Hello Monday ~ April 27, 2026

 Hello Monday blog friends!  I took a little road trip on Thursday and came home Sunday. I had a work event, but the bonus is I was able to spend time with my oldest daughter too!  

Thursday, I took my time driving and even stopped for an oil change along the way on my road trip.  I wasn't in a hurry to arrive, so it was good to get something practical done instead of leaving this on my to-do list back home.  

Friday morning, I worked some in my hotel room and then met up with my daughter for a trip to Sam's.  Of course I bought a few things that I had not planned, but that's what Sam's and Costco does to you! I asked her to take me to Cava afterwards since we don't have these in Memphis. We got lunch to go since I had to report to my work event at 1pm.  

Here is a funny thing I saw on her bar cart at her house...

Friday evening, we met up with one of her friends and her mom who was in town.  I had an excellent salad with brussel sprouts, apple slices, feta cheese, pecans and grilled chicken.

I suggested ice cream afterwards.  If you danced when walking in, they gave you 10% off your bill.  I didn't see the sign, so I danced at the register and they gave me the discount :).

2 scoops just seemed more economical!

I came back to the hotel and did some random things on the computer, including prepping for Waydays on Wayfair.  

Saturday morning, I worked at my event and then was free after lunch.

I found this framed picture of butterflies at my daughter's house.

I mowed her grass Saturday afternoon and ironed a stack of clothes for her while she did some other things around her house.  It was such a joy to be there and be able to help her.  We grabbed some dinner to go and mine was delicious.  I had brisket, broccoli mac-n-cheese, fried okra and a biscuit.  Can you say Southern? And delicious too!

We stayed at one of her friend's homes where she was house sitting for the night.  I sipped a little wine on the back patio in a plastic UT cup :).

We were up early Sunday because she had to prepare for Senior Sunday at her church.  I ran two errands for her and then arranged flowers.  It was so fun to do this and to know I was helping her.

I had a long drive back home and took 2 detours because of traffic.  I unpacked and made up this flower arrangement with some leftover flowers I brought home.  I walked to church for a dinner and came back home to do a few other little things around the new home.  I hope to get lots more checked off my list this week, but if you're wondering, this does feel like home and I'm so thankful! I am hoping to meet some neighbors soon too.

Have a good Monday and thanks for reading!