I’m going to tell you first so that you don’t scroll down to the bottom and forget to come back up and read…

Becca from One Run Away!

Seriously, what are that odds that someone named Becca would win my first contest??  Fate, I tell ya…

Congratulations Becca! I’ve e-mailed you already, you just need to tell me what type of gift card you want! If I don’t hear from you within 48 hours, I’ll pick another winner.

I have to share some of the funniest answers that I received:

1. Who in the world is Marilyn?

Chelsea said: Oh, Marilyn! She’s that skank state that’s been stealing your husband (Also known as Maryland). Although I know you’re pretty stoked about the whole “affair” now, with your free plane tickets to HI. ;-)

2. Tell me one hamster rule.

Stephanie said: Don’t throw the hamster into a cactus. Hmmm…it seems that would be obvious, but apparently not. Teachers don’t get paid enough.

3. Michael is quite the swimmer. Tell me what stroke broke my heart last year during his swim meet.

Ok, not so many funny answers for this one.

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).

Creature? Would “a dead one” count? – I got a lot of this. You guys are wimps.

Allison said: The creature I could handle finding in my house would be a snake, because we already have 4 and there is no way there would be one bigger than what we already have!  (12′ & 100+ lbs.)

Allison gets the award for bravest contestant :)

5. What did Steve and I drink a little too much of in Cancun last year?

Michelle said: Those chocolate cake shots sound yummy! I’ll have to go check it out and see if hubby can make me one… or two… or… oh you get the idea! :)

So, if everyone were to come party at my house, there would be lots of chocolate cake shots and no creatures. Got it.

Thanks for entering, all 57 of you!

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!!