Nanay's 8oth birthday!

Nanay's birthday! the insignes!

the grand children in the philippines

manang tess and kuya caloi, kuya ideng, manny and me

the sons and daughters, kuya caloi, kuya louie, kuya ideng, ate gie, and manny

the bday celebrant came all the way from Glendale, California!

these are the activities we did before we clebrated nanay's 8oth birthday!

Tired ewemiz!

What are you looking up there , hon?airport!

at condo

swimming time

i love this pic so much! his love to his children shows !

cj and ephraim, the cousins!

boracay trip with relatives (manny's side)

BOAT RIDE!

Ate and Theresa

The Boracay Guests!

Playing Sand

Smile, click!

Ewemiz and Theresa being the serena's! beautiful sand!

mid afternoon in boracay!

Ate Gie posing for momentos!

Theresa's 22 birthday!

family dinner after a long day swim!

trying some jump shot!

FAMILIES ARE FOREVER!

Boracay beach is world class destination for swimming and relaxation. Nanay, ate Gie, Kuya nanding and Theresa flew to Caticlan via Cebu facific to unwind and relax in Boracay island. we met them in the airport of caticlan. Then took the boat ride for 7 minutes off to the island of Boracay.

MANNY'S FAMILY WAS SEALED FOR TIME AND ETERNITY

Families are Forever! For this reason, Manny , my mother in law,(nanay) and ate Gie were sealed in Philippines Cebu Temple last Nov 17, 2010 and they also performed ordinances for tatay (my father in law who left the earth last 2004). Nanay and ate Gie came came home from L.A. to do this temple ordinances.

UPDATES

my yw mutual class and yw value project!

Posted on November 10, 2010 by ruthinsigne

I was called as 1st counselor in the yw organization in molo 1st ward 2 months ago. This call just came right on time because my daughter just joined the yw organization. That means i can work hand in hand with the personal progress. So, here are some of the mutual activities we did and as part of our divine nature project. They learned to cook pansit bihon, made ribbon flowers, placemats , and friendship bracelets. our mutual activity is held every friday night after seminary class . For my value project under divine nature, i made a costume for my daughter, Ewemiz . It is a mexican dress. I also made her a headband using ribbon flowers. My mutual class has been a lot of fun! Doing our personal progress together is more fun! I’m grateful for my calling!

Miss mexico! My value project under divine nature!

This headband is made of 5 ribbon rose flowers.

My YW class showing their projects!

Esther’s hair accessory is just a simple elastic garter and we just hand sewn the ribbon flower.

Baptism!

And their children shall be baptized for the remission of their sins when eight years old, and receive the laying on of the hands (D&C 68:27).

Last Saturday, August 14, 2010, our youngest daughter Ewemiz entered into the waters of baptism. She turned 8 last Aug 3. She was scheduled to be baptized the second Saturday but she was so sick with fever that we have to make another sched. We were all excited to have this last baptism in our family. More fun and exciting because Ephraim who turned 16 this year , had the honor to baptized her. He was so nervous during the baptism that he had to immerse Ewemiz twice . We asked Ewemiz how she felt during the baptism, she said she was like drowning , Her Dad , Manny bestowed the Gift of the Holy Ghost to her and pronounced wonderful blessings and promises. Later she shared her beautiful feeling and testimony. We prepared refreshment so it was such a great day for all of us. Indeed Ewemiz is now officially a member of the Chuch of Jesus Christ of Latter-daySaints.

My Garden!

You don’t need a big space to have a garden at home. In our house, we have a small vacant lot near my washing area. I transformed it into a useful one, so i planted okras, camote tops, kankong, alugbati and squash. Now i can cook sinigang and harvest fresh veggies right at my backyard. Laswa and steamed okra with bagoong or vinegar, yummy! And your veg are free from chemicals! Go for organic.

Our 17th year wedding Anniversary!

We were married in the Philippines Manila Temple of June 26, 1993. It was saturday and was a rainy morning. Yesterday, June 26, 2010 marked our 17th year. Manny and I went out to have a dinner date. We drove around the city to find some good place to eat. Since it was around 8 pm, we couldn't decide where to eat. With all the effort we made in driving around the city, we ended up eating in Kenny Rogers, SM city. Well it was fun as we roam around and reminiscing our first night. We had laughter and some "kilig" moments . I love my husband even more!

Cebu City Philippines Temple Dedicated

My Thoughts and Feelings:

My family attended the Temple dedication. It was breathtaking to see for the first a temple dedication!

Had a morning walk from hotel to temple.what a beautiful morning seeing the temple and be with ur husband for that short early mornibg walk.(June 12, 2010 am)

The youth from all over Visayas and Mindanao presented songs and dances that showed Filipino culture . It lasted about two hours. We went to the Colliseum as early as 2pm sensing that many will watch the show. The effort made by those youths were truly a remarkable, a sign of deep commitment and testimony to the lord. It was hot in there , in fact many of the performers fainted but it was worth it ! My joy was full coz i saw Pres. Monson in the cultural show ! he is truly a man of God!(June 12,2010 5pm)

Attended the temple ddcation. Manny and I were seated inside the temple and saw Pres Monson 4times!I had mixed emotion during the ddcation. The spirit of the Lord was so strong that moved me to tears. Manny had teary eyes too! I can't believe that i saw Pres Monson and i can almost touch him. Ephraim and Esther were watching the ddcation via sattelite in the Lahug Chapel which is inside the temple complex. They enjoyed and felt the spirit too. Pres Monson was so relaxed and enjoyed the ddcation. He had so many jokes and even played the piano during the cornerstone sealing! My youngest daughter was not able to witness coz she's only 7 .

Here are some Photos:

13 June 2010 President Thomas S. Monson, world leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has dedicated its second temple in the Philippines. The newest temple is located in Cebu, the largest city in the Cebu province.

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President Monson (center) is joined by President Eyring (left) and Elder Oaks (right) outside the temple for cornerstone ceremony.

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Prior to the dedication, President Monson sealed the temple cornerstone, a tradition marking the end of construction and the beginning of the sacred work inside the temple.

“It’s a beautiful temple,” said President Monson, of the Church’s 133rd operating temple. “It sits as a beacon on the hill.”

Before the Cebu City Philippines Temple was dedicated, Latter-day Saints traveled from all over the country to attend the Manila temple. Now, more than 200,000 members of the Church living in the Visayas and Mindanao areas will be served by the Cebu temple.

Also attending the dedicatory services were President Henry B. Eyring, first counselor in the First Presidency; Elder Dallin H. Oaks of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles; Bishop H. David Burton, Presiding Bishop of the Church; and Elder William R. Walker of the Seventy.

Saturday evening, a cultural celebration was held at which more than 3,000 people between the ages of 12 and 18 retold the rich cultural history of the area through song and dance.

Prior to the dedication, more than 45,000 people from many faiths were given a guided tour of the temple during a two-week open house.

source:lds.org