Fish Hook And More

Storm Is Coming

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Sun, 27 May 2012 13:40:00 +0000

I didn't find out until early this morning that there is a storm coming in Jacksonville. I better pick up some groceries this morning before the rain start to pour. We are going to have heavy rain until Wednesday at least. I need gas in my car plus some groceries, I better go soon.

Rain will start around noon and I just look outside and it's already so gloomy. I need to get this kids up and go with me to the store before it start pouring. We are going to be stuck in the house tomorrow because of the rain. 3day weekend with a storm just great!

The Symphony

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Sun, 27 May 2012 13:35:00 +0000

Last week my son had a field trip to watch the symphony. The place was so crowded and there are so many different school that come in the same day. I did not see a single crowd control like a belt barrier or something. So there is not much separation between classes, so it was pretty much over crowded. Plus the people who try to direct us where to go are not very polite. Anyway, it was not very nice experience.

Then, on our way out my son bang his forehead into a concrete wall and he was crying hard. He got a big bump on the forehead from that. What a memorable last field trip of the year from school. Also their last school year here because we are moving to another country.

She's Ready!

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:26:00 +0000

My daughter is so ready for her graduation. She is so excited when we are looking for her dress the other day. I was surprise on how she can pick her own clothes now. The dress that I like to buy for her she doesn't like it, so she pick what she like. She is excited about it and so are the parents, we are so happy and excited for our daughter.

I can't believe that my little girl is not too little anymore. She is graduating elementary already. It will be another adventure for her when we arrive in Australia. At least both of my kids are excited and looking forward to see the new country and the new school.

New Babies Coming Up

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:37:00 +0000

My sister and my sister in-law are pregnant and soon we are going to have 2 new babies in my family back home. My sister was hoping to have a boy, but she just told me the other day that they already found out the gender of the baby it's going to be a girl. I am not sure about my sister in-law yet, but I think they are hoping for a girl we have to see on that one if its a boy or a girl.

I got a box that I need to send to my family and today I got it packed up and everything. It is ready to be pick up by tomorrow. My sister asked me if I can send her a Baby Nursery Bedding Sets I got it and also I have some clothes and receiving blankets for the babies. I hope they will like what I got for them. I keep forgetting their due dates. I am going to ask them the next time I call.

Cleaning Up

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Fri, 18 May 2012 03:21:00 +0000

I am trying to clean up the whole house before Thursday next week. I have so much work to do that I have to work on it this weekend. I am hoping to get done by Sunday, so I don't have to worry about it. I am excited because now I know when the kids and I will leave for Australia. Hubby bought our tickets already and now we have a real date on our trip.

I am hoping that this weeks ahead of us will go by really fast. So, far it seems like it's moving good I guess because I am so busy that don't have time to look at the clock which is good.:)

Gift For Mothers Day!

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:43:00 +0000

Mothers day is just around the corner, I am pretty sure that there are a lot of kids now that are thinking on what to give to their mother. I did remember my mom while I was at the store the other day. The store that I went to the other day has a jewelry deals of the day and the jewelry was nice. I remember my mom when I saw it.

Anyway, my kids are making me laugh every time we go to the store. They keep seeing mothers day stuff and they told me to buy it for myself. Their dad, told them that they are going to take me shopping for mothers day when we get to Australia. I just want to follow my husband already and right now the wait is making everything hard. But, I know very soon we will be together again.:)

A Very Hot Day

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Tue, 01 May 2012 21:40:00 +0000

Today I actually feel the heat of summer is coming very soon. It's going to be so hot on Thursday and Friday for the kids play day. I am volunteering, so I better wear sun protection because I will be in the sun all day. The kids are excited for an hour and half of playing different games.I got my hat ready to block the sun.:)

Well, it is dinner time soon and I still don't know what to make for dinner. We have plenty of left over food maybe I will just heat it up. Kids just had a snacks and now they are doing there homework. One thing I am missing right now aside from hubby being away from us is the fishing adventure. Hoping to be there soon, so we can fish together again.

It Was Cheap

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:25:00 +0000

My friend's husband like to play golf and she was looking for a golf balls for him. So, we went to the flea market and we found a place that sale golf balls. The prices was very cheap, so she bought a bunch for her husband. But, she was actually looking for a golf balls with logo and we did not find any on those at the flea market.

She probably need to go and look online or in a specialty store who does custom painted balls. Anyhow, even she did not find the exact golf balls that she was looking for, she was happy on the cheap balls that she bought for a very low price. In total, it was a fun day out with a friend.

Kids Are In Bed

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:12:00 +0000

Finally, the kids are in bed after a long day out. They are happy because I finally bought the neck pillows that they wanted for the airplane ride. My son was practicing already putting it on while in the car lol. Atleast I got that already,for my kids. My son is actually bugging me about it every time we're at the store. Now, he can't complain anymore because I bought them one each.:)

My daughter still want the pink hard case suitcase. But, I told her no because we have enough luggage at home. I probably have to get rid on some of our luggage because we can't take them all with us. I am hoping to get all the stuff ready to go this week.

While At The Store

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 03:00:00 +0000

I decided to take the kids out for lunch today, so we went to the Saint Johns Town Center. After we ate we went shopping at the stores that we like and we also went inside the store that we never been before. It was a nice out with the kids and they had fun. My daughter saw this apple ipod touch and she asked me if she could have it. I told her she has to ask her daddy too and see if he let her have it. Well, I guess we will find out tomorrow if she can have it.

Anyway, I found a dress today that was on clearance sale for only $2.99. The dress was nice and cute, so I bought it. I was lucky enough to find a brand new dress for 2.99. I tried it on when we got home and it fit me really good.:) I wish I can find more good deal before we go to Aussie. So, far I got the kids some new clothes and shoes, they are ready to go.

Almost There

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 02:48:00 +0000

I am almost done packing everything. I have a couple more to pack and I am done. I am so ready to be with hubby, kids are also getting excited because we can count the days before we go to Australia. I am hoping to receive the letter that I am waiting for this week, then we are going to know what day the kids and I will fly to Aussie.

There are so many places that hubby mention to us that the kids and I can't wait to see it. It will be a whole new place for us, so when we get there the adventure will begin.:)I am trying to get busy here so I won't notice the days go by. If I keep thinking about it, it seems so long. So, better get busy everyday.

In The Future

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:06:00 +0000

The kids are wondering what is Disneyland? Well, they grow up knowing that there is Disney world because hubby work there before for so many years. Also leaving here in Florida, Disney world is very popular. Anyhow, My kids are talking about Disneyland lately and how they wanted to see it. So, I told them that in a few years we are going to put that in our to do list.

We need to find out how much is the disneyland tickets, then we know how much money we have to save to visit there. I am excited to see Disney land also I haven't been there yet also. It would be so nice to see that part of the United States. I want to visit more states when we come back here. Right now the kids are just excited on what kind of stuff and rides they have in Disneyland. They keep on asking me if it's the same compare to Disney world and I don't know exactly what to answer since I never been there yet.

Hubby and I have to save up some money, so the kids can visit Disneyland. It will be a long trip next time because we have to travel from Australia to California. We have to see in the coming years on when we can come and see disneyland.

TGIF Everyone!

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 18:02:00 +0000

It's Friday again and I am getting really happy that time is going by a little faster lately. Soon we will be in Australia with hubby. I still have so much stuff to do here at home and I am trying to deal with all of this before we leave.

Kids are counting the days while I am not trying to think the days at all. It makes it more longer for me if I think about it. So, I am just trying to go with the flow right now. At least this way the next thing I know it's time for me and the kids to go to Aussie. Well, enjoy your weekend everyone!

Electric Keyboard

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:44:00 +0000

I finally got the electric keyboard boxed up today and now it is ready to be ship. The other one that I have to box is the Hercules keyboard stand. I am just glad I got that stuff done and ready to go. Now the next one is way harder to box, the drum set! I have no idea how to box them in one box.

So, for the drum set I will let the shipping company take care of that for me. Because there is no way I can fit it all in 1 box. I just really hope that all this stuff will arrive safely. My son actually remind me the other day to not to forget to buy a guitar for him. So, I need to see if we have a budget for it, otherwise he has to wait.

Both Are In Bed

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 04:01:00 +0000

I was glad that both of my kids went to bed tonight without a fight. I guess they are tired running around the yard today. It was cold last night and this morning, but during the afternoon the sun was so hot. Kids still like to play outside even it is hot.

Tomorrow I am planning to take them to the park, then we go to my friends house in the afternoon. I am glad that I have a best friend who have a very nice kids that play with my kids. They get along so good! Also I have to pick up some groceries tomorrow for the kids lunch and snacks next week.

Very Messy

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 03:55:00 +0000

My house is so messy right now I have so much stuff all over the place boxes and more. It will get better when the shipping company come and pick up all this stuff. I wish I can hire the holly springs house cleaning for my house. But, then again it will just get messy again because I am still packing.

But, I really need to get this house clean up before the kids and I will go to Aussie. I don't want to leave it dirty and messy. So, cleaning the house is the last thing I am going to do in this house. And also hopefully the sale will go through this time, so we don't have to worry about it.

So Ready!

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 03:49:00 +0000

Kids and I are so ready to go to Australia one more months and Australia here we come. I hope this papers that I am working on right now, will get done soon. Every time the kids sees the pictures that hubby put online they get so excited and wanted to follow daddy right away. I wish I we can, but we have to wait a few more weeks.

I also need to get all the furniture ready for a moving sale next week. I sold most of the stuff, but I still have a few big furniture left. Hopefully I can do the moving sale on next Saturday.

Hard To Do

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 03:40:00 +0000

I am trying to get back in shape again, but it seems like it's so hard to do when you have so much things to do around the house. Now, I am wondering if does irvingiappress work? If it does I wanted to try it.:) I am serious I really want to lose a few pounds. But, I can't stop eating lately. After a few days without eating now my body is craving for foods.

Although, I tried not to over eat and trying to eat as much salad as I can. Hopefully after I box up everything I will have time to do some jogging or walking around the neighborhood every morning. My son and I are actually walking for 2miles every other day. I am so glad that he gets into walking lately. Now, I have a buddy who like to walk with me.:)

Saturday Morning!

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 12:23:00 +0000

Here I am up early today so i can talk to my hubby for an hour before he goes to bed. I can't wait to be with him soon! He had fun going around at the beach side today. I am pretty sure kids would love the place they have more stuff to do there compare to over here.

I have a busy day today I need to continue working on the packing part. I am almost done. I would be more relax when all of this stuff is ship to Australia, then I have less thing to do before following hubby there. Anyway, speaking of packing I better get going in here and pack some more. Have a great weekend everyone!

It's Back

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:43:00 +0000

The hot weather is back so fast! Today the temperature was in the 90s and it was really hot it feels like in the mid summer already. It seems like there is no spring this year it jump into summer right away. Anyway, I better soak up the sun because once the kids and I arrive in Aussie it will be close to winter there.

We are going to have another winter when we arrive there. Right now it's already fall and hubby told me that it starting to get cold in the morning over there already. I better enjoy this warm weather then while I'm still here in the sunshine state.

MAD MEN THIS SEASON

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 01:41:00 +0000

Thanks for the guest post by Donn Schroeder

I cannot wait until the new season of “Mad Men” comes out this summer so that I can watch it on my los angeles clear tv. I was really bummed when a new season didn’t come out last year because the directors, producers, and cast were still in negotiations with their network, AMC. It is literally the best show that I have ever seen! It takes place in New York in the 1960’s. It follows the employees, friends, and family of those who work in an advertising agency on Madison Avenue in New York. The costuming and set design is amazing. Everything is completely authentic! Something about the sixities I just love. I think it is the clean lines and shapes of the women’s clothing. Everyone took time dressing to a “t” and the grunge look wouldn’t be in for another thirty years. Apart from the great set design and costuming, the writing is incredible. The story is really deep and each character is developed. It has gotten rave reviews from critics and I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like the show, except for my Grandma, who says that there is just too much philandering, drinking and smoking!

FCAT Testing

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:36:00 +0000

Next week will be a testing week for my daughter it will start Monday all the way to Thursday. Then, they get a Friday break from testing. But, then again it is science fcat is the following week for two days. My girl told me she is so ready, so tomorrow night we have to go to bed early so she can have plenty of rest and ready for the test.

Anyway, I need to get going here, I need to be out in the house by 1pm trying to catch up with my friends at the park. Kids are looking forward to see their friends. Have a great Sunday everyone!

April Fools Day!!!

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:10:00 +0000

Happy April fools day everyone! I fool hubby last night because it was already April 1 in Aussie. I got him really good lol. Anyway, I had so much fun talking and chatting with my hubby last night. It seems like everything easy for me when I can see him on skype or talking to him on the phone. Thank god for the internet!!! I remember back in 1998 the only communication we can do is talking on the phone. Also we can't talk too long because the long distance charges are super high.

Now, with the internet communicating with my husband and family is a lot easier. Kids can skype with their daddy any time they want. Anyway, I need to get going here I have lots of stuff to do here at home.

Awesome Morning

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 13:00:00 +0000

Awesome morning because the sun looks really beautiful outside. I heard birds so noisy out there. I need to be out there today and take some pictures. I haven't use my dslr camera yet. I need some nice Jacksonville pictures before I go to Australia. I will surely miss this place, but hubby and the kids are more important to me than anything else. So, where hubby wants to go that's where we want to go.

Anyhow, here is a website that you can check out if you are suffering from back pain. It is laser spine institute. So, if you are have back pains visit their website. I do have some back pains from time to time, but I think it's a normal back pain when your age is climbing up lol. Have a great day everyone!

Waiting

noreply@blogger.com (Elda Carlson) — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:56:00 +0000

I am waiting for the kids to get up so we can go to the park I can have a morning walk while they play. I don't want to wake them up because tomorrow they're back on getting up early again. I just have to wait until they are ready to get up. I wanted to go to the park yesterday too, but it was pouring all day.

Today, it seems like a better day the sun is shining already and it looks like we are having a warm day today. That rain yesterday bring a little cold temperature this morning. I got up and look for my sweater. Until now still a little chilly.