thanks and giving (a giveaway)

I am grateful for my amazing wife.
My awesome life.
My little ones.

I am grateful for parents that care.
People that share.
The Anointed One.

Yeah! I’m the 1st one to comment! I would LOVE that dress. REALLY? Your giving it away?
You rock!!!
Crossing my fingers.

Your MJ shots are incredible! I am thankful for my parents coming to visit for the holiday.

Oh Tonya,
I am always so inspired by your breathtaking photography, your gorgeous children, and your positive, upbeat perspective of the good in your life. Your blog makes me happy too =). Thank you for sharing such beauty with us. I too am thankful for much of the same things that you are. I am so very thankful for my family and having been honored to be the mommy of two beatiful babes who make my heart melt. I am with you though, motherhood is so hard but the best thing that has ever happened to me and I wouldn’t have it any other way. I have a two-year-old who would look darling in that pretty Matilda Jane dress one day and we sure would be grateful at a chance at winning it. Thanks so much. I always look forward to your posts.

I am thankful for the breath of life God gives me each morning. I have not been thru a tragic situation where a normal person would feel thankful for every day they have been given a second chance. I am thankful that I continue to get the chance everyday to love my family, see my children act and react the way a 4 and 6 year old do, and that I get to kiss my husband every night when he walks in the door from a hard days work. I’m thankful that I get to do what I love and that I don’t have to drive to a job where I would not be appreciated. I am thankful for the life that I lead and the love that I get experience every day.

Have a blessed Holiday.

Melissa called to tell me about the post and giveaway. She has been wanting to get something from Matilda Jane
ever since her friend showed her the line. But alas, they are struggling students. Someday….
What I am thankful for is family. 4 Children who have been obedient. My Parents who taught me. 4, and soon to
be 5 grandchildren who breathe new life into mine. And to know that Families are 4Ever!

I am grateful for my amazing family. Sometimes I can’t believe how lucky I am to have been born to such wonderful, quirky, loving and witty parents, grandparents and siblings. Likewise, I couldn’t have picked a better husband, who is my best friend, patient, and kind. My sweet baby who astonishes and humors me every day. I have great, dear friends, near and far, who keep me sane. In general, I love my life!! I am grateful for my job. And of course I am thankful for creative people like Tonya who infuse my day with inspiration. (thanks for the soapbox)

Wow, Tonya, those are breathtakingly beautiful. The model mostly, but also the stuff she’s modeling. What a fun contest to enter! I truly hope you get that grand prize because those pictures are incredible and you deserve it! (Too bad we can’t go vote for you!)

This caught me on a bad day to list what I’m thankful for. Being sick with a very naughty 3-year old making mischief every time I turn around is just about doing me in, but I need this chance to stop the madness for a minute and be grateful. So I will say that I am grateful for stubborn daughters, because even though they drive me up the wall at times, I think it’s that very stubbornness that will help them navigate through the bad in life and see the good, and then choose that good. I know I’ll be thankful for it when they’re teens and that stubbornness keeps them from bowing to peer pressure, so I’m going to try to be thankful for it today as well. Thanks for the opportunity to share that, and for the chance to win such a great treasure! You are so generous and it’s your generosity that has always made you so sweet. Love ya!

Becky

Love your photographs! They are beautiful. I am so thankful for a husband who loves me and puts up with me! I am thankful for my three beautiful children, family, and friends. I am thankful for Jesus dying on the cross for my sins! (My daughter would love, love, love the dress!)

wow! i wish that was in my size. ella looks absolutely stunning.

i’m thankful for my savior, the gospel, my loving family, friends, trials so i can know and appreciate it when i have it good (which is most of the time), talented people that create share such beautiful things, and magic erasers.

Oh I hope you win!!! I love Matilda Jane! These photos are spectacular. I especially love the one where she is holding the orange in one hand and the bouquet in the other and her cute little legs are cocked slightly inward. Precious!

I am thankful for my new baby, a son, born last month. He is a treasured gift!

First, let me just thank you for blog which is inspiring in so many ways! I love your perspective and have read your thoughts many times with tears in my eyes. And of coarse there are the breathtakingly gorgeous pictures, which remind me I have a long way to go. Let’s see, I am thankful for my smiling, forgiving children, and for a husband that loves me always. I am grateful for my faith, and the peace it brings. And today, I’m especially thankful that we still have a paycheck!

i am thankful for you, and say “ditto” to all that you are thankful for. lately, i have been very aware that all my blessings, all that i have gratitude for comes from my Savior. all that i have is made possible through Him, and so i can sum it all up by saying i am eternally grateful for His love and sacrifice that i may be happy! you are awesome, the shoot was amazing! hope you win! (i love exclaimation marks)

Tonya, you know I think your awesome! Keep up the great work.

I am thankful that my grandfather was already at the hospital (for other reasons) when he went in to cardiac arrest in October. The doctors saved him and gave him a defibrillator and now hopefully he will be able to be at my wedding!

Tonya, those are beautiful! I remember Matilda Jane back in the ebay days…

I’m so thankful just for this moment in my life. I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be and that’s a good feeling.

(If, by chance, my name is chosen please draw another winner. I don’t have a daughter this size or know anyone this size. But still wanted to comment…)

What I am thankful for is… chances to visit with family, living across the entire country from those I love so much is hard, so chances to spend time together is fabulous, and of course for my Husband and children. They give me so much happiness… and make me feel like I am worth so much, and for people who are kind… I never get over how kind some people are, and I am thankful for what kind people do for others always!

Oh Tonya your blog inspires me. I am thankful for the opportunity to have the 2 children I have since it took me 15 + years to get them. Some days I feel too old but your blog help me realize and appreciate the blessings they really are. Keep up the good work:)

THis is so weird… Matilda Jane sent you a letter, but it came to my house.
I’ll paraphrase it for you…

Dear Tonya,
Yay! You win. You are now our only photographer. We will pay you 5 zillion dollars a year. Plus free clothes forever. Even free clothes at Anthro. Free cameras and lenses. Whatever you need. You are that amazing. Even more amazing than our crazy adorable clothes.

Plus, you can choose one person to also receive unlimited MJ/ Anthro/ Cameras/ Lenses.
Her name must begin with Julie and end with Carson.

Enjoy,
Matilda Jane.

Yay!!!!!

But for reals, I adore these shots. You need/should/will win.

I am thankful for the encouragement I find as a mom, a night owl, a crafter and wannabe photog. from my sweet blog friends. Ones I have met and those I hope to.

Happy Thanksgiving Girl!!!

Oh so pretty….and the dress is too Ella! I am thankful for living in the moment!

count me on board! that shirt is adorable, and like always, so are your pictures! thanks tonya!

Beautiful photos!! I love the Matilda Jane line..
I am thankful to be a mom! and have a wonderful loving family!

Just beautiful, Tonya! Wish I had some girls to win those cute outfits but I do have a few nieces that it would make a nice Christmas gift. Keep rockin it out, girl! Luv, T

she is just so sweet. it’s been too long….hope everyone is doing well! i’ve been sitting here
trying to think of what to say i’m thankful for and it is just too much! above all, i’m thankful
Grace. that He chose me despite myself.

Awww… I love this dress. It’s adorable!!!!! Of course I’m sure your little model and amazing photography makes it look even better. Please enter me in your contest. thx

and i forgot my thankful list! so much to be thankful for- but most importantly my family and my faith.

Happy Thanksgiving:)
Love you all!

I am thankful for my 2 sweet daughters who are 2 and 4. I am thankful for the baby I am carrying and pray that she/he stays safe and healthy until she/he can join our loving family. I am thankful for my wonderful and kind husband who loves me (and even likes me!) despite my many flaws.

Tonya, Absolutely gorgeous! She’s such a natural..
I am especially grateful for my family; a loving, patient and hard-working husband, 2 beautiful and healthy little girls, a roof over my head and best of all the knowledge of a loving Father in Heaven!

Those pictures are gorgeous!! You did a beautiful job! And I love that dress

I am thankful for the simple things that we so often forget we are so blessed to have…. family, friends, a home, food on the table, and God.

Ella,
Absolutely Beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love, Grandma