by Journey, age 8 from Bismarck, North Dakota, asks Santa about color by number sheets, the Missouri River, and being the state capital.
Dear Santa, my name is Journey, and I am eight years old. I live in Bismarck, North Dakota, where my dad says our state capitol looks more like a tall skyscraper than a regular capitol building.
Dear Journey, a capitol shaped like a skyscraper deserves a very curious, appreciative flyover, your dad picked a truly unique hometown.
Santa, I have three questions.
Can I color Santa by number? My teacher gave our class a sheet where each number matches a color.
Color by number sheets featuring me are a lot of fun, Journey, matching each little number to just the right shade. Your teacher sounds like she has a wonderfully creative class activity planned.
My dad says Bismarck sits along the Missouri River. Is that true?
It is true, Journey, the Missouri River flows right past your city, one of the longest rivers in the entire country. I always follow that glimmering path to help find my way to your rooftop.
My dad says Bismarck is the capital of the whole state of North Dakota. Is that true?
It is true, Journey, Bismarck serves as North Dakota’s capital, an important center of government for the whole state. That kind of steady, important responsibility keeps a city rather busy all year round.
Merry Christmas, Santa.
Your friend,
Journey Halvorsen
Bismarck, North Dakota
P.S. Will you color a picture with the elves this year too?
Already started, Journey, a good color by number never goes out of style.
