McHENRY – Sharon Lee couldn’t stop smiling Sunday as she walked through her new, three-bedroom home in McHenry for the first time.

Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County built the home along Hillside Lane for nearly six months and officially handed Lee the keys during a dedication ceremony two days before Christmas.

Lee greeted the special present with gratitude, thanking the many Habitat members who attended the formal dedication. The home is the local Habitat’s 22nd house built for low-income families in the area.