Family Fun Archives - Video Gaming Dad

The End of the Toy Store Era is Here

June 1, 2018

Over the weekend, I took my kids to a local Toys ‘R Us store. One of my friends texted me to let me know that the store had their LEGO sets on sale at 30% off. It was the moment I had been waiting for ever sinc... More...

RECAP: Weekend Trip to My Son’s First Minnesota Vikings Game

Jay Lane

September 26, 2017

Family Fun

I've written about my love for the Minnesota Vikings and how I've shared that with my kids, especially my 13-year-old son, Ethan. Last weekend, I was finally able to take Ethan to his first Minnesota Vikings ga... More...

RECAP: The Louisville Arcade Expo 2017

Jay Lane

March 6, 2017

Family Fun, Video Games

Last Sunday, I took two of my kids to the Louisville Arcade Expo. It was my fourth year going. I've written about our past experiences in 2014, 2015, and 2016. As a quick overview, the Louisville Arcade Expo... More...

Pinewood Derby 2017: My Kids’ Last Year of Racing Wooden Cars

Jay Lane

February 21, 2017

Family Fun

Last night, my son Camden's scout troop had their Pinewood Derby. It's an annual event where scouts get together and race cars they've made against each other. The cars have to follow specific weight and size r... More...

Swapping Shopkins at Shopkins Swap-kins

Jay Lane

February 18, 2017

Family Fun

This afternoon, I took my daughter, Maddie, and my niece, Ally, to a Shopkins' swapping event at our local Toys 'R Us. It was called Shopkins Swap-kins. If you're unfamiliar with Shopkins, they're little shoppi... More...

RECAP: Valentine’s Day Date Night at Chick-fil-A

Jay Lane

February 15, 2017

Family Fun

My family loves Chick-fil-A. When you have young kids, you tend to stick to places you know they like. It's even easier for me to take them there because it's one of my all-time favorites. It goes back to my ch... More...

The Story About How My Kids & WWE Wrestling Got Me a Camaro

Jay Lane

January 30, 2017

Commentary, Family Fun

A little over a month ago, I accidentally backed into my neighbor's car. Yesterday, I was finally able to drop it off at the body shop to get it worked on. I also had to get a rental car to drive for a few days... More...

Fathers and Sons That Draft Together, Stick Together

Jay Lane

August 25, 2016

Commentary, Family Fun

I love, love, love fantasy football. It's one of my favorite things in the world. Ask my wife or anyone I know. I become obsessed with fantasy football for 4-5 months out the year and then need the remaining mo... More...

Sometimes You Have to Embarrass Yourself to Get Free Chicken

Jay Lane

July 12, 2016

Family Fun

My famil loves Chick-fil-A. I like it because the kids don't complain about it and it takes me back to when I got to eat there on special occasions when I was a kid. There used to only be one in Louisville but ... More...

Hanging With My Boys at WKU’s Spring Football Game

Jay Lane

April 27, 2016

Family Fun

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Last Saturday, I took my sons and two nephews to Western Kentucky University's (WKU) Red & White Spring football game. It's a scrimmage they hold each year (as most major universities do) where the team is ... More...