These photos show the Hattiesburg Spencer family early in January, 2005, with a temporarily quiet John Barton.

(above) A bit of comparison: On the left, Sarah with John at about two weeks of age. On the right, Sarah with little Sarah, when little Sarah was nearly two months old.

(above) Mom gets some things done with little John present in her lap.

(above) Same as above, but with natural light instead of flash.

(above) Sarah looking through blinds in the master bedroom.

(above) Sarah gets busy with some colors and coloring books,but always keeping to the mat.

(above) Sarah has great fun trying to figure out the variations possible with her puzzle.

(above) Sarah pulls to loosen a wound up sock of Momma's, so she could practice putting it on her hand and creating a new puppet!

(above) Probably the last time in Sarah's life that she'll be able to fit in the tiny sock basket in our closet!

(above) Bundled up for a chilly stroll to Thames School, January 17, 2005.

(above) Mom Sarah takes a turn with the double stroller.

(above) John begins practicing to become a "backseat driver".