St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity celebrated its 59th home build Friday with a house blessing for the Claycomb family.

Nick and Karla Claycomb found out their dreams of being home owners were coming true with Habitat for Humanity when they were chosen for the program just before Christmas of 2013.

“It’s a great Christmas present two years in a row,” said Nick. “There will be eight of us living here, we have 16 grandchildren so we’ll have a house full.”

A ribbon cutting and house blessing was held Friday at the new home located in the 800 block of S. 11th St.

There are five bedrooms and two bathrooms in the house which took nine months to build.

Both Nick and Karla have dedicate numerous hours of work to build the home.

“Having not just a house but a home,” said Nick. “It’s a save haven for our family.  It gives us a way to start giving back to the community instead of getting.”

Karla was in tears Friday morning during the home blessing as she received the news her family was adopted for Christmas.  She it’s been a wonderful experience working with Habitat.

“The people you meet,” said Karla. “All the new friends you make, it’s touching.”

The Claycombs said they will probably put up their Christmas tree first.