Oldest DS is 14 to be 15 mid Jan. Because I buy for the kids for both myself and my mother I have them write up "letters for santa" (his younger brothers still believe.) His list for x-mas is as follows. He is a Boy Scout so it does influence what he is asking for:
1. BSA centennial knife
2. Laptop
3. Campaign hat
4. Vintage BSA uniform
5. Vintage BSA Patches
6. guitar world magazine subscription
7. Xbox 360
8. video games
9. C.O.D. (Call of Duty) Black Ops
10. Winter Boots W/GoreTex
11. CD recording set-up
12. mini mixing studio set-up
13. small rug for room
14. DATA Plan (for his cell phone)
He's getting some playing cards with his picture on them for when he goes camping, a travel alarm clock, an itunes GC, some clothes, and some lounge pants. I'll pick a few things from the list above to get him. He's also mentioned he wants a flat screen TV for his room, a new wallet, new ammo box, new backpack and new tent.