Home on the runway

Finding home at the runway

The couple purchased their new home, called the Lulamae, and were moved in about 4 months later. They began their new life, away from the city and where they could focus on their nearby family and their small business. They designed their home with their grandchildren in mind.

One of their spare bedrooms is just for their grandkids. The space doubles as their bedroom and their play room for when they come to visit. Now, Mesha enjoys baking with her granddaughter, Nora Kayte, every Wednesday, and Jerome spends time with their grandson, Noah, out on the tractors. Their other granddaughter, Jessilyn, loves coming to their house to enjoy some peace and quiet.

“My favorite memory is baking cakes with my little Nora Kayte. We didn’t start this tradition until we bought this home. When we moved into the home, her mother bought us matching aprons.”

Although Jerome and Mesha enjoyed their first home, the couple admits that their new home holds a special place in their hearts. Originally, they agreed that the prefab home would be a temporary space while Jerome worked on building a site built home. However, the couple changed their minds.

*“When we bought this home, we thought if it didn’t work out we could use it as a bridal suite, but once we moved into it, it was so homey that we decided it will be our forever home,” said Mesha. *

The Mayfields found their forever home for themselves, their grandkids and their various animals that they have taken in, including their beloved donkey, Jill.

“We have a few animals. Most are animals that just appear and we end up feeding them. Jill will sit and eat snacks with me,” said Mesha.

A personalized, prefabricated farmhouse where country dreams come true

Mesha most certainly put her own special touches on her home to make it capture her welcoming, warm spirit. Albert, the home consultant at the Clayton Homes of Clanton, worked with her and Jerome every step of the way to get them the home of their dreams.

“This was a good experience, and there were no more bumps in the road than if we would have built,” said Mesha.

Mesha had a customized stone, wood-burning fireplace put in the living room, a wood beam in the primary-bedroom and chose a permanent brick foundation to add her own personal touch.

“When I walked in, my first impression was ‘Wow. That fireplace looks amazing,” said Mesha.

Welcome home

“I love the feeling of coming home to this place,” said Mesha. “I love the feeling of coming up the driveway and knowing that I am home forever.”

The Mayfields plan to continue to make their home and property a welcoming place for all to come to celebrate. Mesha told us that they wake up every morning to watch the sun rise on their front porch and end every evening by watching the sun set on their back porch. For the Mayfields, this is what it means to Have it made®.