samantha and natalie

This is a strange post to do because Dan is having me write it before I see the photos! We were so excited to do a photo session of our own girls to put our Christmas cards together (It's not too late to book your session for the holidays!), and I asked Dan if he would put me through our entire "process" just like our other clients get to do. So, tonight I get to check the blog over and over and over until I see the sneak peek (because as I am writing this there are currently no photos).....and I am jumping out of my skin excited!!!!! Then, I will get to see all of my images in our viewing room on the big screen this weekend and I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!

I met Dan at the park with the girls, a stroller full of clothes and hats, and bags full of snacks, milk, and candy (bribes)! Considering sessions of our own children are usually the most difficult ones we do (near impossible), we were both delighted with how the girls got along and behaved! Hence, my excitement for the photos! So, here is the sneak peek! I can't wait to see it! :) Special thanks to Carrie for helping out and putting up with us and our kids.

brand family photos

When my friend Sarah came to visit last weekend, I asked her if we could use her help for a family photo session. Dan usually sets up the photo, and we have a remote that we use to fire the camera.....but it just gets frustrating because we can't get the girls to look at the camera. So....this time Dan set up the shots, and Sarah--- bless her heart--- she stood behind the camera, waved her arms bearing puppets, threw toy monkeys, sang, hollered, and whistled to get the girls to look up. And...voilà! We have not just one, but TWO new family photos!!!

(And we did some new ones of the girls too! Enjoy!)

My favorite...

Chubby cheeks!

Wearing mommy's shoes...

Beautiful bebe...

Love my girl...

Our new family photo!

Thank you so much, Sarah!!! This was the least stressful family session (of us) we've ever done, thanks to you!!!! We're going to "hire" you (will work for food?) every time! :) :) :)

natalie is 2 days old

Our little Natalie is actually four days old, but these photos were taken a couple of days ago. We are excited to post photos of Samantha and Natalie together, but Sammi is having a hard time with the new baby at home, so it might be a while before we get those taken. :)

If you are interested in dipping into our personal lives, you can visit our personal blog for more photos and the birth story of Natalie by going to www.indybrands.blogspot.com. 

We'll keep the photos coming on this site! Thanks for stopping by!

natalie paige brand has arrived

I am absolutely thrilled to announce the birth of our second daughter, Natalie Paige Brand!! She was born on Jan 14th at 3:10pm. She weighs 6lbs 14oz and is 19.75in long. Both her and Brooke are doing great! Natalie looks so much like Samantha did when she was born it is freaking us out a bit. Same features, same expressions. We are setting up the Samantha/Natalie introduction tomorrow (the 15th). Sammi has been having some separation issues lately so we'll see how this helps that out! Here are a few photos from Natalie's 1st day...