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…
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The Camp in Arizona
Emily and her new dad, John Simmons I went to camp in Arizona and I cook lots of food. I was making pizza, crab and we have a fire and make…
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…
Joining the Military: When Parents Need Answers
Steve came home and told me he was joining the military. I couldn’t understand why a son with such intellectual abilities, who could have had so many choices in continuing education, was…
Best Summer Vacation Places, Ever!
I'm delving into my vast history of travel experience to give you the best summer vacation places, ever. I have walked the trails of Glacier National Park, run my hands over the ancient…
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…
Jack's Congraduation and Steve's Goodbye Party
This is too good for Facebook! If you can’t see anything below, click here to become a registered user of JohnMSimmons.com Congrats to Steve and Jack! Jack graduated a couple of weeks ago and…
My Famous Ribs and Secret Barbecue Sauce (Here's Your Chance at the Recipe!)
This is too good for Facebook! If you can’t see anything below, click here to become a registered user of JohnMSimmons.com OK, I'll give up the recipe! Alright, Brenda Bushell, Denney cousins, Austin Jenson…