APRIL FLOWERS

                             APRIL  FLOWERS

The month of April flower is the daisy, or the sweet pea, depending on which book you read.  I like them both.   April is my birth month.  Usually, here in Salt Lake spring is beautiful.  This April has had an unusual  amount of rain and SNOW.  (190 inch snow base @ Snowbird ski resort, 6" last night)   The daffodils, tulips, and other flowers have popped up, though.  I enjoy walking around my neighborhood and enjoy the many flowers but due to the weather, Sugar and I have not been able to do it much.   Anyway, here's a little info about Daisies and Sweet Peas.

Daisies- there are 1,000's of species of daisies.  They come in all different COLORS.
             The name Daisy comes from "Day's End" because the flower is only open during the day, and then
              closes at night.
              Symbolism- the daisy symbolizes purity, innocence, loyal love, beauty, patience, and simplicity.
              Daisies have been used to decorate hair pins over 4,000 years ago.  And we still use them today
                for that purpose.   They are also edible, and used  in teas.

Sweet Peas- Sweet peas come in red, pink, white, lavender and a rare yellow. 
                     Back in the 1700's they were used at every dinner party and weddings.
                     Dried petals make for excellent potpourris.
                     Symbolism- blissful pleasure, good bye, thank you for a lovely time, and innocence.

I have a special place in my heart for SWEET PEAS because, I love the way they smell, and that is my
    "pet name" that Greg called me when we first starting dating.   Ahhhhhhhh....

                      so WHEREVER YOU ARE,  ENJOY SPRING TIME!!