Hip Hip ...but not quite Hooray...

I haven't posted here on my blog for some time - nearly a year! Like many, life gets busy, and I had to let some things go for a bit. But I have been here in the background enjoying my favorite blogs.

  Especially recently...

About ten weeks ago on March 30th, I took a very bad fall in my driveway at home and fractured my hip amongst some other lesser injuries! I went to the emergency room right away and was in the hospital for four days after undergoing a fracture repair and clean-up and a hip replacement. It was quite the trauma and shock, and it has been a rough time dealing with the pain, lack of mobility, dependence on others etc. My best

friend helped me with my first shower upon returning home! I am still on a journey and have undergone much physical therapy - but I have ditched the walker and the cane and am getting closer to a full recovery each day. I will certainly try to be more present here - but I have enjoyed following up with some of my favorite peeps + posts while I was laid up.

WARNING - pics of my injuries.

Please be very careful, my friends. I am in good shape, exercise and walk all the time, 

but one little misstep can certainly change your life in an instant!

Still Cozy, 

Carrie

Blessings all-around!

Well, I made it back to Miami just in time to welcome this little cutie into the world. 

Stilla was born on July 5th via C-section and my husband and I 

were able to stay for three weeks to visit and help out!

 Her 2-year-old sister, Lini, was a bit hesitant about this

new little person

joining their family...

But soon warmed up to the idea.

Especially when she knew she was going to have some special Grandma/Grandpa time, 

filled with playdoh, painting, new toys and treats!

Isn't life just filled with blessings!

Stay Cozy my friends...

Love,

Carrie

A fair trade?

 My neighbor was kind enough to lend me a cup of milk 

I needed to complete a recipe.

So I made this little "milk carton" for them 

and I filled it with "milk" chocolate candies.

So grateful for thoughtful neighbors.

Stay Cozy and be a good neighbor,

Carrie

Dollar Tree "Pop-Bys"

The other day when I "popped" into my local Dollar Tree they had

these fun 4th of July poppers on the shelf.

 I immediately snagged some up to use for my husband's business.

 

As a Real Estate Broker, he and his team love to "pop by" their client's homes 

to say hello and drop off wishes for the season! 

 I knew these would make a perfect little gift!

So I wrapped them up, tucked their business cards inside,

 (in case they weren't home) and finished them off with a handmade tag.

I love how they turned out!

Happy 4th

Hope your "staying cozy...

Carrie

Making Miami Memories...

We just returned from a trip to Miami to visit our daughter and son-in-law, 

and the best reason for the trip...

To spend time with our adorable granddaughter, Lini!

It was a lovely time away, great weather and wonderful family time...but since they just purchased and moved into a new home, we put ourselves to work painting, installing plate covers, hanging a large tv and helping with all the other things you need to do when you move into a new home! 

Lini will be welcoming a little sister in July.

Our plan is to return then so we can take care of her and 

help with the new little one on the way.

My daughter will be having a planned c-section,

 so, the help will be much needed. 

Stay Cozy,