along with Ammon and Abby's family, to the cemetery to put flowers on Verlin's grave. I wanted to do something special this year so I searched the internet to see what the birth flowers were for each month. There is a little variation according to which web site I visited, but I found a site that had a couple alternate flowers for some months in case I couldn't find a particular flower. I went to the craft store and bought silk flowers that were representative of each child and grandchild. I made two bouquets, one that was representative of the children and their spouses (and Verlin and I) and one for all of the grandchildren. I thought they turned out pretty well. The colors are not particularly what I would choose if I were doing a bouquet but knowing that they represent our family, I think they are as diverse and special as our children and grandchildren. Katrina's girls were especially curious to know which flower represented them. Included here is a list of the birth flowers that I used. Perhaps you can pick out your flower. To me they are just as beautiful as each of you are! 
P.S. The grandkids decided that Grandpa would like their flowers closest to him so they are the ones on the right, and the grownups are on the left side.
Month--Flower--Meaning
January--Carnation or Snowdrop--Affection, Deep Love, Distinction, Happiness,Fascination, andLasting Fidelity
February--Violet or Iris--Faithfulness, Purity, and Modesty
March--Daffodil or Jonquil--Affection, Cheerfulness, Desire, Grants Wishes, New Beginnings, Respect, Sympathy
April--Daisy or Sweet Pea--Blissful, Curious, Delicate, Departure, Lasting Pleasures, Playful, and Tenacious
May--Lily of the Valley--Complete Life, Humility, Return of Happiness, and Sweetness
June--Rose or Honeysuckle--Happy, Friendship, Love, Strong, and Beautiful
July--Larkspur or Tulip--Good Luck, Laughter, Levity, Lightness, and Open Heart
August--Gladiolus or Poppy--Beauty, Strength of Character, Love, Marriage, and Family
September--Aster or Morning Glory--Devotion, Daintiness,Filled with Light, Life and Joy, and Symbol of Love
October--Marigold or Cosmos--Contentment, Excellence, Loveliness, Good Luck, Grace, Gratitude, Joy,Love of Nature, Comfort, and True Love
November--Chrysanthemum--Compassion, Cheerfulness, Friendship, Sensitivity, and Secret Love
December--Holly orPoinsettia or Orchid--Reassurance, Celebration, Success and Wealth
2 comments:
Mom,
You did such a beautiful job making the memorial for dad and I really like it. Thank you so much for the thoughtful memorial and for sharing it with all of us. I love you and it has been nice to reflect on Dad and Grandpa Hatch's services this weekend.
Mom,
Thanks for sharing pictures of the flowers you put on Dad's grave. They really are beautiful and helped make my memorial day a little better because it was almost like I was there to visit Dad's grave.
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