Royal Tour

Are you sitting comfortably? The I'll begin...

You'll be delighted to hear the story of my latest royal tour around the Loch Lomond area. You can see the full story on Clair's blog. A loyal subject she has recored my adventures for prosperity. I had lots of fun with wonderful views, snow and tree decorating not to mention loyal subjects to carried and cared for my every whim. 

Now where is my hot chocolate...

Birthday Fun

Well I turned 21 again on the 9th. Dumbledore was their helping me along. Tom made a great Polar bear cake (I think it's the first time Tom's ever given me a birthday cake let alone baked one!).  It was a recipe from the Christmas ASDA magazine. Clair was their to witness and has added a bit to her blog. 

Krampus

One of my favourite Christmas traditions (and it isn't even mine) is the Krampus. It's an Austrian thing and basically the night before good old Saint Nic comes calling to give the good kids presets the Krampus deals with the naughty kids. He beats them and takes them away in a sack. Anyway you can make a paper version (complete with naughty child) - created by Squealer Paper Toy (both that and the above image are from the Macula site).   Absolute genius.

Christmouse - Nano

Clair has ordered a Christmas tree decoration from me for each of her three kids for their first Christmas. For Lottie I made a reindeer wrapped in fairy lights, then Lexie got a polar bear with a bell collar.

This year Minnie got a mouse - Nano. Complete with candy cane and cozy scarf.

Love of all things sweet

As many of you loyal subjects know I, King Dumbledore, have a sweet tooth - I got given it by the Tooth Fairy :)

Anyway I have been sampling a couple of exciting dishes recen

tly. One was at the Stenness Ice-Cream Parlour. I thought about the Stenness Monster but it is bigger than me and I had had breakfast already.

Then I also sampled some cake at the local Garden centre with Tom's help. I let him have a couple of crumbs as a thank you for his loyal service.

New Hat

Big thanks to Marjorie who knitted me a lovely and warm hat - so as the winter chill begins I will be the envy of all cold headed minions. 

Dumble Gets Crafty

The badge making phase included this gem Dumbledore wanted. It tell's everyone he's King Dumbledore. 'Course most of us could tell be the rather fetching pink crown he's wearing in the pic.