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Dear Santa, I want a toy four-wheeler, a toy dirt bike, a toy car, those toy tractors, and those little things that you can get in and it drives. I want a toy phone that lights up. Will you give me that if I’m good? I want a real watch that lights up and it’s Star Wars. I want a toy house that you go in, a kitchen, a Grace doll, football stuff – like a helmet, a real football jersey (I can’t have pads), more cleats, and an ice cream maker. Your friend, Owen C.-H. Dear Santa, I want a remote control car, buggies and the launch track, a big bouncy ball, a toy robot (small), a jewel for my mom, a race track, toy cars, Minions, a fart gun, a remote control helicopter, and a new dog! Your friend, William C. Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a remote control car, a teddy bear, and a basket for my bike. Bring my little sister a baby car that goes all by its self. And bring my dad some shoes. One more thing, give my mom a necklace. Your friend, Colby D. Dear Santa, I want a big Barbie house, a new game, a stuffed unicorn, a new bear, and new boots. Wait, there’s one more thing. I want a girl lawn mower that’s big and you can drive it around. One more thing, a new computer, like real, that I can type on. Your friend, Rylee G. Dear Santa, I think I have been pretty good this year. So far for Christmas, I want all of the Monster High dolls, Shopkins, an Elsa doll, Elsa blanket, new dresses and clothes, a basketball, a skateboard, a scooter, and a pink and purple unicorn with sparkles. Your friend, Brenea J. Dear Santa, Can you please get me a tablet and a bike? I would like a play phone. I like Barbies, too. I have a lot of dolls and need baby doll clothes. They also need some shoes and coats because it’s getting cold. All I got was two “yellows” this week, so I’ve been pretty good. Your friend, Ma’Leigha L. Dear Santa, I miss you so much. I would like you to bring me a Barbie doll house. I want a swing for my baby doll. I would like a trampoline for
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me, McKinney, and Ryatt, also. I have tried real hard to be good. I will leave you some cookies out and some milk. I will also leave your reindeers a treat. Thank you very much. Your friend, Roxanna M. Dear Santa, I want an Elsa four wheeler, Elsa bike, black heels, Elsa room, car keys, Elsa flashlight, happy family, stay on “green” every day, and my own computer. Your friend, Keylee M. Dear Santa, Hi! How old are you? I am 5 years old. My name is Abby. I live in Bethel with my mom, brother, and sister. I also live with my dogs, cat, goats, and horses. I would like some Legos for Christmas. I would also like a microphone. I would also like a toy wallet. Merry Christmas! Your friend, Abby M. Dear Santa, I haven’t been good, but not always bad. I would like a battery red Chevy with a radio and Shopkins. Thank you. Be safe, Santa. I love you. Your friend, Zhoee O. Dear Santa, I would like a big white T. rex that has guns in his chest. Also, I would like a Power Rangers sword that lights up. I’m sorry I was bad 3 times this year, but I’ll be good the rest of the year. Your friend, Marshal O. Dear Santa, I have been a very good boy this year. I want a remote control motorcycle, and I really want a pair of red shoes. I want a stuffed tiger, please. I want a new baseball bat. I would like a pair of sunglasses to match my red shoes. I would like my own fan so I can cool myself off when I get hot. I almost forgot, I also need a PS3. Your friend, Tommy R. Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a big remote control helicopter that I can fly outside. Your friend, Brayden S.
Rhianna Abbott, kindergarten, Bethel Dear Santa, How is Zippy doing? I hope he is doing good cause I haven’t seen him in a while. I want him to bring me a lot of toys in my stocking. Bye-Bye, Santa. Your friend, Cruz W. Bethel Lower Elementary Mrs. Renegar’s Kindergarten Class Dear Santa, I would like a kitchen set and a real kitty for Mittens to play with. I love you, Santa! Your Friend, Kaiden C. Dear Santa, Thank you for giving people presents. I love you, Santa. Can I get a Nerf gun this year? Your Friend, Andrew M. Dear Santa, I hope you are doing well. Here is a list of things I would like: a fake monster truck, fake dinosaur, a new lunchbox, a clock, new golf clubs, some more real chickens, and Lego dinosaurs. Your Friend, Ridley G. Dear Santa, For Christmas this year, I want a robot that has a remote control, Ninjago Lego set, a remote control car, a piggy bank, an art set, a Jurassic World lamp, Star Wars toys, Darth Vader costume, Play-Doh set, Cat in the Hat toy, a t.v., DVD player, Disney movies, Batman costume, and toys. Your Friend, Hunter A.
Ryder Davenport, first grade, Bethel Dear Santa, Just so you know…I have been really good this year! So can you please bring me a yo-yo, baby doll, and a new saddle for my horse, JohnBrown? P.S. Please Zaiden Neil, kindergarten, Bethel bring my baby sister a Barbie and my baby cousin a food. I want my own fan Your Friend, Lilly I. dinosaur! and it has to be pink. I want Your Friend, Mada- all the Frozen characters to Dear Santa, lyn T. I want a watch for Papa come for Christmas. Your Friend, Macy and a necklace for Gran. Dear Santa, Your Friend, Noah J. I love you. You’re the C. best. I’m having fun at Dear Santa, school. What I want for Dear Santa, I want my Lambie, Doc Christmas is a big, gi- McStuffins Talking Mobile, I want a truck that is ant jewelry box. I really Doc McStuffins Pet Vet toy. made out of metal with want a new My Little I have been good. guns on top of it and a Pony that is Granny Your Friend, Hailey racetrack with little race Smith and a Princess H. cars. Cadence Equestria Your Friend, Zeric Girls doll. I’ve been B. Dear Santa, good this year. Hope I love my family and you have a great week- God. I would love a Sophia Dear Santa, end. I want Legos, Barbie doll, Doc McStuffins Walk Love, Hannah D. n’ Talk Doc Mobile. I would Legos, Barbies, Glow Unalso like Mickey Mouse. I derwater Ariel. Tell him Dear Santa, always want lots of candy that he is the best. Goodbye I would like a new four and Ding Dongs. and hugs and thank you wheeler, peddle bike, a Your Friend, Kenzi for letting me meet you. Croc Mega Amphibious, F. Santa is the best and gives and a remote control 4x4. us things that we wish for Your Friend, Carson sometimes, and I love him. Dear Santa, L. I would like an American That is all. Your Friend, Helen Doll, please. I would like Dear Santa, some Tweety Bird movies M. My name is Macy. For and a new horse toy to play Christmas, I want a heli- with all my other horses. Dear Santa, copter that I can control A baseball signed by Babe How are you? Can I have myself. I want a toy car Ruth would be cool. I a toy car that I can drive that I can control myself. I would also like a new pair and a toy dog? I would also really want a toy pony, real of sunglasses. Please, Santa like an iPad. How are the pony, and a real puppy and Claus, will you come to my reindeer? I will be really it has to be white. I want a house early? My daddy has good. See you soon. light up lamp. I want a sofa to work on Christmas Day, Your Friend, Kaytlee in my room with Frozen so I want to have Christmas I. on it so I can watch t.v. I with my Daddy, Mommy, also want a cook set that’s and Colton on Christmas LETTERS, Page 3C real so I can cook everyone Eve.
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Dear Santa, I want a princess clipon necklace to play and to wear anywhere. I would also like a doctor set and doctor clothes so I can play doctor and help people feel better! I want a play salon set, a cooking set with a play store and kitchen, and a book set would be nice! Last but not least, I want a tool set! Thank you! Your Friend, Lyric N. Dear Santa, Hi, Santa. How are you doing at the North Pole? I’m thinking about what I want for Christmas, and I think I want some jewels, Frozen puzzles, and clothes. Can you bring my brothers some reindeer and Santa pajamas? Oh, I also want some rainbow high heels to wear to school. Can my mom have a stuffed animal? My dad also needs some new pants for his work. Thanks. Bye. I love you. Your Friend, Maddie C. Dear Santa, I hope I get lots of toys. I would love to have a little toy boat that I can steer. I would like a train track. I would like for my Mom to get her job. I want a blue jacket. I would love to have a new house in Stillwater that has a bridge, upstairs, a river around the house, and a little white gate. I love you, Santa, and Merry Christmas. Also, I would like a jet tub and Jacuzzi. Your Friend, Gabriel M.
Dear Santa, I would like a parrot that can fly. If it can’t fly, that is ok. I would also like Tom and Jerry stuff. Your Friend, Gracie C. Bethel Lower Elementary Ms. Stone’s Kindergarten Class Dear Santa, I want a dinosaur, a cat to play with, and a dog that has a house. Also, I want a new backpack for my new dog. Your friend, Eastyn B. Dear Santa, I would like a teddy bear, a red & black toy car, a new dress for momma, a new robe for my Gam Gam with flowers on it, a new hat for Papa, new pillows for Abbi, and a toy bow & arrow. Thank you. Your friend, Dodge B. Dear Santa, I like when you get me presents. I really want a new bike. I love you, you are my favorite. You make me happy. No clothes because we can buy those. I never had a new bell on my bike I need one. Thank you and please. Your friend, Aubrey B. Dear Santa, I am happy for Christmas. I want a frozen microphone, little mermaid stuff, Hello Kitty stuff, and more lip glosses. I love you and I want to give you a hug. I also want new crayons. I love you so much and I am excited for Christmas. Your friend, C. B. Dear Santa, My name is Daniel. Please can I have a toy sword, a toy gun, a door with a push button to open and close it, a hide out with Jake, Issy, Cubby, Skully, Buddy, a big set of hot wheels, a little plastic cat, and a master Yoda toy from star wars. Your friend, Daniel C.
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Dear Santa, Please bring me Star Wars Lego sets, glow in the dark teddy bear, glow
in the dark legos, a horse that I can ride, Disney Infinity 3.0, Star Wars night light, Santa Claus stuffed animal, Jack Skeleton lego set, Storm Trooper mask, purple light saber, a new I-Pad, a lego bucket, and haunted house pixels. Your friend, Case C. Dear Santa, I love you! I like whenever you give me presents. What I want for Christmas is: another Halloween costume, perfume spray, new clothes, sparkly black boots, play dough, a necklace maker, and Elsa earrings. I wish Jesus a Happy Birthday too! Travel safe and be careful. J Your friend, Ayva E. Dear Santa, I want a stuffed Santa, stuffed unicorn with wings, a friendship bracelet, some green glow slime stuff. I really want a set of animals like Rudolf the reindeer. I want a real baby puppy and a Merry Christmas book. Please and thank you. Your friend, Brinlee H. Dear Santa, I love you. I want lots of toys. But I already have a lot of toys. So as you know, I can’t get anymore toys. And I want lots of hair dye. If you won’t give me any but if you would I would be so happy. The colors that I want are blue and gold. I like the bells on your reindeer. I like it when you come. You are very lucky because you get cookies and milk while I am asleep. Your friend, McKenzie M. Dear Santa, I want a Star Lilly for Christmas. I want a lego hotel. I want a scooter that has my name on it. I want a Bounce Off. Also, one more thing that I want is a phone. Your friend, Angela P. Dear Santa, I am going to give you lots of milk. I wish for a good present that is a Monster High doll. I have been good and really wish I could see you. I want
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a book that has my little pony on it. I would like some movies too. Tell the elves I said hi and thank you for the presents last year. Your friend, Stella M. Dear Santa, I would like a Barbie doll, Megan Trainer doll, Monster High doll, a doll house, a fast doll car, new clothes, an underground hideout game, new socks, and a giant candy cane. Your friend, Taylor N. Dear Santa, My name is Jayce. I am being a good boy. I do everything at school right. I really want a Mammosaur. I would also like a Sky Viper Video Drone and an Air Hogs Shadow Launcher. Your friend, Jayce R. Dear Santa, I hope you are doing well. I have been very good. I would like a Remote Control BB-8, stuffed chicken, and a remote control airplane. Your friend, Lilia V. Dear Santa, I want a stuffed animal horse with a saddle on it. Also, I would like a truck and trailer with horses. I want a pink halter with a blue lead rope for my horse, Zip. Your friend, Riley W. Dear Santa, I want a Blaze! Make fries! I love Darington and a bouncing ball. Your friend, Wyatt W. Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year. My birthday is 4 days before Christmas. I would like a toy weapon, airplanes, and trains. I have Emily’s coal car, and I would like Emily the Engine. I would really like the Great Discovery Train Set as well. Also, a Dallas Cowboy Bobble Head whichever one you think would be best. Your friend, Archer W.
Hunter Askew, kindergarten, Bethel Dear Santa, I hope you are doing Emma Gibson, first well this year. My name grade, Bethel is Ms. Stone, and I am of a questionable age. If you Dear Santa, ask my sweet students I am I would like some Paw quite young…so we will just Patrol toys, a Spiderman leave it at that. I am writ- toy, a remote control heliing to ask for a few things copter, an rc car, new hot this year. First, I would wheels, a fat pillow with like for you to take care of cars on it, a new TV, and each of my students this a 4-wheeler. I also want holiday season. They are toy guns, lots and lots of all very special and dear candy, a dump truck, big to my heart. They are all scooper, coloring books, growing and learning so the movie Inside Out, and much each day at school. a new pool. Please and I hope you will grant each thank you. of their wish lists this year. Love, Zaiden N. Second, I hope that you will give all teachers the Dear Santa, gift of time. This time of For Christmas, I would year we are all stressed like a Barbie doll and a doll trying to get every little house. I would also like a lesson in before the holiday princess fan. Also, I would break. We need time for like a Snuggie. our students, time for our Love, Kaydence G. school responsibilities, and time for our own families. Dear Santa, Lastly, I would love a new How’s it going? How’s scarf for Christmas. Some Rudolph? I’m good. I people might say I have too would like a remote control many already (seriously… scooter with a guy on it for do not look in my closet), Christmas. I would also but a lady can never have like a remote control dirt too many scarves, right? bike with a guy on it that Thank you in advance for goes super fast. I would all that you do! also like a remote control Your friend, Ms. skateboard with a guy on Stone it that goes super fast too. Can we see George, our Bethel Lower Elf on the Shelf, soon? I Elementary love you! Mrs. Tatum’s Love, Larkin C. Kindergarten Class Dear Santa, Dear Santa, You are so awesome. I I want a stuffed animal love you so much. I want…. dog, make-up, Barbie of hmmmmm—a king’s thorn. Santa, candy, a laser for Please bring me presents my kitty cats, and a make- because I was being good. up bag for my make-up. I Can I please go on the Powant a jingle bell, a Frozen lar Express so I can see blanket, an Elsa cup, and a you and the North Pole? journal. My family is big. How are you and the North It’s really big. I also want Pole? That is it. an Elsa hat. Thank you, Love, Madison K. Santa. Love, Rileigh C. LETTERS, Page 1D
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Dear Santa, I would like Barbie dress up clothes and high heels, and sparkle Play-Doh. Please and thank you. Love, Celeste A. Dear Santa, I would like the Star Wars Sand Crawler, the Star Wars Jungle, my very own iPad, a new doggy so Sassy can have a friend, purple underwear, fuzzy socks, an orange shirt, a new bowtie, a new video game, and a Star Wars coloring book. Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves I said hi! Your friend, Brody L. Dear Santa, I want a video game for my Xbox. I want to play with snowballs. I want to open toys and a monster truck. Love, Tripp M. Dear Santa, Thanks for my presents. I love you, Santa. Thanks for coming to my house. Thank you for letting me have a good sleep and not waking me up. When you come this year on winter, make sure you pray and say good bye. Winter is going to be the best thing cause I get toys. Thank you for thinking about me and giving me what I say. Love, Keldon J. Dear Santa, I have been a good girl and I only lose “sticks” SOMETIMES. For Christmas I would like a new dog, a Barbie house, a new TV,
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a new Frozen cup, and a new Frozen blanket. I will leave you some cookies. I love you, Santa. Love, Paityn S. Dear Santa, I would like to have a toy robot and some Star Wars toys. Those are what I would really like to have. I promise I will give you milk and cookies. Love, Joshua I. Dear Santa, I want you to have first a new phone. Next, I want a new phone for Daddy. I want Rubble, and I want lots of things. I want 2 coconut trees. I want 2 new bow balls, one pink and one blue. I want Rider, Chase, and Zuma. I wanna get Grandma a toy for Paxton, a candy cane for Grandma, and well I want something for grandpa, a new rocking chair. Merry Christmas! Love, Victoria K. Dear Santa, I can’t wait to see you and take your picture. For Christmas this year, I want a big Christmas box with Captain Underpants in it. I want to decorate a big tree and put a whole bunch of lights on it. I want a puppy and a Superman toy, because he’s cool and can fly really fast. I also want a scooter, Scooby Doo clothes, and a bow and arrow like Daddy has. I need to talk to your deer and tell them that I won’t shoot them with it. Bye, Santa. I wish I had your hat. Love, Randal O. Dear Santa, Can you please bring me another American Girl doll named Kit? She has short hair that won’t get messy like my other doll. I would also really like a barn and a barn outfit for her. I have one doll named Caroline, and she needs a friend. Hi! Thank you for bringing me toys. I hope you have a very good Christmas. Love, Quinn C. Dear Santa, How is it at the North Pole? How is Chippy, my elf doing? What is our phone number? I love you, Santa Claus. Sophia said hi to you. Maddox said hi
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS to you, too. Can I have a PS4 game like Batman 6, a big Batman action figure, a new 3DS and a big Tron man action figure and a big Hulk action figure? I love you, Santa Claus. I want a bigger money bank. Love, Christian R.
Thank you. Love, Maverick B.
Dear Santa, I have been good. I want a Barbie and a pink camo motorized 4-wheeler. I want a Frozen movie, and I want a new baby sister or brother! I will leave you cookies, and I want to say hi to everyone at the North Pole. Love, Rhianna A.
Dear Santa, Hi Santa. I hope that you fly the same and tell your reindeers that I hope they be good. Love you, Santa. Love, Bailey E.
Dear Santa, I have been good all year. I want a Batman/Joker house, a motorcycle, a dinosaur toy house, a Scooby Doo toy haunted house, a Mr. Freeze Cave, Batman coloring book, Joker coloring book, Batmobile, and a Superman set. Love, Jordyn Y. Bethel Lower Elementary Mrs. Bishop’s First Grade Class Dear Santa, I want a Jingle and Bell, mini Thomas Trains, and I Spy Book. I love Rudolph and you. Love, Luke A. Dear Santa, I would like to have rope and spurs, smack shot, a mack truck, and a pair of skates. Please give homeless kids some toys. Love, John B. Dear Santa, I hope you are happy! I would like a blue phone with games on it, a My Life doll with purple clothes and blonde hair, finger paints, and a tiny stuffed panda bear. I want a beanie for my sis, Anna; a mermaid for my other sis, Abbey; camera for Mom, tools for Dad, and a pool for our family. Thank you. Bless you and bless Rudolph! Love, Grace C. Dear Santa, Please bring me a remote control helicopter and a new wagon. We will leave you yummy cookies.
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Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is a puppy, toy phone, a makeup kit, and a puzzle. I love you. Love, Lynzie D.
Dear Santa, I want a guitar for Christmas. I also want a little Maverick and baby dolls. Love, Harley H. Dear Santa, I want a bike and a new basketball. I also would like some makeup and a new ball bag. Love, Olyvia H. Dear Santa, I hope that you had a great year. I had a great year and wasn’t naughty at all. I’d really like to have an iPod, brown fringe boots, and a suitcase for my dolls. Please bring my brother something good. He hasn’t been too naughty this year. I hope you arrive here safely Christmas Eve. Love, Braelyn I. Dear Santa, I really want a crossbow from you. Santa, you make my heart happy. I love you very much. I wish I could see you every day. I hope you give everyone the gift that they ask for. Love, Corbin M. Dear Santa, I want a trumpet, a baby doll, and a board game for Christmas. I want a bracelet and a dress and that is all. I love you, Santa. Love, Frost P. Dear Santa, I will like a cat and also a big truck. Santa, I am trying real hard to be a good boy for my Mom. I want 5 cars and Smurf little statue would be nice. Thank you. Love, Jacob R. Dear Santa,
Zoie Stephenson, first grade, Bethel I would like a camera, Christian Rowe, kinderplease, and a Frozen Elsa garten, Bethel doll that has a microphone so I can sing and the doll Dear Santa, can sing, too. How are your reindeers, Love, Anna S. elves, and Mrs. Claus? I want a puppy, a doll, paper Dear Santa, money, stuffed bears, and Could I please have Dis- baby diapers. ney Infinity, Skylanders Love, Faith T. Super Chargers, and one of those Gravedigger monster Dear Santa, trucks from Walmart? And I have been good all year. for my dog, Coach, can you I want Lego City Malls. bring a little squeaky Santa I want kittens. I want a chew toy? And for my Barbie camper. I want Sissy, a sewing machine; 32,100,000 Shopkins. I and for Daddy, tickets to a want $230,000. Thunder Basketball game; Love, Rianne T. and for my Mommy, some cool new running shoes Dear Santa, and clothes? We will leave I want a doll and a pair you cookies and milk if you of red high heels. I want a come to our house. Thank flute, too. And a Jesus doll. you for giving my whole Thank you. I love you. family something. Love, Bailey T. Love, Isaac S. Dear Santa, Since I am on the nice list, I would like a Doc Mobile. I would also like pony pops, a new hat, and new clothes. Thank you. Love, Lillian S. Dear Santa, How are you? I want a robot cat. I want the robot dog. I want an iPod. I want the little baking oven and Monster High earphones. Love, Alia S. Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a rocket fishing pole, a puppy, a robotic dinosaur, more Legos, and lots of super hero costumes for my sister. I like to play heroes every day. I got on “green” today. Love, Ayden T.
Dear Santa, I want a selfie stick, a Pop Out pet, an Elsa doll, an Anna doll accessory set, and a Pony Pop Rainbow Dash. XOXOXOXO Love, Kelly W. Dear Santa, I want a Zoomer puppy. I want a Dead Pool Lego set. I want an OKC Thunder basketball. I want a Dead Pool costume. Love, Trip W. Dear Santa, I have a sweet class of 22 first graders. They have been really nice and have worked hard this year. Please bring them all something special. Love, Mrs. Bishop
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Bethel Lower Elementary Mrs. Cabaniss’ First Grade Class Dear Santa, I want a baby doll, doll house, cell phone, make up, helicopter, and paints. Love, McKenzie S. Dear Santa, I miss you. For Christmas this year, I want a doll that I can change its diapers. Santa, what kind of cookies would you like? I will leave what kind of cookies you like by the fireplace. Love, Lilah B. Dear Santa, I would like a 4-wheeler, ice cream machine, popcorn machine, art stuff, jewelry, and a jewelry box. And a baby puppy. Merry Christmas! Love, Natosha S. Dear Santa, I had a good day. I want a big T. rex, red and blue sword, and a remote control helicopter. Thank you! Love, Lee B. Dear Santa, I want an American Girl doll, tablet, and clothes. I have Christmas cookies for you. Enjoy them!! Love, Alexys W. Dear Santa, Please send me a new bike and a doll. Love, Matti W. Dear Santa, I want an iPhone, a go cart, and a dirt bike. Love, Jacob G. Dear Santa, I hope your reindeer and the elves are doing good. How are you? I hope you bring something good for my sister, and I hope you bring lots of good stuff to all the kids in the world. I would really like it if you would bring me a board game. I hope you have a good Christmas. Love, Jaxson W. Dear Santa, I’ve been a good boy. I believe in you, and I love you! This year I want a real gun, clothes, a new dog, a batman car and jet, a pet shark, MMPR Zords, a tablet, and Avengers. Love, Jasper H. Dear Santa, I want a pony, an Elsa book, an Elsa doll, a unicorn poster, Frozen lamp, Kindle, new Barbie doll, new bike, new t.v., new sparkly shoes that light up,
water bottle, tights, jeans, shirts, and 3 movies (Frozen, Berenstain Bears, and Paddington). Love, Rhagan R. Dear Santa, I want a phone, an Easy Bake Oven, doggie clothes, and lots of toys for my sisters. Love, Brooke S. Dear Santa, I would like a fishing pole, hooks, Legos and dinosaurs. Love, Ryland G. Dear Santa, I want a motorcycle. I want a gumball machine, please. I want a pretty dress. I want pretty high heel shoes. I want a snowy, sparkly, pretty jacket, please. I want lipstick and nail polish, too. Thank you! Love, Nevaeh C. Dear Santa, I would like from you Shopkins, Nerf guns, toys for my sister, books to read, snow on Christmas, and more Kinetic Sand. I love you. Love, Kinley B. Dear Santa, I want a whale for Christmas. I want Lego Minecraft and a Nintendo DS. I also want a Lego Stormtrooper. Please send toys to Toys R Us for Toys for Tots because those kids don’t get toys for Christmas. Please give them funny glasses. Love, Kaleb P. Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a helicopter, shark, a car, dirt bike, and a fake T. rex. Love, Kayden F. Dear Santa, Can you please bring me some Frozen dolls? And my big brother WWE Belts? I love you, Santa. Love, Nevaeh L. Dear Santa, I would like some Plushie creepers, Legos, a lunchbox, a Santa hat, astronaut lego set, a tablet, new clothes, some slippers, an Xbox, Minecraft toys, and a phone. Love, Tiger D. Dear Santa, A helicopter, Elsa Powers, cheese balls, Elsa clothes, gas-powered big wheel, a life supply of steak, and Pepsi. Love, Zoe L. Dear Santa, Thank you for presents. I would like to have Disney Infinity 3.0. Love, Preston G.
Dear Santa, I would like a Nerf gun, an army guy set, and to be the best RING BEARER at my big sister Morgan’s wedding to Eric!! Merry Christmas, Santa! Love, Petey W. Dear Santa, I want new American Girl doll clothes. I want new American girl doll accessories. I want an Apple Jack doll. Love, Lizzie G. Dear Santa, I want a Barbie doll house, pretty earrings, big Anna doll, a pretty dress, and a pretty picture frame. Love, Kaidence C.
Dear Santa, I want a Max tow truck, one skateboard, a fishing game, and my own t.v. Please put a candy cane in my stocking. Love, Hunter B.
Bethel Lower Elementary Mrs. Shaw’s First Grade Class Dear Santa, I want Gak, a new Buzz Lightyear, iPod, and a playhouse. Does Rudolph still lead the sleigh? Love, Emma G. Dear Santa, I’ve always wanted 2 dogs, and I already have one. What kinds of cookies do you like most? And I have always wanted 2 walkie talkies. I need more socks because mom’s washing machine eats them. I want to tell you I have 1 sister and a new brother. Since they can’t write you, could you get them presents too? My sister is wild! Love, Corley S. Dear Santa, Ho! Ho! Ho! I want some Hexbugs for Christmas. Love, Dale P. Dear Santa, My name is Kierra, and this is what I want for Christmas…cowgirl boots, a cowgirl hat, a Batman suit with Batman comics. Please be safe this year. Me and Bubba are helping Coco make cookies so please stop by. Happy New Year! Love, Kierra B. Dear Santa, I have been good and for Christmas I want a Minecraft game, Legos, a four wheeler, and a swing set to play on with my cousins. How many elves do you have? Merry Christmas! Love, Carsyn G. Dear Santa, I would like Minecraft Legos, Frozen Legos and Lego Movie Legos. Also, I want to make sure Rudolph will still be leading
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Dear Santa, Would you please give me a Kindle, remote control bumper cars, and me and my mom a boat? Love, Jake D. Dear Santa, Can you please give me a four wheeler? Can you give me a dirt bike? Thank you for everything. Love, Kouper D. Dear Santa, I want a lot of dolls that have clothes and a lot of pants and dresses for the dolls. Love, Emily E. Dear Santa, I want a sewing machine, Shopkins, and Chubby Puppies. Love, Rylan F. Dear Santa, Please bring me a phone, a tablet, a DVD player, and high heels. Love, Shyler G. Dear Santa, I would like a toy kitten. I would like a singing Elsa with a microphone. I would like a Chubby Puppy, a Baby Alive, and an Olaf. Love, Kyle G. Dear Santa, I would like a remote control car, a T. rex toy, a big Ninja Turtle pillow, and a dinosaur toy. Love, Jayden G. Dear Santa, I want an American Doll with green eyes, a Monster High movie, and a trick bike. Please and thank you. Love, Tenzlie H. Dear Santa, Thank you for giving me presents. How are you? How is work going? We will leave cookies. We hope to see you. Love, Grayden L. Dear Santa, I want a tablet, a computer, a trampoline, an American Doll horse house, and an ice cream maker. Love, Kaylin M. Dear Santa, I want a stocking for my dog, Kowboy. I want a PS4, please. I hope my family has a happy, happy, jolly Christmas. I will leave you some milk and cookies. Love, Karter N. Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want a tablet, a football, a bas-
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ketball, an Xbox One, a Wii U, and a 3 DS XL. I also want a Matchbox robot and a remote control race car. You know I have been good because you are always watching everybody in the world. Love, Kaedin N. Dear Santa, I want a go-cart, a cat, and an Xbox One. Love, Nathan P. Dear Santa, I want a new dress for Christmas and a Barbie. I hope you won’t give me coal. I will be good for my mom every day. Love, Natalee S. Dear Santa, I want the Aladdin movie, Shopkins Puppy Surprise, Descendants movie, and the new Cinderella movie. Love, Emma S. Dear Santa, I would like lots of makeup. Please give me a big Barbie house and some Junie B. Jones books. I would like an American Girl doll. Love, Zoei S. Dear Santa, I want a bunch of Barbie dolls. I want a notebook and a bunch of pencils. Love, Claire S. Dear Santa, I want a ghillie suit and a toy sniper. Mom wants a day off. Please bring my brothers something cool. I love you. Love, Nathan W.
Earlsboro Earlsboro Elementary School Ms. Coomer’s First Grade Class Dear Santa, I would like a hoverboard, a razor rip rider, hunting camo, Idominus Rex, a K-Nex roller coaster, and a nerf n strike gun. Love, Trenten
Bryson Hinesley, Pre-K, Earlsboro Dear Santa, I’m Ty. I hope I have been good so I can have some toys. Please bring me a skateboard, pads and helmet, a baseball, a bullriding glove, some chaps, a bullriding rope, a bucking barrel and rope, and 2 posts to tie it on. Thank You, Ty Dear Santa, I would like a remote control helicopter and car, a drone, legos and headphones. Love, Landen Dear Santa, I love Christmas for ever and ever, so I would like for you to come along and play with me. Love, Jayci Dear Santa, I want a four wheeler that says God and Jesus, a puppy, a teddy bear, a mug that says Thunder, a phone, some make up, and a monster high doll. Love, Summer Dear Santa, I want a DS, a pet, a Wii, a spy book, a ball, and 2 dolls, a diary, a secret box and an XBox 360. Love, Sika Dear Santa, How was your year? I want a giant squid. Please. Love, Brayden
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Berlin Summers, kindergarten, Earlsboro I love you Santa Claus. I want a phone for Christmas. I want a new Barbie toy and a new backpack. I want a princess clipboard. I want a new Christmas coloring book and a new princess jacket. — Shelby I want a scooter and Xbox. I want a bike and Legos for Christmas. I’m gonna give you a present. I’m gonna let you play with me with Legos. I’m gonna buy a puzzle for you. — Kyler Can I have a robot? I want a toy truck with remote control and some little people. I like you. I want Minecraft Lego’s. — Tanner You are awesome, cool, and you really like my toys. Can I have a toy car? You like my cool jacket that’s on me? You get me some Lego’s. I’ll go to my parents’ and you can come too. — Rider I want a red DS because I want it. I want Mrs. Gaylord’s room for Christmas. I want a baby sister because they’re so cut. — Xandz I want Sonic Shadow and Silver. I want Sonic Hedgehog. — Landan I want a toy unicorn. I want a toy doll Rapunzul. I want an Elsa doll and an Anna doll. How do you get to make cookies? How do you get all those toys on shelves? — Chloe
Harlee Decker, Pre-K, Earlsboro I like Elsa and Anna. I love you. Will you be my friend? I want a new kitty De’Andre Jones, kinderand I want a new coloring garten, Earlsboro book and new computer. Childhood Center — Katelyn Mrs. Farley’s First Grade Class I want one of those Shelvy puppies. I want that Dear Santa, cat toy. I want an Elsa car How many elves do you and I want that Shockins have? Is Rudolph real? Can and I want that ice cream I have an Orbie Crusher toy and Play-Do. I just and a Zoomer Kitty? wanna hug Santa Claus. I Love, Raelee want you to buy toys for us. I want you to go down by Dear Santa, the chimney. I want you to How many presents do come to my classroom and you make each year? How buy cats. — Yazmin old are you? I want a puppy for Christmas. I want more I want a horn and let- Barbies. ters and numbers, a toy Love, Masei gun. I want a computer. — Adam Dear Santa, How do you make your I want another X-box cookies? Can Mrs. Claus game Minecraft. My fly with you sometimes? Minecraft broke. I want a May I have a Lego Star robot and I want a walkie- Wars set? talkie. I want a remote Love, Joey control airplane that’s big. You can make wood stuff Dear Santa, with your hands without a How do you make your chainsaw. You have elves reindeer fly? How do you and reindeer that can fly. I make your pie? I want a big want a remote control dog. red truck. May I have an — Detroit indestructible helicopter? Love, Tristan I want a diamond necklace. I want a bracelet. I Dear Santa, want a new blanket, a CinI would like a Frozen car derella one. I want a paint and a kitten for Christmas, board. How do pumpkins and a new car for Mom. grow? How do shooting Love, Kara stars go fast? — Laila Dear Santa, I want a horse, a baby How many deer do you one. I want a playhouse. have? What are your reinI want a play set, a doctor. deers’ names? Can I have Is it cold at the North Pole? some puzzles? — Aurora Thank you, John McLoud Early
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Dear Santa, I would like an Anna dress and a new camera for Christmas. Could you please bring my mom a new bracelet and necklace? Love, Skye Dear Santa, How many elves do you have? What do you feed your reindeer? I want some puzzles. Love, Isak Dear Santa, Does Santa make cookies? Does Santa make pies? May I have Barbies and a baby? I love Santa. Caylee Dear Santa, When do you come to my house? Thank you for brining my presents. May I have an Anna dress and a Christmas book? Love, Eva to Santa Dear Santa, Does Mrs. Claus bake pies? Does Santa bake cookies? May I have a Teenage Ninja Turtle? Could I have a stuffed animal shark? Thank you, Graham Dear Santa, Does Mrs. Claus travel with you? Will you come over? For Christmas I want a dog and an Elsa doll. Love, Klaryssia Dear Santa, Do you like your food? Does it rain in the North Pole? May I have a toy puppy? May I have a book? Thank you, Love, Irma Dear Santa, How do you fix toys? How do you climb on your sled? I would like a four wheeler and a 24 inch Leo. Love, Peyton Dear Santa, I will leave you milk and cookies when you come to my house. May I have a tablet for Christmas? I
would like a Monster High house with Barbies. I love Santa. Thank you, Aliyah Dear Santa, Your reindeer are nice. May I have a dirt bike? May I have a four wheeler? Love, Iain Dear Santa, I want milk and cookies please, today. I want a Hot Wheels garage and a monster truck. Love, Chay Dear Santa, I like Santa. I want a remote control boat and a remote control helicopter. Love, Ryan Dear Santa, How many elves do you have? I want a princess toy and a baby doll. Love, Hayle Mcloud ECC Mrs. Hill’s First Grade Class Dear Santa, Thank you Santa for all the toys you give us. Thank you for making this holiday great. I would like a baby doll with clothes and a cradle, and some new clothes. Merry Christmas! Miley Dear Santa, I can’t wait until Christmas. Your elf on the shelf gets in trouble while I’m asleep. I get to go to the mall to see you Santa. I would like a PS4 with a game called Call of Duty 3. I would also like the game Halo 5 for my Xbox. Thank you! Easton Dear Santa, I would like a juggle bubble, some high heels, a new scooter, a computer and a desk to put it on, and an American girl doll. I will leave cookies and milk for you. Hopefully your reindeers will be good. Have a Merry Christmas! Trinity Dear Santa, I would like bat man and a monster truck. Merry Christmas! Caden Dear Santa, I want a paper airplane book, an Xbox 360 with some games, a firework on water, and 200 bubble
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Dear Santa, I want a pony and a cat. Love, Kaitlynn
Dear Santa, I want an Xbox for Christmas, and Santa I want an easy bake. Love, L’Quavious
Dear Santa, I love you. I like your gifts. You are cool! I want a kitten. Love, Amarie
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like the unicorn pegasus stuffed animal. From, Claire
Dear Santa, I want a PlayStation 3 with call of duty black ops 3. Love, Reo
Dear Santa, I want toys. How is Rudolph? Love, Nayeli
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a stuffed unicorn. From, Sarah
Dear Santa, I want a toy shark and a basketball. Love, Roland
Dear Santa, I want an Xbox 360 and a PlayStation. Love, Juan
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a doggie teddy. From, Kaylee
Dear Santa, I want an Xbox 2. I want a robot. How are you? Love, Kyler Dear Santa, I want a Rudolph toy and a dog. Love, Maribel Dear Santa, I want motorcycle and a car. Love, Wyatt Dear Santa, I want an iPad and sky landers. Love, Diego Dear Santa, I want a nerf gun and zombies and an iPad. How many elves do you have? Love, Gavin Dear Santa, I want a doll and something like a toy. Love, Davani Dear Santa, I want splat tomb and a Wii U. Love, Noah
Dear Santa, I want many toys Love, Alyssia Dear Santa, I love you. I want a ds and an Xbox 360. Love, Dayton Dear Santa, I wish you came every month. I’ve wanted a sky lander’s trap team. I wish I had my own laptop. Love, Jesse Dear Santa, I want an inside playground set. I want a microphone. I love Santa. I love Christmas. Love, Jaelynne Dear Santa, I want another bible. Love, Trenton Horace Mann Elementary Mrs. Pinkston’s Class Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a present.
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Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like shopkins. From, Paisley Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like toy cars. From, Julian Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a remote control robot. From, Matthew Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Barbie and shopkins. From, Alicia Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like remote control robot. From, James Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a skateboard. From, Mason
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a remote control car. From, Sebastian
Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a tablet and a phone. From, Mariah
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a bunny. From, Lauren
Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like some Legos. From, Dason
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a cat. From, Jordynn
Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a bike with a helmet and a tablet. From, Jordan
Horace Mann Elementary Mrs. Carrington’s Class Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a doll house and Zoomer Kitty. From, Zariah Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a remote control helicopter and Zoomer dinosaur. From, Logen
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like remote control robot. From, LaMontre
Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a barbie doll and clothes and Monster High doll. From, Amber
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like Skate 3 for the Xbox 360. From, Zaiden
Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a bike and a real life dog. From, Ty
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like My Little Pony Toys. From, Airyanna
Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a pink car and fingernail polish. From, Zytavia
Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a Monster High Doll and Elf on the Shelf. From, Averi
Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a Transformers and Batman with all the characters. From, Elijah Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a Zoomer Kitty and Zoomer Puppies. From, Gracie Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a real motorcycle and punching bag. From, James
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Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a tablet and a bike. From, Anthony
Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a Zoomer dinosaur and robot dinosaur. From, Zaylin Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a toy tank, computer and soccer ball. From, Sebastian Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a real elf and baseball set. From, Nate Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a Scooby blanket and new Scooby Doo movie. From, Cyanne Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like an orange bike and a phone. From, Kian Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a real live puppy with toys and a computer that works. From, Davia Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a laptop, Barbie dolls and Batman toys. From, Danielle Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a toy car, Spiderman doll, and tall toy motorcycle. From, Dominic Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a Playstation 3 and new wrestling game. From, Jeremiah Pleasant Grove Elementary
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Ms. Seckel’s Kindergarten Class Dear Santa, My name is Hayes and I am 5 years old. This year I’ve been really thankful and it would be super duper if you could bring me a wiener dog, a toy motorcycle, a big, big, big Paw Patrol van, and army guys and stuff. Thank you Santa! Love, Hayes Dear Santa, My name is Alison and I am 5 years old. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super man if you could bring me a baby doll, a Barbie doll, and markers. Thank you Santa! I love you, Alison Dear Santa, My name is Gwendalyn and I am 5 years old. This year I’ve been really super good and it would be super cool if you could bring me an ice-cream machine, a real watch, and 2 car tents because my brother wants one too. Thank you Santa! Tell the elves I love how they make the toys. Love, Gwendalyn Dear Santa, My name is Camden and I am 6 years old. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super cool if you could bring me some little Legos, a computer, and a real plane. Thank you Santa! Love, Camden Dear Santa, My name is Karter and I am 6 years old. This year I’ve been really super and it would be super nice if you could bring me a snowcone machine, a new skateboard, and a new swingset. Thank you Santa! Tell the elves thank you for all the stuff! Love, Karter Dear Santa, My name is Kayden and I am 5 years old. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super nice if you could bring me a train set, a real watch, and a box full of cars. Thank you Santa! Love, Kayden
Matthew Riley, first grade, Horace Mann Dear Santa, My name is Lariah and I James Sheppard, first am 5 years old. This year grade, Horace Mann I’ve been really good and it would be super cool if you Dear Santa, could bring me a Jack in My name is Braelyn and the Box (because he creeps I am 6 years old. This year me out!), a pretend car, I’ve been really good and it and super powers. Thank would be super fantastic if you Santa! you could bring me a doll Love, Lariah with buttons and it sings, a robot dog that jumps and Dear Santa, talks, and a bucket full of My name is Taziah and candy. Thank you Santa! I am 6 years old. This Please tell Mrs. Claus and year I’ve been really good the elves I love them! and it would be super nice Love, Braelyn if you could bring me a giant Leonardo, a Hulk in Dear Santa, a car that smashes, and a My name is Donald and Humpty Dumpty toy. Tell I am 5 years old. This year the elves and Mrs. Claus I I’ve been really good and it love them! would be super nice if you Love, Taziah could bring me a baseball Dear Santa, My name is Candice and I am 6 years old. This year I’ve been really fun and it would be super nice if you could bring me a crown, a dress, and dress up shoes for my dress. Thank you Santa! Love, Candice Dear Santa, My name is Jocelyn and I am 5 years old. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super nice if you could bring me a skateboard, a Batman cap, a phone, and a new backpack. Thank you Santa! Please tell Mrs. Claus and the elves that I love them. Love, Jocilyn Dear Santa, My name is Elana and I am 5 years old. This year I’ve been really happy and it would be super good if you could bring me a toy unicorn, a box of chocolate, a toy Santa Claus, and a yellow teddy bear. Thank you Santa! Love, Elana
cap, a baseball bat and a ball, and a real phone like my sister’s. Thank you Santa! Love, Donald Dear Santa, My name is Allandria and I am 5 years old. This year I’ve been really good and it would be super duper nice if you could bring me a Barbie car, a Barbie doll, and an ice-cream machine. Thank you Santa! Love, Allandria Pleasant Grove School Mrs. Wilkinson’s Kindergarten Class Dear Santa, My name is Adrianya, and I am 6 years old. I’ve been really good and it would be super nice if you would bring me a fake phone, some dolls, new dresses, and lots of books. Thanks, Santa! - Adrianya
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Dear Santa, My name is SaRyah, and I am 5 years old. I’ve been good this year and it would be awesome if you could bring me a microphone, a doll with lots of dresses, my own computer, my own library in my room, a pointer and a cat zippy sack. I love you, Santa! - SaRyah Dear Santa, My name is Ashtyn, and I have been a good girl this year. Can you bring me pink high heels, a Barbie with dresses, a jack in the box, lots of books and a cupcake tree? Thanks, Santa! Please tell the elves I want to take a selfie with them! - Ashtyn Dear Santa, My name is Joe and I am 5 years old. I’ve been very good and wants to see if you could bring me an X-Box, transformers, a Wii-U, a Spiderman guy, Batman guy and a Ninja Turtle guy? You and your elves are so nice! - Joe Dear Santa, I am Ethan and I am 6 years old. I’ve been a little good this year and it would be sweet if you could bring me a remote control car, Legos, and some building blocks. Tell everyone I said hello! - Ethan Dear Santa, My name is Nathan and I am 5 years old. I’ve been good and think it would be cool if you would bring me a robot, remote control car, Batman car with wings, a pet hamster, toy dinosaur and a robot Santa! Thankyou, Santa! You’re the best! – Nathan Dear Santa, Hi! I’m Alyssa and I am 5 years old. I’ve been really nice and good! Can you bring me an American Girl Doll, some dolls, new clothes, fake candy canes and a new purse? Thank you! I love you, Santa! - Alyssa Dear Santa, My name is Adyn. I’m 5 years old and a good, cool boy. It would be cool if you brought me an army man with a beard, a sniper toy, bow and arrows, an army helicopter that shoots targets, and an army boat and airplane! Love you, Santa! Tell the elves and Mrs. Claus I love them, too! - Adyn Dear Santa, My name is Karlee from Shawnee. I’m 5 and a good girl. It would be sweet if you would bring me a doll set, play phone, new baby I can rock, bathtub for my baby and a sippy cup for my baby! Thank-you! _ Karlee
Braelyn Wright, kindergarten, Pleasant Grove Dear Santa, My name is Khloey. I am 6 years old. I have been really good and it would be super fun if you would bring me a zippy sack, high heel boots, an Elsa dress, new clothes, a teddy bear and a pet rabbit! Thank you! - Khloey Dear Santa, My name is Kieyah. I am 6 and live in Shawnee. This year I have been really good, so it would be cool if you would bring me a puppy, an American Girl doll, baby dolls, girl legos, stuffed animals and girl stamps. You are so nice! Thank-you! - Kieyah Dear Santa, My name is Jacoby and I am 5 years old. I have been really good! It would be cool if you would bring me a real phone, a Leap Pad, fake computer, tablet, some army guys and a pet dog! Thank-you! - Jacoby Dear Santa, My name is Kara and I’m 6 years old. I have been good! It would be so awesome if you would bring me a baby doll, an Elsa that sings, Elsa clock, Elsa high heels, Elsa dress, and Elsa skates! I love Elsa and you! - Kara Dear Santa, Hi, it’s Maelyn. I’ve been happy and good this year. So, it would be super neat if you bring me a doll in a bathing suit, doll that can move her arms, a dollhouse, Barbie with LOTS of clothes, a fake phone and computer. Tell everyone I think they are nice! Maelyn, 6 Dear Santa, My name is James and I am 6 years old. I am
Allandria Sadongei, kindergarten, Pleasant Grove always good. It would be super cool if you could give me some Hot Wheels, a race track, fighting robot, Ninja Turtle fighting station, Ninja Turtle with weapons, and a Playstation. Thank you! You are the best! - James Dear Santa, My name is Caden and I am 5 years old. I have been really good this year! Will you bring me the awesomest race track you’ve ever seen?! I also want some storm troopers and little legos. Thank you Santa! - Caden Dear Santa, Hi! My name is Dominic. I am 5 years old and am very good. It would be awesome if you would bring me a Halo game, Power Ranger, pet spider, army men, and a jumpy house! Thanks! You are the best Santa EVER! Dominic Shawnee Early Childhood Center Mrs. Abel’s Kindergarten Dear Santa, I want you to bring me a present of Legos & Mine craft. Love, Fabian Dear Santa, I want a guitar for Christmas. Love, Destiney Dear Santa, I love pizza. I love to watch movies. I want some make-up for Christmas. That is probably it. Love, Anna
Hayes Wilkinson, kindergarten, Pleasant Grove reindeer. Love, Franco Dear Santa, I want a monster truck & a remote control fish. Love, Zachary Dear Santa, I love Santa. I hope you will get to come on Christmas Eve. I hope everybody will get presents. I want a doll and a dog, and I also want a cat. Love, Brooklynn Dear Santa, Thanks, Santa. I want a bike, a scooter, a motorcycle, and a toy car. How do you make the reindeer fly? Love, Exzaviyen Dear Santa, I want for Christmas a toy cat. Thank you, Tegan Dear Santa, I want a new Elsa toy and an Anna toy. A new stuffed animal, a new house for my toys, and that’s it. Love, Natalie Dear Santa, May I please have a doll that looks like Frankie and a fake telescope. Love, Jocelin Dear Santa, I want transformers, a robot puppy dog, and a robot cat. I want some super hero cars and some ninja turtles and Curious George movie and the dinosaur movie. I want a ninja turtle carpet and that’s all. Merry Christmas, Anthony
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Dear Santa, I love you. I like when you make things. I have been good to my teacher. I like when you make cars. I want to leave cookies and milk for you Santa. I also would love a toy Santa. Love Amiyah Dear Santa, I love you! I like you! You are awesome! I want a bone dinosaur, blue slime and a remote control snake. Also bath tub cares and a dinosaur you make mad. Bring Ellie books and Josi a real guinea pig. Love Bryce Dear Santa, My name is Ki’Arra and I’ve been a good girl all year. I would like a Barbie doll, a bike and a master high maker. Thank you. Love Ki’Arra Dear Santa, How are you today? Is Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer real? Can you tell me please? Are Mrs. Claus and the elves real? Are the elves on the shelf real Santa? Can you bring me treasure? Be careful on your way to our house we don’t have a chimney. Who’s your boss Santa? I’ll try to wait up for you Christmas Eve. Love Riley Dear Santa, For Christmas, I want some littlest Pet Shops, Barbies, the Barbie Glam Camper and the Barbie Dreamhouse. If you don’t believe, you don’t receive... right Santa? Love MacKenzie SECC Mrs. Gilpin’s Kindergarten Dear Santa, Thank you for my watch dog, Roxie. Thank you for my presents. This year I would like snow, a calendar and pizza. I love pizza. I’ll have some ice cream with you. Elizabeth Dear Santa, Thank you for my Grim Lock. I would like an Optimus Prime, Star Wars light sabor, and a Mega Tron.
Watch out for my dog! Jack Dear Santa, Thanks for all my toys. I would like a watch, a dinosaur toy and a whistle this year. I like books about dinosaurs too. I’ll leave cookies and milk for you. Sean Dear Santa, Thank you Santa Clause for presents. I’d like a baby stroller, a bean bag toss, and a new Sophia dress-up. Me and my mom and dad are going to leave you some milk and brownies. Kaitlyn Dear Santa, Thank you Santa for friends. I’d like four toys. They are a toy kitty, a toy penguin, and a toy fish. I’ll leave some milk and cookies for you to eat. Brylee Dear Santa, Thank you Santa for giving me your candy. I would like you to bring me a rifle, a BB gun and a pistol. I’m going to leave you some chocolate chip cookies and ask you if you have any reindeer. Rylan Dear Santa, I’m thankful Santa for snow. I’d like you to bring me a lunch box, a turkey and a little candy. I’m going to leave you a Christmas book. Connor Dear Santa, I’m thankful for Santa because I love him and he’s the best. I would like a football, a baseball bat, a race track with cars and that’s all. I’m going to leave you some cookies and milk because you’re scared of dogs. I have three dogs. Gabriel Dear Santa, Thank you for my presents. I would like some cakes, presents and the color red. Thank you for my mom and dad. I’m going to my Nanna’s house. I’ll tell you it’s Crystal’s birthday. On Christmas Eve, watch out for my dogs. They’re mean. Embery
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS Dear Santa, Thank you for getting me baby bunnies. Thank you for everything you’re going to get me. Please get me a new phone, a real one. Come to our house and make a chimney for us. I’m going to leave you some milk, cookies, and bread. Harper Dear Santa, I’ll leave you a picture frame of me. Thanks for the toys last year. This year I would like a video game of Star Wars, a real baby duck, and a real baby pig. There is one nice dog in my house and he has a hurt leg. The black and white dog will bark but the brown one will not. Vaughn Dear Santa, Thanks Santa for my bike. I would like a toy bike for my Barbie, an iPod for myself, and a blue iPod for my brother. I will watch out for you Santa. Merry Christmas! Grace Dear Santa, Thank you for my toy cars and thank you for my toy dinosaurs. That’s all. I would like a real pet wolf, a pet lion, and a pet giraffe. Look out for my two cats. One is about to give birth so be careful of the black and white cat. Mathew Dear Santa, Thank you for pencils, erasers and papers. I would like a computer, a pen like my teacher, and a purple mechanical pencil. I’m going to put up a Christmas tree and that’s it. Elise Dear Santa, You’re helpful. Thank you. I would like a kitty cat, a stuffed one. I don’t want anything else. I wish you Happy Christmas. That’s what people say when they send you a good wish. Trinity Dear Santa, I love my family. Thanks for them. Thank you for my teachers and friends. I would like a stuffed toy
turkey, a real pet giraffe, and I want a toy box that when I open it, it sings a song. I wish you a Merry Christmas. Haley Dear Santa, Thank you for my puppy and dog. This year I would like Barbie dolls, my mom and dad to eat together, and a Bible book for Christmas. I’ll leave you a note on Christmas Eve. Jazzalyn Dear Santa, Thank you Santa for my things. This year I want a little TMNT turtle tiger Slash, some little rubber duckies, and some pictures of my mom and dad and my sissy. Watch out for trucks and cars. Cooper SECC Mrs. Bullock’s Kindergarten Dear Santa, Just one of those big cars that are black trucks that kids can ride on. Love, Tyler Dear Santa, I want a new nerf gun. And a new transformer. That’s all. Love, Teagan Dear Santa, I would like a Barbie house. Love, Joie Dear Santa, Can I have something as a surprise? Love, Bryleigh Dear Santa, Could I get a book for Christmas and anything else? Love, Colton Dear Santa, I want a Monster High Barbie house. Love, Princess Dear Santa, I want a pool and LaLa Loopsy toys. Love, Legacy Dear Santa, Thank you Santa. Can I get a toy? I’m going to have Christmas at home. Love, Dhamon
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Quaid Johnson, kindergarten, SECC Dear Santa, Thank you for the gifts. For Christmas, I want a fake horse. Love, Brooklyn Dear Santa, I want Power Rangers. Love, Jaden Dear Santa, I want a lot of things. Love, Isabella Dear Santa, I want a deer, a Christmas Tree, and a Santa. Love, Maddix Dear Santa, I want a Blaze book. And a puppy! And a poster of Captain America Love, Boston Dear Santa, I want a car, some barbies, and a baby doll for my bike. Love, Piper Dear Santa, I want a Barbie, a car, and a book. Love, Ka’Mya Dear Santa, I want a car, ninja turtles and that’s it! Love, Jace Dear Santa, I want a tablet. A real one, not a fake one. One that I can play games on. Love, Ke’Von Dear Santa, I want Batman, Flash, Batman’s dog, Batman legos, and the cop legos. Love, Rashaun
Jazzmyn Miller, Pre-K, SECC SECC Mrs. Cullison’s Kindergarten Dear Santa, I am wishing for a little microphone with a radio and Elsa and Anna Barbie dolls, and some play food. How do your elves make all those toys? Love, Baylee L. Dear Santa, I would like some Pokemon Cards for Christmas this year. I would also like some more legos to add to my collection. Another thing I would like for Christmas this year is a Spiderman bouncy ball. Thank you for everything you do. Sincerely, Ben B. Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like an elf, an Elsa toy, and an Elsa radio. What does Mrs. Claus do? Love, Bristel T. Dear Santa, I wish I had Super Heroes and a trampoline and with the trampoline a basketball goal. I want the animal mask that is from Star Wars, Chewbacca. It also comes with a weapon, a gun and bow and arrow. Please tell me how do your elves make all the toys. And how do they carry them to you Santa Claus? Thank you, Gage B.
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Dear Santa, I would like an i-pod. I would also like a new x-box and even new games for my x-box. What does Mrs. Claus do? Gavin R. Dear Santa, I would like an American Girl doll, a new pair of shoes and some new pants. Does Mrs. Claus have curly or straight hair? Why do you have a fluffy beard and why does Rudolph have a shiny red nose? From, Jacque G. Dear Santa, I want an Elsa, Anna, and an Olaf doll. Mrs. Claus is very pretty and she is very kind. Love, Joscelin H. To Santa, I would like a new bike for Christmas and a little motorized car to drive. Also, I would like a lifesized robot. When did you become Santa and how long have you been Santa? What is your real name? How do reindeer become reindeer? Do your elves make our pencils that we use in school? Thank you, Kingston T. Dear Santa, I would like a dress for Christmas and a new princess doll. Also, I would like a new phone. Can you bring a reindeer to Shawnee, Oklahoma so that I can play with it? From, LaKyra T. To Santa, I would love some My Little Ponies for Christmas. I also want an American Girl doll. I would like stuffies. How do your reindeer fly? Love, Liberty B. Dear Santa, I want you to get me an Elsa doll for Christmas. I want your little elves to make it for me. I want an Elsa shirt and dress too. When you leave and it’s morning time, I’ll open my toys. Oh! I would also like a box with Anna, Elsa and Olaf on it and an Elsa backpack. How do you make your reindeer fly in the sky after you tie them to the sleigh? From, Micayla H. To Santa, I’m wishing for a Rubic’s Cube and a basketball shooter that shoots basketballs back to me. How
do you get all those gifts delivered in time? Love, Parker W. Merry Christmas Santa, I am wishing for Optimus Prime. He can move his arms, legs and head by himself. He can transform himself. I want a bad Transformer; His name is Mega John. He’s the meanest. He broke the Optimus Prime. He zoomed fast. I’m wishing for an OSU field and an OSU team. I can watch them if they move by themselves. Santa, you are my good friend. You love me. Love, Reece T. Dear Santa, I would like a new jewelry box and I would like a new costume for Super Hero Night and an Anna doll. I don’t really know all of your reindeer names. From, Remee S. To Santa, This year for Christmas I would like a Transformer toy. I would also like the big Hot Wheel garage. Another thing I would enjoy is more stuffed animals. Are the reindeer doing okay? What kind of cookies would you like this year? From, Samuel T. Dear Santa, I want a snow sled for Christmas and a new phone. I also would like a bird house for Christmas. A pencil would also be nice. Thank you, Scott P. Dear Santa, I would like some toy cars for Christmas this year. I would also like a toy dinosaur and a new pair of pajamas. What kind of cookies do you want this year Santa? How are the reindeer doing? Thank you, Timothy M. To Santa, I want toys from Frozen for Christmas. I would also like a snowball for Christmas. The last thing I want is a phone. Thank you, Zariah R. SECC Mrs. Tascier’s Kindergarten Dear Santa, Thank you for coming to my house last year. I would like a real mermaid tail. I also would like an Ariel doll and new clothes. Love Savannah Dear Santa, Thank you for giving us
toys. I would like an Elsa doll. I also would like a Barbie princess and an Anna doll. Thank you for giving us toys. Love Caitlyn Dear Santa, Thank you for my costume for Halloween. I would like a Disgust doll from Inside Out. I also would like the Inside Out movie. Love Felicia Dear Santa, Thank you for the fairy dolls. I would like a dog. I also would like a phone and a turtle. I love you. Love Todaya Dear Santa, Thank you for every present you give me. I would like a dog. I also would like a real hippopotamus and a real seal. The whole enter world is going to snow on Christmas Eve. Love Seth Dear Santa, Thank you for the airplane last year. I would like a horse. I also would like a baby rabbit and a baby dog. Love Aiden Dear Santa, Thank you for getting me my American Girl Doll. I would like violin. I also would like a Barbie doll and clothes. I like you Santa. Love Reese Dear Santa, Thank you for princess bath toy. I would like Barbie dolls. I also would like a pen and some stars. I love you. Love Izzabella Dear Santa, Thank you for getting me a bunch of toys. I would like a monster truck. I also would like cars and stop sign. Thank you. Love Garrett Dear Santa, Thank you for my Barbies. I would like a Barbie dream house. I also would like a new Barbie and Barbie clothes. I’m going to get cookies for you. Love Audrey Dear Santa, Thank you for my toys. I would like a baby doll. I also would like a cat and a baby dog. I’m going to get a baby dog and money. Love Katurah Dear Santa, Thank you for Sparkle the Elf. I would like Addy from T.V. I also would like an Elsa doll and Frozen
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stuff. I love you Santa. Love Mya Dear Santa, Thank you for giving me presents and letting me sit on your lap along time ago. I would like a Batman Lego set. I also would like Madden game and a soccer game. My brother and sister looked for you. Love Royce Dear Santa, Thank you for stuff for my mom. I would like a loud radio. I also would like trumpet T-rex and a baby puppy. Thank you for everything. Love Charlie Dear Santa, Thank you for my momma. I would like a Barbie. I also would like a pointing stick and pencils. I wish I could be a princess. Love Ta’lyzah Dear Santa, Thank you for my baby dog. I would like makeup. I also would like lots of dots and a baby dog. Thank you. Love Amiya Dear Santa, Thank you for my gun. I would like a racecar. I also would like a monster track and lots of cars. Thank you. Love Anthony Dear Santa, Thank you for carrots. I would like a puppy. I also would like a bunny rabbit and a toy dinosaur. I love you Santa Claus. Love Hadassah Dear Santa, Thank you for my family and friends. I would like a new coffee cup. I also would like a nice new jacket and some new school clothes. I am so glad you were able to come visit our class. I think this year is going to be a great year! Love Mrs. Tascier SECC Ms. Kania’s Kindergarten Dear Santa, I want a painting set and puppy, a drawing book, color pencils and a three wheel bike.
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Love Alyanna Dear Santa, I would like a brabie dream house. I would lyike soda. I would like purs. I woud lyike a bunk bed. Love Jamarriyae Dear Santa, I want an Xbox that has geometry Dash in real life! Also I like Minecraft you can build anything you can imagine! That is all. I love you, Fat Guy! Love Brielle Dear Santa, My name is Thomas. There are a bunch of things I want for Christmas. I’d like an Xbox 360, a bike for mommas house and a lime green Lamborghini that is real that I can drive. I’ll leave cookies and milk for you. Love Thomas Dear Santa, I like your reindeer. Did you get any new ones? I also want to know how big is your house and what does it look like? I’ll leave you some cookies. Love Alissa Dear Santa, I would like a four wheeler, a candle that goes in my bedroom and a picture of my aunt dodo by her stocking. Thank you. I will leave you cookies and milk. Love Landen Dear Santa, I’m curious what your reindeer eat. I’ve been a good boy all year, and I want my dad to get a new screwdriver. I would also like to ask for a new toy grappling hook and a new toy car that I can drive. Also maybe a nerf toy. I also hope you can help me feel better. Merry Christmas Santa. We love you. Isaiah Dear Santa, I want a puppy. Love Harlynn SECC Mrs. Hodges’ Kindergarten Dear Santa, I want a cowgirl and a cowboy and I also like you. Do you like gum? I like Christmas too. I have been
Jazmine Gomez, kindergarten, SECC a big girl, not a baby. Thank you. Love Claire Dear Santa, What color is your hat? Can you bring me cat ears to wear? Love Lillian Dear Santa, My name is Jordan, I’ve been very good and this year for Christmas. I would like a ninja turtle toy. I love the ninja turtles, do you? I also would like a John Cena toy and wrestling ring, so they can have a royal rumble. That would be so fun. Love Jordan Dear Santa, I want a bike and a light pal for at night and another X-box remote because mine broke. Love La’Darious Dear Santa, For Christmas I want a remote control car. I would also like some new shoes for winter. I like toy dinosaurs. Love Landyn Dear Santa, I like your white beard! I want Paw Patrol. Love Lilly Dear Santa, Please Santa please can you get me a phone? Can you also please get me a new game for my 2DS? I would also like a new iPad touch! do you have any Santa pups? Thank you Santa. Love Kyle LETTERS, Page 3F
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Dear Santa, I would like to get super hero, R2-D2, and a minions fart gun for Christmas please. How do you like working with reindeer? Are they ornery like me? Love Quinn Dear Santa, Hi, I am Hunter. I have been a good boy. Please bring me a present. I want a video game. Love Hunter Dear Santa, Hi Santa. I would like a whole box of Batman Legos and a Bat Cave and a Bat Mobile with a missile and Batman and Robin. Robin needs a zip line. Batman needs wings so he can fly and get the Riddler. And maybe a Joker set too. Maybe I’ll take Flash too because he is kind of awesome. A Joker robot too or will I have to wait? Oh and I forgot Green Latern because he is real awesome. Love Tatum SECC Ms. Dills’ Class Dear Santa, Thank you for ice cream. I would like a blue ninja turtle, an Elsa doll, and a Doc McStuffins game. Love, Kylie Dear Santa, Thank you for the bus. I would like a dump truck, a Mickey Mouse fire truck, and a little tikes truck to ride in. Love, Jack Dear Santa, Thank you for toys. I would like an easel to color on, a baby doll, and a stuffed elephant. Love, Lorelei Dear Santa, Thank you for cookies. I would like a star wars wheel bike, a lego construction set, and a cars the movie truck. Love, Avery Dear Santa, Thank you for the presents. I would like the polar express train and train track, and a cars the movie truck to haul hot wheels in. Also Santa when you come I will have milk and cookies ready for you. Can I also pet the reindeer? Love, Jiahel Dear Santa, Thank you for giving me presents. I would like a set of batman lego’s, a nerf gun, and a white puppy dog. Santa I want to be your elf. I will have milk and cookies ready for you. Love, Derek Dear Santa, Thank you for candy. I
would like hot wheels, a dump truck, and a paw patrol rescue truck. Also I can’t wait to see your reindeer. Love, Joshua Dear Santa, Thank you for water to play in. I would like a basketball goal, a basketball and a toy truck. Love, Weston Dear Santa, Thank you for yarn to play with. I would like toy shark, a train, and stuffed animal. Love, Zeke SECC Mrs. Ward’s Kindergarten Class Dear Santa, I want a helicopter and a PlayStation and a toy truck. Thank you. Love, Adam P. Dear Santa, I like your reindeer. I like when you make me presents every year. I love you so much. I would like a pony that’s pink and a teddy bear that I can cuddle with and a toy dancing Snoopy. I want a notebook that I can draw on with a pen. Santa, I like when you bring me presents. Love, Amie R. Dear Santa, I love Santa. I want more makeup. Can I have more markers? I want more crayons. Can you buy me more books? Love, AmMarie L. Dear Santa I want a toy race car and I want Legos and I want a remote control car and cars you play with your hands. Love, Brayden F. Dear Santa, I want a fake bear. I want a toy tank. I want a toy dog. Some reindeers have red noses. Love, Cael B. Dear Santa, Can you pretty please get me a Power Ranger Super Mega- force kit? Love, Damion S. Dear Santa, I want some presents. Love, Emma B. Dear Santa, I love you. Thank you for all my love. Santa,
thank you for making my momma proud. I want a doll for Christmas and her name is Barbie. Santa, you know I love you. Thank you for helping me learn letters. Love, Heaven W. Dear Santa, Thank you. I want a red heart and Minnie Mouse. Thank you for coming here. Love, Hope T. Dear Santa, I like you and I love you. How do your reindeer fly? I would like a purple house and some dinosaurs and a minion toy. Love, Isaac M. Dear Santa, Merry Christmas! I want dinosaurs for Christmas. I want elephants and turkeys for Christmas. I to make a snowman. Love, Jackson E. Dear Santa, I love you. I love you so much. I love it when you build things. I want a My Little Pony and dinosaurs and an apple toy and a minion toy and a chicken toy. I love the reindeers. Love, Jailee Dear Santa, I love you. I want to say hi. I want a skateboard and a dinosaur and cars and stickers. I want to see your reindeer. Love, Jamarl D. Dear Santa, I want a race car for Christmas and a bunch of Bat guy toys with Batman and Spiderman. I want a dinosaur. Happy Christmas. Love, Jordan M. Dear Santa, I want a Barbie house and also some Barbie dolls and also a skinny vacuum. Also, I love you. You’re so sweet! I think you are super duper sweet. Love, Kalista K. Dear Santa, I love Santa for all the day. Santa is so nice. Will you please give me some real apples and a computer and a phone and a book. I want a reindeer. Love, Madison W.
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monster truck and a toy gun and a Turbo Booster 3.0. Love, Ryan M. Dear Santa, I love you. Hi. Where are your deer at? I want a toy and a car and a baseball bat. Love, Trenton L. SECC Mrs. Flora’s Kindergarten Dear Santa, I like toys! I want a RC helicopter! I want some blocks too! Love, Isaac Dear Santa, I want a scooter to ride around the park, Frozen legos to build a castle and make up to make me look pretty as a princess! Love, Sadie Dear Santa, I am 5 years old. I want zombies for Christmas. I want baby dolls too. Love, Kaydence Dear Santa, How are you? How is everything going at the North Pole? Can you please bring me a watch? Also, could you please bring everyone in my class some presents? I would also like some new Mobigo games. Do you have any toys of yourself? I’d really like that too. Love, Olivia Dear Santa, How are you and the elves? Do you like to make toys with the elves? What is your favorite kind of cookie? Can I have some new Minecraft legos? Have you ever seen me play Minecraft? Do you play Minecraft? Hug Rudolph for me! Love, Owen Dear Santa, I would like a violin for Christmas. Is the winter nice in the North Pole? Love, Alisha Dear Santa, I would like a horse for Christmas. Can you bring my sister, Hadley, a little people house? Also, can you bring God some more helpers? I think God needs
Gavyn Hasbell, Pre-K, SECC them. Please and thank you. I love Santa. Love, Addyson Dear Santa, Please bring me Nerf guns, fireworks and a red dirt bike. How are your reindeer? Love, Paul Dear Santa, I want a dog and a huge science lab for Christmas. What is your favorite kind of cookies? I like when the reindeers nose lights up! Love, Rae’dence Dear Santa, I want a scooter and a motorcycle for Christmas. Are your reindeer nice? Love, Dewayne Dear Santa, Thanks for giving me presents. You can come back another day. Love, Teresa Dear Santa, I love you. Please bring me a two play stations one for me and one for my brother. Love, Brendan Dear Santa, I want a skateboard and a scooter for Christmas. Why does your reindeer have a shiny nose? Do you
Serenity Longstreet, PreK, SECC have a Grandma? Love, Jayden Dear Santa, Thank you for all of the presents you brought my friends and family. I would like a baby live doll and number magnets for Christmas. How do your reindeer fly? Love, Briana Dear Santa, I want a monster high doll house and a monster high DVD to watch while I play. I’d also like a Ninja Turtle game for my Wii. Thank you Santa, I hope your staying warm at the North Pole. Please give Rudolph a big hug for me! Love, Rosalie Dear Santa, I would like an Xbox1 and a dirt bike. When are you coming over? Love, Brody Dear Santa, My name is Jacob Jesse. For Christmas, I would love to have new dinosaurs and Pokemon cards. A new board game to share with my brother and sister would be cool! Be safe coming to Oklahoma this year Santa! Love, Jacob
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