I’ve fallen a little behind on blogging, please forgive me.  Things have been so hectic around here!!!

I could not help but blog these little fellas   Aren’t they the cutest!?!  We had quite the time.  Poor little man wasn’t feeling the best & we didn’t realize until after that the little trooper had a double ear infection. (his 1st)  Poor little man!  His big brother and I had a fun time, though.  We hunted for “Tiger” the purple bear who was digging holes in the woods.   I love my job & getting to enjoy the imagination of little ones.  Thanks Anna for the opportunity to meet you and your little men!!!

Much love~

Julie MayRee

I was so excited to finally get to meet this little gal.  I have been awaiting her arrival for a couple of months now.  We didn’t know if she was going to be a girl until the day she was born…but I was soooo happy that she was!!! I got to go ALL OUT and colorful with her!!!  I was over the moon when her mama told me she wanted colorful photos!   If you know me & my personal style…you KNOW I am IN LOVE with color!   I enjoyed getting to know her & her mama. Daddy will be deploying in 2 weeks to head over to Iraq.  We only got about 5 minutes with him before he had to head back to work.  Thank you, Sir, for your service to Our Country and thank you to your little family & loving wife who is here at home supporting you.

Much Love~ Julie MayRee

Disclaimer:

“The photos and other content of this publication do not constitute or imply any endorsement or recommendation by the Department of Defense.”

Yes! That’s RIGHT!!!  It’s time for yet another giveaway!!!!  Aren’t  you super duper excited?

The first prize in the awesome giveaway is from Southeastern Wisconsin’s up and coming photographer who also happens to be a wee bit crafty, as well!    Julie MayRee Photography & Cute Stuff By JO (can also search vendors on etsy for cutestuffbyjo)

You will receive a $50 gift credit toward your Julie MayRee Photography creative session OR $50 gift credit toward my handmade goodies!

Check it out on facebook!!!

The second prize in this awesome giveaway is a $25 gift credit to edkstudio !!!

She specialize in high quality logo, print and web design for the WAHM and small business owner. She has been designing logos and websites for the past 3 years. She does custom work as well as premade logos.  Check her little shop out!!!

The third prize in this awesome giveaway is a Peaches and Cream Fairy Tutu Skirt w/ matching Floral Head Band (you pick your size 0-5T) from My Fairy Boutique!

From fairy tutu skirts, to hair accessories, to pixie wings & wands, everything is quality, hand-made art, created with only the best materials. Your princess is sure to find herself in an imaginary world of “happily ever after”. Don’t forget to check them out on facebook as well!!

Fourth prize in this totally awesome giveaway is 2 headbands of your choice from Pinkalicious Boutique !

Pinkalicious Boutique is a mother and daughter team that loves to create things for little ones.  We started creating handmade goodies for my child and other family members.  Once we realized how much fun we had making homemade creations we decided to open up a shop.  Our shop is BRAND NEW!!!  Currently we only have headbands and All fringe photo props in the shop , but within the next week we will be adding tutus, applique shirts, feather headbands, and legwarmers.

Check out their facebook fan page, as well!

annnnnnd the FIFTH prize in this ROCKIN’ giveaway is any 2 items from lasca’s new etsy shop!!

She is very new to Etsy & selling her crafts. She has always been crafty and made her own accessories. She decided about a month ago to start selling them because every time she goes out people stop her and ask where she got it!! She is still in the process of setting up shop but you will be able to pick any 2 items from her shop once she gets more items listed.

and just one more prize….

Last but not least a $25 gift credit  to Itty Bitty Bettys!!!

Not just for little girls anymore. Big girls can wear tutus too. Don’t forget to check out their new line of hair clips and handmade flowers.

If you are here looking for premade tutus you won’t find them in this shop. They like to custom make each tutu to your request.

Check them out on facebook as well!!

I recently saw this done on another giveaway and thought it was a great idea!!!

Ways to win:

1. “Suggest”* Julie MayRee Photography & Cutes Stuff By JO to everyone you know & have them “like” the fan page. Once you do that, come back and comment letting us know you did!!

2.  “Suggest”  EDK Studio’s  new fan page to everyone you know & have them “like” the fan page. Once you do that, come back and comment letting us know you did!!

3. “Suggest” My Fairy Boutique to everyone you know & have them “like” the fan page. Once you do that, come back and comment letting us know you did!!

4. “Suggest” Pinkalicious to everyone you know & have them “like” the fan page. Once you do that, come back and comment letting us know you did!!

5. Check out lasca on etsy and *heart* your favorite thing she offers.  Come back and let us know what you *hearted*

6. “Suggest” Itty Bitty Bettys to everyone you know & have them “like” the fan page.Once you do that, come back and comment letting us know you did!!

7.  Blog about this huge giveaway!!! Come back and leave a link below (you may even get some new followers!) Limit one blog post a day during the giveaway.

8.  LINK the giveaway on your facebook WALL! Come back and let us know you posted our fan page. Limited to one post a day.

9.  Go Shopping!!! Make a purchase from any of the vendors and one comment for each item you purchase.

Now start racking up those chances to win!!!!!!

One GRAND PRIZE WINNER will be announced to win ALL of these prizes!!!

Plus runner up winner will be drawn for a $25 gift credit to Julie MayRee Photography OR Cute Stuff By JO!!

Contest runs from now until 6 pm CST 6/7/10.

Winners chosen via random number generator.

*If you don’t know how to “suggest”  go to the top left of the fan page under the profile picture and click “suggest to friends”

aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand….the winners are………RUNNER UP…….

Comment #43 Leslie!!!!  photoswithpassion@gmail.com!!!  You win a $25 gift credit to Cute Stuff By JO or Southeastern Wisconsin Photographer, Julie MayRee Photography!!!!

DRUMROLL PLEASE………………….

THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER IS COMMENT #27  Tracy Callahan of Memories By TLC

Will is a 2011 Senior at Washington Park High School in Racine, Wisconsin and my first senior to photograph in the Class of 2011!  What a way to start!!!   It was great meeting you, Will!!  Best of luck with your senior year!  Make sure to have plenty of fun!

~~Julie~~

When I received the call from this little guy’s mama last week, I must admit I was a bit nervous.  She had seen my photos on facebook & wanted “newborn” pictures of her baby.  At the time, I thought she said he was 4 weeks old.  Normally newborn photos are done within the first 10 days of the baby’s life because the babies tend to sleep longer and are a bit more “curly.”  So I hurried and squeezed the little guy in.   When I arrived at their home I said to mom, “so….he’s 4 weeks old?”  She said, “no, he’s 6 weeks now.” *insert me REALLY starting to bite my nails here*  This little six week old man was easier on me than some 6-14 day old babies.  The only problem we had is he is REALLY attached to his binky.   Needles to say, he was so adorable I couldn’t resist coming back and editing a few of his pictures right away. He is simply precious!!!

Thank you so much for welcoming me into your home & letting me be a part of little Mason’s first few weeks here on earth.

~~~Julie MayRee~~~

Wow!!! Things have been crazy around here!!!  I’ve got some catching up to do!!  Here are a few things I did on my 10 day trip to Oklahoma & Arkansas. Besides driving a total of 24 hours in the car just me & the  2 kiddos.

So this giveaway has been a long while in the making!!!  With the holiday + spring break + tax time + sessions + crocheting + marketing = One Completely INSANE Julie (JO)!

After all of the waiting……Today we have goodies from THREE great Etsy vendors!!!

First we have this absolutely ADORABLE brooch from Bliss Blvd.

AnnB is so easy to work with and she makes THE CUTEST brooches!!!  She is currently working on a new hair accessory section for her shop!!!  Check out her shop!

Above you can see her brooch pinned to one of my newborn chunky base beanies (which you will also receive!)

Second, how about a set of 16 tags (your photo with your choice of color bar, font and text)!!  The tags measure 2-3/8″ x 3-3/4″. You can choose the rounded rectangle shape as shown in the photos, or a classic shop tag shape.

See http://chickabug.com/chart/ for examples of the shapes. : )

These tag are gorgeous!!  You can check her out on etsy at Chickabug or take a look at her blog.

She offers cute, customized invitations, cards, stickers, and other paper goods.

She specialize in making matched sets, so you can have a beautiful, cohesive party or special event. AND, everything in my shop is fully customizable to suit your tastes!

Lastly we have Jo’s (my) newest creation. The Newborn Dainty Daisy Headband Set!!!  You will receive a set of 4 headbands AND THAT’s NOT ALL!!!  You will also receive the precious little chunky base beanie!!! If you are one of my photography fans, you can choose from this prize or $30 off your next session*!

*not valid with any other offer

That’s FOUR wonderful prizes from three awesome Etsy vendors!!!

You will have FOUR ways to win

1. Visit Bliss Blvd. on Etsy check out her cute goodies, come back here and post which of her little gems are your favorite!

2. Visit Chickabug’s Etsy shop.  Come back here and post which of her adorable party favors or customize paper goods are your    favorites!!

3. “Like” Julie MayRee Photography on Facebook & come back here and tell me your name & let me know you are now a fan.

4. Share the giveaway with all your facebook friends and come back here and post the link to where you did so!!!

Good Luck!!!

4  separate comments for 4 seperate entries to win.

Contest ends at 8 am CST on Tuesday April 27th.

Winner will be chosen by random number generator.

AND THE WINNER IS:

Jacqueline of
tinyimpressionsphoto.com

I received an e-mail while on a 10 day trip to Arkansas that this little gal had been born 6 days earlier.  Normally we do newborn photos within the first 10 days of the baby’s life.  Yet, I couldn’t make it back home in time to get to her within the first 10 days.  Let me just tell you, that she was just as tiny and just as precious at 15 days as she likely was at 10 days.  Such a sweet feisty tiny little peanut!

And we can’t forget Bailey.   She was just begging for attention.  What a sweet girl!

Thank you so much for allowing me to come to your home and experience your sweet little miracle!!!

~~Julie MayRee~~

As some of you have noticed, I have  a lot of newborn photos with crocheted goodies.  Not only do I have a passion for photography, but I have a passion for the arts in all forms.  My crocheting & crafting is just another way to let my creative juices flow.   I am admiditally a fiber junkie! I have basket after basket and closet after closet full of yarn!

I will soon be adding a tab to my blog where you can go to my etsy shop and purchase any of the props seen in my photos or for clients any of the props used for your session.

Now, I’m ready for a giveaway!!! I will be giving away your choice of a $30 Credit  to Julie MayRee Photography or a $30 Credit to My Etsy Shop.   There are 3 ways to win.

1. Become a fan of Julie MayRee Photography on Facebook & come back here and let me know you are now a fan.

2. Tweet about this awesome giveaway & come back and link to your tweet.

3. Tell everyone on your facebook about the give away, then come back and link to your comment.

3 seperate comments for 3 seperate entries to win. Winner will be chosen by random number generator.

Contest will run from now until midnight CST 3/5/10.

This little gal was super special to me!!  She was born on my birthday!   I was so excited when I heard the news!!  What a sweet little lady, she was.  I couldn’t help but giggle at all the sweet little faces this little gal made at me as I was posing her.  I really enjoyed the visit with her mommy & daddy as well!!   Well, here she is!!!  Introducing Little Angel Leona.

Thank you once again!!!  It was so great to meet you!!!