I am Julie. I am Laurie's grandmother and partially raised her. She is the oldest of six siblings. Her youngest sister, now 18 years old, has Down Syndrome. Laurie lived with me in both California and in Utah. She helped and later worked for me to help as a nanny with her sister. Laurie is extremely responsible, she is accurate, she is hard working. She has an unusual way with children. Children instantly take to her. You might say she is like a Mary Poppins. If you need phone references you may contact me. Thank you.