Megan + Brandan (again!)

Megan and Brandan haven't had very much time together since they got engaged. Actually, they haven't ever had a whole lot of time to be together due to the whole long-distant relationship thing they've had going on for about three (five?) years now. But, Brandan went off to Basic Training a couple of months after he asked Megan to be his wife and the time they've had since has been short and precious. They kindly asked me to shoot some engagement pictures of them while Brandan took some leave in September  and I was happy to do it! We all went up to Mt. Rainier National Park to make a weekend of it (or maybe it was during the week..? Summer vacation.)

As it has been just over a year since their engagement, I thought that now would be an extremely appropriate time to post a few pictures.

I took a LOT of photos. After I was done at whatever location we were at, I would say, "Okay!" to indicate we could move right along. Brandan told me that "okay" was his new favorite word. I don't know any guys who are generally excited to be photographed but he was a pretty good sport.. especially after four hours (or more?) of driving around to find good locations.

We had a lot of fun camping with you guys and I can't believe your wedding is just around the corner.

P.S. sorry it took me so long to post these, Megan. :)

Megan + Brandan

My sister is engaged!

And you better believe I took pictures.

Brandan casually asked me about a week before if I would take pictures of Megan and him in Seattle. He wanted to propose on the waterfront, you see.

So we all packed up and drove to Seattle. I swear Megan knew something was about to go down. Especially when she wore the pretty new dress Brandan had just bought her "for no reason." It was 30 degrees that day. She claims she did not.

We all ate lunch together downtown and I casually remarked that the sun was getting pretty low and I really wanted some pictures of the sunset along the water. I'm smooth.

Forrest and I lagged behind as we walked closer to the pier and then once we were in position, I gave Brandan a cool thumbs up. Or maybe a nod. I'm not sure which, but it was cool and it was casual.

Then the man of the hour sank down onto one knee and pulled out the perfect ring for Megan. Seriously, theeeee ring.

The picture above is one of my favorites. She was completely shocked (in a good way). Everybody knew?

Aaaand here's the ring

  

  

Cutest couple, right?

I've only met Brandan twice due to living across an ocean for his entire relationship with my dear sister, but he's hands down the best man for Megan. They're both kind of weirdos, you see. The only thing that I have against him is that he doesn't appreciate a cute hedgehog like Pendleton; but I guess that's Megan's problem.

Forrest and Brandan bonded this past week over their mutual love of food and making fun of me and I guess that's okay as long as I can make fun of him back (and always win). I always really hoped that the men Megan and I married would like each other and unless one (or both) of them is a really good actor, it looks like we did it, Meg! We both picked us some winners. 

Despite, or perhaps because of, their mutual weirdness and in spite of his aversion to tiny pets, Megan and Brandan are a perfect match. They're both tall, have curly hair, and are freakishly smart. Brandan's hair is only curly when he grows it out.

Welcome to the family, Brandan!