ELLISON & GRAYSON

Grayson prefers to go by "Sam". He is a responsible and respectful youth. He wants to help others as much as he can. He is learning where he fits in the world & learning to be able to care for himself. Grayson has been described as mature beyond his years. He is intelligent & does well in school when challenged. Grayson has identified several career choices he is interested in & is looking forward to exploring his options. He is beginning to look at college options. Some of the things he has looked at include joining the military, becoming a police officer, anything in cyber security or being a mortician.
He loves his sister and feels that family is all important. He loves reading, learning to play guitar, and playing video or board games with his family. He loves to fish and is looking forward to learning woodworking skills. He likes to research things he does not understand, study history, and debate ideas. He enjoys hiking in the woods and exploring new territories, although he is not a fan of camping. He said that he would love to have snow every winter and learn to ski. Grayson does best in small groups and calm environments. He says he dreams of a life free of chaos and drama!
Ellison prefers to be called "Ellis or Ella". She is a tween girl who loves shopping, hairstyles, music, and dancing. She is good at math and loves learning languages, especially Korean. She can be a social butterfly and wants to be involved in cheerleading, dance teams, or maybe even theatre.
Her dream job is to be a world-famous singer! She could listen to music and dance all day without being bored. Ellison is a city girl who likes her creature comforts and indoor activities such as cooking, arts and crafts, and dancing. She enjoys swimming, going to the beach, and trips to the mall, movies, and skating. She talks about working out and being healthy but does love food! She wants to learn how to take care of herself and everything, like styling her hair, makeup, and clothes. Ellison is very close to her brother and identifies her family connections as important.
When asked what kind of family they feel would be a good fit Ellis stated, "A nice, loving family who has a 1 story house and maybe a cat."