Sun and sand

The first signs of spring have arrived. 

The first bloom of my orchids... 

And the sun came out like it hasn't iu a long, long time and people flocked to the beaches here in Lisbon. So did we! 

38-week belly... the final countdown! 

Nesting 2

The baby's stuff... and there is a lot of stuff... is almost all organized... hooray! She could be born at any moment, but it has been nice of her to stay put until now. 

I haven't had time for everything, but I was able to put up some decorations on her wall. And we all know decorations are the most essential, right? I hope she'll like it as much as I do. 

Childbirth blessing

Did you know there is an official blessing for before childbirth? I was happy to find this out and happy to receive it last Sunday after mass.  Among other things, it asks for a "happy birth". Let's do this baby...! 

Nesting 1

What does it feel like to finish a project that took two years to complete? (I blogged about it a year ago!) Okay... it was like an hour every six months. But still, it took forever and I almost quit about 372 times. Now it feels like... a relief! 

Introducing my piano cover, embroidered by... moi! 

Ideas for Lent on IgnitumToday

Five Ideas for Lent

March 5, AD 2014 | Julie Machado

In case you are still needing some inspiration for Lent, here are some ideas you could find interesting. Lent isn’t only (or even mainly) about “doing things”, but I do think it’s good to plan and prepare such an important season.

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