Another beautiful day in NJ!

WOW!! We are so spoiled here in NJ! I got to take a nice 50 min. walk with Shiloh. Coming up my hill was no picnic. At least I'm huffing & puffing a little less than I was last week. If you have ever been to my house, you know what the Hogback looks like!! I will sleep well tonight!

Ed was off today & worked on his paper for college. Yes, he is going back to school (if he gets accepted) for his master's in ministerial studies. He is so excited & I am so proud of him. He's like one of the kids now....well ok, he always was! Please pray that it all works out for him. He would be gone for 2 weeks straight & will have to do alot of homework and reading from home.

Speaking of college....my Peter will be coming home Saturday for the week. They have spring break there in March....crazy!!! We are so excited to have him home with us even if it's for a week!!

That's all for today...till next time......

It's been a long Week!

I thought this week would go by fast with Brianna & Matthew having Monday off, but it was a slow week. But I must add, it was gorgeous weather for Shiloh & I to go walking everyday this week. Well ok, I walked & she rode in the carriage. She loves going for walks. My Bri was sick with the stomach bug yesterday & today...poor thing. She just started working for the first time ever and she has already had to call out sick 3 times. She is so afraid of getting fired. Luckily she works for a daycare and the boss said, "don't worry, everyone else here is sick too"! She is feeling much better tonight Thank you God!! Praying nobody else gets it.

My Peter will be coming home Friday or Saturday of next week for Spring break...(Canada's spring break). He is just as excited as I am to have him home. This is a good sign!! It'll be nice to have everyone together again. Just wish he would of picked a college closer. Thankfully we get to skype alot!!

Today, I called my dear friend Nancy in Michigan!! Boy, do I miss that lady. We did so much together when I was in Michigan. So many great memories and more to come. Please keep her & her family in your prayers for the coming days. Her dear husband Bill is on Hospice & is not doing well at all. Continue to pray for stength for Nancy as she cares for her family during this most difficult time. Although Bill is deteriorating from his earthly body, once he is home with his Savior Jesus Christ there will be no more pain or suffering...OH WHAT A GLORIOUS DAY THAT WILL BE!! I love you Nancy, Bill, Jon & Jessie!! I miss you all so much!! Hugs & kisses always and lots of prayers!! I am so thankful to have such a special family in my life!!

Good night ....till next time!!!

Can It Be???

Can this really be winter? I am so much of a summer person. I love the beach, pool and of course suntanning on my deck! This 60+ weather we are having is such a tease to me. I only hope it will stay. I also keep telling Ed that I would love a big blizzard....yes I am crazy!! I just think it looks so nice and then we can get to put on our wood burning stove! We haven't even done that this winter. One of the reasons being having the baby we don't want her to get burned. Shiloh & I have been enjoying the outdoors taking walks all this week. I took her to the park for the first time today and she hated it....well, she hated the swing anyway. She started to cry the minute I put her in & pushed. Maybe she didn't like the feeling in her belly. I will have to try it again. So, I got the carriage out & walked the beautiful historic town of Clinton, NJ. That she liked and so did mommie :)!

If you are reading this blog, you most likely know that I have given up facebook for lent. I actually disconnected my account. Every year like everyone else I say I'm giving up, cookies, giving up ice cream, giving up sugar, but this year I wanted it to be different....something I know I can follow through with. It is so nice not looking at that fb everyday and hearing some drama. I have enough drama of my own.

I will try to post every few days & put some pictures up too!

Till next time....

A Day of Doctors!!

As far as I can remember, the Torres family has never been so sick as we have been this winter!! (Is this really winter?) It started out with Ed having pneumonia in December right before Christmas. Then Brianna got sick with a sinus infection. Then I was sick with a sinus infection. Shiloh had an ear infection 2 weeks ago along with a nasty diaper rash. Matt had pink eye and a cold. Oh yes, I had a stye in my right eye and pink eye in my left. Then Ed got pink eye. For the past few days Ed has had a nasty cough & sinus thing going on. I needed to take Shiloh in for a check up on her ears so I made an appointment for Ed to be seen also. He was in one room & I was next door with Shiloh. The verdict was....Ed had a sinus infection!! He is now on the zpack!! As I was sitting in the office with Shiloh, my Brianna texts me & says she has a severe headache and nauseau and couldn't remember where her classes were!!! UGH!!! You see, Bri played football with the guys yesterday and got elbowed really hard (was an accident) in her head. She fell to the ground, but did not lose consciousness thank God. So as I was asking the doctor about this...he immediately said get her out of school & bring her in. So in we went with Brianna now. The verdict is.....she has a concussion!!! Has to take it easy for the next 2 weeks. They also did a cat scan, I haven't heard back from the dr. yet. I am assuming no news is good news.
So dear friends, if you think of us would you please shout out a quick prayer for the Torres family!! We are never this sick!

We are sick and tired of being sick!!!

Blessings till next time......

Beautiful Winter Day!!

It sure hasn't felt like winter the past 2 days! Shiloh & I have been couped up in the house we needed to get out for some fresh air. Since it was getting late, I decided to bring her & the dog out on the deck. It was funny to watch her experience the deck with her slippers on. I hope she gets use to it quick because she will be suntanning on it soon with me!!!! Of course I will put sunblock on her Ms. Nancy :)

Oh where oh where are you winter?

How crazy is this winter? Not that I am complaining because I love summer, but we need some snow here in New Jersey!! I believe the kids need a snow day too! I am sitting here enjoying the patio and front door being opened to air out the house. I need to get rid of all the sicky germs that have been floating around for the past 2 weeks. I believe the temperature today in Pittstown, NJ is 65!! That is crazy!!! I am sure it will be in the 30's again in a day or 2!!

I realized this morning that today is 5 months that we have our little Princess Shiloh with us!! WOW!! How time goes by so fast!! Thank you for your continued prayers for us & Shiloh as we go forward!! I will post pictures soon.

Blessings....till next time!