A Birthday Shout Out for Laurisa!!!

Laurisa's friends for years have loved decorating her room!Laurisa is 19 today and enjoying every minute of life. Laurisa lives up to the meaning of her name, "the Cheerful one" Her family nickname has always been Sunshine girl. She truly emanates sunshine through our home and all that come in contact with her. Her positive attitude on life is contagious and draws people to her. In high school, "Everyone", was her friend. She had friends from all groups and walks of life. She loves people and knows how to cheer anyone up when they are having a bad day. She gives the most amazing hugs. I hear friends comment how they need a Laurisa hug. She is a developer of others, and listening to her with her friends you will catch her building them up with positive comments. She believes the best in people, and is not afraid to show her love for them.She lives in the moment and enjoys life to the fullest. When she is away from home, it is hard to get her to call home because she is so busy enjoying where she is at. Her senior year she would come home from school and say as she walked through the front door, today was the best day ever. When asking what made it the best day ever, her reply simply would be, "I don't know it just was!" Everyday is the best day ever for Laurisa because she sees the good in everything and everyone. In first grade when it was a Saturday,she would say," I wish school was today!" What child wants to go to school on the weekend! She loves learning and works hard to get good grades. In her whole education process she received all A's. We thought she was going to receive her first B her senior year but to no avail the teacher rounded it up when report cards came out. We decided she doesn't know how to get a B. She is so independent, we have never had to help her with her homework. She is very consistent and is such an example. She is so obedient. We have never had to punish her. She has been such an easy child to raise because she makes good choices and obeys with a smile. She is an example to her siblings and her parents.She is brave and courageous and has no fear. She will try anything (like eating live crickets at girls camp) and has fun doing things that may seem impossible to others. She is a leader and will coax you into trying crazy, fun things. Good thing she is a leader for good, because others follow her example. Every teacher since kindergarten told me she was the leader in her class. It was fun to witness her leadership as cheer captain, and leading the Student Body at her High school. She has had many letters from piers over the years, saying what an influence she has been to them and how they want to be more like her. She makes a difference in the lives of others..This is one of my favorite pictures I've ever taken of Laurisa, because it truly shows her personality through her smile. Laurisa thank you for your example, love, enthusiasm for life, loving nature, positive attitude and willingness to obey and serve your parents and Heavenly Father. We feel so blessed to have you in our lives and are better individuals because of YOU!!! We celebrate you and shout out~HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you, beautiful Laurisa!