"I thought if I came here and I didn't win it, it would be like any other Saturday when I didn't win a house," Siglin said.

Siglin was one of 19 finalists who showed up on giveaway day.

About a contest
Twenty finalists were randomly chosen from contestants who correctly entered a codeword from a variety of sources.

On Saturday, the 20 finalists were narrowed to three.

The three finalists were then to try opening the door of the home with their key. Donna Siglin was the first one up.

About a family
For nine years Donna Siglin, her husband Skid Siglin, 33, and their sons Deric, 5, and Reese, 3, have been living in a rental house.

This week Skid, who works for NuVox Communications, and Donna, a stay-at- home mom, will close on their new home.

The Siglin family conveniently lives in Taylors and won't have to move too far to their new Reid Valley neighborhood also in Taylors.

Staff writer Ana Parra can be reached at 298-3766.