Cody Made the News!

(To view the article, click on the title of this post.)

Please excuse me while I brag on my husband for a bit... Cody has been spent the last year or so working on developing data centers. For the past several months, he has been specifically working to put together a data center in Waco. Yestersday was an exciting day, b/c they they were able to offically announce thier developments. Cody was even quoted in the article! (3rd paragraph from the bottom.) 

 

(FYI... A data center is a secure location for web hosting servers. Data centers are designed to assure that the servers and the data housed on them are protected from environmental hazards and security breaches.

Cody's role in the data center is to find the land/space, talk to the city (about zoning, tiff/grants, etc.), negotiate with the electical company on energy prices, have the building built if neccissary (they are using an exsisting building in Waco), and purchase all the equipment to hold the data. I know there's alot more to it than that, but it quickly gets too techincal for me to understand. 

When the data center is ready for tenants, they'll turn the building/project over to Clearview (the other company in the article). Clearview is an IT outsourcing company, who will manage the tenant's data. Cody's company is VERY close to this point, so he's really excited. 

WAY TO GO, CODY! :)

Congratulations Temple College Basketball!!

Just wanted to let everyone know, Dad's team made it to the Regional tournament in Lubbock. The tournament will be next weekend, March 8-10th. 

Way to go Dad! Congratulations on another winning season!

Opps! Wrong Date

I meant to wish Daniel a Happy Birthday on the 28th (Saturday) since his birthday is really on the 29th (Leap Year). Daniel, I could wish you a happy birthday every day because you brought so much joy into our family when you were born. Nana 1

Daniel is a Teenager!!!!

Daniel will be 13 on Friday. What a wonderful young man he is! Have a great birthday,Daniel, and remember that I love you as high as the sky and that I'm very proud of you. Nana 1

Joel's Birthday!

Joel's birthday is Friday the 20th. Like Shari, he looks about 25 but I think he is a little older than that. Any way, he is as cute as he was when he was growing up! Joel, thanks for all the wonderful memories you have given me. I'm proud of the man you have become! Have a great birthday and remember that I love you always. Mom

Taylor got a Puppy!

Taylor has been looking forward to moving out of the dorms for several reasons, but the most exciting is so she could get a puppy.  I told her I wanted to get the puppy for her. To be completely honest, it's as much a gift to my parents as to Taylor. When I got Zoey, (who's about 40 lbs.) I didn't realize that I would have to have a yard after college in order to be able to keep her.  Since, Cody and I don't have a yard, my parents had to adopt her (and Jack for that matter). It is so hard to part with these animals, b/c they become your family. So, I wanted to make sure Tay got a puppy small enough that she could keep it in an apartment if she needs to once she graduates. (And, so my parents don't get yet another Johnson kid dog.) 

Taylor wanted to get a small breed that doesn't shed. So, we have been looking for the last few weeks for the perfect puppy. In the Dallas newspaper there was an add for these precious poodles.  I showed Taylor and she fell in LOVE! So, Sat. morning she flew to Dallas, we checked out the puppies, and she found HER dog! She picked the sweetest, cutest puppy! He is 2. 4 lbs, and will probably be about 6 or 7lbs. full grown. She named him Stanley! :)

Cody and I are going to keep Stanley until Taylor finishes with her finals at the beginning of May.  The timing works out perfectly. Since he is so tiny he will need lots of attention, making sure he eats and drinks enough, etc. Cody works out of the house most of the day, so we will be able to keep a close eye on the little guy. By the time Taylor gets him, he will be finished with his last round of shots, and out of that baby baby stage. Hopefully we will turn over a happy, healthy, potty trained puppy. 

I am officially a Homeowner

Well as of Thursday I became a homeowner. It will be another month before I move in because there was some updating that needed to be done. I have taken before pictures and will post them along with the after pictures. I am really excited but it was a huge decision and I admit I have been a little stressed out about it. I have prayed about this decision to buy a house from the beginning, so I really feel that the Lord led me to just the perfect house (and street) for me. I can't wait to show everyone!

Nate is blogging now.....

It's true...and it's here...

www.natenavarro.wordpress.com

Ava got her hair cut!!

I put pictures on my blog...

www.itsthisiknow.blogspot.com

Good Morning!!

Shari's Birthday! Monday, Feb.2nd is Shari's birthday. Although she looks 25, I think she is really 26 and as beautiful as ever! Have a wonderful day with your family always remembering how much your entire family (all 30 0f us) love you. You are a real blessing!! Love, Nelwyn.

Yay Kim!

For those of you who do not get the Temple Daily Telegram, try to get a copy of the Magazine that was in today's paper. What a great article about Kim and her annual Christmas cinnamon roll bake-off. Kim, I know your dad is so proud of your selfless Christmas gift to him. What an honor!

P.S. I figured out how to do this picture thing all by myself. Nelwyn, I teach you how to do it!!