Kids first reunion without Papa and Mommy

“Eternal families are made up of individuals. ‘Do your part to build a happy home" (For the Strength of the Youth)

-Irene

Irene and Kevron's Marriage for Eternity

A year after Ivory's wedding, Irene got married in the spring of April 13, 2006 at the LDS Bountiful, Utah Temple to Kevron Rees. She was 24 years old. They met each other while serving as full-time missionaries on Leyte, Philippines..

"my heart is entwined around yours...." -Joseph smith to Emma

-Irene

Happy Wedding Day of Ivy and Dennis

Ivory Jane, 25 years old (second child). From Left to right: Nyla, Valerie, Nephi, Ivory, Irene, Iroal.' I think I'm funny because my family, my siblings were funny."

-Irene

Sisters are the best kind of friends!

Valerie, Irene and Nyla doing Ivory's hair on her wedding day, May 2005.

-Irene

To the Moon and Back

Ivory Jane with her fiance Dennis Santiago. This was their engagement picture. They met at work in the LDS Church Office in Quezon City.

-Irene

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