Entrepreneurs: Being happy with your success

I had lunch yesterday with a business partner (we’ll call him Scott) and we got to discussing our businesses and how they are doing and all that ‘entrepreneurial type’ discussion. He owns a small 6-person audit firm and works mainly in the Texas region. So, in our discussion, I asked him how much [...]

Five most influential people in my life

Got this idea from James Gardner and thought I'd follow his lead to starting this new meme.  Who would I classify as the 5 most influential people in my life? Hmmm….tough tough question but let me try.

1a) Father AKA Henry Garland  - I'm wired like my Dad.  Stubborn, constantly distracted, surprisingly sensitive at times, and a [...]

Firehouse Subs did it right after doing it wrong

I left this tweet earlier today and thought I'd follow-up on an experience I had with Firehouse subs this afternoon.  Kate and I drove over to Firehouse today to grab some lunch for the fam.  Couple of combo's and a kids PB&J were ordered and that was that…I thought…until I got in my car and drove [...]

Canon Rebel T1i (500D) Review

We had a Canon before (XTi). Love that one. Got this per some friends suggestions (mainly cause it does solid 720p HD video). Gives us the ability to do stuff like this below with one camera. Beautiful.

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Sara Paige Garland

Born: Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
Time: 1:57pm
Weight: 7 pounds, 11 ounces
Length: 20.5 inches
I’ve been waiting for this post (since it’s my 200th post) to introduce you all to a new addition to our family. Please welcome Sara Paige Garland. We would like to thank everybody for their thoughts, prayers, and gifts. Mom and baby are [...]

I’m going on staycation

Ever heard of the term? I just learned it this week.
A staycation is defined as a vacation but in or around your home. I’m so used to always having a planned vacation setup that I’m really excited about this week. I plan to just chill as much as possible, hang with my [...]

I’m gonna be a daddy – again!

We knew the news for a couple of weeks now but wanted to hold off until after our 1st doctors appointment which was day and everything looks good. So Jenny is 5.5 weeks pregnant and is due around early February ‘09. We are very excited about it and I coaxed Jenny into doing [...]