All it took were introductions, and these three had already stolen my heart. From Noah's eagerness to be on TV, "Because famous and stuff," he says, to Summer's ability to talk and talk and talk, and Brittany's incredibly mature take on life.

Since she's the biggest chatter-box, let's start with Summer.
This ten-year old is wild about wild animals.
"I like cheetahs and jaguars and lions and my favorite place where I'd like to go is Australia, with all the kangaroos," she says.
Her favorite movie is about an orphaned cheetah who finds a good home. So it's easy to see why she plans on being a zoo-keeper.

Five-year old Noah seems to think that sounds like a good idea.
"I want to be a zookeeper like her," he says. I ask, in the same zoo? "Nah, in a different zoo, but we can be neighbors!"
If that doesn't work out, his smooth moves are sure to take him far.

The desire to help others runs in the family.
"I want to help people who try to fight for their rights. I want to help people get out of jail, not get in," Brittany says.
She's 12, and a country girl who loves football, four-wheeling, and the fine arts. She can sing a rendition of "Strawberry Wine" that sounds like what you hear on the radio.

These kids have experienced tragedy, but are focused on living life....together.

They would like a lot of pets, and a mom and dad who simply care.
"Like pay attention to us not drink alcohol, don't do drugs, and take good care of us, take us places, and have a home," Summer says.
"My sister summed it up, a caring, sharing, trustworthy family that would cherish us for life. It doesn't really matter, as long as we can stay with them for life," Brittany says.

A new life these three are ready to start.

For more information on this trio, log onto www.adoptawvchild.org.
Or you can call 1-866-CALL-MWV.
In Ohio, you can contact your county Children's Services office.
The number in Washington County is 740-373-3485.