We had an early Christmas in Seattle before heading to the tundra (Wisconsin) for real Christmas. These are the toys that were too big or messy to bring.




Doesn't every little boy want to excavate a set of dinosaur bones out of a hunk of plaster? Just like a real paleontologist...



Sam hard at work





The next morning, the great dig continues.





Jackson continues. See the T-Rex in the front.




Meanwhile, Chloe creates her pastry Easy Bake masterpieces in the kitchen.



Cookies and cakes



Finally... The wooly mammoth is completed.