happy birthday, mama.

"you know," she said. "even if she weren't my mom, i'd go out of my way to be friends with her." 

it's the 50th birthday of
BRENDA GAIL GREEN HAMRICK
... so let's start at the beginning: 

susan and gail, circa 1960. 

susan and gail- thanksgiving 2009.
she's the type of sister everyone wishes for. 

susan and gail before a school dance. 

susan and gail, circle 1961. 

she's a lot of FUN and a good friend too. 

"whoopin" it up during high school. {she's the angel in white}

to williamhunter and ansleyhayden she's the world's greatest Mama.

mom and i on my first easter. 

mom and i, 1987. 

she loves so well. always. 

beautiful mom and i at disney world, 1993. 

mom and i at my high school graduation, 2005. 

she's my best friend. 

mom and i at the beach in 2010. 

she is BEAUTIFUL. 

williamhunter, ansleyhayden, mom, and "big bill."

she's the backbone of our {crazy}family. 

ansleyhayden {daughter}, christinareagan {niece/daughter}, williamhunter {son}. 

she loves her kids. 

mom with her painting williamhunter and ansleyhayden gave her for her 50th. 

she's graceful, gracious, patient and loving. 

HAPPY 50th YEAR, MOM! 
you're my hero. 

where there is love (on a 50th birthday), there is art.