Tuesday, August 9, 2016

Baby Zephrine Naming and Blessing


This beautiful baby girl was officially given a name and a blessing by her father Michael who is an Elder in the LDS church on Sunday the 8th of September 2016. She was named "Zephrine Person Burgos". Her parents have chosen this name which means "BREEZE" as she is "the Wind beneath their Wings". Precious blessings were bestowed upon her. Michael blessed her to grow in the gospel, in wisdom and good health, thus, be able to make good decisions in her life.






Nyla, Prynne and Michael


Prynne with Santiago Family: Cousin Niela, Tita Ivy, Cousin Dwayne, Tito Dennis and Cousin Denzel.


Prynne with the cousins




Prynne with Tita Iroal


Prynne with her Mommy and Aunties


-Irene







Thursday, July 21, 2016

A newborn unites a family





























Welcome to Earth baby Zephrine!


Nyla, though she is my sister, yet I consider her one of the greatest women that I know. She is an inspiration to many, an exemplary sister. In her younger years she has developed discipline and the organizational skill of setting goals and achieving them. In one of her journals, I have seen a record of her life's major goals. Her list includes seminary and institute graduate, obtaining a degree, serve  a full-time mission, temple marriage and motherhood.She has accomplished all of them! What a remarkable woman! 

On July 16, 2016 her and Michaels' first baby was born. They named her Zephrine Person Burgos. Their beautiful baby girl weighs 6 lbs and is 20 inches long. These newly called parents are filled with gratitude and joy for having this precious baby from heaven. 


Nyla after delivering baby Zephrine


Welcome to this world baby girl!


Michael was in tears seeing his daughter for the very first time. There's just no words enough to describe his feeling for this what he considered one of the greatest blessings and accomplishments of his married life. Him and Nyla prayed hard and worked hard for this. Indeed, the Lord grants the righteous desires of our hearts.

-Irene








Sunday, July 10, 2016

A visit to the Temple



Nyla is getting really close to having her baby. They decided to visit the temple and take some pictures before baby Zephrine comes.
 It has been and is still one of our family's traditions... is visit the temple. The temple is the house of the Lord on the earth. Papa and Mommy has instilled in our hearts the blessings that we can enjoy if we go to this place and remain faithful to the covenants we made here with the Lord. 
Through their example they inspire us to have the temple always in our sight for it will strengthen our home and family. 



-Irene




Monday, July 4, 2016

Happy Father's Day to our Papa!


Happy Father's Day to our one and only Father! You have a special place in our hearts. And we would like to recognize some of the great learnings, memories we have had with you and lessons you instilled in our minds. First, thank you for loving Mom faithfully. You always tell her that she is the love of your life. We feel secured as children because of your integrity to Mom. 
You have worked hard for a long time abroad to give us a good life. Thank you for providing us the basic necessities of life to the best of your faith. You always tell us that as girls, we should know and do the household chores because we are the future homemakers of our future family. Funny memory: you would cover the table with a soft blanket after lunch when nobody of us is moving to clean the table. I think that that is cute about you!
Whenever I hear the words "chastity", "purity" and "cleanliness", I would recall the times when you exerted all energy to teach us the Law of Chastity because you believe that if we will obey it, we will be blessed and happy. You always remind us to be modest in our clothing, words and value virtue even now that we are adults already. Indeed, we have peace in our hearts. We want you to know that we admire you so much! Your love for each one of us is pure! You always find the time to talk to us and serve us in anyway you can including helping us in our chores. You are a very hardworking individual. Whenever you come home from abroad, you always find the time to serve your family and others. You are so dedicated in your faith and belief that Heavenly Father answers the prayers of the honest hearts. Thank you for sharing your feelings and testimony of the gospel. You are a source of strength to us. Thank you for being who you are. 
We will never forget the stargazing moments on our rooftop, your bedtime stories of "ik-ik and paniki", your dance moves, dates with the girls and the list continuous... Thank you for making us smile and laugh. 
I will never get tired coloring your gray hairs. You make us smile knowing how you take good care of yourself in terms of dress and grooming. You are so cute! you make sure you apply anti-aging moisturizer on your face. You are very meticulous about ironing your clothes perfectly. You always want to be presentable and looking good. :) :) :) :) :) Those smiling faces are your daughters!s cheering on you! We love your humble personality. And we continue to pray that you be granted many more years to spend with us specially your grandchildren as you are always counting how many you have and will have. Thank you for being a good example and influence to us. We have so many things to say about you but to summarize it, YOU ARE AN EXCELLENT FATHER and WE LOVE YOU GREATLY!


-Irene

Our Beloved Second Nanay


Our second mother, Nanay Suting. We love her so much and thank her for her genuine love for the family. We are so blessed to have her since Ate Iroal was the child of the family. Recently, she had the procedure YAG laser capsulotomy in both eyes. She is doing well and happy.


-Irene

Yay for Driver License!


SHOUT OUT TO OUR AMAZING MOMMY!!! Congratulations for passing the behind the wheels driving test (roadtest)!!! Through faith and determination you did it!!! Now, you are free as the wind blows    We love you! You are such a good example to us! 



-Irene