Ella's birdhouse

This was the second year of our handmade Christmas.  Mark drew Ella's name and made her a birdhouse.
 
Here she is, examining his artwork: 

 

He drew windows and flowers on it, cute daddy that he is- and just knowing how much she would love those details.

This is how much she loved it:

 

Here is her birdhouse now:

We were all so excited to spot this little visitor last week!  Ella says it's a house sparrow, and she and her mate were flying in and out all morning with little pieces for their nest.  ~smile~