//initiate validator on load
	$(function() {
		
		// validate contact form on keyup and submit
		$("#contactform").validate({
			//set the rules for the fild names
			rules: {
				txt_name: {
					required: true,
					minlength: 2
				},
				txt_email: {
					required: true,
					email: true
				},
				txt_message: {
					required: true
				},
			},
			//set messages to appear inline
			messages: {
				txt_name: "Please enter your name",
				txt_email: "Please enter a valid email address",
				txt_message: "Please enter a message"
			}
		});
	});