These photos show the Hattiesburg Spencer family along with the Armstrongs up to and during Christmas.

(above) A nice natural light shot of John in the cradle with his duck.

(above) Another nice natural light shot of John in the cradle with his duck.

(above) Sarah enjoys the first presents discovered at the hearth on Christmas Day

(above) Little John was snoozing through the early Christmas Day discoveries.

(above) We settle down for a family Christmas lunch photo - from left, Barton Spencer,Sarah Spencer, little Sarah Spencer, little John Barton Spencer, Johnny Armstrong, Sarah Armstrong.

(above) Managed to get the digital camera to agree to do a solo shot of all of us on the couch, December 25, 2004.

(above) Overview of den with Johnny and John Barton visiting with Sarah.

(above) Overview of den with Mer (Sarah Armstrong) visiting with Sarah as she plays with her plane.

(above) Little John being held by Johnny, December 25, 2004, in Hattiesburg.

(above) Sarah being held by Johnny in order to better see the fireplace mantle.

(above) Sarah reading one of her many wonderful new books.