my cousins were looking at old pictures and found this one of my grandma, the day before my dad was born. they think we look a lot alike. rach sent me the photo, and i'm so glad she did! i like to think i look like her too, and it makes me happy because she's an amazing woman, and soooo beautiful. if i am ever compared to her in ANY way, i consider myself lucky. =)
marilyn rands, 1957
me, 2010
the moral of the story is, let people photograph you. even when you're pregnant. =) she may not have felt that great the day before she gave birth, but i think she's stunning. and i'm SO glad to have this photo of her now!
yay! so glad you go it. and AMEN to everything you said.
ReplyDeleteI love both these pics.
wasnt the one of your mom and dad adorable???
oh i love it!! you are BOTH beautiful and yes, coulda been twinners.
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wow wow wow. So much alike. And that lamp? Another wow.
ReplyDeletefirst of all, you TOTALLY look like her. Twins. Second of all, MY grandma was named Marilyn as well. Wowzah.
ReplyDeleteSo, yeah...the resemblance is stunning. And I too, was slightly distracted by that lamp. lol! =)
ReplyDeleteSo similar! That is so cool, and might I add... that lamp shade is a winner!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh.. Like twins!! BEAUTIFUL :)
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful! I don't even look that good in pictures when I'm not pregnant! Oh and you do look just like her!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove, love.
You two do look alot alike! I love your grandma! You are so lucky! I hope you don't mind I like to read your blog. And we are related in a far off way thru Marilyn! Your Mom is pretty awesome also. :-) I am from the Westra/Sander side of the family.
ReplyDeleteWOW, I totally see the resemblence!! Both of you are gorgeous! I love how glamorous women looked back then, even when they were 9 months pregnant!!!!
ReplyDeleteyou guys look like twins! love both of the photos--gorgeous women!
ReplyDeleteI think you guys look sooooo much alike! that is amazing! Hope you are feeling well and we would love to get together soon and either BBQ or movie or just let the boys hang out. Talk soon!
ReplyDeleteI started thinking about you today.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are well. Sounds like baby girl is right about to make her grand entrance!! I'm so excited for you!!
I just wanted you to know that this is one of the most beautiful pictures of you that I have ever seen and what a gift to have that picture of your grandmother. Both of these images will be treasured by generations to come I am sure. :)
Best of luck to you in the coming weeks!