Home Stories: Lacie & Family

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The journey Lacie and her four sons took to find "home" at 3047 Bandera Ave included a road filled with many bumps, hurdles and struggles.  Lacie and her sons, Trustin, Mayson, Brycen and Kayden, moved in to this home in 2011, along with Lacie's best friend, Sabrina.  Together, they spent the next five years rebuilding a new life together, growing as a family and eventually, even thriving.  In 2016, after many years of hard work and pinching pennies, and as a single mother to four, Lacie was able to purchase the very home they had rented for the last few years. It was the perfect stepping stone to the next chapter of their journey.  When Lacie found out she was approved to purchase a home, it only made sense to purchase the one that they had built their lives in already. They simply couldn't imagine life anywhere else but at their home on Bandera Ave. 

For the boys, this home was the perfect place for growing up - Trustin, Mayson, Brycen and Kayden grew from little boys and toddlers into young men (with one headed to college next year!).  All four of the boys absolutely loved being within walking distance to Van Gorder Elementary School and Jacinto Park.  They spent many afternoons playing at the park before heading home for the evening.  Oftentimes, they spent the evenings riding bikes in the quiet neighborhood, going for walks and enjoying the many walking trails, or just relaxing in the backyard together, taking in some fresh air and enjoying the gorgeous view of the stars.  This home also provided the perfect place for Lacie to grow in to her role as a single mother.  She even learned how to make her first lasagna in the spacious kitchen.  Her and Sabrina shared many cups of coffee or hot tea in the kitchen, figuring out the road that was ahead of them over the years.  ​

This family quickly adopted the "Cougar Spirit" living in Spanish Springs.  The boys all have enjoyed growing up in "Cougar Nation" and have strong ties to the football, wrestling and marching band communities at Spanish Springs High School.  It is with great pride that the boys developed a strong academic and athletic foundations attending the Spanish Springs schools and playing sports in the area. As a mom, Lacie was always confident that her children were attending great schools in a safe neighborhood. There are several kids on the street to play with, and always a friendly neighbor if you ever need to borrow a cup of sugar.  ​

As a family with kids, this home was situated perfectly for everything they needed - it was the perfect blend of convenience without all of the hustle and bustle of being closer to the center of town.  They loved having options - from two grocery stores close by to a handful of dining options, even the occasional treat at the ice cream shop or pizza place - they never really had to go far.  One of their favorite things to do was to head over to Fiesta Mexicana for breakfast on the weekends (the chilaquiles con huevos is fantastic!).  They also enjoyed being close to the Red Hawk Golf Course - dinner at David's Grill never disappoints! Red Hawk even has music and movie events at Red Hawk during the summer months. ​

After calling 3047 Bandera HOME for the last eight years, this family is ready to spread their wings and fly the coop, as they move on to a new home that better suits their growing needs.  Lacie hopes that a new family will fall in love with the home that she put so much of her heart into, and that maybe even a new set of kids will find happiness growing up in such a great area.  ​