So a lot of new, VERY exciting, VERY fun, VERY cool things have been happening lately. Because of the blog. Because of YOU. & we’re so happy & I hope you’ll be happy for me/us/everything.
& after a lot of talking, thinking, & beer-drinking, the husband & I have come to a conclusion…
and it’s all very nerve-wracking, as you can see…..
Oh, hi! We’re Beth Anne & Doug.
::gasp!!::
I’m still going to blog as Blair & Nate. Mostly because it’s habit. Mostly because it is “brand,” whatever that means at this point. But also, because “Blair” is a hell of a lot shorter & easier than “Beth Anne.” & with new stuff coming up, it’s just going to be SO MUCH EASIER to get that little unintended secret out in the open.
So….what you expected? Or did I totally look like an Amanda or a Rachel or something else? You’re not disappointed, right?
how more southern could your name be? lol. Well, nice to meet you
{sigh} I always thought you were fibbing and Blair WAS your real name. So, is Harrison real? I don't mean the BABY I mean the NAME?
Nice to meet you
LOL
I'd guessed Elizabeth as your first name a while ago. Damn, I'm good.
Oh you do look like a Beth Anne! And your husband totally looks like a Doug! As someone else already said, Beth Anne sounds like a good southern belle name. I always knew Blair was a pen since you were blairwaldorf on the bump… I think Blair is a very clever "brand" since it makes you the Queen B!
Yay!! fun fun fun! coming out of the pen name closet is a big deal and you did it sooo gracefully lil lady! congrats!
Disclaimer: I am not a stalker. Promise.
Now that we have that out of the way, I figured out your name several months ago when you were preggo! You posted a picture of you & some friends outside of a cupcake shop. I was bored & was reading through your comments and randomly clicked on someone's comment so I could view that person's blog. Lo and behold- it was one of your real life friends who had also posted the cupcake picture and labeled you all by real name. So, I knew it was Beth Anne back then– but still think of you as Blair. Always will!
Wow. I thought you were going to say that Nate's name was really Nate and that you'd fooled us all this time. He really just looks like a Nate to me. But you definitely look like a Beth Anne, though I never would have pegged you as a two-namer!
Is Tuck still Tuck?
I thought Nate was still Nate!
Can't wait to hear the big news!
Beth's good ! I think you look more Beth than Blair
HAHA! Now if only The Nester would let her name out all would be well in the world
Beth Ann, Laura Jean, Laura Leah, Ashley Drew….they all go hand in hand with Vera Bradley, Monograms and pearls, Yehaw, Y'all
ps. I NEVER once thought Nate's name was also a pen name…wow!
Yup, Harrison is really Harrison. She wrote that on her "Why the Pen?" page:
Why not pick a pen name for Harrison? Mostly, because I’m lazy. Also, because I love his name. I love writing it. I love reading it. Harrison. It’s the name we chose for our son. & because I couldn’t think of a good one that wouldn’t make people’s skin crawl like “Boogie” or “Sir Farts A Lot.”
The names TOTALLY fit! Glad you're still going to blog as Blair and Nate though… For those of us that have always known you two by those names – you will always be those people! Congrats on your announcement! I did NOT see this post coming… Way to keep me on my toes!!!
WOOT for double first names!!!!
Ah! Exciting post! And I love the way you revealed it. So not what I thought you were going to reveal.
I think in my head I will call you Blair Anne, the best of both worlds
Nope. You're still Blair and Nate is still Nate. & Santa Claus is real. & The Easter Bunny is coming this weekend.
(I'm too naive….I just can't wrap my mind around this "Beth Anne." Even though it's a gorgeous name!)
Wow, I think I'm the only one who thought your real name would be Jennifer. I love Beth Anne though….so pretty. I also saw Nate…Doug…whatever….I pictured him as a Jackson or something like that. I like Doug though too….good association, never knew a bad Doug.
OMG!!! I have been reading your blog religiously since you were on thebump. I am so surprised that you have actually come out with your real names. Not disappointed at all! but it is definitely shocking! I'm so used to you guys being Blair and Nate! Love your real names though.
That's so funny that you revealed your name today…I was actually wondering yesterday if that was what you were talking about!:)
Do you plan to keep this site updated? I sure hope so… its great!
My mind… it's blown!
Beth Anne? It's too innocent for you! I have decided not to believe it. Do people call you the full name "Beth Anne"? Or do you let them shorten it? Like, can I call you "baa" …like a sheep? – Love your bloggin' by the way! keep it up
this made my morning. wait. my week = ) LOVE your blog.
You posted something a long time ago that involved "Dizzy Liz" (totally forget what it was – an email address? something that said that was your nickname? idk) which made me guess a long time ago that your name was Elizabeth. That's why when all the hullaballoo went down on The Bump about someone posting your real name, i was thinking "well, she didn't do a great job of hiding it, b/c i know what it is." Wouldn't have guessed you went by Beth Anne though.
Wow, totally did not see that coming! You are definitely still "Blair" to me, but maybe when I get over the shock… Thanks for the awesome surprise!
I am disapointed i thought it was Lucy and Desi
OH MAH GAWD!
I will never be able to shake the "Blair & Nate" moniker. But I have to say, Beth Anne & Doug…super cute! It suites you & your southernesse.
You'll always be Blair and Nate to me but i must say that knowing your names makes you a little more real…if that makes any sense
Can't wait to hear the big news!!
That is freakin' hilarious.
Beth Ann? Doug? You are effing kidding me. WOW!
Now that I got all my dramaz is out of the way, it's nice to meet ya, Beth Ann. I bet TB boards are going crazy.
I was thinking more of a "Lauren" and "Michael".
But, I can handle reality. Thanks for trusting us!
Beth Ann, totally fits you!! However, Doug just looks like a Nate to me!!
Is Tuck really Tuck?
I've known your true name since I sold you bridal china a few years ago.
Glad that you are introducing yourself to everyone else.
Beth Ann and Doug? Really? It seems so odd sounding that I almost don't believe you
hahahhaha!! You're totally always going to be Blair to me!! Can't wait to hear all the exciting stuff you have going on!
My maiden name was Elizabeth Ann, so I love it!
devastated! I pictured you a Jenna.
You will always be Blair and Nate to me, but I can see you as Beth Ann. But definitely not Doug, Doug is totally a Nate!
I thought Nate looked like a Jack and was thinking Christine for you. But, I like the real names too!
Wow. So not what I imagined. I have tried to imagine your name a million times, and I guess I pictured something more like Charlotte. I never thought to guess Doug/Nate's name-I just thought Nate was real and only your name was a mystery
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Never would have guessed it. Ever.
Can't wait to see what's coming!
I so just think of you as "Blair & Nate" haha…
I agree with everyone it's weird to think of you both as anything different than Blair and Nate. However, I do love that you are Beth Anne with an E because I am Charlotte Anne. I think it makes us more original
totally NOT AT ALL what I expected. Doug looks just like a Nate to me, or maybe Justin, Matt, or John. As for you – maybe Eloise, Lisa, or Jenna.
I have a confession to make… I knew your real name all along! Surprised?? My BFF (another one of your faithful blog stalkers…. or I guess now she looks like a real life stalker) found it somehow last year through another blog I think.
HA! Kinda crazy huh?
I always call you my fake friend Blair… unless I'm talking to my husband or my best friend… in that case I just call you Blair like I just left your house or something. Can't wait to hear all the exciting news, I'm glad everything is going so well for you, it is much deserved. You're a great writer and I'm glad I stumbled across you on the bump… FYI, I'm some chick named Leah who knows a good thing when she sees it! I still think you're the funniest person ever, but at least my husband is no longer offended!
I think Beth Anne is a great name! Now I just want to sing " Doug dougie dougie doug Doug" to Nate, even though he's totally more Nate looking than Doug looking!
I think I will always think of you as Blair and Nate. Although, I'm guessing Beth Anne is short for Elizabeth Anne, and I do find it kinda cool we share the same name.
Beth Ann I can see, but Doug? NEVER would have guessed that! I think that is because the only Doug I know is an overweight redhead with a pig nose (harsh, but true). And your handsome Doug is sooo not that! Maybe I'll have to re-evaluate my association with the name Doug!
I go out of town and rip myself away from the intrawebs for a few days and I miss this?!
Love the name Beth Anne…that totally fits
I thoroughly enjoy that you are Beth Anne! (see name above.) I also like the name Doug, but I agree, I can't not think the name Nate now.
Beth Anne??!!! WTF! Totally shocked!
Can't wait to hear the news! And you totes look like a Beth Anne, but I can't say the same for Nat-er-Doug.
Makes me wish I had started out with a pen name. Or DID I? Duhduhdunnnnnnnnn!
I totally didn't see that coming! I seriously thought your husband was Nate and Harrison was Harrison and that just you, "Blair", had a pen name. Beth Anne would probably be the last name I would have guessed. I am still blown away by the Doug revelation!
This is crazy – seriously??? WTF! I soooo had you pegged as Amanda and Matt type. Im super shocked as I thought Nate was Nate all along! I almost dont like knowing the truth as I enjoyed the mystery and the wonder in the "pen names." This is crazy!!!
one question though is tuck still tuck?