Jack Likes Jack
“That’s me! That’s Jack!” We have not been silent to the fact that there is a fair amount of mental illness in our family. Different members suffer from serious depression to other…
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Through Jack's Eyes
Category for Jack's photos and blog.
Great Expectations
"She’s my friend. We’re getting married!” When the commercial for Malificent came on the TV, Jack went straight for his camera. When I questioned him about the photo of Elle Fanning, we…
Photo-Ready Celeste
“Celeste ready for Church.” Celeste is our one who is always ready for the camera. At one point I was really frustrated that Olga, the director of Celeste’s orphanage, taught her that…
Denney Running the Weed Eater
“Denney mowing lawn.” Actually, I mow the lawn and, this year, for the first time, Denney runs the weed eater. While we don’t use Jacks photos as incriminating evidence against him, no…
If Dad Had Shot the Picture, She Would be Angry!
“Sarah hates Pancakes!” Sarah hates pancakes as much as Jack loves them. She was a good sport, though and let Jack take a picture of her eating them (under duress, I…
Nothing Better Than a Big, Gooey Maple Syrup Pancake
“Pancakes my Favorite!” Jack has lots of “favorites,” but pancakes may truly be his favorite. Return toThrough Jack's EyesMain Page Go to John M. Simmons' blog
A Boy's Best Friend
"Pushik my friend." Our dog is a Siberian Husky named Pushik (Russian for Fluffy). As our children from Russia joined our family, it was comforting for them to know that family dog…
Baby Jack
"Baby baby James, Baby Jack." Jack has always been fascinated that he was a baby. His nephew, James, coming along has only intensified that. Jack has had a hard time understanding the he is…
"Potted Plant," Jack. "Potted Plant."
“Mom’s pot plant.” Ummm, yeah. Return to Through Jack's Eyes Main Page Go to John M. Simmons' blog
Up Side Down
“Ha ha ha! Jack, Celeste upside down!” I don’t know if Jack did this by intent or accidentally but he got such a kick out of it, I didn’t have the heart…
Big Brothers
“Cory go to work.” Jack was heartbroken the first time one of his brothers moved away. Now, during that time between high school and when they settle down, Cory and Steve have…
And All Through the House...
No quote from Jack While we weren’t a bit surprised to see photos in Jack’s room, long after bedtime, this one did catch us off guard. Jack had received a balloon bouquet…