Jay Lane, Author at Video Gaming Dad

Our Kids Can Teach Us a Thing or Two About Taking Chances in Life

September 29, 2015

Last night, my son tried out for his school's 6th grade basketball team. I have to give him credit because I never tried out for any school sports' teams. I don't remember even thinking about trying out for a t... More...

9 Things I Appreciate About My Son on His 9th Birthday

Jay Lane

September 27, 2015

Commentary

Today is my son Camden's 9th birthday. Camden is the middle of my three kids and has been a big joy in my life. This year, I started writing down what I appreciated about my kids on their birthdays. It's bee... More...

Why Going to The Home Depot on “Date Night” is Perfectly Acceptable

Jay Lane

September 24, 2015

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If you have kids (and even if you don't), you know the importance of "date night." It's a night where you get out with your spouse, eat dinner somewhere decent and do other fun stuff (hopefully). My wife and... More...

7 Things I Appreciate About My Daughter on Her 7th Birthday

Jay Lane

September 19, 2015

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Today's is my daughter Maddie's 7th birthday. Seven years ago, my wife and I were extremely blessed to have a daughter after two boys. She's two years younger than Camden and four years younger than Ethan. I... More...

Old-Fashioned Family Fun at the Drive-In

Jay Lane

September 10, 2015

Family Fun, Reviews

Last Sunday night, my wife and I took the kids to the Georgetown Drive-In in Georgetown, Indiana. We had been a handful of times over the past dozen years but hadn't taken the kids in awhile. It was Labor Day w... More...

If You’ve Got Time to Kill, You Could Do Worse Than Hanging Out at Chuck E. Cheese’s

Jay Lane

August 22, 2015

Family Fun, Parenting

Tonight, my wife was hosting a Bunko party at our house with some friends so I needed to get the kids out for awhile. It's easier to leave so the kids (and I) don't bother my wife and she can enjoy herself. Bes... More...

Energy Drink Throwdown: Duff vs Flaming Moe

Jay Lane

August 14, 2015

Family Fun, Reviews

I have a pretty big Simpsons collection. I don't buy stuff that often anymore but I did pick up a Duff Energy Drink and a Flaming Moe Energy Drink a few weeks ago. After having the two cans sitting on my shelf ... More...

My Son Starts Middle School Tomorrow and I’m NOT Thrilled

Jay Lane

August 11, 2015

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My oldest son, Ethan, starts middle school tomorrow. I'm not thrilled about it. Don't get me wrong, I'm excited for him. I want him to expand his horizons, learn and grow as a person. I just can't bel... More...

Summer Vacation 2015 Highlights: I Survived a Week With My In-Laws!

Jay Lane

August 7, 2015

Family Fun

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This past week, my wife and kids (and my in-laws) spent seven nights at the Massanutten Resort in McGaheysville, Virginia. I was originally apprehensive about the trip because I hadn't heard of the resort be... More...

Madden 2010 Xbox Tournament Recap: We Are the Champions!

Jay Lane

August 3, 2015

Family Fun, Video Games

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My family (including my in-laws) spent last week vacationing at the Massanutten Resort in McGaheysville, Virginia. The resort offered a lot of different scheduled activities and events throughout the week. S... More...

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