Inspired by the 17th Century Language of Flowers, each piece in The Life TimesTM collection features a stylized symbol and inspirational sentiment pointedly expressing the heartfelt emotion of each figurine. Look below to learn of the significance of each stylized symbol...

	A Gift of the Heart Fern for Sincerity combined with a Lilac for First Love… When our eyes first met, I hoped you were the one. When you first took my hand, I prayed you were the one. When you told me you loved me and would keep me safe for all time, I knew you were the one.
	Just Because… Ivy for Friendship and Sunflower for Loyalty… Looking back, I think of those souls who have touched my life in ways great and small. Each had a purpose and each taught a lesson for which I'm eternally grateful. Although each was a friend for that moment in time, you have been my friend for all time. As each day ends, I give thanks for you and hope you know, I am blessed because you are my friend.
	Sisters of the Heart… Phlox for United Souls with Ivy for Friendship… I can still remember when we would spend our days playing jacks and jumping rope on the front porch. A bond of friendship that would last a lifetime. Through first dates, heartbreaks, weddings, and babies, our friendship has only deepened. I could not imagine a connection of souls any stronger than the sisterhood of friendship we both share.
	A Time to Remember Acanthus Leaf for Eternal Love… And we danced…all around the kitchen to the rhythm of the falling rain splashing down on the back porch. Is it possible so many years have passed since that chilly fall afternoon when our littlest one stood upon my feet, holding tightly to my hands, swaying back and forth to the sounds of nature's symphony? As we made our way across the kitchen floor and straight into Dad's arms, I knew right then and there this would be a moment I would not or could not ever forget…and we danced.
	A Mother's Love A Sorrel Leaf for a Mother's Love combined with the Infinity symbol for Never Ending… A late night, a restless child, soothed only by the warmth and security that comes from being held closely to mom's heart. A love never ending…a bond never broken.
	The Dance Three Lilly of the Valley signifies Past, Present and Future and means You've Made My Life Complete. They are banded by a Ring that has no beginning or end (Eternal) Two hearts as on in soft embrace. The music to which we dance has changed over the years but so too has our love. A love greater, stronger and deeper than I could ever have imagined. I rejoice in knowing my love for you today is more powerful than yesterday and will grow deeper over time. And so my love, I dance with you...two hearts as one in soft embrace...forever more.
	A Mother's Pride Ring of Hearts for Eternal Love and Amaryllis for Pride. Once upon a time I held you closely in my arms, soothing your tears with a bedtime story. Once upon a time you sat upon my knee, reading your first book with words you made up along the way. Once upon a time, we sat side by side, as you read me your first book report, filled with pride for all you had learned. Once upon a time...we stood side by side as you practiced reciting your wedding vows, love flowing from each and every word. I wish for you my child a lifetime filled with "once upon times" and storybook endings.
	God Bless Symbol: Four circles signifying love converge into a circle representing eternity. I Pray…I pray for strength in times of challenge. I pray for grace in times of strife. I pray for humility in times of victory. I pray for courage in times of peril. I pray for guidance when I am lost. I pray comfort to ease my sorrow. For these things, Dear Lord, I give you thanks and ask you to be near.
	Inspiring the Future Angelica for Inspiration and Hearts for Love and Caring combined with Daffodil for Respect and Cammomile for Patience The Greatness Within…You have inspired me. In ways, I'm sure, you will never know. As a young child, you saw something in me. A "spark" as you called it, telling me the future was limitless and my potential great. By working hard and following my dreams, this greatness would find me. At the time, I didn't understand but because you were so passionate in your convictions, your words have always been in my mind and in my heart. You were right…I worked hard, I followed my dreams and greatness has found me, expectedly waiting for its arrival. Some may call you a teacher, but to me you are so much more. You are someone who accepts the challenge to shape the future and inspire young minds and helps us to realize the greatness within.
	The Miracle of Life Signifying New Life, the Butterfly is encircled by a vine of Honeysuckle representing a never ending bond of love. Three Hearts as One…Soon our house will become a home...filled with love and great expectations for what the future may hold. Never could we imagine we could so deeply love someone we've yet met. But yet, my sweet child, this is what the blessing of your impending arrival has done. Please know Mommy & Daddy are anxiously awaiting your arrival and for the day our three hearts become one…filled with love and hope for all time.
	Treasures of the Heart Peony for Happiness - Ivy for Friendship - Orange Blossom for Eternal Love, Marriage & Family - Olive Branch for Peace A seedling is planted with love. With time, patience and care, the fragile seedling begins to blossom and grow. Until one day, this once tiny sapling is mighty with strong roots, providing shelter and console for all who seek it. Many years ago, we made a pledge to each other to sow the seeds of love and family. With our patience and care, our love and family have flourished and thrived and our once delicate seedling has grown into our very own mighty tree of life.
	Two Friends, One Heart Daffodils & Bay Leaves for Strength - Marigold for the Comforts of the Heart - Zinnia for Lasting Friendship In you I see a better me, the woman I strive to be. Unafraid to face the world with grace and dignity. Our Friendship, love and sisterhood, the kinship that we share. For without you, the strength I'd lack, to dream the dreams I dare. So, my friend, please always know, how much you mean to me. Two friends who share but just one heart for all eternity.
	A Father's Love Almond Flower for Hope, Watchfulness & Promise; Seashell for Protection Nine months filled with angst and worry. Nine months of wondering what kind of father I would be. Would I be able to teach you right from wrong? Would I be able to protect you from harm's way? Would you love me? Nine months of sleepless nights, spent tossing and turning, praying for answers and peace of mind. Nine months later, you arrived. So small, so fragile, so beautiful. I could never have imagined serenity could be found in such a small bundle of joy. And in that very moment, looking into your sleepy little eyes, all of my worries disappeared and my prayers answered.
	A Special Bond Celedine for Joys of the Future, Amaranth for Unfading Love In your eyes I see the future. In your eyes I see hope. In your eyes I see compassion. In your eyes I see love. In your eyes I see goodness, strength and greatness. But most of all, my little one, in your eyes I see my soul.