The Gift of Happiness.....

Fairy Bearys Go South....

The Time had come, Dear Readers, when the two sister Bearys, Marmalade and Buttercup, were ready to leave the Cloud Palace and travel to their own home way far away in the South. While this might be a moment when Some would feel some Sorrow, the Fairy Bearys did not seem to feel this way at all! They had spent the entire Summer and Autumn with their friends in the Cloud Palace and had enjoyed many Adventures together. They were Happily looking forward to seeing their new Home and meeting new friends when they arrived. There was an air of excitement at the Cloud Palace as the morning dawned and the sun peeked into the Cloud Palace parlor. All the Fairy Bearys were gathered there for a "send-off" breakfast of blueberry pancakes drenched in syrup, and even an assortment of delicate cookies and a blueberry pie! Hamish Harry "Hotcakes" McCloud had outdone himself (with the very Helpful creativity of Elizabeth of Studio E blog!) in preparing this breakfast banquet!

(These treats were all made by the Awesomely talented Elizabeth! Thank you Elizabeth!)

He wanted to be sure that Nobeary would leave the Cloud Palace hungry.... 

especially with such a long journey ahead of them!

And so they enjoyed a Feast to Remember!

But before long the Time had come for leaving.

The Bearys had decided that the best way to Travel 

was the Cherub Cloud Chariot Express....

And they had booked the Early Morning Departure 

on this Perfectly sunny Day!

Buttercup was eager to get started so she hopped on board!

And Marmalade was right behind her!

They waved "good-bye" and blew their kisses....

And the Cherub Cloud Chariot Express floated away from the Cloud Palace....

And while there were Some who Might feel a little pang of sadness.....

the Bearys were not among them! 

They knew that they were heading off on more Great adventures!

 

 

They couldn't wait to get started! 

What a Glorious Day for an Adventure!

Wouldn't you be excited to be Traveling to your New Home?

And all the Fairy Bearys at the Cloud Palace 

are just as excited for their friends!

They know that they will be bringing Happiness wherever they go!

 

Because that is what these Bearys are... 

they are Little Gifts of Happiness!

And speaking of Gifts of Happiness....

I received a surprise package in the mail today!

But seeing who it is from, it is not altogether a Surprise! 

Because Birgit is one of those friends who 

Spreads Happiness with everything she does!

She sent me her Christmas Gift package......

with a Calendar and Advent wreath and tiny wooden decoration!

Thank you, Birgit!!!

But it is the Fairy Bearys that spring from her Needle (and her heart!)

that are Truly Little Gifts of Happiness!

 

And in case you had wondered 

about Marmalade and Buttercup,

 they have arrived safely at my Sister's home 

where she reports that they have filled Hope Cottage 

with sunshine and Happiness and their smiles alone warmed the tea!

So you see, Dear Readers,

The Fairy Bearys have gone South,

But they took with them The Gift of Happiness!

 

Cloud Palace Adventures

Blue's Wishes.....

Some of you may recall, Dear Readers, that Blue the Blue Fairy Beary had been on the lookout for Visitors to the Cloud Palace. Well the Truth of the matter is that they were more than just Visitors that she was looking for, because Blue had been very specific in her wishes! She had been Wishing that her Best Friend Forever "Lady Lavender" could come live at the Cloud Palace too, because she was wanting more "girl" company in her World. And while she was being specific about her Wishes (I suspect she used some of her own Wishing Stars!) she also wished for a Palace Cook to come take over the tiresome Kitchen duties. As soon as Lady Lavender received the invitation she agreed that it would be a Wonderful thing to come live in the Cloud Palace with Blue. But she didn't want to leave her cousin "Sweet Pea" behind because the two had grown up together and were more like sisters to each other than mere cousins. So she decided to bring Sweet Pea with her, knowing that Blue would welcome her too. As soon as they were able, they arranged for their Long Journey to the Cloud Palace. It seems that the most comfortable arrangements were to take the Cherub Chariot-Cloud Express, which would fly them calmly above the seas at a gentle pace, and the Cherubs would take care of the steering! That way they could be assured of the quickest possible rendez-vous with the Cloud Palace and no turbulence along the way! So they set out one fine Blue afternoon....

Carefully Cradled in the softest of Fluffy Cloud Chariots....

Drifting high above the world in the gentlest of breezes....

The views from up there were extraordinary!

And Believe it or not, at almost the exact same moment another Fairy Bear 

was setting out on his way to the Cloud Palace 

to answer the call for a Palace cook!

Hamish Harry "Hotcakes" McCloud had heard they needed a cook 

and thought he would go see if the Palace was to his liking.

He hopped on his trusty Enchanted Cloud Cycle 

and flew off into the sky.

 He hadn't been traveling for long 

when he spotted some other Cloud travelers in the distance ahead of him.

It didn't take him very long to overtake their Cloud Chariot....

And all it took was one glance at the Beautiful Lavender Lady Beary 

in the front of the Chariot, and he was ready to revise All his plans 

and follow her wherever her Cloud was headed!

He called out to them as he came close.

"Ach, it is Loath I am t' see such Bonnie Bearies 

traveling the World alone!" he cried!

"Me name is Hamish Harry "Hotcakes" McCloud"

" and If  it please ye, I would humbly beg to escort you 

to your Destination, and bravely Rout any rascals along the way!"

 Lady Lavender Blushed and Sweet Pea giggled....

but they agreed that it might be a good idea to have his company...

even though the Cherubs guiding the Chariot 

had assured them no harm could befall them while in their care!

And so they traveled on together....

 and Day turned into Night....

With Hamish Harry "Hotcakes" McCloud leading the way....

And the starry skies all around!

And after what seemed like countless Days and Nights..... 

 One Bright blue Morning

 the Cloud Palace finally came in sight!

Where Blue the Blue Fairy Beary 

had been keeping watch from her tall tower!

She was overjoyed to see them arriving at last!

Hamish Harry "Hotcakes" McCloud 

guided his Enchanted Cloud Cycle to a stop 

on the terrace of the Cloud Palace....

Only to be met by the point of the Sword 

of Sir Orion Blackthorne the Skywalker 

who took his Guard duties seriously!

"Halt! Who goes there!..." cried Sir Orion.

"Ach it is Me, humble Hamish Harry "Hotcakes" McCloud...."

called Hamish Harry... 

"I've come for the Palace Cook position.... 

If it still be open"he added, 

"And I've brought the Bonnie Lassies with me!" 

But that wasn't what had caught Sir Orion's eye!

It was the gleaming Black Enchanted Cloud Cycle.....

(Sir Orion experienced just a small spurt of envy....)

But then he remembered the great Loyalty of his trusty steed, Thunder....

and soon he and Harry were discussing the various merits of 

wheels versus hooves....!

While Lady Lavender and Sweet Pea floated up in the

Cherub Cloud Chariot.....

 

And Blue flew down from the Tower to greet them!

Lavender and Blue are so excited to see each other 

after what Feels like practically Forever!

Sweet Pea is so amazed by the Cloud Palace...

she is even feeling a little bit shy....

But finally she steps off the Cloud Chariot and Blue welcomes her too!

Then Sweet Pea remembers to show Blue the gift she has brought....

"It is the extremely Rare and Little known Fluffy Cloud Plant"

says Sweet Pea, proudly!

At the merest mention of the words "Rare" and "plant" 

Brother Beorn's ears perked up and he stepped closer to have a look!

"I have never seen a Fluffy Cloud Plant before..." he declares!

"This is most exciting!" he adds.

And because Sweet Pea is a noted herbalist 

with a great deal of experience with all sorts of magical plants, 

she and Brother Beorn are soon deep in conversation.

 And Blue and Lady Lavender pull up the cloud chairs and pour some tea...

they have so much "catching up" to do!

And Sir Orion and Harry are fast on their way to being best buddies...

talking about racing cycles against ponies....

And they were all so busy, Dear Readers,

that Nobeary seemed to notice the Cloud Chariot departing....

Sailing away into the sky.....

It seems as though Blue has got her Wishes....

And now there will be many new Cloud Palace Adventures!

With my greatest Thanks to Birgit and her trusty needle....

for Enchanting me with her Creations!