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PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Supper with Santa


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 5:00 a.m. December 9, 2011
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: BRE Supper with Santa
Caroline Pope enjoyed dinner with her mom, Denise, and brothers, Wiliam and Andrew, not pictured, while her dad took Santa pictures.
Caroline Pope enjoyed dinner with her mom, Denise, and brothers, Wiliam and Andrew, not pictured, while her dad took Santa pictures.
Melanie Herrera, 9, asked Santa for a typewriter.
Melanie Herrera, 9, asked Santa for a typewriter.
Greg and Jennifer Poznanski made sure to let their children, Evan and Ashlynn, see Santa.
Greg and Jennifer Poznanski made sure to let their children, Evan and Ashlynn, see Santa.
Shawna Cumberland with her son, Colton
Shawna Cumberland with her son, Colton
Tanya and Sasha Krill both wore their Santa hats.
Tanya and Sasha Krill both wore their Santa hats.
Karla Wagner spent the evening with her nephew, Blake Berstein, and daughter, Jessica Wagner.
Karla Wagner spent the evening with her nephew, Blake Berstein, and daughter, Jessica Wagner.
Blake Bernstein enjoyed dinner with his parents, Lauren and Daryl.
Blake Bernstein enjoyed dinner with his parents, Lauren and Daryl.
Dimitar Kalev with his mother, Valentina
Dimitar Kalev with his mother, Valentina
Trinity Glassburn, 8, was eager to perform.
Trinity Glassburn, 8, was eager to perform.
Pictured clockwise from left are: Vincent Alesi, Nicholas Freeman, Jacob Danowski, Jordan Cangro, Lilly Linch and Jenna Santiago.
Pictured clockwise from left are: Vincent Alesi, Nicholas Freeman, Jacob Danowski, Jordan Cangro, Lilly Linch and Jenna Santiago.
Chelsea and Madilyn Gemme waved to their parents as the train took off.
Chelsea and Madilyn Gemme waved to their parents as the train took off.
Sisters Caroline and Maggie Fincher, left, and Cashton and Britlee Yant had fun together.
Sisters Caroline and Maggie Fincher, left, and Cashton and Britlee Yant had fun together.
Braden River teacher Dr. Donna Hart ushered children onto the train.
Braden River teacher Dr. Donna Hart ushered children onto the train.
Phuong and Brendan Lam were eager for a train ride.
Phuong and Brendan Lam were eager for a train ride.
Six-year-old Emily Ellis made sure to wear her special glasses for the occasion.
Six-year-old Emily Ellis made sure to wear her special glasses for the occasion.
Cassie Lloyd, front, prepared for the show with friends Leila Parks, Gabby Lenzen, Taylor Snyder, Melanie Herrera, Gemma Zapatha and Quinn Mculty.
Cassie Lloyd, front, prepared for the show with friends Leila Parks, Gabby Lenzen, Taylor Snyder, Melanie Herrera, Gemma Zapatha and Quinn Mculty.

 

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