Ep 8. The Swenson-Lee Family

The Swenson-Lee Family episode of Extreme Makeover: Home Edition season 5 is an emotional rollercoaster. The Swenson-Lee family lives in a small house in Spanish Fork, Utah. The family consists of six children, four of whom are adopted. The family's oldest daughter, Kasey, has a rare genetic disorder called Gardner Syndrome, which causes her to develop tumors and requires constant medical attention. The family's small home is not equipped to handle Kasey's medical needs, making it difficult for her to move around freely.

The Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team arrives to give the family a much-needed home makeover. The team is greeted by the Swenson-Lee family, who are excited but also nervous about what's to come. The team tours the family's home to get a better understanding of what needs to be done. They quickly realize that the home is simply too small for the family's needs.

The team begins work on the new house, which is located just a few miles away from the family's old home. The new house is a state-of-the-art facility equipped with everything the family needs, including an elevator for Kasey. The house also has a large, open floor plan that allows everyone to move around freely. The team works around the clock to make sure that everything is ready in just seven days.

As the week progresses, the Swenson-Lee family tours the new house and is amazed at what they see. The family is especially moved by the special touch-ups that the team has added to the house, including a room dedicated to Kasey's love of butterflies.

The big reveal day arrives, and the Swenson-Lee family is eager to see their new home. When they arrive at the house, they are absolutely blown away. The house is beautiful, and every detail has been thoughtfully designed to accommodate their needs. The family is brought to tears when they see the new elevator, which will allow Kasey to move around the house with ease. They are also overjoyed by the special touch-ups, which make the home feel like their own.

The episode ends with an emotional family dinner in the Swenson-Lee family's new home. The family shares stories and talks about what the new house means to them. It's clear that the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team has transformed the family's life in ways they never thought possible.