Jack's Favorite Drink
"That’s the root beer bottle Mom got me." Jack's favorite drink of all time is root beer. He will drink orange soda from time to time, but that's only because it's orange,…
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Compassion in Court: When Justice <strike>Is Served</strike> Serves
It wasn’t Emily’s fault that she needed compassion in court. Oh sure, she committed the crimes against members of our family; but it still wasn’t her fault. My daughter had committed felonies…
Challenge Limits Instead of Limiting Challenges
We challenge limits instead of limiting challenges in our family. Rippling biceps; six pack abs; toned calves and thighs… yep; that’s how my family members look. On the inside. Oh, we're not…
Nana's Crazy Cake
James has food allergies, but that didn't stop his Mom from giving him a great tasting birthday cake! Crazy Cake Nana Jana's Crazy Cake This cake is crazy easy and crazy…
Up, Up, and Away!
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House Full of Balloons
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Checking out the Balloons
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Daddy and James Checking out the Balloons
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Just Hangin"
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Grandpa and Grandma Smith
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Getting Ready for That First big Bite!
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First Bite of his First Birthday Cake!
Click on the picture to view in full. This is too good for Facebook! If you can’t see anything below, click here to become a registered user of JohnMSimmons.com I had never seen a…