We have a winner!
So, you may remember that last week we had a little photo contest to give away a brand spanking new Chicco twin stroller. I received numerous submissions. I was going to post them but then realized that nobody actually gave me permission to post them (that and it’s 10:10 p.m. and it would take me forever to upload all of them) so I think I’ll just post the winner. However, if you did submit a photo and don’t mind me posting it, let me know and I’ll do a follow-up post with the very worth also-rans.
Speaking of “very worthy,” I have to explain something about this contest that occurred to me very shortly after the stroller was made available. When it comes to judging something so subjective and personal like cute kids, I am absolutely, positively… a wimp. And the fact that I oohed and aahed over every photo that was submitted only confirmed my wimpiness since I knew that I was not going to be able to pick a winner.
So, I did the next best thing… I assigned numbers to every entry and then used random.org to randomly pick a winner… with a few modifications. First, for obvious reasons, I have a bias for those who parent twins. It’s frickin’ hard, people! So, I gave each twin mom (no Dads entered this contest) one extra entry into the contest. Then, there was one person, Angelique, who entered the contest that pretty much stood out solely due to her situation. She has a two-year-old, a one-year-old and is pregnant with twins. (*shudder*) She also sent a pretty funny photo (think “Not too proud to beg using cute kids”). So, I gave her four entries – one for each kid. She deserved it.
So, I assigned random numbers (I separated the multiple entries) and then plugged my numbers into Random.org. Whose number did it call up? Well, for once, having the most entries actually worked!
Congratulations Angelique! You are the proud new owner of a Chicco Twin Stroller! And, it seems, you are really going to need it! Here is the winning photo…
And the stroller she won…
Thanks to all of you who participated! I really enjoyed all the great photos!
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I didn’t enter the contest…but that’s OK. Angelique obviously needs it WAY more than I do! Glad she won!
Comment by Laurie — July 27, 2008 @ 7:57 am
I love her picture entry, so cute.
Comment by Issa — July 27, 2008 @ 9:03 am
CONGRATS Angelique! You are definitely worthy of the stroller! Good luck with 4 kids under two!
Thanks for the honorable mention, Cribs are for chumps!
Comment by Nikki — July 27, 2008 @ 9:36 am
Congratulations to Angelique! It sounds like she will get a lot of use out of that stroller.
Comment by Sandi — July 27, 2008 @ 10:12 am
What a great photo and so glad for Angelique!
(We resorted to Random.org too…it is impossible to not “oooh” and “ahh” your way into indecision when looking at all the cutie pie images and reading the words!
Happy Belated Birthday!
Comment by Cheryl — July 27, 2008 @ 10:39 am
Oh yeah – she so earned it too – with that caption for that adorable picture! perfect! Congrats Angelique!
Comment by Cathy — July 27, 2008 @ 11:13 am
Woohoo, Angelique! Congratulations! You really will need it. I’m glad it’s going to someone who will use it often. I love your picture, very creative.
I hope you get some permission. I want to see some more cuties.
Comment by Julie — July 27, 2008 @ 2:00 pm
Congratulations Angelique! You know when I first looked at her photo…I knew she was going to win & that she was WAY going to need it! LOL! If you’d like to, I don’t mind you posting our entry.
Hugs & Blessings!
Comment by MamáChanga — July 27, 2008 @ 11:36 pm
HOLY CRAP!
FOUR kids under 4?? Give her the stroller- hell, I’ll give her MY stroller! And whatever cash I’ve got on me! :O
You can post my entry if you want.
Comment by Lauren — July 28, 2008 @ 7:17 am
I’m with Lauren. I’m glad she won. (You can post my entry if you want, too.)
Comment by Jess — July 28, 2008 @ 9:14 am
God Love Her!!
WOW
Comment by mp — July 28, 2008 @ 11:53 am
PS…I think we need to see the other entries too!
Comment by mp — July 28, 2008 @ 11:55 am
Congrats Angelique and best of luck! Love your photo entry. You have a couple of cuties on your hands!
Comment by Cristalina — July 29, 2008 @ 12:52 pm
Hi everyone! I just got back into town and read your really kind (and often funny) comments on our family winning the stroller. We’re thrilled! Thanks for your support! All of your photos and your children are beautiful. And I promise, we’ll get lots of mileage out of that stroller, that’s for sure! ;o)
Comment by Angelique — July 30, 2008 @ 7:32 pm