David's Birthday Gift

My brother David received this adorable little puppy as a birthday gift on the 21st. We were surprise to see this little one in the big blue box. My niece Eboni took an instant liking to her who's name was also Ebony.  She was very tiny. We believe she was probably taken too soon from her mother.  B.J. wasn't too fond of the little pup. He stayed his distance.
Unfortunately the little Ebony died Christmas Day.  I think my brother was very sad over the loss of his little pet.

Christmas Day Pt. 2

Harrington and Eboni were as equally excited as the little ones to open gifts. Now  that they're older their gifts cost more therefore there's fewer gifts to open. This year Eboni got a camera and my sister wrapped it and all the accessories separtely. I didn't think she would ever get to the gift that contained the camera :)

Eboni all smiles with her new camera

Too much joy for B.J.

The Pearons

We Harris'

Christmas Day

Our Christmas celebration began attending worship service at my home church New Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church. It was great to worship with my former church family and hear an awesome word from our beloved Pastor Banks. Although we have been away from Pilgrim Rest over  25 years Rev. Banks still beams with joy and excitement when looks out into  the congregation and sees the Harris and Pearson families. I must brag, not only is Pastor Banks an awesome preacher, he sho nuf can sang.

Christmas Road Trip

We took a road trip home to Louisiana to be with the family for  Christmas. It has been some time since Henry had two weeks off during the Christmas holidays, so since we all had time off, down the highway we went including B.J.  The drive wasn't bad,but I have to say the scenery is much better in the summer. Henry did all the driving going while Harrington and I assumed our normal roles of navigators  for gas stations, resturants, and rest stops, all while sleeping between our duties. Modern technology has made it so easy to travel across the country. I reserved hotel rooms, located the nearest gas station, Chickfila and Walmart all on one device. :)

The Friday before Christmas was the Annual Basketball Rivalry  Game between our hometowns, Gibsland and Arcadia. This is the game the entire parish looks forward to during Christmas. It has been a sell-out for years now, mainly due to the fact that a lot of out-of-towners are home for the holidays. It's the ideal place to see former classmates, friends, and old acquaintances. My hometown team, Arcadia, was the winner of both the girls and boys game.