The Return of "Doodles" the Elf

Greetings.  It's me, Doodles.  Silly name, I know.  This rambunctious kiddo, Max Drinkall, named me.  What can ya do?  Anyhoo, I arrived at Max's house after Thanksgiving to keep track of his behavior leading up to Christmas.  Here is my final report for Santa:

Name:  Max Drinkall

Age: 3

Nice:  He gave a nice, short list of "wants" to you at Brucemore.  These items included:  Rocket, Giraffe Dream Light, Star Wars Angry Birds  (added bonus, he didn't cry or pee on your lap)

 Nice: He sat quietly for the first time EVER (gasp!) for story time at Brucemore.

 Naughty:  He photo-bombed the first attempt at a family Christmas photo op at Brucemore

Naughty:  He and his pal, Dana, appear precious but aren't, I repeat, ARE NOT, suppose to be on the furniture at Brucemore.

 Naughty:  He wasn't the worlds best listener when it came to playing with the nativity scene at grandma's...  Baby Jesus took some tumbles...

 Nice:  He strives to be like his daddy... hauling snow and all!

 Naughty:  He goobered up Grandma's windows...

 Naughty:  He refused most naps and bedtimes for a long period of time... this may or may not still be going on as we speak...  ;)

 Naughty:  He photo-bombed this shot with his cousin, Ainsley

Naughty:  He kept eating cookie dough while baking with his grandma...his mom worries an awful lot about salmonella...

Naughty:  He photo-bombed another attempt at a family photo op

Nice:  He used his potty 100% over Christmas break (a far cry from last year!...  note the pic from last year below, Santa...  I could sit on the potty and not worry about diseases as it was sparkling clean!)  I couldn't even fly by that smelly pot this year ;)

 RESULTS:

Nice: 25%

Naughty:75%

My recommendation?

Giraffe Dream Light

 Star Wars Angry Birds

 The rocket?  Maybe next year, buddy!

Until Next year!

-Doodles

Merry Christmas!

Love,
Lis

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max's 3rd birthday pARRRRRty!

It's hard to believe that my little dude is 3.  I can't keep up with all the funny things that come out of his mouth or the sweet moments I wish to never forget...especially since I'm so busy chasing after him all day.  (Oh, and all night, too!)  I asked Max some questions on his 3rd birthday.  I plan to do this every year.  

Here are the answers he gave me:

Max had a blast with all his pals at his pirate birthday despite the horrendous heat.  I went a little "overboard" with the pics...enjoy, mateys!

 Miss Avery with her mommy and daddy!

 The Langley Crew!

 Starmer, Marty, Nicki, and Mike!

 Pirate Kate and Lori

 Heat Relief!

 SPOILED!

Dana Sue!

 Cupcake with Grandma and Papa Albers

 Hunting for ye treasure!

 Grandma Drinkall's special cake!

Thanks, Ethan!

 T-Ball Fun!

 Captain Owen and his mommy!

 Max taking a break on the swing to get some "air"

 Blowing out the candles (or not... a tad windy!)

 Mommy and the messy bday boy!

Papa Drinkall said the party is over.  ARRRR!

 Kate wasn't pleased about leaving the party!

Here's to another year!  

Love,
Lis

Super News from a Super Hero

Howdy, folks!  I'm taking a break from fighting villains to show you my latest and greatest cape made with love by my mommy and daddy for my 3rd birthday:

Sometimes being a
BROTHER
is even better than being a
SUPER HERO.
-Marc Brown

See!  There is PLENTY of good in this world-- Now I have even more reason to keep the streets safe with a new baby brother or sister coming in March!

Now...how do I ensure that I'll continue to be spoiled once this baby arrives?

Love,

Lis, Mike, Max & ?!  :)