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New neighborsConstruction is finished and the doors are

open at Urban Eats, 3414 Washington Ave. The grand opening took place this week on Dec. 16 and from opening day through Christmas week, Urban Eats is offering from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., a regular coffee along with a muffin or croissant for $5. Levi Rollins is at the head of the table for the Bistro-Bar-Market combo. Urban Eats’ eclectic cuisine is inspired by American family recipes, and is made in-house, procured locally, and delivered in three unique dining experi-ences: a full service bistro and bar, fast-casual eatery, and specialty market.

The menu offers simple meals that are cre-ated through partnerships with local vendors like Kraftsmen Baking, Angela’s Oven, Houston Dairy Maids and Cloud 10 Creamery. Diners are encouraged to “make the feast their own” with Urban Eat’s Build-A-Better Dish concept, which allows guests to mix and match their entrees and sides.

Downstairs features the specialty market which sells fresh baked breads, carefully sourced cheeses, cured meats and epicurean products that are sure to inspire the foodie in anyone.

The upstairs, full service Bistro-Bar offers fifty beers, a collection of wines from across Amer-ica, and craft cocktails. The outdoor rooftop patio offers views of the Houston skyline and live Standards, Jazz and Blues will be performed every Friday and Saturday after 9 p.m.

“Urban Eats is the implementation of my dream: a comfortable and friendly environment where everyone is welcome to experience an amazing meal - be it with us or on the go,” said-Rollins.

The El gets some superior help from F.E.E.D. TX Restaurant Group

F.E.E.D. restaurant group, which owns and op-erates BRC Gastropub, Liberty Kitchen & Oys-ter Bar, Liberty Kitchen & Oysterette, and Petite Sweets, has partnered with an area favorite, Ken Bridge of Delicious Concepts Restaurant Group: Pinks Pizza, Witchcraft Tavern & Provisions Co., Shepherd Park Draught House and Lola, to take over management and daily operations of The El Cantina Superior, 602 Studewood St. 77007. Executive Chef and partner, Lance Fegen, will launch a couple new menu items this Friday and will slowly relaunch the entire menu, (even adding breakfast!). But they are keeping the Margarita.

“We are excited to be a part of what Ken has created in this amazing space and look forward to realizing its full potential,” owner Lee Ellis said. F.E.E.D.’s culinary team says their ‘one of a kind’ menu and award-winning approach to cus-tomer service will be a focus of the restaurant, like their sister restaurants.

“We all have tremendous experience in this business and it’s exciting to imagine what we will accomplish together,” Ken Bridge said. “I’ve been a longtime fan of their operations and look forward to working with them.”

Ladybirds: Coming soon with troopsLadybirds, where The Usual was previously

ensconced, is the new tenant on the block at 5519 Allen St. Owners Taylor and Darin Lee are first time owners and have reported on their Facebook page that they are “opening soon” since October. The first time owners are learn-

Enjoy discounted coffee and croissants during Grand Opening of Urban Eats

Photo by Christina MartinezA view from the upstairs bistro-bar patio. See Nibbles P. 2A

Ella eyed by new restauranteursPhoto by Betsy Denson

Fast food establishments along Ella Boulevard won’t be the only dining options for area residents .

By Betsy [email protected]

While no one is calling Ella Boulevard north of 610 ‘res-taurant row’ just yet, they can’t call it a fast food wasteland for much longer either. No of-fence Raising Cane’s. With the news of Gatlin’s BBQ’s move from 1221 West 19th Street to a 4,200 square foot space in the new center at 3510 Ella Blvd. – and anticipated open-ing of the Berry Hill at Ella and 43rd Street by mid-Janu-ary – the area has been abuzz with anticipation.

NewQuest Properties leas-ing agent Danny McCormack, and St. Pius graduate, said he knows that area residents are excited about Gatlin’s because he has been getting calls from them. McCormack said that he had been talking with them since last August but the deal was just finalized last week.

“They liked the location, the new construction, and the lack of restaurants in the immediate area,” said McCor-mack, who noted that Gatlin’s signed a five year lease.

The other half of the 8,500 square foot space is not offi-cially spoken for yet. Although it’s not precluded from being a restaurant too, McCormack said that they are in talks with a retailer for the spot.

Just down the street at 1201 W. 43rd, Park Blair is ready to finally open the doors to his second Berryhill franchise. His first is on East 11th street in the Heights. The Ella loca-tion used to be the Oak Forest Mobil station.

“We’ll be open by mid-Jan-uary at the latest if we don’t run into anything else,” Blair said.

To say that it’s been a bumpy road to the opening would not be an understate-ment. Blair said that there were unresolved lawsuits about the property that pre-dated his purchase of the building, as well as easement issues and environmental hur-dles such as the removal of the gas tanks from the under the ground that needed to be addressed.

Although he’s owned the property since 2013, Blair said he’s had his eye on it for quite a while. He lived in the area before he moved to the Heights three years ago.

“I knew the area was gen-trifying and had seen the growth,” Blair said. “We still have a lot of friends there. The demographics are there now. It was a good location six years ago. I wish I’d gotten it then.”

Another person who is fa-miliar with the changing de-mographics of the neighbor-hood is Dan Braun with Braun Enterprises. Braun Enterpris-

es acquired Ella Plaza, next to the soon-to-be Gatlin’s last spring, and is getting ready to give the center a major make-over.

Braun said that construc-tion will be complete by the end of the second quarter of 2015. NewQuest Properties is also doing the third party leas-ing for the new and improved plaza.

“We want to have an identi-ty,” said Braun, who notes that they’ve turned a lot of people down in an effort to acquire tenants that the neighborhood would value.

Although a lot is still in flux, there are two restaurants that have signed leases. Longtime tenant the Golden Wok is stay-ing, but will move to a differ-ent location within the center. They’re also rebranding a bit and will continue to offer take out as well as sushi.

Toasted, a bagel shop/breakfast restaurant owned by a family with over ten years’ experience in the ba-gel business in Louisiana, is also moving in which will be good news to breakfast lov-ers in the GOOF. Not signed, but in the works are a take-out pizza place and a “very cool” barbershop with several other locations.

The biggest news will be the tenant on the corner which will take over the spot of the Golden Wok. Braun said they are in talks with four or five different restaurants, several of whom already have an en-thusiastic Houston following.

“We want to cater to the

neighborhood,” said Braun.A missing piece of the pie

will be the restaurant that takes the place of the former That Pizza Place at 3322 Ella Blvd. Purchased by the Liber-ty Kitchen group in 2014, the owners announced at that time that construction was soon to begin on Surfing Cowboys, a restaurant and music venue. Whether the delay is permit-ting related, or just a result of a lot of irons in the fire – see Nibbles for more on their new partnership with The EL’s Ken Bridge – it’s pretty clear that not much is happening, yet.

“We went in that neighbor-hood because it’s up and com-ing [with all the] young fami-lies,” said owner Lee Ellis.

Of course, with all the new options on the horizon, people will have their old favorites. El Rey will still be raking it in and no one is giving up on Shipley Do-Nuts. Even the existing businesses like Houston Pa-nini & Provisions at West 34th Street right by Ella are looking forward to the new non-fast food blood.

“I think it’s fantastic,” said Garden Oaks resident and Panini & Provisions co-owner David Colby, who also told The Leader that they received permitting this week to be certified as a full-fledged res-taurant. Colby also said that they’ll soon be adding a side patio and garden on the side of their building that faces Ella.

“Anything that’s out of the ordinary – as residents, that’s what we’re all looking for.”

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Rainbow Lodge is not afraid to go out on a culinary limb with their meats. From their wild game mixed grill includ-ing venison, lamb, Texas quail and wild boar to their smoked duck and Andouille sausage gumbo to the elk chops, owner Donnette Hansen pulls out all the stops for adventurous car-nivores.

For New Year’s Eve, they’re doing a four course, $79 per person dinner starting at 5 p.m. They’re also offering a New Year’s Day Brunch with selections like southern fried venison cutlets and braised short rib “Benedict.”

“Our Log Cabin restaurant is just made for the holidays,” said Hansen. “The decorations are up and the egg nog is flow-ing.”

For home cooks, she said she likes both roasted duck and whole roasted beef ten-derloins during the holiday.

“Both are extremely easy to prepare,” she said. “The inter-net is a wonderful resource for very user friendly recipes for both of these meats.”

To save you the trouble, here are two recipes below, both from Allrecipies.com. Happy cooking.

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utesServings: 4“A simple rub made with

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INGREDIENTS:2 teaspoons salt2 teaspoons paprika1 teaspoon black pepper1 (5 pound) whole duck1/2 cup melted butterDIRECTIONS:1. Preheat oven to 375

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and paprika into the skin of the duck. Place in a roasting pan.

3. Roast duck in pre-heated oven for 1 hour. Spoon 1/4 cup melted butter over bird, and continue cooking for 45 more minutes. Spoon re-maining 1/4 cup melted but-ter over duck, and cook for 15 more minutes, or until golden brown.

Beef Tenderloin “This three ingredient beef

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INGREDIENTS:1 (3 pound) beef tenderloin

roast3/4 cup soy sauce1/2 cup melted butterDIRECTIONS:1. Preheat oven to 350

degrees F (175 degrees C).

2. Place roast into a shallow, glass baking dish. Pour soy sauce and melted butter over the tenderloin.

3. Bake in preheated oven for 10 minutes, then turn the roast over, and continue cooking 35 to 40 minutes, basting occasionally until the internal temperature of the roast is at 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium. Or, cook to your desired degree of doneness. Let meat rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

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We’re coming to the end of the year and with the end of the year we look back on the year’s accomplishments, struggles and celebrate everything in-between. New Year’s Eve is our last hurrah of the year, and rightfully so. You have successfully made it through another year of being a human being making the daily motions through life and if you found a smidge of clarity, prosperity or any other form of happiness, it’s time to celebrate. Whether you’re the single girl looking for her Bridg-et Jones NYE kiss or heading out with your family and friends, here’s a few places in the area to consider.

NYE in the Heights CrispOver on Bevis Street, Crisp invites you

to ring in the new year in the Heights. The wine bar will open their doors starting at 5 p.m., and will have live music starting at 8 p.m. from the acoustic duo Mike & Mike until midnight. A champagne toast and countdown to the ball drop will take place at midnight. Space is limited, so make your reservation with [email protected] or call 832-247-1924. Crisp is located at 2220 Bevis Street 77008.

Harold’s If you’re looking for the rooftop atmo-

sphere to ring in the new year, but not wanting to leave the ‘hood, Harold’s has the perfect terrace for you. From the food menu, Chef Antoine Ware is offering a spe-cial menu for those looking to dine-in. Be sure to make your reservation early! From the bar, Harold’s has you covered if you’re in the mood for some bubbles. Harold’s will be offering specialty champagne cock-tails or choose from their fine wines and cocktail menu. If you’re ordering from the

cocktail menu, try the Apricot Manhattan and ask for Arthur to make it. Harold’s is located at 350 W. 19th Street 77008.

CottonwoodIf live music on one of Houston’s best

patios is on your list for NYE, Cottonwood might be the place for you. Starting at 9 p.m. The Roomsounds will take the stage and the Dallas four-some is sure to shake it up. They credit their honest sounds from studying the classics – the Beattles, Stones, and Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Check out some of their latest hits online: theroomsounds.com

Cottonwood will be tapping specialty beers just for the night and will offer a free champagne toast for the countdown. There is no cover charge and doors will stay open until 2 a.m. Cottonwood is located at 3422 N. Shepherd Dr. 77018.

Silver Street VenueIf you’re looking to step out and dance

the night away, Silver Street has a slew of entertainment lined up for you. From 80s glam cover band LC ROCKS, to Houston’s 104.1 KRBRE DJ Tony Styles and cover band RAT RANCH, you’ll be sure to dance the night away. The venue will entertain their own version of Battle of the Bands with each band playing one set after the other to give the crowd a variety of music all night long. Ticket prices are a bit pricey, but $100 gets you an all-inclusive pack-age that includes premium drinks from the main bar, complimentary champagne toast at midnight and breakfast buffet. Tickets are on sale now: www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-new-years-eve-party-the-h-town-countdown-2015-tickets-13719321861 Silver Street Venue is located at 2000 Ed-wards Street 77007.

FitzgeraldsIf you’re wanting to party like it’s 1999,

you have to be at the Fitz to ring in the new year. Celebrate in sound beat style with bands from BLSHS, Teeel, New York City Queens, children of pop, and Yung Slutty. BLSHS will be your headliner of the night so check out their crowd favorite: http://

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Hughes HangarIf red carpet, glamour and glitz are the

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Honorable MentionsNightlife is something Houston does

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Julep – located at 1919 Washington Ave. 77007

The Nightingale Room – 308 Main St. 77002

Moving Sidewalk – 306 Main St. 77002 Poison Girl – 1641B Westheimer 77006Boheme – 307 Fairview St. 77006Darwin’s Theory – 33 Waugh St. 77007D&T Drive Inn – 1307 Enid St. 77009The Hay Merchant – 1100 Westheimer

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Party RentalsIt feels like the end of the year got here a lot faster than usual. Maybe I was too busy too notice? I’ve certain-ly had fun writing the last five columns, and bringing you the stories of local artists. Expect to see a lot more of that in 2015. I’m not one for once a year resolutions, I seem to make a week-ly habit of those - but I’ll certainly continue with the interviews.

This week I’m bringing you a final round of shows to help assist you with your last minute artsy shopping sprees. Start Thursday evening at Glitter Karaoke - I know it does not sound like the usual spot for art. As reported here

before, Glitter Karaoke features local artists like Valerie G of Cultured Critter Collective. Cute to ferocious anime style figures that are perfect for the collector or stocking stuffers. Mike Potowski and Maria Gonzalez of benjy’s on Washington will be in the kitchen working hard for your appetite. The fun starts around 8 p.m. at 2621 Milam St., 77006.

Friday night is a Mexican Posada at the East End Studio Gallery. The gallery is coming up on its fifth anniversary and continues to bring out more of the best artists, vendors and food than you can shake a piñata at, and yes they’ll have those too. This gallery space is surround-ed by other businesses that will be open and two restaurants. East End Studio Gallery, 708C Telephone Road Houston, TX 77023 www.eestudiogallery.com

This is worth the short drive and here is more about what a Posada celebration is from their website:

Posadas are a nine-day celebration tradi-tionally celebrated in Latin America. A posada is the reenactment of the Census pilgrimage to Bethlehem by Mary and Joseph (los peregri-nos) in search of a room. From December 16th through December 24th, Mexican families cus-tomarily hold a posada party one evening in each of their homes.

During the reenactment, the posada hosts act as the inn keepers while their guests act as

the pilgrims (los peregrinos). Holding lighted candles, each group takes turns singing verses to each other. Then the inn keeper hoists open the door and welcomes the pilgrims inside.

Posada parties are not only marked by tra-ditional rituals but are also filled with cheerful socializing, authentic food, and fun for the en-tire family, including a special Christmas drink and a piñata filled with candy.

Being the third weekend of the month, we have our regular events like Discovery Green Flea at Discovery Green Downtown and the Hardy & Nance Street Artist Open Studios, both Saturday. Hardy & Nance is at 1707 Nance St., 77020. Open studios are 5-9 p.m. and includes the nonprofit Artists Alive & Well Showcase 2014 in the JoMar Visions Gallery space.

Discovery Green Flea is Saturday from 11 -5 p.m. at Discovery Green 1500 McKinney, 77010.

Jefferson Woodruff of Austin is a metal worker and jewelry artist. Woodruff is a regu-lar at Discovery Green Flea as well as my show, First Saturday Arts Market. I think it says a lot about the Houston art scene that an artist of Woodruff ’s caliber travels to Houston several times a month, year round to show his work. You’ll know him by his cheerful attitude, jewel-ers “eye” that he wears while working, white hair and the many mobiles hanging around the perimeter of his tent.

Discovery Green Flea is no flea market. Ex-pect to find recycled, upcycled, collectables, furniture and oddities that just may not fit in elsewhere. Plus, an amazing setting, great local musicians and popular food trucks. Get more

online too: discoverygreen.com/fleaFinally I want you to check out Houston

Makerspace Holiday Maker Bash from noon to 9 p.m. Saturday. Last week I introduced you to Chasity Porter and her Dormalou Project (aka her mobile art gallery). Porter will be here and will have her monthly arts and crafts table out. Hosted by Paper and Space Collective, you will find local vendors, non-profits, music, beer, and more plus inside the building, Hous-ton Makerspace will host demos, classes, and open studios. 100 Hutcheson St., 77003

Cohen is the founder and manager of First Sat-urday Arts Market. Contact him at [email protected] or visit him on the web at ArtValet.com.

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Cultured Critter Collective characters will make appearances at Glitter Karaoke Thursday, the Mexican Posada in the East End Studio Gallery Friday and the Houston Makerspace Holiday Maker Bash, Saturday.

Photo by Darlene Besier At Discovery Green Flea Saturday - Austin artist Jefferson Woodruff at a recent First Saturday Arts Market.

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Dear Santa, I also would like a rocking horse

for Christmas. So far, I have had lots of fun with my elf. I already told my elf everything else beside the rock-ing horse. I played elf games on the computer! I like you a lot. This morning my elf chose such a high spot to sit on! I also changed my elf ’s name to Buddy.

From Harry B.

Dear Santa,I would like a Fire and Rescue

set. Can you make little legos? I want a little legos camper. I would like a cop and robbers wii u game. When is Freddy going to come? Do you have Rudolph? My mom wants boots.

From Augustus W.

Dear Santa,I want for the poor a new go cart.

I want a playstation 3 for me, and Minecraft. I want a 3DS with Mario cart Galaxy. Then for my Dad, I want a new Polaris and for my mom a new purse. My sister wants a Elsa and Anna dress with the toy set. For you Santa, a big bag of cookies and milk.

From Jackson S.

Dear Santa, I want to have a brown poney and

I want a toy santa. I have to have a horse. Santa I want to have a farm. Santa I want to have a reindeer. Santa I want Bubble Guppys.

From Ashton G.

Dear Santa,How are your reindeer? How is

Mrs. Claus? I hope my kittens find a home. I reeeeealy want a mini car. I hope you can get it. I will leave milk and cookies. Mabey I will leave car-rots for the reindeer.

From Olivia D.

Dear Santa, I really want a marble track. I

have been very good. I wonder if I will get a presents. I hope they are good presents not a pencil. That is a good Santa.

From Joseph O.

Dear Santa, I love you! You are awesome!

You bring presents. My brother wants a nerf gun. My cousin wants transformers. Frank wants a bone. My mom wants a shirt. My auntie wants a new computer.

From Marcus C.

Dear Santa,I want a big brown teddy bear. I

want a pink pogo stick. I would like a Kitty Surprise. A game called Trea-sure of the Snake. I want a gold mi-croscope. I like a soccer ball. I would like a black Spy Kids and Gagit cos-tume.

From Avery M.

Dear Santa,I want a Walking Dead board

game. Santa, I also want the new Mega Bow. I also want Mine Craft stuff. Santa, I want a big stuffed ani-mal bear. Also, Santa, I want a truck. Santa, I want a reeling toy. Santa I want a big monster truck.

From Kaiden D.

Dear Santa,I want a play house for Christmas.

I like how you have reindeer. I like toys. Do you? I hope my Elf didn’t lose its magic. I like you because I like your toys. You are soooo fasci-nating with toys. Please give toys to poor children too.

From Alexis S.

Dear Santa,For Christmas, can I please have

the Nerf Mega Thunderbow. Also a tie with a button that says “We wish you a Merry Christmas,” for my dad. I hope you also get a present for the poor. Also, Nintendo 3DS with only Mario cart. I also want a big Hershey bar for my Mom. I also want a Nerf Rebell Arrow for my sister and the move Big Hero 6.

From Mason C.

Dear Santa,How are you doing? I have been

a good girl. I want a silver micro-scope. Also, I want a globe. You must be very busy right now. How are your elfs doing? That is what I want for Christmas.

From Maggie P.

Dear Santa, I want a brown bear. I really want

Caroline. Can you give a lot of new toys? I remember that you wrote me a letter. I also want a big pink and white bear. And I want a real live chicken. Also I want a puppy real bad.

From Cameron M.

Dear Santa, I want an Xbox with Madden 15.

I want you to go to kids that don’t have toys and give them some toys. Give my sister some toys even our new baby. I also want a crossbow. And the Mega bow. Can you give me the helmet, the shoulder pads, and knee pads too?

From Jackson M.

Dear Santa,I’ve been a good boy. What I want

for Christmas is legos. I want food to give to the poor. I want toys. I want candy. I want clothes.

From Santiago

Dear Santa,I want a kid car. I want a light-

saber. I want a BB gun. I want a lightsaber pack. I want a Lego Stars Wars republic gun ship. I want a pack of Lego people.

From Zeke

Dear Santa,I want a American Girl doll please.

Will you give me Isabella please? Will you give me all her accessories please? Will you give me Caroline too? With her cat please.

From Marie Claire

Dear Santa,For Christmas I want a table to put

in my room. I would like a lamp on top of my table. I want my table to be pink . Also, a Bible to read before bed. I want a little kitten too.

From Claire B.

Dear Santa,I hope you are having a great time

at the North Pole. I would like a gui-tar for Christmas. I would also like another Hot Wheel track. I would also like the other North Pole Ex-press. I would like Army legos.

From Joseph

Dear Santa,I want a Barbie and a toy house.

I would like a baby cat. I would like a robot dog. I would like a dress up box. I also like dress up clothes.

From Leah

Dear Santa,I behave in school, but not at

home. I want Lego Batman, three video games for Christmas. I want it because it looks fun. I want to know

if your real. You live in the North Pole. You are a nice person.

From Victorio

Dear Santa,I want a zoomer Dino. It looks fun.

I want a mouse trap. It is awesome. I want a DS and the pokemon game. Please get it for me.

From Henry

Dear Santa,I would like a light saver. I would

like a toy Octamis Prime. I want a toy Grand lock with Octamis Prime. I want a toy car. I want a toy Maga-tron. I want a toy clock. I want a toy phone.

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Dear Santa,I have been a good girl. I want a

American girl doll. I want a Aggies shirt. I want a Jesus cross. I want a globe. I want a diamond ring.

From Makayla

Dear Santa,I want a Zoomer Dino. I want

Legos. I want a video game. I want Pokemon cards. I want a pet. I want a train set.

From Fabio

Dear Santa,I want a plane. I want a car. I want

a train. I want some money. I want a kitchen. I want a job.

From Aidan

Dear Santa,For Christmas I want Boo! I want

Beau to be happy. I want more things to put on my backpack. Also some big eyes like Claire M. Also American girl dolls. I hope I get it.

From Kailey

Dear Santa,For Christmas I want a Xbox 360,

and a bike with a helmet. Please send my mommy presents. I want spy gear too. Also, four brothers to play with. I like Christmas.

From Jesse

Dear Santa,I want five smelly hand sanitiz-

ers. I want one regular. I want Hello Kitty stuff. I want Barbie stuff. I want LaLa Loopsy stuff. I want a Paris notebook for me to write on at school.

From Amelia

Dear Santa,I want Sky Landers trap team for

Christmas. I want all the Sky Land-ers trap team people. I want the new Lego Batman three game. I want Call of Duty Advance Warfare for Christmas. I want all of the Di-ary of a Wimpy Kid books. I want a Boomco for Christmas. I want a Nerf bow and arrow toy.

From Sergio

Dear Santa,What do you look like, Santa? I

know you are big. Can I get big card of the Charizard? Can I get the game Big Hero six? Santa, can I get a big Nerf gun?

From Benjamin S.

Dear Santa,Are you real? I want a phone. I

also want a Nerf gun. I also want a pigeon book. I want a rainbow loom. I want some colors, too! I also want a pencil sharpener. I want Big Hero Six.

From Mae T.

St. Rose 2nd Grade

Dear Santa,I was wondering if I could get

some games known as Lego Batman DS, Super Smash Bros. and Brawl on the 3Ds. Oh yeah, I hope you have a good time with your cocoa. Also I would like that new game Shape It Up. It’s a way to burn fat! I’m sure you would like it. I bet I could name all your reindeer. Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vicsin, Comet, Cupid, Doner, and Blitzin. There you go all 8 of them! You don’t have to use that last one all the time. I hope Mrs. Claus is OK after she fell. It’s a good thing you never get sick or do you take pills? I would be laughing anyway.

Sincerely, Maxwell

Dear Santa,Thank you for my Elf on the Shelf.

How are you doing? This year for Christmas I want a new bike, My Teacher is an Alien book, a fairy playhouse, a Mine Craft video game, and a Mine Craft keychain. That’s what I want for Christmas. The thing I most want for Christmas is the Mine Craft video game. I can not wait until Christmas! Thank you for the candy you gave us in our shoes! I wish I could go visit you at the North Pole. Maybe next Christ-mas I could do it. I hope I get lots of presents. You’re the best.

Sincerely, Cristina P.

Dear Santa Claus,This year I want more present,

but I want a Elf on the Shelf this year. What is it like up at the north pole? I want to know how pretty is Mrs. Claus? I want everything I ever wanted from American Girl. I want my own puppy. I also want every-thing a puppy needs. I want a Hunt-ress costume. Give me the courage to not be scared for Reconciliation. Thanks Santa! But can you come earlier?

Sincerely, Isabella H.

Dear Santa,Santa how are you doing today? Is

your raindeer flying again? Do you have a red nose rain deer? I would like a game for the 3DS: Super Smash Bros. and a DS game. I was good. Santa I will make the milk sweet. The cookies will be chocolate chip. Also I would like laser pistols from SpyGear. How are your elves doing? How are your rain deers doing?

Sincerely, Roman L.

Dear Santa,I want a big stuffed animal horse

for Christmas. I want a big stuffed animal creacher. I would like some more little hand sanitizers called Mrs. Owl and Made About You. Santa I have been a good girl this weekend. Are your raindeers good? Are your raindeers cold? How many cookies did you eat? Santa how many presents will you give me? What will you give me? Santa, will you give me something good please? Has my elf been good or bad?

Sincerely, Grace H.

Dear Santa,I would like a 50 dollar bill for

Christmas. I also want a sledding board that goes fast. I also want your autograph. How are you doing? I also want you to be safe if there are any blizzards. I hope your deers have enough magic to fly. Santa keep warm so you don’t have to go back. I want a rock that has a spe-cial letter. I hope Mrs. Claws is tak-ing good care of you. Thank you for my elf on my shelf. I’ve been a good boy! I wonder what the North Pole feels like. Can you please tell me what it feels like? Can Mrs. Claws take a picture of you? Send it to me please. Can I have shoes for school but not bright shoes. Can I have a lot of dollars for the poor?

Sincerely, Mario G.

Dear Santa,My only Christmas present I want

is for both of my elfs to bring me a toy. I want it to be Mega EX Poke-mon cards. I want a toy from my elfs because my cousins elf Fred gave

him a toy dragon. Also I want a nice little puppy. And how are your rein-deer doing? If they’re well, good! If they’re doing bad, I’ll put some rein-deer food out in my front yard on Christmas eve. I’m sure it will help them feel better if they’re feeling bad. I hope you are doing well too Santa. Christmas is the best holiday ever.

Sincerely, Jack Z.

Dear Santa,I have some questions for you.

How’s Rudolph and your other raindeer? Of corse, how are you doing? I want another Elf on the Shelf girl and skirts. Can I have an American Girl doll that looks like me? I also want a Nerf Rebel gun for girls. How’s Mrs. Claus? Do ya’ll eat a lot of cookies and milk? Can I please have Lego friends for girls. What kind of cookies and milk do you like?

Sincerely, Kaitlyn A.

Dear Santa,Have I been a good girls this year?

How have you been doing this year? Can you say “hi” to the elves for me. Santa, what I want for Christmas is an American Girl doll that looks exactly like me. I have been wonder-ing, does Rudolph’s nose still glow? Do you like anything besides cook-ies and milk? Wich elf makes teddy bears? How many presents do you deliver a year? Santa, when is your birthday? I also want an Elf on the Shelf.

Sincerely, Jenna W.

Dear Santa, How are you doing? I want Nerf

guns, Minecraft and remote control cats and helicoptors. Have you been getting a cold? Who would go with out Christmas? That would be hor-rible. Reindeer doing OK? Is there magic going away? I will give you chocolate and ginger bread cookies. I will bake so many cookies I might make 1,000,000 cookies. They will be very good.

Sincerely, Campbell O.

Dear Santa,For Christmas I would like a Nut-

cracker. I would like a giant candy cane! How are the reindeer doing? Thanks for sending Ella my elf. How many cookies do you think you’ve been eating? May I please have a nerf rebel bow and arrow? Is your belly really a big bowl of jelly? May I please, please, please have pink and black zebra striped roller blades! I hopy you have a nice Christmas!

Sincerely, Aubrey B.

Dear Santa,Can I please have a big plush ti-

ger but he can’t be scary. And a Nerf rebel, the new version of the bow and arrow. And the most important thing in my life is a pink roller skat-ing pony with gold wheels. Oh, how is Mrs. Claus? What kind of cookies do you like? Ginerdread, sugar cook-ies, or chocolate chunk cookie? Can I pleaes have an Elf on a Shelf? What are your raindeers’ names? I think one is named Blitson. Of course, I know Rudolph. Does your nose re-ally glow? Can you please give me all of this for Christmas?

Sincerely, Clara M.

Dear Santa Claus,Hello how are the raindeer as

well as Mrs. Claus? I am going to tell you what I want for Christmas. I want some shopkins, Monster High, and my ice works. Why do you eat lots of cookies? Why are you so big? How are the elfs? Here is one more thing I want for Christmas: a nut cracker. I bet you will love the star on the Christmas tree. I hope I am on the good list. Have a Merry Christmas.

Sincerely, Sophia S.

P.S. I also want 1st-7th Harry Pot-ter.

Dear Santa,I don’t really want anything for

Christmas just my two front teeth. I also want a very good Cristmas. I hope you like the cookies I make you. I hope Mrs. Clause is not sick. I don’t want her to get the Christmas cold. I hope the raindeer are ok. I hope I’m on the nice list. I am going to give you strawberry milk. I realy want you to be healthy for Crist-mas Eve. Do you have a dog named Santa Paws?

Sincerely, Gaby G.

Dear Santa,All I want for Christmas is a laptop

and a millyin dollars. How come we eat you cookies and you eat cook-ies? How is Mrs. Clause. I hope she isn’t sick. Are people in my class on the noty or nice list. Can you eat 7 billion cookies in one night? Who made your red suit. Wich elf make boats, tedy bears, bikes, and pil-lows? Is Ms. Bryce on the good or bad list? Can you tell my elf on the shelf to move? I will ask for 100 things next year.

Sincerely, Julianne T.

P.S. I want a giant pen.

Dear Santa,How are you and the raindeer?

Which is your favorite raindeer? Is it Rudolph? I’m going to give you a present. It will probably be you in your sleigh with your raindeer. It will probably be awesome. I will leave a drawing with the present. The draw-ing will be neat. I was nice yester-day. These are 5 things I want for Christmas: a sports watch, Boomco Extreme battle pack, Play Station Portable, Harry Potter action figure, and $500 dollars please.

Sincerely Nicolas R.

Dear Santa,I want a x box, its the best. Can

I have some robotic legos? I also want regular legos. I also want a little money. By the way, how is it at the north pole? How do you keep yourself warm? What do you live in: an iglo or house? How do you catch fish when it is frozen? Can I have more skylanders? Can I have Apple Money? Can I have a stuffed elf animal?

Sincerely, Jacob

Dear Santa,I will send you a present under

the Christmas tree. How are you, the elves, and the reindeer doing? Oh I’d never forget Mrs. Claus! How is the weather in the North Pole? I have been very good. Am I on the nice list? I hope my elf on the shelfs give you a nice report. Please can you put me on the nice list? Could I take a ride on Rudolph? I don’t have a Chimney. I have an alarm. Could you give me one of your elves? I wish I could look at you and meet you.

Sincerely, Ruby

Dear Santa,Hello I want the whole set of

Harry Potter read-out-loud. I hope the chimney will not hurt. We got a new fire thing. How good are Mrs. Santa’s cookies? I hope you will like the cookies we make. Thank you for training Charly my Elf on the shelf. Plenty of people say “They eat other people’s things! Charle is nice, too. What does he do? Merry Christmas.

Sincerely, Lauren C.

Dear Santa,How are you doing at the North

Pole? Well I’m fine. I can’t wait till you give me all my presents. I want a tea party setup. That would be fun! We could have tea parties all day long! I also want a pet turtle! I would love a collie! I love legos. I hope you like I did. You think I am going to get all the pets? Merry Christmas!

Sincerely, Ava P.

Dear Santa,All I want for Christmas is to lose

my front tooth. Well not really you can give me whatever. I don’t care but I do want a new bike. Are the rain deer hungry? Is it cold up there? Next year can I have a girl elf? I still love Johny. He is very funny. He is the best. Can I have root beer?

Sincerely, Makenzie C.

Dear Santa,What do you eat in the North

Pole? How do you deliver so many presents in one night? Why do you live in the North Pole? Do you think its too cold? For Christmas I want my two front teeth. I also want a stuffed deer. I really love Christ-mas! I especially want Diary of a Kid books. I really want an Elf on the Shelf. Are you doing okay Santa? You’re the best Santa ever!

Sincerely, Sara P.

Love Elementary

Dear Santa,I want a puppy for Christmas and

a iPad mini. One reason is because I help my dad and I was beaing good all the time.

Love, Justin

Dear Santa, Please Santa can I get a toy kichen

for Christmas. One reason is be-cause I help my mom cook. Another reason is because I help my family put up the lights. The last reason is because I am nice to people. Please Santa can you give me an elf for Christmas.

Love, Alyssa

Dear Santa, What I want for Christmas is a

happy mom.Love, Caleb

Dear Santa,Cood I plees have a Paswed Jour-

nal. 1 rizen is because I help my mom and dad. A 2 rizen because I take cere of my little sister and my little brother. A 3 rizen because I’m helpful for my family. I rily want a paswed journal.

Love, Melanie

Dear Santa,I want a wind up toy for Christ-

mas. One resen is because I triy my best on evry thing. Anthr resen is because I get 100% on spelling tests. A last reson is I help my mom with the dishes.

Love, Greta

Dear Santa,May you please give me a Monster

high toy with a Monster high house. One reason is because I go with my grama to work to help her walk the little babbys.

Love, Jocelyn

Dear Santa,I want a cat for Christmas. I helped

my mom clean the deshes. Secent resin is I helped my dad do the or-naments. Third, I get one hundred allmost all the fridays. Dear Santa, what I want for Christmas is a little Elsa doll.

Love, Katia

Dear Santa,Cane I please have this toy plese

one reason is because I help my mom. Another reason is I help my Dad get his laptop, last reason if I care my baby brothers bag. Cane I have the WiiU.

Love, Cruz

Dear Santa Claus,I have been a good girl all year

long. I’d love these items for Christ-mas. I would like a pet dog toy because I’ve been begging for it. I would like a iphone 6 because I like phones. I would like a big girl doll because I asked my mom but she said no.

I’ve worked hard in school. I hope I get all these items.

Sincerely, Alyssa

Dear Santa Claus,I have been a good girl all year,

and I’d love these items for Christ-mas.

I would like an Usher shirt be-cause I like him. I’d like a J.J. Watt toy because I can play with it. I would like an Usher poster because I love him.

I’ve worked hard all year being a good girl. I hope I get all these items.

Sincerely, Amanda

Dear Santa Claus,I have been a good boy all year,

and I’d love these items for Christ-mas.

I would like a Playstation 9 be-cause I could play all the new games. I would like a Ipad because I could play more games. I would like a We toy so I have a new character.

I’ve worked so hard all year to be a good boy.

Sincerely, Shane

Dear Santa Claus,I would like a real steel game so I

could play with my freinds. I would like a gold membership so I could get free games. I would like a ro-bot controlled toy so I can control it. I’ve worked hard all year to be a good boy.

Sincerely, Joel

Dear Santa Claus,I would like a Angry Birds, Star

Wars, Death Star by Jengo sets. Next, I want a DSI and a gun shooter set.

Sincerely, Bennie

Dear Santa Claus,I would like a dog because they

are fun to play with. I would like money because I can buy things. I would like books because they are awesome.

Sincerely, Kaylen

Dear Santa Claus,I’d like a soccer ball because I lost

mine. I’d like a tablet because I can download games. I’d like 2K15 be-cause it’s a new game.

Sincerely, Isiah

Dear Santa Claus,I would like a Nintendo 3DS be-

cause I have never had one. I would also like to play games I would also like a guinea pig so I can play with it.

Sincerely, Jordan

Dear Santa Claus,I would like a football because I

can play. I would like a new control-ler because I would like a dog be-cause they can have puppies.

Sincerely, Julian

Dear Santa Claus,I would like a Easy Bake oven for

Christmas because I like to bake. I’d like a Nerf bow and arrow because I like to shoot it at a target. I would like some Barbies so I can play with them. Thank you for these items, I love you so much.

Sincerely, Rebecca

Dear Santa Claus,I woud like Batman toy because I

love Batman. I woud like a Batman Lego Be Beyond Gotham because I want it. I woud like a Nutcracker be-cause I want it. I woud like Batman Arkham Alimbam because I love it. I woud like Batman Antham original because I have to get it.

Sincerely, Christian

Dear Santa Claus,I would like a American girl be-

cause I have not had one before. Also I want a phone because it would be lovely if I got one. Finally I would like some books because I can read. It will be lovely if I got those things.

Sincerely, Andrea

Dear Santa Claus,I’d like a toy computer so I can

learn more. I’d like a toy car so I can play with it. I’d like a toy helicopter because its fun to play with it.

Sincerely, Pearl

Dear Santa Claus,I’d like a for real pet because I

want a dog! I’d loke a Happies Pet and accessories because I love dogs! I’d like a dog for Christmas because my other dog ran away. I hope you are doing good.

Sincerely, Stephanie

Dear Santa Claus,I would like a Ipod because I have

never had one. I’d like a paint set because I love to paint so much. I’d like a kite because I have not flown a kite before.

Sincerely, Arianna

Dear Santa Claus,I would like games for the PS3 be-

cause I can play games. I’d like a PS4 because Minecraft for the PS4 too because it will make me happy.

Sincerely, Aries

Dear Santa Claus,I have been waiting for these toys

all year. Would you like to make me happy?

Can I have a Spiderman Web Shooter because I have never had it. Another thing I want is a T.M.N.T. Blimp because I only have a Rapheal Giant. The last toy I would like to have is a drum set because my mommy broke my other one. I have been a good boy to get these items. Can I please have them?

Sincerely, Xander

Dear Santa Claus,I’d love a toy train. I would like a

bow and arrow. I’d love a bike. Sincerely, Joshua

Dear Santa, The toy I wnt is a Elsa Barbie toy.

One reason is because I got a one hundred on my spelling test. An-other reason is because I set up the Christmas tree for you. A last reason is because I set up the lights. I really want a dog and a cat.

Love, Ariana

Dear Santa, I want Minecraft toys because

I am freindly. Second I am sweet. Third I clean my room. Evrybody like me. I like them.

Love, Sienna

Dear Santa,I waht a toy for Christmas. One

reaisn is I help mom. Another rea-son is I help. Third I been good. I re-ally watt a XBox.

Love, Steven

Dear Santa, May I have a 3DS x 1 with Super

Smash Bros. One reason is I help my mom clean the house. Another rea-son is I wash close. Last I do what my mom and dad tell me to. Will you bring the 3DS XL to me.

Love, Bruno

Dear Santa, Santa can I please have a toy

book. One reson is because I help my daddy to do the bed. Another reson is because I help my grandma make soup. Last reson is because I help my mommy make my close.

Love, Abigail

Dear Santa,Can you please get me a pet fish

for Chrismas! I have a lot of rea-sons why! The first reason is I help my mom get stuff from under the bed the second reason is I rake the leaves! The third reason is I love your rain deers! In conclusion please Santa, can I get it?

Love, Jonas

Dear Santa,Please can I have a Samsung Gal-

axy phone. Because I help my Mom and Dad clean. The other reason is I am patient. The third reason I help Mr. Frens when they get hurt. Will you please give me it I love pres-ents.

Love, Jordan

Dear Santa,I just want my parents to come

home. One reason is because I al-ways pray. Another reason I try my best.

Love, Natalie

Dear Santa, Elfs tell Santa pertty please can I

have a little cat named Moe! Because you allwas have a busy job with the little Elfs and Rudolph. That I love your elfs. Santa you can do a lot of stuff. Have a happy Christmas.

Love, Krisslynn

Dear Santa, I want a Samsung Galaxy pleas

pleas. One reason is because I got hundred on my spelling test. And I help my mom with the dishes. And I cleaned my room. I relley want a phone.

Love, Simon

Dear Santa,For Christmas I what a Barbie

whet clos. I help my sister clean the rum. I help my mom when she is sik. I help my sister whet hor homwork. Please can you bremi a puppy!

Love, Daniela

St. Jerome Catholic School Mrs. Merricks Class, 2nd Grade

Dear Santa,Thank you for the last past years.

You are the most generous person. For this Christmas I want yarn, a dog and a phone. Also I want for you to bring Xbox one for both of my brothers. I help my mom to do some chores, do dishes and do-ing my bed. I have been nice to my friend at school.

From, Isabella

Dear Santa,I bet you are really busy. Thank

you for the gifts you gave my Mom and Dad. Today I want a Battlewar-rier, swords and Ninja Turtles. Tell the elves that they are very cute. Tell the reindeers that they are very cute too. Have a happy day.

Love, Dorian

Dear Santa, How are you Santa? I am doing

great in school. Santa, I want an elf too. Santa give William an Xbox 360. Please give Toan Battle Warri-ers for him. I want a really fast car.

Love, Jonari

Dear Santa, How are you today? I hope you are

sending out presents to kids. Thank you for all of the presents you gave me last Christmas.

Love, William

Dear Santa, How are you? How is Rudolf?

Thank you for my gifts that you gave me last year. This year, Nicko-las Popens is back. This year I want a Bubble Bubble Ball. I want to give my friend Eliana a horse. I love you Santa.

Love, Riley

Dear Santa,How are you Santa? I would like

for you to give me a game. Santa, can you give my mom a new clock?

Love, Jason

Dear Santa, How are you doing? I want that

yellow skateboard in Academy. I want to get a white horse for my friend Riley. I want to get Dillen makeup. Please bring American Girl dolls for Dillen, me, Mary, Isabella, Alison and Roser. I want to get my mommy $32,000 dollars. I want to get a hamster. Merry Christmas!

Love, Ava

Dear Santa, How are you? I bet you are really

busy. I love when you give gifts that we have in America. Also, thank you for all the gifts that you brought us for 13 years.

Love, Luke

Dear Santa,I know you are working very hard.

I know you are!!! I want a bow and arrow and a tandom bike for my mom and dad. I want another baby Jesus. I would like for Ava and me to get a skateboard. You should visit me because I have been nice to my friends.

Love, Dillen

Dear Santa,How are you? Thank you for the

gifts you gave me. I want all of the Minecraft books. My sister would like a new soccer ball. I help my friend alot. I care about my mom and dad.

Love, Toan

Dear Santa, How are you? I bet you worked

really hard. Thank you for the gifts you gave me last year. This year I want a new iPhone 6 for Christmas. I wish you would bring a iPhone 6 for Isabella and Alison. I helped my sister with the toilets.

Love, Roser

Dear Santa,I wish you would bring a football

for Jonari. I like the one I got last year. Santa, I want a Wii U.

Love, Omar

Dear Santa,How are you? You’ve made so

many presents. Thanks for the gift last year. This year I want a big tram-poline. My brother Kaden wants a Ninja Turtle action figures. I helped my Dad clean.

Love, Landon

Dear Santa,How are you? How was Mrs. Claus

doing? Thank you for the gifts. I wish I had more. My mom would like some flowers for Christmas.

Love, Christopher

Dear Santa Claus,How are you? I bet you are really

busy. Thanks for everything. This time I want a Furby Boom, a bike and a Monkey Doodle Baby.

From, Marly

Dear Santa Claus,What are you doing for Christ-

mas? How busy are you? How is Mrs. Claus? Thank you for the gifts last Chrismas. This Chrismas I want a BFF necklace. My neighbor would like a stuffed Olaf. I tried hard to play nicely and be a good friend.

Sincerely, Alison

Dear Santa, I like you. I want a PC and a PS4. Love, Marc A.

Dear Santa, How are you and elves doing? I

would like a Elf on the Shelf, a flip fone, a bone for my pet, a dress and an Elsa dress.

Love, Dylan

Dear Santa,How are you? I bet you are busy. If

you can’t come to my house it is OK. All I want is lots of colors and love. Thank you for what you have done to make kids happy. I want an Elf on the Shelf. Merry Christmas Santa!

Yahaira

Dear Santa,Hi Santa. How are you doing?

Thank you for the giant panda last

year. I would like big legos and toy guns. I want to get my sister books. I do my homework everyday.

Love, Jun-wai

Dear Santa,How are the elves and reindeer?

I want a Mister Iball for Christmas. For my brother, I would like him to have a Redhead Guy. My sister wants a puppy. I helped my dad to clean the truck.

Love, Mark

Dear Santa, How are you? I like your coat.

Thank you for the stuffed animals you gave me last year. I want some stuff for me and my American Girl. How is Rudolf? I also want a elf on the shelf. I have a question. Does an elf on the shelf eat? Merry Christ-mas.

Love, Juliana

Dear Santa,Are you OK? Are the elves OK?

I would like a PS4 and an Ipad for Christmas. I would like for my sister to have legos.

Love, Alexander

Dear Santa,Merry Christmas Santa. I hope

you and your elves have a good time. I want a dog, coloring books and toys. I will do my chores for my mom and dad.

Love, Dylan

Dear Santa, How are you? I bet you’re really

busy. Thank you for the gifts you gave me last year. This year I want new clothes. I helped my mom cook.

Love, Chelsey

Dear Santa, What are you doing? I hope you

are having a good day. I want a dog. For my Dad I want a four wheeler. I helped my brother.

Love, Nicholas

Dear Santa, Merry Christmas Santa. I hope

your elves have a good time. I want a computer and a coloring book. I want a tablet for my mom. I was good because I help my mom do chores.

Ayme

Dear Santa,How are you? How is Mrs. Claus

and the elves? May I have karaoke machine, new tires for my bike and a seat for it too? I want you to give my family a great Christmas and fill our stockings with candy and lots of good stuff. Love you Santa, you’re awesome.

Anna

Dear Santa,How are your deer? How are your

elves? I will like a Robot toy for Chrismas.

P.S. Love you Santa. Ethan

Dear Santa, I hope you have a merry Christ-

mas. This Christmas, I’d really like some legos and teenymates for me, and some mobile toys for my baby brother, please. I really hope you come. I’m trying to be good by doing chores and helping with my baby brothers.

P.S. How’s Rudolf? Please write back if you can.

Love, David

Dear Santa, Are you having a good Christmas?

Are the elves happy? Thank you for the bike last year. Can I have a toy hamster and a big stuffed Santa for Chrismas? Please give coats for my dogs. I clean my room and I never try to fight with my sister.

Love, Caroline

Dear Santa, How are you doing? How are your

Elves? I want some little football players for Christmas. I want money for the poor. I listen to my parents all year. Santa, I hope you have a good Christmas.

Love, Joaquin

Garden Oaks Room T-4

Dear Santa,For this Christmas I would like you

to bring me Mario cars 73D because I like to play.

Bryan G.

Dear Santa,For this Christmas I would like

you to bring me a wii. Jon


you to bring me Ironman 3 and XBox one because it is fun.

Paulo


you to bring me a Xbox one.By Daniel


you to bring me a toy T-Rex. Luis

Merry Christmas to Santa and Ms. Santa and the world. For this Christ-mas I would like you to bring me a Barbie Dream house. Playdoh cakes, ice cream, cookies, easy bake oven, candy.

From Jaritza

Dear Santa, For this Christmas I would like

you to bring me an air hog and Wild Kratts suit and a laptop computer and a Samsung Galaxy and an Xbox 360 and a robow dog and a stickie gluds and stickie shouse and a wii U.

Jorge T.

For Christmas Santa, would you please bring me a air hog and a skateboard and some new CR7 cleats and a Xbox 360 and a WWE toy of Brock Lensar and some new Jordans -- black and red and white.

From Jhonatan


you to bring me a Playstation and Iphone 6 and wrestlers and Xbox 1.

Lexum

Letters to Santa

For more Letters to Santa, See P. 8B

personals

Lost & Found


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GUNS & AMMO

REPUBLICARMS

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3344 E.T.C. Jester

WE BUY/SELL GUNS: Top cash paid. FFL concealed handgun classes. 713-694-4867. (TF)

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10:00 am - 4:00pm

estate sale

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AIR HOCKEY TABLE FOR SALE: Asking price, $150. Regular price, $431. Perfect condition. 832-908-5224.

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wiring and repairs

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• Termite/Water Repair• Sheetrock • Painting• Roo ng Repair/Replace• Shower/Bath Redo • Tile• Flooring/Carpet @ Wholesale PricesSales & Installations

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W. 34th St.

Ella Blvd.

N. Durham Dr.

N. Shepherd Dr.

N. Shepherd Dr.

W. Tidwell Rd.

W. 43rd St.

N. Main St.

W. 11th St.

E. 11th St. Pecore St.

Pinemont

Yale St.Yale St.

Heights Blvd.

White Oak Dr.

Washington Ave.

Post Oaks Rd.

Antoine Dr.

Silber Rd.

W. 18th St.

W. 20th St.

Ella Blvd.W

heatley St.

Hollister Rd.

Antoine Dr.

W. 34th St.

Rosslyn Rd.

W. Little York W. Montgomery Rd.

Bingle Rd.

Wirt Rd.

Memorial Dr.

Watson St.

Crockett St.

E. 20th St.

Airline Dr.

Crosstimbers St.

Kempwood Dr.

Hammerly Blvd

Hempstead Hwy.

Katy Rd.

Fulton St.

Bingle Rd.

E. Parker

Longpoint Rd.

Pinemont

Tidwell Rd.

Berry Rd.

W. T.C. Jester Blvd.

W. T. C. Jester

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to bring me a Barbie for Christmas and a Barbie with a vacation house, and Barbie make up fasion, and Bar-bie with the Pearl Princess, Barbie and the secret doors, Barbie the Swan Princess, Barbie and the Live of the Dream House, Barbie the dog cleaner, Barbie and the live gard.

By Vania


you to bring me a Frozen Olaf and Elsa and Anna.

From Vanessa


to bring me and Mario cars and kitty phone and rainbow, Elsa and Anna. Merry Christmas.

Blanca


to bring me Barbie Dream House and a unicorn and a pony and a princess doll.

From Vanessa R.


you to bring me Olaf and a Barbie doll, a flower and Rose Unicorn, a pony, Princess doll and a bird. They are my favorite toys.

From Amelyn


you to bring me a Barbie doll and my little Pony Doll. I want a Barbie doll because I see in my TV house chanel that Barbie doll that has a long hair only some of them and a kitchen toy and a video game for my brother. I have Christmas spirit. I like Christmas.

From Melanie


you to bring me a new skylander of giants and a book of skylander uni-verse book of elements, skylanders of air and of earth.

Gabriel


you to bring me a Barbie and a dog and a computer and a Barbie home and a kitchen.

Marianna


to bring me Nintendo, soccer ball, two air hogs, phone, toy wrestlers with a mat, Pokemon two.

Love, Kevin

Trinity Lutheran2nd Grade

Dear Santa,This year I would like a girl elf

because last year we got a boy elf, please! I love Chrismas because it’s about Jesus’s birth. My name is Elle and I am 8 years old. I love singing Christmas carols with friends and family. When my dad was seven he tried to catch you Santa, but you have magical powers. Where do you get your magic powers anyway?

I can’t wait for Christmas Eve. This year I think we are going to make a gingerbread house with my aunt Stacey. I hope you will be safe trav-eling around the world, even though your Santa doesn’t mean I can’t say Merry Christmas.

Love, Elle

Dear Santa, Please give my Dad a new watch.

Thank you. I hope you have a good day. Tell Jesus to give Ms. Eilers her gift for Christmas. The gift is for her class to be good.

Love, Maya

Dear Santa, Merry Christmas Santa. I hope

you have a great Christmas Eve and Christmas. Your the best Santa for-ever and ever. Santa you are so spe-cial because you totally remind me about Jesus’s birthday. Even though I don’t have a Elf on the Shelf you are still special to me so much!

Love, Kayla

Dear Santa,Can you please drop a big Ipod

and I will be a good girl. Can you please drop a lot of Barbie things for Christmas. For my mom I want a new car, shoes and clothes.

My name is Korsi

Dear Santa,Please give me a snaky. Thank

you. Please give me some legos. Please give me a Orbez to relax on. Please give me some money. Thank you.

P.S. Your the best Santa ever. No one could replase you. I love you Santa.

Love, Ruby

Dear Santa, I’ve been good for two weeks.

Please may I have two presents. I have many toys from you.

Love BJ

Dear Santa, I would not want anything but I

would like a manger seen. I know that Christmas is not about toys but Jesus and giving. Christmas is not about trees and ornaments. Santa how is Miss Claus? Joy to the world the Lord is come. May Jesus be with you,

Love, David

Dear Santa,Merry Christmas and a happy

New Year. Can you please give me a phone for Christmas? Thank you.

Jesus Loves you,Aiobhean

Dear Santa, How are you? How is Misses

Claus? I hope you are doing good. I can’t wait till Jesus’s birthday. I know Christmas is not about pres-ents. It’s about spending time with family and Jesus’s birthday. Merry Christmas and Jesus loves you.

Presley

Dear Santa, Can I pleace have a DS. And can

I pleace have some Legos? And Je-sus’s birthday is cool too. And can I pleace have some more Skylanders too? And can I pleace have a 8 ball? And can I pleace have a go cart?

Merry Christmas, Brody

Dear Santa Claus, I know you are busy on Christmas

but I hope you have a good day, and eat my cookies and milk. May I have an eight ball and a new pair of Christmas pajamas? May I have a toy dog and a green and red striped Santa Claus hat? Happy Christmas and Happy Jesus’s Birthday.

From Jenna Rae

Dear Santa,Santa I love you. Jesus loves you.

Please get me a Legos Star Wars, my mom a necklace. I want a iPhone. Give my mom a dress. I want a dog. Please give water and dog food. I want a iPad mini.

Love, Ronin

Trinity Lutheran 1st Grade

Dear Santa, I want a new blakit and a wii U. I

want a puppy that is alive. I should have all of this because. I believe in Jesus. I want a Lego. I want a water botl.

Love Jacob

Dear Santa,I love you and I want a new stuf

turkey. You are a person. The best. Merry Christmas.

Sarah

Dear Santa,I want a cool toy. Love Gianna

Dear Santa,Hi Santa. Can you pleas give me

a Gardin of the Galaxy toy and a wii U and a snow globe and a snoopi book and a Lego city.

Love Nathan

Dear Santa,Can you give me skylander trap

teem please? I love you Santa.Love Noah

To Santa,I want a stuffed animal of your

raindeer. I want a pikshr of all of you.

Love Dakota

Dear Santa,I want a Lego city set. I am ex-

cited. I want a micro phone. I want a toy for my dog. My name is Trace. Merry Christmas.

Dear Santa,I like Santa. We like you. We wish

you a mary cresmas.Love Blake

Dear Santa,I want a gardins toy. (Guardians of

the Galaxy). Ethan

Dear Santa,I wot a mindcrath toy and wizerd. Cary

Dear Santa, I want a wed slinger and a shot

gun. And a magic wand. I want a gold locker. And a skylander trap teem.

Cash

Dear Santa,I want girl toys. You are the best. From Jael

Dear Santa, I am glad to see sparkle heart

again. I have really light skin. I mostly want for Christmas is a Xbox. Merry Christmas.

Mary

Trinity Lutheran3rd Grade

Dear Santa Claus,Is it true that you use a teleporter

to get cars to the driveway? Santa, can you get me a Nerf zomby strike? Please. Can you get me the figures from Pokemon?

Your friend Spence

Dear Santa,I want to ask you do you have

magic. I would like a dollhouse for Christmas. How many elfs do you have? Do you have a baby? What is Mrs. Claus name? How long does it take to deliver the toys to the world? I hope you have a safe trip.

Love, Juliet

Dear Santa Claus,I hope you bring me a makeup

case, Ipad and Beanie Boos. I hope you have a safe trip. I will leave you some cookies too. I hope you bring me the things that I ask for but if you don’t bring me them thats OK.

Love, Karissia

Dear Santa,Please give all of us presents for

me and the rest of the good kids. May you please give us wonderful gifts. I would love it if you gave me a Elsa frozen doll.

From Jordon

Dear Santa,Thank you for being such a good

person. I wish for a pokemon boost-er box. I will like it because it is from you. I hope you have a safe trip. I always wanted to see you soon.

Love, Isaac

Dear Santa,Is it true that reindeer fly? I want

an IPad, Max tow truck, and a Lego Batman 3 guide book for Christ-mas. Have a very merry Christmas. Remember I’m gonna leave you cookies too but don’t get a stumach ake.

Love, Jack

Dear Santa,I want a computer for Christmas.

I took a picture with you at the mall one time and told you I want a com-puter and you said I should start with a tablet. I want you to know that I already have an IPad. I like to research alot of things. So I re-ally want a computer. I feel bad for some people in my class because they don’t believe in you. I believe in you. I do also want 100 Beany Boo’s. The stuffed animals. I think your being really nice to kids. I like you alot. Have a good trip. I will be shure to leav you some cookies and milk. Thank you so much.

Yours very truly, Isabella

Dear Santa,How do you deliver all your

presents in one day? How many elves do you have? Why do people say you are fake? It makes me sad that people don’t believe in you. Do you ever get full when you eat cookies and drink the milk? I hope I get some Pokemon cards. Will I get some? May I have an IPhone 6? I don’t want much because I have a lot of stuff.

Love, James

Dear Santa Clause, I hope you have a safe trip to

houses. I hope you can get me some of the gifts I want. For Christmas I hope you can get me a Xbox one with Minecraft. I hope you can also get me a magic kit. I hope you can also get me Pokemon Monopoly. I hope you can also get me a Christ-mas stiled notebook.

Love, Jacob

Dear Santa,I would like you to have a safe

flight to people’s houses. I also don’t know what I exactly want for Christmas. I’ll try to think fast. One thing that is bad is that is some of my friends don’t believe in you. I also want to know how you get down the chimny? What makes you even shrink? One more question how old are you?

Love, A.J.

Dear Santa,Please give me a phone and a

little golf cart for kids. I want you to know you are bing nice. I like nice people. Thank you. Have a nice Christmas.

Love, Darriona

Dear Santa,Please help all the veterans have

a happy Christmas and please let all our families have a happy Christmas too. I wish that you would bring me some Beanie Boos. How many elves do you have? Do you know Bob and Adalaide? Adelaid’s at our mom’s house, and Bob is at our dad’s house.

P.S. Have a safe ChristmasP.S.S. Please bring my brother

some Nerf guns. Love, Ava

Dear Santa Claus, I hope you have a safe trip around

the world. I will leave you some milk and cookies. I really want to make my case before I get a phone. I want to know how your raindeer fly. How do you get down the chimney?

Your friend, Scarlett

Dear Santa Claus,Is it true, Comet is the biggest

reindeer? How are your elves do-ing? Is it very cold in the north pole? Trust me I will leave you some cook-ies. And I would like a motorbike. I would also like a iPhone 6. Is the sleigh very heavy? I would also like a skateboard. Are the cookies good? Is your coat very warm?

Your friend, Steven

Dear Santa,For Christmas I want a pair of roll-

er skates. I also want a robotic plane so me and my dad can play with it. I want a brand new water bottle for Christmas. But the one thing I want the most is a art kit.

Love, Rowan

Trinity Lutheran4th Grade

Dear Santa,For Christmas I will like to have a

bow and arrow. I would really like that. My daddy said he would teach me how to shoot one. Santa can you make sure my family comes togeth-er again and have time for them. I would also like a red clock for Christmas. Or maybe a warm jacket. I will like a horse but Santa, my parents said we don’t have enough

money but Santa can you get me a real horse and drop off everything a horse needs and a place for her or him, a black and white paint horse or any kind. I would also like a new iPod. Mine won’t even turn on. My parents are so amazing they only give us three presents and one from Santa so 4 presents.

Love Abigail

Dear Santa,I might not know what I want for

Christmas, but I know something my brother might like, he likes to pretend he’s hunting, and I think he would like to have some hunting clothes. I would like to have some walky-talkys. My family loves to decorate for Christmas. Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. I love getting gifts, but you need to remember that Christmas is not just about gifts. Christmas is about Jesus’ birth. Jesus was born in Beth-lehem, in a stable.

From Kiley

Dear Santa,Santa I have a few questions. San-

ta how can you go threw walls if I don’t have a chimney. And if you re-ply don’t say “Santa magic.” I don’t believe in magic or you, but I believe in God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. Do you believe in all three? If you don’t you don’t get to live with God at the day you die.

From Brian

Dear Santa,What I want for Christmas is

legos, video games, Pokemon booster boxes and Nerf guns.

From Hunter

Dear Santa,All I want for christmas is a eng-

lish bulldog. Or if you happen to fly over a apple store, stop by and get me a iphone 6 please. I am not sure how you’re going get into a hotel room. And don’t bother to eat the cookies, those are mine! But just get something so I can be satisfied.

From Parker

Dear Santa, I’m stuck in the middle of believ-

ing and not. I mean my parents say he still exists, but they also say he died. So I’m stuck. He was Christian so he might be in heaven so he still exists. So that means the presents he gives us the parents that say Santa Claus. But that also means that those presents are from the parents, but also by you.

By Daniel

Dear Santa, I can’t wait until you come to

Houston and all I want for Christ-mas is a basketball hoop, basket-ball, a 6 pound sand ball, weights, and a 12 pound sand ball.

From Dillan

Dear Santa,First lets pray Dear God, thank

you for a good day. Help the old, the homeless and animals. Let us be with you today with our daily bread. Let Santa have a nice trip -- no storms and let me know how my nana is and popoe. Amen. What I always wanted is a dinosaur find-ing kit. It’s so much fun. For my dog is treats and toys. For my mom is a break from work and love. For my sister is to see her boyfriend from the Navy again. For my other dog is treats and toys. For my stepmom is

shoes and love. For my dad is base-balls and baseball gloves. This is what I want for Christmas and my family.

From, Paige

Dear Santa,What I want for me is Mega

Charizard X, Y and Mega Blastoise and Mega Lucario for Christmas and a Jurassic Park, all three movies.

From nathanael

Dear Santa,Thanks for the Elves and presents.

Thank you for loving everyone you know. And thank you for presents that you make. Did you know about Jesus and he came to rescue us from sin.

From Brianna

Dear Santa,For Christmas I would like a Tsum

Tsum. I would like Elsa or Minnie. My favorite Disney character is Os-wald the lucky rabbit. I also like the Tsum Tsum app. I have played Tsum Tsum 327 times.

Sincerely, Shanell

Dear Santa, For Christmas I would like a bean

bag. You, God, Mommy and Molly Holly my elf are my greatest friends ever. Thank you God, and Santa for all you do.

From Bianca

Dear Santa,For Christmas I want some Legos

and a Pokemon. Also I want a pup-py. But I always have to remember what the true meaning of Christmas is. If you didn’t know what it is. I’ll tell you the true meaning is Jesus’ birth.

Love Andrew

Dear Santa,I don’t believe in you and your

fake. But I believe in God and Jesus’ birth. So I’m gonna tell whoever reading this about how Jesus was born. So Mary and Joseph gave birth in Bethlehem and people were com-ing and following the star.

From Crescencio

Dear Santa,I want a Elf on the Shelf, and a

candy maker, and a pretzel maker and a nerf gun and shoes, clothes, dresses. And a new bed.

Dave

Dear Santa,I would like a red Panda, a few

lego sets, and the n-strike elite vest. Some people say your a fake but most in my class say your real. I am one of those people. Do you know the Easter Bunny or the Tooth Fairy?

Sincerely, Travis

Dear Santa,I can’t wait for you to come. And

I want to meet Dasher. And Comet. And come to Houston. Can I get a red panda and a panda please. And video games. Pokemon cards, Poke-mon-EX cards.

From, John

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By Jonathan [email protected]

For the members of Don-caster Secondary College’s boys basketball team, the nearly 14,000 mile trip from Australia to Texas was a long journey but one that was more than worth it, due in part to the warm welcome by the Waltrip Rams on Dec. 13.

Russell Lee, head coach of the DSC boys basketball pro-gram, had nothing but positive things to say about the Rams and their visit to America. The school is located near Mel-bourne, Australia, and has an enrollment of over 1,300 stu-dents. However, in a country where a sport like basketball is considered niche, the visit to America means much more than a simple exhibition game to the group of youngsters and their coach.

“We’re thrilled to be hosted here in America,” Lee said. “We found the game extremely challenging and our guys were so immersed in it and being in the birthplace of basketball. Everyone in Texas has been so welcoming and we’re thrilled and privileged.”

While Waltrip defeated the school in the exhibition by a score of 79-49, both Lee and WHS basketball Head Coach Dan Kelly said the game itself isn’t the focal point of the ex-perience.

“Culturally, basketball is very different in Australia,” Lee said. “It’s a little bit more relaxed and the intensity is a little bit lower. Some of our players have had huge success in Australia winning a Junior National Title, so it is sup-posed to be exposure to that next level.”

Lee said a number of his players also have aspirations to attend universities in the

US on a basketball scholarship and the exhibition is an oppor-tunity to get a first hand look at the competition they’ll be facing.

The Doncaster students will be in the US for the next three weeks, traveling to Dallas and then to Los Angeles for a trip to Disneyland, Lee said. The group has had a large amount of support from their home-town, parents and schools and the trip has certainly been a challenge from the beginning. The group also traveled along-side the school’s girls basket-ball team.

“The trip has probably cost an upwards of about 7,000 Australian Dollars per stu-dent,” Lee said.

Kelly said his players and Doncaster’s exchanged gifts before the game and also had pizza and drinks following the game. Kelly said his players are told to sit with members of the other team to promote socialization, but much of that comes naturally to players of both nationalities.

“The last few years it’s been a lot of fun,” Kelly said. “They listen to music and tell a lot of jokes. It’s always great to watch them interact.”

The Rams have faced other schools from Australia for the past three years, with a par-ticularly challenging game against a school from Sydney that went to overtime, Kelly said.

“We really got lucky,” Kelly said with a laugh.

The game also represents a chance for the youngsters to expel some extra energy before finals. The team played a district game against Sharp-stown during dead week, los-ing by 4 points, and this exhi-bition is one of the last games before Waltrip heads into finals week.

“The game itself is really secondary,” Kelly said. “We want the kids to mingle with one another. They’re all just like normal guys talking with one another.”

Lee said the experience is one to remember for both him and his players.

“I’ve loved this a lot as a coach as well and I’m just su-per excited to meet people just as excited about basketball as myself,” Lee said. “It’s nice to play in front of a good crowd and meet with other coaches to share their experiences.”

Trinity LutheranKindergarten

Dear Santa, I would like a phone. I would like a

cat. I would like 1,000 cats. I would like a TV.

Love, Alexandria

Dear Santa,I want Pokemon and I want a dog

and I want a Minecraft.Love, Lucas

Dear Santa, I want Pokemon Crx and I want a

dinosaur transformers.Love Carter

Dear Santa,I will like a Transformers Rescue

bots and I will like Pokemon cards, and a new bike.

Love, Nicholas

Dear Santa, I will like to have a scooter, but a

real one and a DS with Star Wars DS games.

Love, Horia

Dear Santa, I would like 3DS and 3DS games. Love, Caleb

Dear Santa,I want squishy sand. I want a big

girl bike with no training wheels. Love, Hailey

Dear Santa,I will love a scooter and I will love

a big girl bike. Love, Jameson

Dear Santa, I want Pokemon. I want a dog. Love, Isaiah

Dear Santa, I want a hot tub. Love, Scot

Dear Santa, I would like a bird cage.Love, Caleb

Dear Santa, I would like a robot. Love, Jacob

Dear Santa, I want Pokemon. Elk

Dear SantaI want for Crismis is Pokemon. Love, Teddy

Garden Oaks Elementary2nd Grade

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Dear Santa, This Christmas I would like a toy

car with a remote control. I have been a good boy and I would also like a book of dinosaurs and a new bike.

Sincerely, Joel

Dear Santa,This Christmas I would like a Lego

set from the Lego movie. I would also like a zumer Dino, a zumer dog and a ball pet.

Sincerely, Jonathan R.

Dear Santa, Can you give me Plants vs. Zom-

bies, Legos, and I’ve been a good kid and please can’t you give me a iPad and iPhone 6.

Yair

Dear Santa,This Christmas I would like a bike,

glue on nails and iPod 6. I have been a good girl.

Sincerely, Kaitlyn B.

Dear Santa,I would like for you to please

bring me any Angry Birds toys you

can find. I want an Angry Birds hat too. I have been a good boy.

Sincerely, Carlos R.

Dear Santa,I have been a good boy this year. I

would like a toy dinosaur, toy cars, and toy airplanes.

Sincerely, Richard M.

Dear Santa, Please give me a mini creeper of

minecraft plush and an iPod with plants vs. zombies. I have been a good kid.

Sincerely, Juan

Dear Santa,This Christmas I would like a

video game called Lego Batman for XBox one and speed demon for speed streak scorpion, a controller for Xbox one.

Daniel R.

Dear Santa,I want an Xbox 360 and minecraft

and fifa 15 and ex Pokemon cards. I would also like Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles toys.

Sincerely, Daniel B.

Dear Santa, Can I please have a makeup kit

for Halloween. I also want a purple bike. I’d love a packet of Nerds.

Sincerely, Ariel L.

Dear Santa,I would like a doll of a Everafter

High, doll of Apple White and a iPad of a Apple.

Sincerely, Grace

Dear Santa,Can you remember me Angel

Gutierrez Gabriel. I want a car with a control. And a spuar box that it’s alot of deportes.

From Angel G.

Dear Santa,I want more books. So I can learn

about sea animals. And I want toys of Frozen and I want play-doh and all of the princess sprinkles.

Flor C.

Dear Santa,I want a iPhone 4 and a Playsta-

tion and a four-wheeler. Angel M.

Dear Santa, I have been a good boy this year.

I would like a lego ninja toy (red, pink, blue or white). I would also like a Nya toy and sensei wu toy (the black one).

Sincerely, Miguel C.

Dear Santa,I will like a Farie Frozen. I will like

a nekles. I will like a park. I will like a tranpolin. I will like rings. I will like high heel boots.

Blake

Dear Santa,I would like for you to bring me a

Pikachu plush toy and a charman-der plush toy.

Sincerely, Edmilson


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