Our Family Life have had a YouTube channel for just over 4 years.

We have a variety of videos on our channel, but I was never quite sure where it was going.

I have recently seen the growth of vlogs, especially parent vloggers. I really like watching A Day in the Life videos so I thought I would record one with our family.

I have just bought a new camera, a Canon Powershot G7X and I love it. The video quality is fantastic and there is a screen that flips up so you can make sure you're in the shot.

I really enjoy editing the videos in iMovie. I am self taught in this, with the help of a couple of 16 year olds on YouTube tutorials!

Have a look at our first Day in the Life vlog and let me know in the comments what you think.

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Jacob was super excited when the HEXBUG® BattleBots® Arena™ arrived, and so was I.

If like me, you enjoyed watching the TV programme Robot Wars which started back in 1998. Then you will love this new toy from HEXBUG.

This huge box arrived and my son Jacob was desperate to open it. So we decided to record a video of Jacob opening the box and having a battle against daddy!

Here's a little bit about HEXBUG®.

By leveraging our robotics expertise, we entered the toy industry in 2007 with the launch of the HEXBUG Micro Robotic Creatures product line. HEXBUG was designed to give children a positive experience with robotics at a young age. Our passion for robotics, as demonstrated by our VEX Robotics program, was the main catalyst fueling HEXBUG's inception. Hence, the brand was born! People are drawn to the HEXBUG brand for our products’ fascinating behaviour, intelligent bug-like attributes and eye-catching packaging. Some of the products are so animated, they even fool cats, dogs and some humans into thinking they are alive!

What's in the box?

The lights dim as the audience roars, you have just entered the ultimate robot showdown! Modeled after television’s favourite metallic war-zone comes HEXBUG® BattleBots® Arena™.

Two push activated pulverizing hammers
Battle-worn detachable robot pieces
BattleBots I/R Witch Doctor included
BattleBots I/R Tombstone included
Realistic protective walls
Fold-out game board
Batteries Included
Ages 8 and up

Jacob had so much fun playing with the BattleBots. The remote controls are a perfect size for little hands. He took great pleasure in trying to beat daddy. Even though he did cheat a bit!

Check out the video of Jacob and daddy's battle. If you like this video please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to Planet Jacob. Thank you for helping to grow our channel.

You can buy this fab HEXBUG BattleBots Arena from Toys R Us and Smyths Toys.

Disclaimer: We received the HEXBUG BattleBots Arena free of charge. All views our own.