Why is there a number by my name and what is the little grey flower for? Thank you

Hi Kilee-lol-did you sign up back in 2007 and forget or not know what you signed up on??? Anyway-good morning to you and I am sending a flower your way too ~linda~

Hi, Kilee, and welcome to the Cute family! As you browse the messages, comment, etc., members will click on the little green daisy looking flower to the right of your post to give you another flower. The number near the grey flower by your butterfly avatar is the total flowers you have received to date. Whenever you make a post or comment on someone else's post, others can give you a flower, but you cannot give yourself one.I just gave you one!
Again, we are glad to have you as part of this unique and talented group! Join in!
Angel

Welcome!
I've just given you a flower by clicking on the one top right of your question - it now says 1 flower and the number in grey below your avatar has gone up by one also. Simple eh? Just our way of saying thank you or just being encouraging.