Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Fifty percent

This last weekend, we took Genevieve out to her first Stitches West.

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Three generations, picture courtesy of WonderMike

I was thinking about this picture, and what I kept coming back to is that half of me came from Mom, and that Genevieve is half me. It completely blows my mind.

Speaking of Mom, check out what a great job she did on my hair! After a lot of discussion about parenting and identity, Mom facilitated the re-pinking. It's stupid and superficial, but I just didn't feel like myself as a brunette.

After Mom did the bleach and color on my hair, we went to get it cut, and Suzy the Stylist declared that I looked like myself again, too. Nothing like a Mom to make sure you don't lose yourself, right?

Stitches was fun; it was a completely different experience with Genevieve. We did a lot more sitting and a lot less partying, but you know what? It was a much more restful weekend. And we can always party when she's older.

What I *will* say is that she LOVED staring at all the colors. She can't help it; it's in her genes.

21 comments:

Jersey Shore Deb said...

This warms my heart! Can't wait to hear your voices again. Give us a little taste of Genevieve too if you can!

Gretchen said...

Your hair looks great! Little Genevieve looks alot like your Mom, and looks quite comfy, too.

Michelle said...

she is just precious!

Chery said...

I love the picture of the three of you... lots of love, ladies!

Jen said...

What a wonderful post--welcome back--you've been missed!

moleymakes said...

Such a wonderful picture of 3 beautiful ladies.

Looking forward to hearing your voices again very soon.

Leonie said...

Geez, you guys look gorgeous :-)

That's a snap for the photo album.

tea said...

I still think your little one looks a lot like your gorgeous mother!!! Amazing! <3

Miggsie said...

I can see a lot of both you and your mom in sweet little Genevieve. And your hair looks fabulous! Beautiful picture of all three of you.

quiltercaroline said...

What a wonderful picture - I'm glad you are starting early with the yarn shopping experience for G. Hope you guys are doing well. C x

lizzlizzlizz said...

Your hair looks lovely, and Genevieve is adorable!

Diane Donald said...

Glad to see you back to pink, Jasmin! It kind of amazes me that someone can go through something as life-changing as making another human being and come out of it as the exact same awesome person.

Also, as someone roughly in your age group and surrounded by people reproducing NOTHING has given me baby fever except seeing your photos of Genevieve, and I love her name.

Robin said...

What an awesome family pic! And I love the return of the pink hair, it's not stupid, it's fun! Besides, since mine is streaked purple, I admit to being slightly biased...

Susanne Namdar said...

A lovely picture.

LeAnn said...

Beautiful picture of 3 generations!

Anonymous said...

Baby G. looks like Oma!

Knittripps said...

I love your three generations picture! You hair looks fantastic.

Eileen said...

Great picture of the three of you, but that baby is beautiful ! Sorry I'm a sucker for wee ones :)

LaVelle said...

The three of you look so calm and relaxed and happy. What a good looking family you are. I love this picture of you guys. If you travel to any of the Oregon Festivals this year I hope I get to see you again. Until then, enjoy.
LaVelle

Knitincrazee said...

Beautiful family!!!! Happy Knitting..

foodandknitgirl said...

What a great Picture of you all!