Photolisting Profile for Sheldon

Sheldon is an 8-year-old boy from Alabama who is hoping to be adopted.

Sheldon was born in December 2000. He is in the 2nd grade (2008-09 school year) and needs a little extra help in math. He also enjoys participating in Boy Scout Activities. Sheldon often likes to follow and annoy his older brother. He adores his older brother and is very protective of him. Sheldon has a great sense of humor and is extremely funny. Sheldon enjoys anything related to cars. He loves to eat any kind of fruit, chicken and hamburgers. He will also remind you that he must have his dessert after eating his meal. Sheldon plays alone well; however, he often has to check to see what his brother is doing. Sheldon likes to watch movies and go bowling. Sheldon puts forth an effort to complete his classwork and study. Although Sheldon needs some extra academic help he challenges himself daily to learn new things. Mikell, born February, 1998 has lived with his brother Sheldon since 2005. Both have been with their current foster parents for over three years. Mikell is in the 4th grade (2008-09 school year) and was on the honor roll during the last quarter. Mikell needs (and receives) speech therapy at school for 30 minutes per week. He needs very little redirection and completes his assigned tasks and chores in record time. He does well managing and is in a regular classroom setting. He enjoys participating in church and Boy Scout activities. Mikell also likes to play tricks on his little brother. There is a little sibling rivalry going on, too. Mikell enjoys the outdoors and becomes excited when describing the activities that he enjoys. He enjoys baseball, bowling and he loves to read. Mikell is very good at working with younger children; however, he may benefit from an having an older mentor himself. Mikell exhibits a great smile and is impressionable with adults. These boys are very protective of one another and will be placed in a home together -- despite their need to agitate each other from time to time. Photos provided courtesy of www.heartgalleryalabama.com