The Winner Is....

First off - I would like to thank everyone for entering my contest. I truly got such a kick out of reading all the comments and "trash talk" over the last week. I was literally laughing to tears many times.

Secondly...I love the recipes. I have already added them to my recipe box. THANKS!!!

And, thirdly...I am totally a bad contest directions writer. I had hoped everyone would write a separate comment for each of the tasks. Reading over my directions - that is so NOT how I explained it. No problem...I just had to separate out each entry on my own.

Because everyone that entered (well, maybe not everyone) was very concerned on how I was going to pick the winner - I will do my best in explaining the process I took:

1. I went through every entry and separated out each individual "entry." For example, in comment #1 (Ashley) wrote about 2 of the "chances" - 1) why she blogs, and 2) her favorite post. So - that is entry #1 and #2 and they both go to Ashley. In comment #2 (Heidi) she wrote about 4 of the chances - 1) shout out to Ashley (Ash got the entry), 2) why she blogs, 3) blogs she stalks, 4) her favorite post, and 5) a recipe. So - Ashley got entry #3 and Heidi got entries #4-7. Lastly, since the 3rd comment was Ashley giving a shout out to Heidi...Heidi also got entry #8.
2. Made a list of each individual entry, in order from the comments.
3. Went to Random.org.
4. Entered the numbers of entries - minimum and maximum (1-45).
5. Random.org picked the winning entry.

Reading over this - it is a bit confusing...SORRY!

Here are the list of entries:
1. Ashley
2. Ashley
3. Ashley
4. Heidi
5. Heidi
6. Heidi
7. Heidi
8. Heidi
9. Robin
10. Robin
11. Robin
12. Ashley
13. Robin
14. Robin
15. Ashley
16. Aunt Karen
17. Aunt Karen
18. Ashley
19. Aunt Karen
20. Ashley
21. Ashley
22. Robin
23. Aunt Karen
24. Aunt Karen
25. Ashley
26. Ashley
27. Aunt Karen (she got one for asking to win)
28. Ashley
29. Ashley (she got one since she was the first to comment)
30. Aunt Karen
31. Krystal
32. Krystal
33. Ashley
34. Heidi
35. Krystal
36. Krystal
37. Krystal
38. April
39. April
40. April
41. Ashley
42. April
43. Ashley
44. Ashley

45. Ashley

Whew....that was exhausting. If I missed one - or am off by one...I sincerely apologize. But...I'll blame it on fate.

Now...what you've been waiting for...

The Winner

of the Campbell Cutie

First Birthday Blog Contest

IS

None other than.....

Whoop Whoop!!

Congratulations Ashley!!!

Blog Birthday Contest

In celebration of my blog's very 1st birthday,

I'm running a contest.

It's easy.

And fun.

And you can win.

Win free stuff.

I love free stuff.

I am competitive.

I hope you are, too.

My contest is kind of like a scavenger hunt of sorts.

You can be entered into it in lots of ways:

Chance 1: Read through all my posts and pick your very, very
favorite. Comment and tell me which is your favorite and why.

Chance 2: Comment with your name and a list of 5 blogs that you
stalk daily. I'm always in search of a good blog to stalk and would love
some recommendations.

Chance 3: Comment with a recipe. Remember...I am not queen of
the kitchen - but, I am cooking a lot these days and the Cuties and Hottie
are sick of the same old thing!

Chance 4: Have someone that you know comment with your name. (you'll get a separate entry for every person that comments on your behalf!!)

Chance 5: Comment and tell me why you started blogging. I know
why I blog, now I wanna know why you blog. And, if you don't blog (it's
okay, you can still enter, Dad) tell me why you don't blog.

That's it!! If you do all of the above, you have 5 chances to win!!!

p.s. I only have about 3 readers...so your chances of winning are EXTREMELY HIGH!!

Now, for the important part.

The prize.

Did I mention I love free stuff??

The winner of my

Blog Birthday Contest will win.....

A basket full of my favorite things:

1. Gold Canyon Pomegranate candle

2. Chapstick (yep...I have them stashed all over the place)

3. Almond Joys (the very best candy bar)

4. Celebrity Magazines (gotta have my gossip!)

5. Twilight paraphranelia (you know I'm obsessed)

6. Bath & Body Works Lotion (YOUR CHOICE!)

7. Bath & Body Works Kitchen Lemon soap

Lastly, the contest ends at Midnight on Tuesday, October 6th!!

I will announce the winner next Wednesday!!

Just a couple more things:

1. I love contests and since I can't play - I need you to play!

2. I really have very few readers - so you've got a REALLY good shot!

3. I'll ship your basket (if needed).

4. Good Luck!!

Meet Baby Ruth

Have you ever seen the movie, The Sandlot? Yes, the early 90's movie about a group of boys and their love of America's favorite past time.

This movie was in Brady's stocking from Santa. The Hottie has literally been waiting to buy this for Brady since...well, long before he was even born. Ever since Christmas, I'd say we've watched it at least 150 times, NOT kidding! It seems to be on a running loop in the van.

Lily...HATES TV. Maybe hate is too strong a word. She just is really not interested. But...when it comes to The Sandlot - she is ALL ABOUT IT! She loves the movie. So, between the two Cuties, it is playing non-stop.

Thankfully...and FINALLY, potty training is going very well. We were struggling with poop (sorry, TMI) but, she seems to be slowly mastering it. In celebration of big girl undies, Lily got to pick out a baby doll at Walmart. Of course, she picked out a Baby Alive doll...she is IN LOVE with Rylee's, so the choice was obvious.

This morning, Lily was super excited to show off her new baby to Rylee and Kate. During the car ride this morning to Ashley's house, she was talking about her baby doll and of course, watching The Sandlot. Lil told me her new baby's name is Presley. This was not a surprise. Right now, Lil is in the habit of naming all of her dolls Presley, due to the fact that our very, very good friends have a little girl named Presley that was born just a little over 4 months ago.

You may be asking yourself....how are The Sandlot and Lil's new baby doll related?- here is how:

Today at Ashley's, it appears that baby doll, Presley, had a change of name. Ashley told me that Lil has been calling her Baby Ruth, all day. To you, this might seem like no big deal.

But, Lil didn't mean baby, Ruth...
she meant "Babe"-y Ruth.
You know, "the greatest baseball player of all-time?"
Seriously...do you think we watch The Sandlot too much, or what?

Needless to say, without further ado, I now introduce you to the newest member of the family - Baby Ruth:

p.s. Rylee called Brady tonight to excitedly tell him that they got The Sandlot today in celebration of her first T-ball practice. Brady and Ry both were screamin' psyched!

p.s.s Have you checked out my upcoming contest?? I need contest suggestions and prize ideas!!! It will be freeeeeeeeeeee!!! So...please respond with suggestions!

It's Almost My Blog's Birthday!!

The Campbell Cuties turns 1 on October 6th...yep, less than 30 days away.

With prompting from my sister Ashley, I'm throwing a party.

Well, not really a party....more a virtual contest & giveaway......

Yes, you can win something. I will mail it. Or hand deliver it. If it involves food - the Hottie will make it :)

This is what I need from YOU:

** Contest ideas

** Giveaway suggestions

Since I have a whole load of readers (seriously, about 3 regulars) I am expecting each one of you to at least give 1 or 2 suggestions!!!!

The contest will be free to you - and I love free stuff....so please, I beg you, respond with suggestions!!!