A Visit from Markie:)

Last weekend, we had the pleasure of my FAVORITE brother's company:)  Mark rode his BMW motorbike all the way from Iowa to Eden Prairie, MN.  After a fun-filled day of football, sushi and fun with his friends Dave and Katie, he booked it over to the Branand household to see us!  We chatted and enjoyed a delicious lunch of Chipotle with a touch of smoked Tobasco sauce.  (My first taste and a definite must on my barbacoa tacos from here on out!)  The visit was short as Mark needed to get home before rain and dark set in.  We waved good-bye as he rode home in his heated jacket.  You'll have to ask him how quickly shivers set in traveling 80 mph down the interstate in 40 degree weather when the coat comes unplugged...

Take 1

Take 2: After being completely displeased by my pregnant appearance in Take 1 I made them pose for about four more shots.  I was finally pleased with this one.  Note, belly is hidden, cheeks are sucked in and James looks slightly annoyed.