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As if bookending the entire build, it started to rain again at the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” site in Bunker Hill, Ind. as the Cowan-Brown saw their new house. Here are a collection of shots from the Reveal. For more photos, go to http://www.flickr.com/photos/hallmarkhomesinc/tags/thereveal

Kelly Thompson and Annie Britigan take shelter under their umbrellas while cheering during the “Move that bus!” taping.

Many people brought their own signs to wave in support of the Cowan-Brown family – and maybe to catch the eye of the ABC cameras.

Employees of local CVS’s handed out $10 gift cards to the crowd. 2,000 gift cards were given out to the spectators. Patrick Hoff and his son, Demario, were amongst the fortunate to receive a card.

Michael Amatuzzo cheers and yells, “Move that bus!” during the Reveal today. He brought along his wife, sister and 14-year-old daughter today.

Jennifer Schnurpel, Chelsea Shaw and Aubrey Birden line the front row of spectators, and wave their signs.

Vicki Keller was also amongst those who received a CVS gift card.

Many people sat on shoulders to get a better view of the Reveal and the ABC crew. 11-year old Elijah Thackery was one of the spectators who took a bird’s-eye approach to spectating.

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Groups of spectators have been gathering at the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” site all morning.

“We arrived at Grissom [Air Force Base] at about 10, but didn’t get to the site until about 11,” Andrea Wilson said.

For some, it’s their first day at the site. Rita Penn, from Wabash, Ind., is seeing the house for the first time today. On the other hand, Danielle Farley has not only been here today for the Reveal, but came last Thursday.

This group of ladies is planning to stay for the reveal, and cheer on the family as they get the keys to their new home.

(From left to right: Jorena Rasmussen, Ashley Rasmussen, Rita Penn, Danielle Farley, Andrea Wilson)

A couple notes on the activities for today. Buses have begun to shuttle spectators from the Grissom Air Force Base to the build site. We will have as many buses running from the base to the site, lines have already started forming at the base, so plan accordingly.

The field site is still a little muddy, so plan your footwear accordingly. The weather should stay in the 50-60 degree range today, so don’t forget to dress comfortably and warm.

Currently, the official scheduled time for the Reveal is 3 p.m. We hope to see you out here as we share this gift with the Cowan-Brown family.

That’s led to a much quieter site. The spectator tent has been closed in preparation for the post-Reveal festivities on Tuesday night. Sponsors are still around, providing goods and services everywhere you look.

On the other side of the road, at the Cowan-Brown’s new home, the contractors and volunteers continue to work at a frenetic pace. They are making sure to turn every screw and hammer every nail in advance of Tuesday.

That’s our update from Bunker Hill, Ind. Everyone is amping up for the return of the Cowan-Browns and to “Move That Bus” tomorrow.

Sunday at the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition site was packed.

The weather forced the ABC crew to shut down the parking facilities on site (since the bean field was flooded), spectators have been routed to the Grissom Air Museum where local school bus shuttles are transporting people from the base to the build site. As of noon on Sunday, six buses were shuttling people between locations.

Once the spectators arrived, though, they began work on one of the most important pieces of the Makeover: the sign-making site where children were encouraged to make signs for The Reveal on Tuesday.

Jessica Chapman and her daughter Hayleigh enjoyed family day at the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” site. But the women weren’t there simply for fun. They were also scheduled to work a volunteer midnight shift. The Chapman family is very involved with volunteer work, such as Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA.

“With all the job loss that has been happening this has helped the community greatly,” Jessica said. “This project also brings us together as a community.”

But it wasn’t all fun and games. At least not for five-year old Eli Guest, who wants to grow up to be an Emergency Medical Technician.

Eli’s mom, Natalie, came to the site with friends and family to experience a once and a lifetime opportunity.

“I’d love to actually volunteer, but I don’t have skills that would be helpful,” Natalie said. Guest said watching the process live is a lot different than seeing it on TV. “It’s wonderful to actually be here.”

The American Red Cross Blood Drive, happening today until 5 p.m. is well under way. The Red Cross brought four donation RVs to handle the crowd and get donors in and out efficiently.

As of noon, the Red Cross is projecting that they will meet their limit for donors by the end of the drive at 5 p.m. There is still time to come out and donate, so head to the Grissom Air Force Base as soon as possible to get in and donate.

Patience may be required as the strong turnout has led to a waiting period before one can donate. Donuts, coffee, and hot chocolate are available to the donors as they wait.

Handling the donors has been an important task. Red Cross employee Brandi Runyan and Disaster Relief volunteers Terri Kincaid and Debbie Kaublb have spent their Sunday handing out T-shirts to donors and supplying the crowd with coffee and hot chocolate.

“We have had a great turnout,” Runyan said. “It was just what we expected.”

Kaublb chose to come out and help based on her experience.

“We knew there would be a need for volunteers,” Kaublb said.

The Red Cross also set up a children’s tent at the base to entertain youngsters as their parents were donating. Activities included coloring books and a bean bag toss. The Red Cross mascot was also interacting with the crowd.

The long wait hasn’t affected the spirits of donors Donna and David Bullick, Mary and Steve Rhodus, and Christy and Jim Clark. They all expressed joy at being part of a unique event to their town.

“It is cool to see that it’s not just on TV, but people we know in our community are a part of this,” Mary said.

The events of Family Day have brought a much different crowd into the site. Children of all ages and their families are exploring the build and interacting with the variety of entertainers and sponsors that are here today.

Jessica Chapman and her daughter, Hayleigh, are enjoying Family Day. Poster board and markers have been provided for making signs that will be held in the spectator area.

Chapman is not only a spectator, but she is also scheduled to work a volunteer shift at midnight. The Chapman family is very involved with volunteer work, including Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), and believes this is a great experience for this community.

“With all the job loss that has been happening, this has helped the community greatly,” Chapman said. “This project also brings us together as a community.”

“Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” welcomes the Peru Circus Junior Clowns. Calieb Mathis, a junior clown, interacts with the crowd by handing out balloons.

“I use to be in different acts in the circus, but I didn’t really like them, so I became a clown,” Mathis said.

Mathis used to be involved with the Rolla Bolla act in the circus, which is balancing on a tube, but liked being a clown more. Mathis was on his way to a replace a little boy’s balloon that had flown away.

“[Dressing like a clown] is just a great time and it’s fun,” Mathis said.

James Linderman, owner of CiCi’s Pizza in Kokomo, will be giving back to the Cowan-Brown family.

“We were approached by [Extreme Makeover] to provide food for the production crew and decided we could do more,” Linderman said.

They are selling pizza slices for $2. The proceeds that they earn will be going to the family.

“It’s great to see people come together and see the community giving its support.”