Home / chapters / / Kara spotted an advertisement in the paper for a house in Bell Canyon that resembled a Spanish mansion. Despite facing competition from another buyer, we entered the scene with a cash offer that secured our place and edged out the competition. For 19 wonderful years, this beautiful house on Coolwater Road became our dream home—a place we cherished and loved. The theme of water, though persistent, came with its challenges. The house leaked from the very beginning, and it wasn't until just months before we sold it that we bid farewell to the last drip. Despite these occasional challenges, the pictures and stories that encapsulate our time in our home vividly showcase the immense joy and love we poured into living there.