Hello to all from the Grant Family! It's hard to believe that we have been a family of eight for three weeks now, and it's also amazing how quickly the boys have begun adjusting to American life in such a short time. Here are some highlights from the last week...

The biggest thing us stay-at-homes accomplished was to take the boys to go see Dad's work- the CHP office at Benton airport, which included a tour of the helicopter, police car, and a look at the airplane. The boys  enjoyed pointing at and trying to push every possible button on the control panel. They liked the loud siren on the police car and Ethan is now a Jr. Cadet with a siren on his bicycle at home. While we were there one of Dad's co-workers drove up in his Corvette. I guess all boys love of sports cars is universal because, when the man drove away, Ethan proclaimed in an admiring voice, "Car go fast!"

Here are some pictures of the visit...

One happy little five-year-old!

Levi loved pointing out the airplanes coming up or down the runway

Future pilot in the making?

Like father, like son!

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First "family of eight" photo op by the helicopter

Ethan, who has particular clothing ideas, was very eager to wear a tie he saw in his dresser drawer. After Mom bought him a dress shirt, both Ethan and Dad decided to dress up for church this week. Ethan seemed quite pleased to match his daddy.

The real 'Grant' coming out!

Our new 'normal' family! The boys love being outside, but the heat wave this week might make them reconsider. 106 degrees today!

Levi Yishak is a stubborn little stinker sometimes, but GOLLY is he cute! Today I handed him a cup of water, which he immediately dumped all over the recliner, ottoman, and wall. I told Levi in a serious voice, "Levi, you know better!" He responded by looking at me with a charming grin, threw his hands around my neck and gave me a wet kiss on my cheek (For the record, be careful when this one smooches you. His kisses are a mile wide and twice as slobbery!).  As the picture below exemplifies, he takes his punishments with a grin and a happy-go-lucky attitude. Not very penitent looking, is he?

Levi on his 'time out' mat

Mom snapped this because she said Levi looked like Ray Charles

So far the Grants are doing better with every passing week. Please continue to pray for good sleep, as the entire family has been lacking in that area, and thank you so much to all who have been praying for us! We appreciate all who have supported us in so many ways during this adoption!

Thanks again to everybody...

Savannah for the Grants