There was also a really cool wooden car carrier, and yet more "Thomas the Tank Engine" toys - this time Kenny's cherished "Henry" and a minor character from one of the movies that was painted in teal (and which had an unusual transmission-based drive system) and a Thomas train track tunnel set. And a "Rio" DVD and panda-style toque and by gum this kid has a lot of toys.
Being the only grandson will do that.
And yes, the gift for Mari made by spiders (by which I mean silk worms, of course) and sea-critters was a modest black pearl bracelet. She was also given a beautiful wooden flower vase. I have to start getting home before the neighbourhood flower shop closes!
Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
—Siddhārtha Gautama (The Buddha)