-That you love each other always and live to celebrate your 75th wedding anniversary together - I'll be watching!
-A life filled with laughter, love, and each other!
-Live long, be happy, and celebrate each and every day.
-A lifetime full of laughter, love, music, art, with good health and joyful hearts!
-Remember this day and the special memories yet to come
-No disease, & puppies, & maybe a kid or 2
-400 BABIES
-Take what you can! Give nothing back! Yo! Ho! (Capt. Jack Sparrow)
-Pick one another day after day; learning the love that comes with time
-I have no doubts that you two will make an amazing life together. Enjoy yourselves.
-I hope you guys stay as annoyingly happy as ever and as deeply in love as you are now (cause both are ridiculously obvious!)
-Have beautiful babies!
-Have a great time in Hawaii!
-I wish many special wishes that are especially special; that is my wish...
-To drink 1 gallon of milk in 10 minutes
-I wish for you to get 3 more wishes.
-Years of happiness and lots and lots of fat babies.
-A life that is full of happiness, joy, and love. I've never known a more perfect couple. I hope your life together is as wonderful as you two are.
-A long and happy life together, of course! And plenty more silly memories...and maybe some red-haired children.
-Great success!
-A lifetime full of happiness, family and friends.
-Many years of blessings, happy memories and frequent visits from Jerry
-I wish both of you a life full of happiness, creativity, love, and most importantly - sillyness! :)
"Any Advice for the Newlyweds?"
"You should..."
- Express your thanks to your spouse when he or she does something for you; practice saying 'ours' instead of 'mine.'
- Have a date night once a week.
-Learn when to and when not to speak - and just because you think something does not mean you should say it!
-Keep God as a key member in your relationship and remain in His word; if it's late and you're tired and you still are arguing - go to bed. In the morning, it won't be as important as it seemed the night before.
-"Put on the mind of Christ." Laugh, giggle, enjoy the time - it goes by quickly.
-Be humble - humility will go a long way. Forgive each other. Think of each other first.
-Have many grandchildren for your parents to enjoy!
-Don't sweat the small stuff. PS - it's all small stuff!
-Come and visit more often!
-LOTS of communication; lots of silliness - it keeps things light; lots and lots of love!
-Laugh. Facetime when apart. Have an adventure
-Go on adventures! Also, always keep things in perspective. The stresses in life will always pass! Enjoy every moment of peace.
-Tune out everyone's unsolicited advice, especially when it begins with "you should..." (There will be a lot.)
-Never go to bed angry, never lose those 3 hour midnight conversations, and make cake for no reason.
-Follow your heart...give each other space.
-Love each other 100% all the time; be ready to say "I'm sorry;" do the unexpected!
-Make a 5 year plan, a 10 year plan, and a 20 year plan...then try to figure out what to do tomorrow afternoon! Take some chances while you're young (and old!)
-Never go to bed without resolving a fight - no, seriously. Cherish each other. Laugh - a lot. Remember that the flip side of the things that annoy you are the things you really admire. Say "I love you" everyday. Cook together. Have no secrets. Tell each other about your day. Have big adventures. Have small adventures. Have LOTS of adventures. Always remember the way the other person looked at you today. Don't forget we're always here for you.
-Believe half of what you see, none of what you hear.
-Develop selective hearing - ignore the crabbiness at the end of a tired day.
-Remain friends!
-Keep your sense of humor - you're going to need it!
-Always kiss each other when parting, waking, going to sleep...and in between, optionally.
-Respect each other.
-Keep having fun; say I love you at least once a day; laugh a lot; and, if need be, learn to COMMUNICATE!
-Do something nice for one another - even (especially) when you don't want to. You need to lose yourself to the other - hard to do, I am still learning.
-Always have a dog in your life.
-Never leave less than 1/2 cup of milk in the fridge; never leave only the crust piece in the bread; and use separate knives for the peanut butter and jelly!
-Don't sweat the small stuff; always communicate; make time for fun.
-Remember that the definition of true intimacy is honesty. Be honest, stay honest.
-Stay in touch with your younger cousin ;-)
-Cook with your stereo cranked up (adds extra flava!) Always laugh and play like kids - it slows down the aging process.
-Respect the sea or she'll gobble you up in one foul swoop (Capt. Jack Sparrow)
-Stay young at heart and always volunteer to babysit ;-)
-...could, and would. But by all means, don't worry about it.
-Keep your childhood in mind.
-Kathleen should never dye her hair (it's pretty!) but Devin should dye his blue & purple again :)
-Try to beat the Duggers and get a TV show. Don't buy your kids a pony, they are very expensive!
-Really like each other a lot...
-Learn how to "Dougie"
-Try to get self-raising children, it's lots easier.
-Diet! Don't mistake children for food!
-Don't forget to tell each other that you love each other.
-Count your blessings, and remember to fall in love all over again each day. :)
-Communicate! Don't assume they know what you're thinking, or the other way around!
-When you're mad, lay off the ginger jokes...
-Make each other laugh once each day
-Just remember you may wear the pants, but she picks them out.
-Suspenders make to outfit!
-Laugh always...and keep Jerry around!
In case I don't do more bloggings the rest of the week - I (we!) hope you all have a safe and wonderful Christmas!
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