Picture of the Day #49 is of a Cockatiel … which is the type of bird that Brooke wants for her birthday.

I borrowed this picture from google images … I hope it’s okay!!

There’s lot of varieties of Cockatiels …. but this is the one Brooke wants …. a one with rosy cheeks.

I know it’s supposed to be for her but I’m so excited I can’t stand it.  And, I’ve spent way too many hours researching everything about them.

We want a male.  We want it to talk … once you have a bird that talks, you always want a talking bird (our beloved Chirpy was our first bird/parakeet and he talked up a storm).

Gotta go, I’m exhausted… Sandra came over today and we made all the Bella’s Treats and Skittles Surprises for Bella’s Bundle #2.    I’m going to sleep well tonight!!

Picture of the Day #47 is the Log Cabin Quilt Block… I was going to start.

I’ve had this on my dining room table for over a week and I’m stuck!

I knew I was going to struggle with not planning each and every block … but … I’m having a hard time seeing that the end result will look the way I want it to look!

I think my problem is … there isn’t enough variety in the patterns of fabric.  After comparing it to the first quilt I made … I have fewer choices … which forces me to use the same colors and patterns on every single block.

Unfortunately this is how I learn … by trial and error!

I’ve already cut all my fabric ….. grrrr …. so, I’m waiting for a light bulb moment on how I can change it.

One idea I may try is to ditch the Vanilla 5″ charm in the middle and use a Charm Pack of the same fabric … and ditch the Vanilla/cream sashing.  Or I could buy a chocolate/brown charm pack and use it in the middle.

Sounds  like a lot of thinking …. so maybe I’ll wait on this fabric.  I do really like the fabric …. but there’s no rush on this one since it was just going to be another test quilt 🙂

Have a good night!

p.s I have my next weigh in tomorrow  …. wish me luck!  I haven’t cheated on my diet,  but …. I always fear the scale!!!

Before I explain my Picture of the Day #46 I want to warn you that I’m writing this blog post from my iPhone.

In eleven years of blogging I think I’ve tried maybe once or twice ….and it usually ends up wonky.

But, I decided I need to master it if I’m going to continue because I have some trips coming up soon.

My picture of the day #46 is of Brooke and Skittles.

She’s so beautiful and sometimes it’s hard to believe she’s my baby.

I have one more picture of her photo shoot with Skittles …. I’m saving it for another day.

Have a good night!