Charlestown in February

Price captured some gorgeous pictures of Charlestown last weekend. He picked the perfect winter day - crisp and cold with not a cloud in the sky. Nice work, Price!

Weekend at home

I traveled home for President's Day weekend. It was great to be home and see my family and friends. It was just what I need to get me through the rest of this endless New England winter! I didn't take many pictures, but I thought it would be fun to post the few I did take.

First up, my last morning at home with Mom and Dad...the soon-to-be grandparents!

I flew in and out of Richmond and made sure to stop by Jay and Erin's house to take a peek at what pregnancy looks like at 37 weeks. Erin and I stood belly-to-belly for our little boys to meet and greet. Soon they'll be able to meet in person! Erin is doing great and anxiously awaiting Baby Wolf's arrival...name is TBD.

And yes, you read that correctly. Price and I are expecting a baby boy! We found out this morning at our 18 week ultrasound. Pictures will follow soon. We're all doing great and just as happy as can be :)

New Joe Purdy Album Coming Out Soon!

We here at the Boston Blairs are all about supporting young, independent artists. So if you haven't had the chance to listen to Joe Purdy yet, now is the perfect time to start. A man, his guitar, and a harmonica...what more do you need to make great music? Joe's got a new album (Last Clock On the Wall) coming out soon, and some of his older ones (Julie Blue, Only Four Seasons, Paris In the Morning) are being considered for my desert island disc collection. Take a listen to his new song (Miss Me) below -- it's really great! Also, check out his website, where you can download a new song (Carnival on High) he wrote and played for Danny Federici prior to Danny's passing from melanoma.

Pictures from the new camera

Price has been learning a lot about our new camera, the Canon Rebel XSi.

Carrot action shot...

Mr. Hitch, watching us curiously.

15 week baby bump (2 weeks ago)

A Cure for the Winter Blues

The Sox are back! The first few pictures from Ft. Myers really make us happy. Maybe we will survive this winter after all.

The 2009 season is right around the corner!

Beckett

Lester and Beckett

Youuuuuuuuuk!

Inspired by The Girl's Blog

Raine, nice observation. Here's an even eerier resemblance :)

Shrimp Scampi

This is a great recipe from Southern Living. It's easy and simple to make and loaded with flavor. Try it out sometime!

Prep: 20 min., Cook: 10 min.

Yield:

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

• 1 pound peeled, large raw shrimp (31/35 count)
• 1 (12-oz.) package angel hair pasta
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon salt-free Italian-herb seasoning
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

1. Devein shrimp, if desired.

2. Prepare angel hair pasta according to package directions.

3. Meanwhile, melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add onion and garlic, and sauté 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Stir in Italian-herb seasoning and Worcestershire sauce.

4. Reduce heat to medium. Add shrimp, and cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink. Stir in lemon juice. Toss shrimp mixture with pasta, and sprinkle with cheese and parsley. Serve immediately.

First Purchase for Pinky

Price and I bought our first big baby purchase this week. And to clarify, Pinky is a nickname someone dubbed Baby Blair at work, so don't get carried away quite yet!

We found a great stroller that we are hopeful we'll enjoy for a long time. It's the Bob Revolution and can even be used for jogging around town. I love thinking that I'll be able to continue with my jogging after the baby arrives. It will be a great way to get outside with the baby. Unfortunately, the stroller is a bit too short for Price to jog safely with, but I don't think he's too concerned about that :) Most importantly, for us city folk, is the 3 sturdy wheels that will easily navigate along sidewalks, parks, and narrow grocery aisles.