Mark and Dora Reed 10413 W. Ashbrook Place     Avondale, AZ 85323 Write us . . . or email us

Mark and Dora's New Digs

During the 1930's and 40's, when times were tough financially, my (Mark's) grandmother, Cecile Frazier, a kindergarten teacher in small-town Iowa socked away every available penny in the bank. She passed on a sizable nest egg to my parents when she passed in 1998. This money was supposed to secure my parents future into their old age. But when they passed away too soon (in their mid-late 70's) in June and September 2005, two sons and a daughter had unexpected income.

So Mark and Dora's dream house is a tribute to Cecile Frazier, a loving and frugal Iowa girl, and Bob and Mary Reed, two loving, hard-working, and value-driven parents. Because of their sensible and loving outlook on life, along with a nice profit from a condo sale in California, Dora and Mark were able to afford a new car, down payment on a new home, new carpet and tile, pool heater, treadmill, big screen TV, and lots of new oak furniture.

Mark and Dora have always dreamed of a good-sized home with a pool and patio. They have it thanks to Bob, Mary, and Grammy Cecile. Dreams really do come true . . . love is the seed that brings them to fruition. Instructions: CLICK ON A PHOTO TO MAKE IT LARGER.
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House Tour

Entrance via front door Oak Alert: New 'Gentlemen's Chest'	Front Hallway - reverse angle	Living room
Living room - reverse angle	Family room Oak Alert: New 'Apothecary' CD Holder	Family room - reverse angle
Dining room Oak Alert: New Dining Table	The dining table we've always wanted! When both extensions are in, it's 9' long!	Hallway to master bedroom
Master bedroom Oak Alert: New Cedar Chest	Master bedroom - reverse angle Oak Alert: Dora's new dresser	Master bedroom - third angle
Master bath	Master bedroom - reverse angle	The new cedar chest
Guest bedroom	Guest bedroom - reverse angle Oak Alert: Two new chest of drawers	Guest bedroom - third angle
Mark's Study/Gym	Mark's Study/Gym sucky photo but I'm not re-doing this web page	Guest bedroom There . . . much better
New treadmill with TV screen - the gym part of Mark's gym	Kitchen - it was peach colored - yuch	Kitchen - opposite angle
Guest bathroom	Exit to patio	Mark's outdoor study - when it's not sweltering, lounging/reading on the patio is nice.

Panoramic Tour of the Bakyard/Patio

It takes 5 minutes to mow the lawn	The previous owners were great at landscaping	Five miniature palm trees
When Dora and I get home from work, we just strip and jump in. Damn the nosy neighbors.	There's an in-ground hot tub at the far end. Great during the winter. Ahhhhhh . . .	The previous owner put a roof over the entire patio
Dora and I have dreamed of having a pool and nice patio for years.	Our niece Taylor will visit from Peoria (10 minute drive) most every weekend during the cooler months because we invested in a pool heater.	The previous owner put a built-in gas BBQ in corner of the patio. Bless him..
Dora and I had a few evening dinners outside when it was cooler, romantically illuminated by the tiki torches.	A dream come true.	He's no Jordan, but sure is a kid at heart.

"Before" Photos

The Family Room with the original 'limet green' paint

The kitchen was just 'peachy'

The master bath was covered in 'Exorcist green'

Illinois Family Furniture
A little bit of the Reed family furniture reminds us that Bob, Mary, and Cecile are still here with us.

This secretary desk belonged to Cecile, circa 1920.

This coffee table sat in my parent's living room for many years.

Coffee table, circa 1950.

My parents liked rockers. My mom loved to curl up in this one with a throw and a crossword puzzle.