the dream…

i love the way that a camera can help me to tell a story…the way I can create images to materialize pieces of my heart…bring a feeling into a tangible and visual thing I can share…
i don’t sing…it is a talent I admire so greatly in others who have been gifted beautiful voices…but if I could, I can imagine that the way I feel when I get to shoot something special and beautiful is probably much like how it must feel to express yourself in song…
this shoot…my heart was singing…
so I share with you…the dream…(or the “dreem” as my sweet scribe ella put it).

once upon a time…there were 3 beautiful little girls…their momma was feeling a tugging on her heart because life seemed to be a little tough at the moment…

so she took her sleeping beauties out for a special shoot to remind them all of how very blessed they all were…to do fun and girly things…

they put on beautiful dresses, painted their eyes with delicate gold makeup, and giggled together…and then they feel into a beautiful dream…

they found themselves in a beautiful wilderness…

they looked around to see the beauty that was everywhere around them…

they danced…

laughed and played in the warm sunlight…


their momma told each and every one of them how beautiful and special they were…


they wondered what was in this beautiful place…

so they explored…


they enjoyed being in such a beautiful place…they sat and warmed in the sun…talked…and played a little….

but then they remembered the secrets they had giggled about the other day…

so momma asked them about their secrets.. what they dream about?


mia must dream about all the fun letters and words she is learning to write in preschool…

ava is catching on to technology…

girl you better marry a stock broker:)

and ella is dreaming of…what??? BOYS!

oh no…we have to have a talk girl!

so i thought it was only fair to share something I have been dreaming about lately!!!

Heaven help me!  We are expecting a baby!!!

I will admit…I have been a bit blue…

I have been so sick, been having such a rough time getting through this hard first trimester…

but I am almost through it and I know that the thing that pulls me through is to focus on the little person who will change all our lives in about 6 months!

how could I not be filled with such joy…

look at these angels that bless my life…



you kids all inspire me to find the magic in everyday…

…we are excited and I know I will be feeling better soon!

We are keeping this one a mystery and will find out whether we are having a girl or a boy join our family on its birthday!

Baby is coming in July!

thanks for letting me share my little dream with you…click on the slideshow to see a few more of our little shoot!!!

happy dreaming!

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kym vitar - December 8, 2011 - 9:06 pm

first of all, your daughters are absolute gems! they are gorgeous just like their mama!! second, as always, beautiful photos!! and third!! EEEEEEEEEEEEKKK!!!!! I’m so excited for you! congrats my lovely friend! I wish you all the best in the pregnancy!

Chelsie - December 8, 2011 - 9:07 pm

Congratulations! You make beautiful babies and this next one will be no exception :-) This shoot is beyond gorgeous and your girls look so cute!

Stacy Ortiz - December 8, 2011 - 9:09 pm

Congrats on the baby :) how exciting
I love this post so pretty!!!

Stefanie - December 8, 2011 - 9:11 pm

CONGRATULATIONS!!! I had a feeling that there might be a big announcement in this post! Hope you start feeling better soon :)
Your girls are absolutely gorgeous! They are so lucky to have such a talented Mama!

Sarah W - December 8, 2011 - 9:30 pm

Gorgeous pictures of your gorgeous girls!
And congratulations! Such wonderful news:)

Kim loudon - December 8, 2011 - 9:33 pm

YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!! I knew the second I started reading this were it was going! SO EXCITED FOR YOU! CONGRATS!!!! Just get through that MISERABLE first trimester!!!!!

Tegyn - December 8, 2011 - 10:24 pm

speechless!! everything about this post takes my breath away!!! Another perfect baby of yours to add to the mix…!! I bet your heart is just about to burst with love! SO so excited for you!!

Tiffany - December 8, 2011 - 10:50 pm

what an amazing post! first congrats on the baby! I especially loved to see what your daughters were dreaming of. So cute!! AND beautiful photos!

Meli - December 8, 2011 - 10:57 pm

Yay! I am so happy for you and your family! I was wondering if your rough patch was morning sickness : ) I hope you feel better soon! I don’t think I could wait until July to find out. You are more patient than I am! Your daughters are absolutely gorgeous-I can’t believe how big they have gotten! I swear I was just holding baby Ava at Becky’s wedding! Adam is as cute as ever too! Feel better! Love you bunches!

Domine - December 8, 2011 - 11:24 pm

BEAUTIFUL pictures, what a gift to the girls when they are older. So sweet. Congrats on baby #5 – so exciting. Hope you feel 100% soon.

Tammy - December 9, 2011 - 2:17 am

There are no words. Just perfect. Love Ella’s tooth! So excited the gender will be a surprise!

Brandie - December 9, 2011 - 6:53 am

Congratualtions Tonya!!!!! You are so blessed. This shoot was absolutely stunning. I just love your styling. What a special time for you and the girls♥

Herlehy - December 9, 2011 - 7:02 am

Congratulations on baby #5…that is so exciting! Beautiful girls!

Maya - December 9, 2011 - 7:03 am

breathtaking, so much beauty and such an exciting announcement made in the most perfect way. hope you feel better soon!

Herlehy - December 9, 2011 - 7:04 am

Congratulations on baby #5…that is so exciting! You have three beautiful girls and I can’t believe how big all three of them are getting.

Trish - December 9, 2011 - 7:57 am

congratulations… what an amazing dream! :)

Rachel - December 9, 2011 - 8:02 am

Congratulations, Tonya!!! :) Love to you Guys!

katrina - December 9, 2011 - 10:04 am

oh. my. goodness!! no wonder you’re blue! Pregnancy has got to be one of the worst things on the planet! but how exciting!!! congratulations!!! and, as always, such beautiful pictures!!! xoxoxo love ya! Kat

Heather - December 9, 2011 - 10:22 am

WOW!!!! Tonya, you are an amazing mommy and photographer. What a beautiful way to share your wonderful news. Congrats to you and your family.

Mom - December 9, 2011 - 10:31 am

Very beautiful and creative announcement! Take care…

SINDY - December 9, 2011 - 11:11 am

Congratsss Tonya!!! How exciting!!! Love this shoot, your work is so beautiful as always! :-)

britty - December 9, 2011 - 11:31 am

tears! really, crying over here!!!!! so excited for you guys, maybe this will help me get my Jason on board with 5….we have to be like the Goettsches right?

Tanya J - December 9, 2011 - 1:41 pm

Awww tears! I had heard a rumor and was wondering if that is where this post was leading. So awesome! Congratulations and we would love to have your girls over to play while you take a much needed rest. xoxo!

Alycia Hagen - December 9, 2011 - 6:52 pm

Tonya! How beautiful these girls are!!!!! I LOVE this shoot. You make me want a house full of precious little girls. Congratulations on baby #5… You are an inspiration! :)

Sara Duckett - December 9, 2011 - 9:30 pm

My goodness you make beautiful babies!!! Congrats on your newest little bundle, I’m sure he or she will be such a looker. Hope these next six months go a bit easier on you. Merry Christmas!

Kelly Wright - December 10, 2011 - 12:48 pm

Yay!! Congrats to you!!

And oh man, these pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!!! Seriously stunning!! And your girls eyes are piercingly stunning!

Letty - December 10, 2011 - 4:33 pm

OMG!! Congrats to you both. How exciting. I wish I could have another child, but I get so scared because I am over the age of 40. I have three boys and I would love to have a girl.

Linda Pearson - December 10, 2011 - 9:37 pm

You have an absolutely gorgeous family! Congrats on #5!!

nic - December 19, 2011 - 7:35 pm

oh my goodness, this is WONDERFUL news! congratulations, sweet tonya! you are the best mama, and i can’t wait to meet your littlest person.

gorgeous shoot–your girls look so much like you.

terina - January 8, 2012 - 8:22 pm

Congrats Tonya and family! the shoot was so beautiful with those sweet little ladies and then your announcement gave me chills! I am so happy for you :) Hope you feel better very soon <3

monica - February 1, 2012 - 12:03 pm

how stink’s adorable! and these dresses, to die for!

barefoot duchess - February 20, 2012 - 7:30 am

i have no words! i can’t believe the cuteness in this photoshoot!!! i die….

[...] of asking each girl what she dreams of, and then writing it on the chalkboard. You really MUST read Tonya’s post on her blog to see the secret she reveals! It will bring tears to your eyes I promise! Thanks Tonya [...]

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