Mouseketeer Max Tells All...

Hey there tot friends!  Allow me, Mouseketeer Max, to share some inside secrets on how to "mouse-imize" your future Disney vacation!

I'll begin with the plane ride to Orlando.  Make sure your parental guardian(s)  buy a brand new portable DVD player for the occasion.  Your plane ride is free so consider the cost as part of your airfare.  Don't forget to pack a DVD that consists of only animal noises so you can sing along the entire flight.  The old people in front of you will looooooooooooove it (or not), I promise.

Upon arrival, get a good night's rest...

and indulge yourself with a mighty large waffle from Waffle House because  you'll need your energy.

Energy for what you ask?  For a round of bball with the guys, of course!

Get used to this picture, kiddos...You'll be expected to wait in things called "lines" while enduring extreme heat and humidity.  These so-called lines can last anywhere from 20-60 minutes!

Why do we wait in line?  Here are a few reasons...

To meet Princess Leia Minnie Mouse

To meet an eyeball named Mike

To meet Rafiki

To meet Pinnochio 

(Word on the street is you shouldn't trust this guy.  Apparently he's a major liar?!)

To meet Woody and Jessi, my personal favorites!

Other lines may lead you to so-called "rides" such as...

A carousel 

Dumbo the flying elephant (who ever heard of such a thing?!)

At times, you may feel like you are going to pass out from heat exhaustion.  This is a good time to scream for an ice cream treat such as the one below...

...and then go ahead and pass out in the stroller.  (See examples below)

        (I highly recommend the $17 dollar water/fan spray bottle- worth every cent!)

Now, listen carefully.  There are a few instances on the trip where you might feel like rolling your eyes.

Prepare yourself for situations such as...

Getting locked out of the car in the heat and having to wait an hour for you dad to retrieve the keys...

Being told you have to leave the pool when you aren't ready. (See examples 1 & 2)

Dealing with burning eyes when you mom applies sunblock on thick and you sweat so much it runs to your eyeballs...

Putting up with cousins that dress you up for their pure enjoyment...

...and more embarrassing than that...having your mom take off one of her shirts so you don't freeze after being caught in a rain storm.  (Note her shirt is rather large for me and my nipples are exposed.)

Now, don't be alarmed.  These scenarios are just that.  Scenarios.  The good definitely outweighs the bad so I recommend you gather up your family...

Pack lightly...

Hop on a plane...

and enjoy a magical vacation at Disney!

Love,

Lis

Hellooooo Ladies!

I know Max is a stud but I had no idea he would turn out to be such a ladies man!  Check out what happened when I left Max with my friend Joslin while I went to get a pedicure with my pal, Lindsey...

Bye mom!  Hope your toes look pretty.  Jossy and I'll be fine.  No worries!  Relax and enjoy yourself!

...meanwhile, a little lady named Dana was checking out toddlerlovenet.com

 "looking for swm that loves to cook, is romantic, enjoys long wagon rides in the neighborhood..."

 Max got a text alert that a perfect match had been found for him on the toddlerlovenet.com.  He hopped in his car and sped off for his first blind date.

Max dazzled Dana by taking her for a long romantic wagon ride...

He whipped her up some scrumptious treats...

...which Dana devoured!

Max gave Dana a thrill ride on his swing...

...and even escorted her to his "tunnel of love" for a minute or two!

All in all it was a great first date.  Dana was a little worried her mommy would be wondering where she was so Max let her borrow his car to check in but not before setting up a second date and...

making sure the car was full of gas.  What a gentleman!

Max thinks mommy needs to get out of the house more often!  wink wink ;)

Love,

Lis

...and the livin' is easy

You know how summer usually speeds by?!  Well, the Drinkalls are trying their best to slow that sucker down!  How so?

Ooey gooey, fire pit s'mores...

 

...and a trip to the Schau's farm

Here's hoping you are able to kick back and enjoy your summer as much as we are!

Love,

Lis

Tips From Mini Coach Drinkall

Mike has been busy coaching high school soccer at Wash this spring and was very excited when they made it to state.  Max and I were excited as well.  School got out early enough this year making it possible for us to tag along in Des Moines to watch some warriors kick butt in soccer!  (With help from my friend Joslin, "Jossy", as Max calls her!)

Max had loads of fun but took the trip quite seriously.  He must get his coaching abilities from his daddy.  Here are his thoughts about Warrior Soccer @ State 2011:

Alright kiddos.  Coach Mini Drink here to help you guys kick butt at state this year.  Pay attention or your FIRED!  (Off the team for those of you who don't speak "Drinkall".)

It's very important to warm up before playing in a soccer game.  A proper warm up includes sprinting in circles around the empty soccer fields.  Confidence is everything when it comes to winning so DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT wear sunglasses while warming up.  They tend to slide down and make you look silly.  (See above)  Looking silly will lower your confidence and cause you to lose.

Work the crowd.  Even if you don't know them.  Who cares.  You want them to like you.  If they like you, they'll cheer for you.  If they cheer for you, your confidence will rise resulting in better performance.  Better performance will ultimately win the soccer game.  So remember, high fives and wave!

Most importantly you must always stay hydrated and listen to your coaches.  They know best.  Period.

Where did I learn all these valuable pointers from you ask?  Simple.  My daddy.  He's an excellent coach!

Unfortunately, you can follow all these guidelines and still end up going to bed after a game in this kind of mood:

Boys, you did a great job at state.  That stinkin' ref made a horrible call.  I had my people call his people  to properly chew him out.  I'm sorry you lost this year fellas.  That kid was TOTALLY off sides.  Man, just thinking about it really gets my diaper in a bunch!

How should you wind down after a disappointing loss?  Simple.

Splash around in the pool!

Sleep in for once!

Kick your feet back.  Enjoy a good movie while your personal shopper goes to town for you!

Most importantly...

...know family is the most important thing in your life and that they'll be there cheering for you next year!  

Love,

Lis