Happy blogday bloggiversary (what are they called?) blog birthday to me!
One year of sharing funny stories, posting pictures, and meeting lots of new friends.
One year ago when my friend Suzanne mentioned how much she loves blogging, I thought “hmmm… I bet that would be fun to try.”
I had no idea.
I didn’t realize that I would “meet” new friends and strengthen family bonds.
I didn’t know about the amazing and supportive community that bloggers have.
Now I know.
Since it’s my day and all, I decided that we should do something fun. After talking to Darcie I decided to steal her idea and host a scavenger hunt giveaway!
The rules
1. Send me an e-mail with the answers to the following questions. The answers are in the linked posts. I’m sure you’ll become so interested in the posts that you’ll almost forget all about the contest you’re entering, so don’t forget to e-mail me!
becca AT Our Crazy Boys (dot) com
2. Leave me a comment. Any comment. Tell me about your favorite post, tell me if you’ve been here one or one hundred times, or just say hello.
3. Once you do these two things (assuming your answers are correct), you’re entered into the contest.
The prize
One reader will randomly be chosen to win a $50 gift card to… wherever you choose!
Me? I would probably choose Borders. Or Target. But that’s the fun part. YOU get to choose!
The fine print
I can only ship to U.S. addresses
I have to be able to purchase the gift card online. As much as I love each and every one of you, it’s probably not in my best interest to fly across the country to buy you a gift card for the teeny tiny coffee house that you frequent.
Ready… Set… Go!
1. Who in the world is Marilyn?
2. Give me one hamster rule.
3. Michael is quite the swimmer. Tell me what stroke broke my heart last year during his swim meet.
4. Tell me the one creature that you could handle finding in your house (yes, this is an opinion question. A freebie, if you will).
5. What did Steve and I drink a little too much of in Cancun last year?
I’ll pick a winner on Wednesday, February 3rd at 8 p.m. Arizona time.
Good luck!!
{ 62 comments… read them below or add one }
Loved going back and re-reading old posts. The Cancun drinks sound yummy!!
.-= Rachel´s last blog ..Homework: For the Week of 1/25/10 =-.
Marilyn cracks me up, possibly because it’s something Catie would say here. She has a knack for telling tales at preschool that we’re afraid will one day equal child services visiting us.
Hi!
I only have one son, so I can’t imagine what’s going on at your house! I hope you’ll come visit me at my “virtual” house mothersclick.com
.-= Cynthia´s last blog ..Keeping Church and State separate =-.
Happy Birthday to “Our” Crazy Boys. What a year – that I wake up every morning and run right to my computer just to check to see what your latest blog is. I love it.
Did I tell you that the other day I saw a orange winged Baltimore Oriole in my bird feeder? It was next to my butterfly windchimes. The cat came in and threw the hamster on the floor in front of me when I was putting up my new ladybug curtains in the kitchen and I just said, “what the heck, I’ll take a shot at making a chocolate cake”.
Love You and LOVE the Blogs. You got me hooked.
Mom! You can’t give away the answers!!!
You are killing me!!
Thanks for the great “tribute” Becca and congrats! Your blog is amazing and so fun to keep up with! And…what is up with your Teetsie Gramma and the cat and hamster? Did anyone survive and who got to eat the chocolate cake?
Gramma Teetsie is helping you guys… Giving away the answers! Don’t forget to thank her!! ;)
This is my first time here – I enjoyed this scavenger hunt – it was a great way to read a few of your older posts! Happy Blog Birthday!
Jenn
.-= Blessed´s last blog ..Tuesday’s Eats: The Only Chicken Dish My Husband Likes =-.
Happy blogaversary, Becca! This is such a cute idea! I really had fun re-reading your posts for this!
Thanks for providing me with a year of welcome distraction from work. :)
Love you <3
Just came over for the first time, found you thru Stephanie. I like your blog, fun stories! Glad to have found you.
.-= JoyfulGrowing´s last blog ..Fluff Talk Thursday: #1 =-.
Don’t enter me into your giveaway, but I have to say – Happy Bloggy Birthday…and many happy returns!
.-= Darcie – Such The Spot´s last blog ..Cut. That’s a Wrap. =-.
Yeah happy bloggaversary! I knew 2 of those without looking… but I still looked!
yeah for you :) Love love love your blog! Keep ‘em coming!
.-= Chelsea´s last blog ..Happy Monday! =-.
Happy bloggaversary, Bec! Love being able to catch up with you and the boys on the daily events I’m missing out on. My fav post…well of course the goodbye post you did for me. Still makes me cry. Love and miss you, girl!
Happy blog birthday! Yay!
I can’t believe it’s only been one year.
.-= kristen@nst´s last blog ..William =-.
Happy Blog Birthday!
I almost messed up and posted my answers here :)
.-= jen@ourdailybigtop´s last blog ..rub a dub dub =-.
Happy Blog Birthday! Looking forward to what next year brings!
P.S.Is family eligible for your giveaway?
Love you! Can’t wait to see you in a few weeks!
A few weeks until the beach? Is that it? Crap… I should stop eating girl scout cookies STAT!
Whew – I think I made it through step one. I’ve only been following for – like – a week, but will be following for as long as you blog! Great idea for celebrating your blog birthday. Oh, and happy blog birthday!!
.-= Michelle´s last blog ..A series of fortunate events =-.
Hey girl,
Well I think I’ve read every post of yours. :) I love the story about Jack and what he thought the cop might do if he pulled someone over for speeding. Just captures the essence of little boy psychology. :)
http://ourcrazyboys.com/2009/08/07/from-the-back-seat/
.-= Eileen´s last blog ..Fourth Friday Fondue Fun with Friends =-.
You linked back to it, too? You rock, Eileen!
I had never seen your site before, but I think you’re hilarious!! Thanks for the giveaway and a chance to get to know you!!!
Happy Blog Birthday!!
P.S. Uuuu, scavenger hunt sounds like lot of fun! I love the idea! but I am from the up north country… :(
.-= Eva´s last blog ..Like father like son – Wordless Wendsday =-.
Loved the post about Marilyn! Kids just say the darndest things. I am so glad I found your blog via Darcie….if I ever get to AZ to visit her, I hope I can meet you, too!
Great idea for a giveaway!
Happy Blog Birthday!
.-= Allison @ Slice of Heaven´s last blog ..Beef Enchiladas =-.
Becca, it was so fun to go back and read your posts! You are a great writer and have a wonderful knack for storytelling. I am so very glad that you are part of the blogosphere…and that you live in Tucson. We really do need to plan that Family BBQ or Girls Night Out. Perhaps after Darcie and Nicole get back from Blissdom? Then, they can fill us in on everything we missed!
.-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday: Stand By Me =-.
P.S. Your mom totally cracks me up. :)
.-= Stephanie´s last blog ..Wordless Wednesday: Stand By Me =-.
Awesome blog. I’ve enjoyed it
This was fun! Happy Blog Anniversary! Makes ME want to start a blog of my own ;)
Hi there. Just sent you an email. Thank you for making this giveaway possible.
maryelburnsATyahooDOTcom
Well, happy Blogiversary!!! I send you my answers, but I wanted to tell you that this is SUCH a fabulous idea! I loved getting to know you through your posts!
Loving the posts :)
This is my first time here, but I enjoyed reading the entries associated with the contest!
Fun! This is my first time at your blog, but I think I have been sucked in!
Happy Bloggy Birthday! Looks like you are getting lots of new readers! :-)
.-= Christina´s last blog ..I’m a Gummy Bear… =-.
Hello! Congratulations & I think I will continue to stop by (this was my first time).
i’m new to your blog, but i think the questions were a really good idea for a giveaway! the marilyn story was hilarious!
thanks for hosting the giveaway!
:)
Wow! Greeat blog, and congratulations!
This is a good idea for a giveaway!
amandarwest at gmaildotcom
Hi!
This was my first visit to your blog, but all the stories were so precious, I’m sure I’ll be back! Congratulations on the blogiversary :)
Hi There! I am new to your blog! I just loved the story about your son and the swim meet.
Cheers!
.-= Becca´s last blog ..Foto Friday =-.
Love the hamster rules. I’m a teacher, so I’m always wondering what my students go home and make up and tell their parents about what I said.
You have quite a sense of humor! I’ve never read your blog before, but I will definitely be back! Thanks for the giveaway!
What a fun contest!! Loved the hamster rules!
On a serious note Becca, How very proud I am of you and your blog – My gosh, look at all the responses and new friends you are making from all over. Happy Blogiversary and good luck to all your followers with your contest. And another thing, thank you Lord for giving me such a wonderful daughter and best friend.
This was a fun quiz and you…recap. Happy Blog B-day!
I’ve emailed you!
Thanks so very much! I loved reading the posts!
DolphinV27@aol.com
I sent the email along, but forgot to put my name on it. Heh. You’ll be able to match up the email address. I think this is the first time I’ve visited your blog, but I don’t think it will be the last! Happy blog birthday!
.-= Cindy´s last blog ..Muk Luks Giveaway =-.
Happy Bloggy Birthday!! I’m fairly new to your blog…but it’s a must read!
This is my first visit to your website and I think I am hooked. I can identify with the Cancun posts and the chocolate cake shots. I was in St. Thomas in May with my son and his family and it seems everywhere you went there was a “Special” Drink of the house that you just had to try.
Hello. This is my first visit to your website.
I visit here pretty frequently as you know. I’m glad we’re URL “friends!” I like the Maryland post the best! The hampster one is pretty cute too, though. =)
E-mailing my answers right now! I enjoyed your clever scavenger hunt! Happy Bloggy Birthday, Becca!
.-= Julie From Inmates´s last blog ..A Bunch Of Stuff =-.
Oh Happy Blogaversary! I hope you are loving it!!
Kellyn
I just discovered your blog and I love it!
I loved your hamster rules post! I just stumbled across your blog and it is very funny!
Happy Birthday or blogiversary.
Gramma Teetsie is a riot! Had so much fun reading over your old posts. I’m glad I stopped by!
.-= nfmgirl´s last blog ..Saturday Interlude =-.
Here is my comment! Happy Birthday to your blog!
Maggie M.
Glad I will never find a scorpion or baby rattlesnake in my yard.
I love birthdays!! All kinds.
This is my first time here, via Metropolitan Mama. Happy to celebrate with you and find your blog!
Am off to do the scavenger hunt now… I also love games! Woo-hoo!
Happy Blogaversary!!! I love your blog, you have such a sweet personality. I’ve stumbled through a few times –love your stories–and great pictures -and what you’ve learned. I love the hamster rules especially rule #3. Thanks for the chance to win.
kakihararocks@gmail.com
Hello, I sent the email to enter.
First time visitor…what a fun blog!
Sara
This is actually my first visit to the blog, I found yours through VicariousChelsea, who I found through a friend (her cousin) from work.
I enjoy reading creative and funny blogs so I skip around until I find one that catches my interest. I’m not creative enough to write my own blog, people would get bored rather quickly with mine so I enjoy the laughs and beautiful photos of others.
Thanks for posting for others to read :)