at this time i would like to send a happy thanksgiving to my fiance tony mallory in waldorf, marylandnd my kids and two my uncle in ft. washington and his family. i love you all and i'll see you soon. >>> santa said his elfs have been busy making toys but some kids don't want them this year. instead they are asking for the bare necessities that all of us need, shoes, hats and coats to shield them from the bitter cold. lindsey mastis caught up with one of santa's helpers to find out why this year's lists look different. >> santa, what i want for christmas is -- >> what do you think anthony wants? video games, b, an ipod, or c, none of the above. >> my room is like full of toys so, i just want to take some out and give them away. >> reporter: anthony and his classmates at st. anthony school in washington are writing letters to santa and many aren't asking for much because they don't need much. >> there are a lot of kids less fortunate than me. >> asking for clothes, shoes, boots. >> reporter: horry chapman is a shelter. she's at the post office in brentwood reading santa's letters. some