LAURIE!!

ok - I just feel like it's only appropriate that we start a thread of sweet words to you Laurie. This whole week I've been watching you spread love to various girls on the boards annnd i believe we need to spread that same love to you!!!

Laurie - I dont know you too well, but met you at the brunch. And even though we've never talked really before then, you werent hesitant to say hello and give a hug! And we all know that you are famous for your hugs!

You are always so encouraging to anyone on this board and it wouldnt be the same without you!

I Laurie!!!!! She is def one of the if not the SWEETEST person I've ever met from this site AAAAAAAND she gives the BEST HUGS

Laurie is suuuuuuch an amazing person!! one of the sweetest people!! she is soo lovable!! She gives the best hugs, and would do anythingn to help someone out!!!

she is a ball of sunshine whenever she is around!! i love her to death!! we met the first time at TWOTY and boy this girl can party!!! She even drove all the way (in traffic) to my DU-DA-Q!!! which meant the world to me and chirs!!

Laurie Rocks!!!

There's no one better than Laurie! She's just an all around amazing person and she gives the best hugs in the world!!!! I love Laurie!

yay!!!!!!! so glad u posted this!!!!! i was going to do this today!!!!!

she deserves as much love as she gives out!!!!lauri is one of th most caring ,sweetest people i hae ever met..always always there if u need here..anytime of the day or night!!!

i am very lucky to be able to call her a friend and i couldnt love her more

now..laure put that pic of ur bro up so i can stare at it again

Laurie is one of the most genuine, sweetest people I have ever met! She has a huge heart and is so caring and giving. Love you mama!!!

Laurie is one of the most sweetest people I have ever met!!! She is so caring and considerate!!!!

Her hugs are amazing!!!!! And she is just so much fun to be around.... ALL THE TIME!!!!!!

Love you Laurie!!!!!!

Laurie, I don't know you, but you've said that you love to give hugs and I love that!

Laurie rocks! What I love about her - she goes out of her way to make each and every girl on this board feel loved and welcome!

I've been laying low for awhile but for this I will come out of hiding..

Laurie is truly AMAZING, loving ,caring and super sweet she helped me through a rough time a few months ago
and I will forever be grateful!!!

I love you Laurie!!!

Laurie you're a ray of sunshine and truly one of the most friendly and loving people I've ever met.

I absolutely adore you and always wish nothing but the best for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PS you give the best hugs too!!!!!

I totally agree with all the good things being said!

Laurie, you are such a wonderful kind hearted person and you only deserve to have the best things happen for you.

Yup agreed - You are so supportive on this board always and so warm and open in person though I'm sad I only got to meet you briefly once!!

Oh girls..... - I am literally crying reading all of this....you are the ladies who have been SO AMAZING to me - welcomed me in person or online as if we have been friends for years & I, am the one, who is FOREVER GRATEFUL for your love, support & friendship! I am so touched & moved...beyond words...I wish each & every one of you the best of everything, every day of your lives!

Thank you for welcoming me into your 'family' - I truly am so blessed!



and what can I say - you guys bring out the hugger in me!

Love each & every one of you - ALWAYS! xoxox

Like I told her the other day...they just don't make em sweeter than Laurie! Thank you for being such a good friend! I look forward to talking with you and seeing you everytime we get together! Love you!

Can't wait for a Laurie hug!!

laurie is just terrific. i can't say enough good about her. she is so thoughtful and caring, i wish i was able to keep up with her more then i do, sorry laurie!