#1: You Inspire Me. You Believe in Me. You Challenge Me.

And I truly believe that we have all the right ingredients for a successful marriage.

Today is our wedding day! The start of a new beginning for us. I'm so lucky to have you by my side - for life. In a few short hours, there will be meaningful words spoken, kisses exchanged, papers signed.

And then all of this will go in the history books of the story of you and me, an unchanging and permanent mark in time.

#2: You're My Perfect Fit, Arm Nook and All

[Left]: Matt's El Rancho, 2 days after our Engagement
[Right]: Downtown Austin, Halloween 2008

#3: Your Knees Get All Bendy When You Dance

Or maybe this one should simply say, "You dance." Reason enough to love a man.

[Wedding dancing]

#4: You're a Humble Artist. The Best Kind.

#5: You Hate Making the Bed (But You Do It Every Day)

Nothing says love like a man who does nurse's corners for his lady every morning.

This started off when I realized one day that a made-up bed is something that makes me happy at night. (We all have our quirks.) But with Clay's late work schedule, and my 9-5, there was no way for this to work unless I made the bed with him in it.

So we reached a compromise. There was some nurse's corner instruction. And now Clay is a better bed-maker than me!

After 4 years of this princess treatment, don't think that I don't still notice (and appreciate what you do for me daily).

#6: You're Attractive as All Hell

Proof:

#7: You're Really Funny. Kind of.

The type of humor that really only a girlfriend, mom, fiancee, sister, or wife can truly appreciate. Or at least, appreciate most. And so guess what, you're in luck!

It just so happens that, to me, you are the funniest guy I know.

#8: You Aren't Afraid to Dream

Which inspires me every day.
Why not...

Create a wing necklace. Become a career musician.

Try your hand at the drums. Believe in the Longhorns.

Run your first Marathon. Refuse to surrender the element of surprise.

#9: You Have Great Hands

Just perfect for holding.


And playing.


Even wedding ring modeling.

#10: You Really Like Cats (and Babies)

Giggles and secrets with Andy. Naps with Mavis and Lucy.


Pleased to meet you, Merrill!


Lovin' on sweet Miss Harper.