Four Generations: Mother's Day Photos

PALO ALTO, CA — Whether it's through their personality, their looks or a combination of both, daughters become a reflection of the woman who raised them. For Mother's Day 2018 we decided to celebrate that special bond by having Patch readers across California share their "mother-daughter lookalike" photos.

This one submitted by Maya Goehring-Harris shows four generations. Pictured as young girls clockwise from top are: Maya's grandmother in 1923 in Palo Alto; Maya's mother in 1951 in Pasadena; Maya's daughter in 2014 in Emeryville; and Maya in 1979 in Monterey.

"At least we all know what we will look like as we get older!" writes Maya. "The genetics are strong!"

Thanks so much for sharing, Maya — we wish you and your family a wonderful Mother's Day!

It's your turn, Patch readers — what traits do you and your mom share? Submit your lookalike photos by sending them to autumn.johnson@patch.com.

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Be sure to include a nice message for your loved one, as well as the city/location of the photo and the date it was taken. Or — post it via the bulletin board section of your local Patch site and we'll be sure to share.

Photo courtesy Maya Goehring-Harris