Jack Takes His Camera to Bed
“Bedtime my room not dark.” Wintertime conditions Jack to believe that he should be up for four hours past dark, regardless of what time it is. Return to Through Jack's…
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Celeste and James 1
"Celeste and Baby baby James." I don't know why Jack often repeats titles, but it's fairly common with him. Do you see that in any of your friends or family members with…
Firsts
Emily playing soccer on the beach in Vladivostok with her dad, John, and her sister, Annie . First time I went to restaurant and make me so happy. Also I got…
Jack Learns About the Camera Timer
“Camera timer. Denney, Jack, Steve.” - Steve showed Jack how to use the timer on his camera. - Return to Through Jack's Eyes Main Page Go to John M. Simmons' blog
Jack's Xbox - The One Place Denver Can Win a Superbowl
“Broncos win the Super Bowl! Yeah! YEAH! YEEAAHHH!!!” - I showed him the score board and told him the game was just getting started, that no one had scored yet. He assured…
Broncos vs Seahawks Lives On...
“Broncos and Seahawks play Super Bowl.” - My brother, David, is a huge Broncos fan and has been since he was a little kid. He got Jack converted last year and both…
Madden NFL Football on Xbox
“I like to play Xbox. Madden NFL Jack’s favorite.” Jack has lots of favorites. Everything he likes is his favorite. - Return to Through Jack's Eyes Main Page Go to John M.…
Live Like You Were Dying
“Tim McGraw Live Like Dying. Good song. Jack’s favorite. Mom’s song, now. Mom had gurgery. Mom’s OK, now.” As Amy lay on the couch resting from her surgery, she had the TV…
Mom's Surgery
“Mom was sick. Mom had gurgery. Mom’s OK now.” Amy had a routine gall bladder surgery. We didn’t realize how worried Jack had been until she came back home after the outpatient…
Jack's Selfie 1
"I got a camera for congraduation." Jack has always wanted a camera so he could take pictures like he saw everyone else doing. He hasn’t slowed down with it! This is your…
Children Available for Adoption: Behind Magic Doors
There are children available for adoption. They probably aren't where you're looking, unless you happen to be looking behind magic doors. I spend a lot of time in the online adoption community…
Fun Faux Sushi for Kids
Fun Faux Sushi for Kids Fun Faux Sushi for Kids Summer Sushi doesn't get sweeter than this... Sushi treats! Swedish Fish Roll, Caramel Crispy Crunch Roll and more! Ingredients Homemade crisp…