When Your Mom Is Your Best Friend : PHOTO

SAN CLEMENTE, CA — Whether it's through their personality, looks, hobbies or a combination of everything, daughters become a reflection of the woman who raised them. With Mother's Day 2018 right around the corner, we are celebrating that special bond by inviting Patch readers across California to share their "mother-daughter lookalike" photos.

It doesn't matter how old the kids are, they'll always be your babies! and part of the fun of motherhood is watching your children grow up and enjoy the same things that you love.

In San Clemente, mother Carol Grace and daughter Shari Grace enjoy spending time together enjoying all that southern California has to offer, including wine tasting in Temecula.

Daughter Shari reached out to Patch to share this special Mother's Day message with her mom:

"Mom, you are my world. You have given so much to me and our family and never expected anything in return. You are my best friend and I love you immensely.

Happy Mother's Day!

Love, Shari"

Okay. You're making us cry a little bit. Thank you for sharing that sweet sentiment.

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. 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.

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Photo courtesy Shari Grace: *photo 1 Wilson Creek Winery, Temecula, April 20th, 2018, *Photo 2 Rancho Mirage, California, April 1st, 2018