Happy Birthday Mom!

And then off to college where Dad met and fell in love with her.

Marlene Hope was born July 5th, 1950 in Rexburg, Madison County, Idaho.

Age 18 months.

Age 2.

Age 3 plus.

Age 7, ready to be baptized

It is a wide known opinion that a wife does not get along with the mother-in-law.There is something about a new girl coming in and reaping the benefits of the work that a mom has put in over 25 years making the son into a gentleman that causes a permanent rift in the relationship. You did a great job Marleney! I hope putting in all that effort to make a respectable son means you are more likely to get a better quality of Daughter-in-law.But seriously you are a great mother-in-law and I have never felt uncomfortable or tense with you.You are such a pleasant person and you've always been so sweet to me. I hope you have a great birthday!

Love Kristyn

When I think of Mother Dear...It makes me want to chear! I love the way she make me feel,When I am greated at home with zeal! No matter how hard some days can be,mom has a talent to help me see.. all the potenitial in the upcoming dayI'm so glad you are here to stay!

Love Paul

Marlene: first, happy birthday. Thanks for being who you are. I think one of your best qualities is your respect of other's agency. You have a great way of encouraging those around you to be better while respecting who they are and giving them room to grow. I wonder if that is why Joy and your other kids are such great people. Thanks for raising a wonderful daughter. Our little Allie emulates her all the time and wants to be a mommy too. Its fun to see you in both Joy and Allie. Allie kissed me with her arms around my head for a little too long this morning - quite... passionate. I told her only mommies and daddies can kiss that long so she said, "well I'll just pretend to be a mommy then." Is this all your fault Marlene? We love you and hope your day is a great one. -Jason

I love mom's sense of humor: I remember her making fun of my big shoes, putting rocks in our oatmeal for april fool's day, and hearing about her sarran wrapping Paul to his bed, before he woke up in the morning. It made life fun and more enjoyable. One time when I went to scout camp she made up a letter because she didn't have anything to write about. That was fun! I enjoy her creativity and her sense of humor. That is why I am glad she is my mom. - and she gives good hugs!

Love, Sam

Mom, One of the things I admire about you is your wisdom. You are so wise and your perspective on things is inspiring to me. I have found, with some reluctance, that you are often right. Two silly examples recently in my life 1) You told me to get a house coat after I had a baby. I didn't want to. They are ugly and grandma-y. But you ARE right! It is so much easier to nurse a baby and lay around the house and not feel like I have to hide in the closet if someone comes to the door unexpectedly. I hate to admit it, but I LOVE my ugly, grandma-y housecoat. Especially right after having a baby. 2) I bought white fabric for the bumper on the crib. You said I would be much happier if I did. You were right. You didn't press too hard on that and you let me come to my own conclusion. Which is that I agreed with you. I finished the bumper and it looks sooo CUTE! You were right.Thank you for being solid foundation of good and right. I love you!

Love, Joy

I remember sitting on Mom's bed watching her iron her temple cloths. I could tell it was important to her. I remember waking up one morning to find she had painted the dinning room pink over night. When she had an idea in her head she just went with it. When I asked her "why pink?", She simply stated that it was her favorite color. She said pink was a soft, cheerful color and it occurred to me that maybe she needed more gentleness and cheerfulness in her life. It hadn't occurred to me before that mothering could be a hard thing because she is so natural at it! Thanks mom for hiding the ugly truths about motherhood until I'm in so deep there is no way I would ever want to recover from it! :) Your good at what you do!

Love ya-Jenny

Happy Birthday Mom! I love you so much! I have so many great memories of you... many of them funny! I always laugh at the blonde moments, especially as I realize I have many myself! I think I get that from you!I love how you comfort me and always have the right answers when I have a problem. I am amazed how you can use the scriptures everyday and give me spiritual comfort! You are so smart! I will always need my Mother!

Love, Wendy

Why I have the best Mother-in-Law:She never pressures us. She loves Lucy.She is without guile. She is the best masseuse. She laughs easily.She raised Victor to be the best father and husband.She has a testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ.She doesn't meddle in our business.She lets me be who I am. She comes to my shows. She gives us HOPE!Love, her favorite daughter-in-law (Molly)

Happy Birthay Momma. I have loved sharing birthdays with you. It has been so fun. You are such a great inspiration to us all. When I was trying to think of what I wanted to get your for your birthday, I first thought..."what is it that Mom loves the most?" Then it hit me. Hearing from your kids would be the best thing I could get you. So here you go Momma. I love you so so so so so so so much. Happy 29th Birthday!!!!

Love, Peggy