Most Google campuses allow dogs any day of the week, which is pretty cool. However the one I’m currently at in Kirkland is leased and the landlords don’t allow them. Once we move into our own campus in February, being built just down the street, we’ll be able to have dog day everyday. Until then, we have annual events in which Googler’s dogs are treated like celebrities. The highlight of the day, is the dog massage. Yes, a specialist–if that’s what you want to call them, came in to give out free dog massages, as well as special sessions on “accupressure, communication and energetics”. Just reading the email announcing the day made me burst out laughing.

Here’s a little video from the day… more on the massage later. That video is still needing some crafting…

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A yearly family beach trip is something not to be missed. Rain or shine.

Although you may not be able to tell, it rained throughout the entire shooting of that video (well, if you don’t count the signature Mandy Robinson photos at the end :). Combine that with 13 people, a tiny pool, and an over-sized $1 beachball (thanks, Annie!), you’ve got yourself a rocking pool party.

And here’s the YouTube version that’ll load faster, but is a reduction in quality.

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Over the weekend, my parents surprised Royal probably more than he has ever been in his life. He got the car of his dreams after driving around my old car for a while. Beau and I were chosen to go back behind the house to get the car just as Royal (our youngest brother) finished mowing the grass.

Royal was also recently elected to be the Student Body President at Lassiter. Congratulations Royal!

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It was our first shower to someone else - Jen and Jeremy, that is. It’s amazing how many people can fit in the loft when we move all the furniture into the office.

We had a great time and it was a lot of fun to celebrate love on April Fool’s Day. (Willie disappointed us a bit by not having any jokes planned. Such a wasted opportunity, Will.)

Congratulations, Jen & Jeremy!!

(By the way, the song selection is dedicated to all designer/teacher couples out there.)

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