Welcome Home Iroal and Irene

Complete as a family again after my (Irene) full-time missionary journey in Tacloban Mission, Philippines in November 2004. From left to right (back): Nyla (16 y.o.), Papa, Nephi, Mommy, Ivory (24 y.o.). Front: Iroal (26 y.o.), Irene (22 y.o.). Valerie was in Baguio City studying BS Nursing when this picture was taken.

“Living in loving family relationships not only brings us great happiness, but it also helps us learn correct principles and prepares us for eternal life.” -Elder Quentin L. Cook 

-Irene

A Day at the Beach

Left to right: Nanay Suting, Irene (20 y.o.), Valerie (15 y.o.), Mommy, Nephi, Ivory (22 y.o.), Iroal (24 y.o.), Nyla (13 y.o.). Year 2002.

Families that play together stay together, especially when their play is uplifting and wholesome. Family vacations, holidays, birthday celebrations, and other activities build strong bonds and feelings of self-worth. The phrase “Remember when we…” is sure to bring love and laughter in the years to come.

-Irene

A memory in our home at Calauan, Laguna

Left to right in the back: Valerie (13 y. o.), Papa, Mommy, Ivory (20 y.o.), Nyla (11 y.o.), Me (Irene)18 y.o., Nanay Suting our amazing second mother. front: Nephi and Iroal (22 y.o). Year 2000.

"Taking time for each other is the key for harmony in the home" -Dieter f. Uchtdorf

-Irene

A memory in Calauan Ward

This was where Papa Raul served as Bishop for 5 years. 

Back row: Valerie (9 y.o.), Irene (14 y.o.), Ivory (16 y.o.), Iroal (18 y.o.). Front row: Nyla, 8 y.o.), Papa, Mommy, Nephi.

"Happiness in family life is most likely to be achieved when founded upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ." -Family proclamation to the World

-Irene

With our Nanay Suting in the very midst

Left to right: Irene (12 y.o.), Nyla (6 y.o.), Ivory (14 y.o.), Mommy, Nanay Suting, Nephi, Papa, Valerie (7 y.o.), Iroal (16 y.o.)

Family commitments and expectations should be at the top of our priorities to protect our divine destiny" -Elder Quentin L. Cook

                                                                             

A child who sings is a happy child.

-Irene

Five Baby Girls

This was taken in our house at Cabuyao, Laguna. From Left to right: Ivory Jane (9 Y.o.), Mommy, Nyla Irmamina the crying baby (1 Y.o), Valerie Jovy (2 Y.o), Me- Irene Joy (7 Y.o.) and Iroal Joanne (11 Y.o.) Year 1989.

"“Heavenly Father and family are inseparably connected. When we understand the many dimensions of this connection, we can begin to comprehend more completely how personal and individual are Heavenly Father’s love for and relationship to each of us. “ -Elder Quentin l. Cook

-Irene

Growing Big!

The family continued to grow as love grows a family. This was taken after a church activity. Two kids were added here. Mommy was holding our bunso (youngest) named Nyla Irmamina who was born on October 23, 1988 and then the fourth child Valerie Jovy sitting on Papa's lap was born on February 26, 1987. By the way, I was 7 years old in this picture while Ate Ivy was 9. Left to right: Me, Mommy, Nyla, Valerie, Papa and Ivory.

“As parents, we should remember that our lives may be the book from the family library which the children most treasure.” Thomas S. Monson


-Irene