The Pulliam Posse

Random Puppy Pics

2008-09-15T18:29:00.000-07:00

The puppies are getting big and developing funny little personalities. They are 4 weeks old now. We took them to the vet today and everything is good. The chocolate males weighed over 7 lbs!!!!

Fun Times in the Rain

2008-08-26T20:07:00.001-07:00

Out on the Town

2008-08-20T19:10:00.000-07:00

Tonight, "the girls" got together to celebrate Jamie's big 3-0 at the Oyster Bar in Dahlonega! In addition to the very special birthday, we celebrated the birth of two babies and new jobs for me and Maggie. You see...we all worked together at the high school, but I moved to elementary school and Maggie is making the big bucks training Estee Lauder employees all over the state. Scary that after one year of teaching, she has already made a career change. Seriously though, I am very very happy for everyone and the new chapters they have started in their lives. It was a lot of fun getting together and talking ( and a lot of laughing) about old times. I really wanted a picture of everyone and I was so excited that my hair had actually grown out enough to get in a itty-bitty ponytail. However, it did not make a very flattering picture...blah!

Puppy Love

2008-08-18T16:12:00.000-07:00

Brock has decided that we cannot keep all the puppies...sigh. They are just so cute and I know it is going to be so hard to let these guys go. We are going to sell them, if you know of any interested parties. They are AKC registered, their dew claws have been removed and both parents are on sight. I do have a final count on what we have... 4 yellow females, 1 yellow male, 1 chocolate female, 3 chocolate males and 1 black female. Here are some pictures at 3 days old. Brock is holding a yellow female in the palm of his hand...man do they get big quick!

We have expanded our family...

2008-08-14T18:47:00.001-07:00

It has been 3 weeks since my last post and I am feeling like a slacker. There were many pictures I wanted to post...Hallie's 5th birthday party, my graduation, the trasition of my classroom at Mossy Creek and Gentry and Grant's first day of school. Well, I guess that won't happen. I have been working like crazy at school trying to get things ready and time just flew by. Speaking of time flying by, Gertie's pregnancy did as well. We now have 10 full-blooded, Lab puppies. There are 5 yellow, 4 chocolate and 1 black. Man, we are so excited (and a little nervous). A week or so ago we took Gertie for an x-ray to see how many puppies she was having...I almost passed out when Liane counted 11 heads and little backbones. After much anticipation, Gentry and I arrived home to 9 little pups, but unfortunately one did not make it. Brock and Grant arrived home shortly afterward and we decided to take her to the vet because we were missing 2 puppies. She delivered one on the way to the doctor and the last little brown puppy in the Papa's Pizza parking lot in front of a very anxious crowd on the way home. All the puppies are doing great and the Pulliam family is ready to go to bed. I thought you all might enjoy a pic even though you can't really see the puppies...the neighborhood will enjoy seeing the picture. I promise I will post again, soon.

Pulliam Picked a Peck of Peppers

2008-07-24T16:04:00.000-07:00

Here are the prize peppers from my garden. The garden started off as an experiment, and it worked!!! I have a ton of tomatoes (all green), bell peppers, cucumbers, cayenne and jalapeno peppers. I just planted what they were selling in the greenhouse at the high school. Next year, I am going to plant stuff that I actually like. So, if you would like some cayenne or jalapeno peppers, or any idea of what to do with them, let me know. I am very proud of my garden, it is like Christmas everyday...I go out there and get my presents. I would like to give a special thanks to those who helped me...Brock for tilling, Amber for the fertilizer, and John Dean for sitting on his golf cart and telling us what to do...oh yeah...and my dad. He is who inspired me and taught me to appreciate the simple things in life...like my tiny veggie garden.

The Tams

2008-07-19T13:58:00.000-07:00

Last night Brock and I were without kids. When Grant goes to his mom's house, Gentry feels the need to go to my mom's house (we joke and say my parents have visitation every other weekend). The two of them hate to be together, but can't stand to be at home without the other. So, with both of the kids gone, we went to dinner at Poor Richard's and joined his parents at The Tams concert at the The Arts Council Depot. I have no pictures because this was an impromptu trip. Pictures or not, we had so much fun! It was a great way to spend a summer night! I highly recommend it if they ever come around again. They are a great mixture of beach music and R&B. Not only was the music good, those guys have some moves...I was tired just watching them. One of the members has been on the road with The Tams for 51 years, he is 71 now...he was amazing. For real, check 'em out. ~Shanna

Check out my Vacation Slide Show!

2008-07-18T09:58:00.001-07:00

Charleston, SC

2008-07-17T19:40:00.000-07:00

On the way to the beach, we spent the night in Charleston. I just love it there! Actually, I just love southern cities with a lot of history. We spent the night at the Francis Marion downtown and we were able to walk to everything. We took a carriage ride and shopped at the market. The kids had a good time, but Brock and I really enjoyed taking in the sights, history and beautiful architecture.

I got a new computer!

2008-07-17T19:04:00.000-07:00

Reluctantly, I had to turn in my Dell laptop in exchange for a Mac. I have nothing against a Mac, but it is just a pain to switch everything over. As a lot of you know we have been on vacation and that is the reason I have not posted anything in a week. While on vacation we discovered this little program on the Mac called Photo Booth. You can take pics with the built in computer camera and distort them (as you can see from the pictures I will post). Some of them are down right scary. Hope you enjoy the photos of my dorky family. ~Shanna

Poolside Fun!

2008-07-10T06:38:00.000-07:00

My posts are a little out of order, but Sunday we enjoyed some time out by the pool. I know that you will recognize Gentry and Grant in the pictures, the new addition is my niece, Hallie. She is the sweetest child. I waited a long time to have a niece (or a nephew) and she was definitely worth the wait.

What a crazy week it has been...

2008-07-09T21:44:00.000-07:00

Our anniversary celebration was short lived, Brock and I received a phone call around 2:30 am Tuesday morning that changed our lives. I know this sounds crazy, but over the course of a week and a half, our family has dealt with three deaths. I have heard the old wives tale that death comes in threes, but never believed it. Brock and I both lost a great aunt, but I think the most profound loss was the loss of Brock's grandfather, James Lewis Hulsey. Although I have only been in the family three years, I have learned that Grandaddy Hulsey was the patriarch, a well loved man that left behind a legacy. He loved his family dearly and always did his best to help out those less fortunate. I wish I could list the many examples of his generosity, but I am afraid there just isn't enough room on this blog. However, I would like to share one of the many stories Brock has told me. Grandaddy owned the Georgianna Motel in Gainesville, Hulsey Brothers Paint and Body and Wrecker Service and after he sold those businesses, he worked for the Hall County Correctional Institute in Gainesville. Unlike most guards, when he took his inmates out on work detail, he took care of them. He would sneak them honey buns and pickles from home. They were assigned work detail at Chicopee Woods. People would talk about how they would drive by and see him sitting ouside in the shade with the inmates eating lunch. Now this might not sound like a big deal, but he had the opportunity to eat inside where it was cool. However, since they would not allow the inmates inside, he politely told them he would not be eating inside either. Not only was he a generous family man and lover of his fellow man, he was a decorated war hero. Grandaddy never liked to boast about his accomplishments. He was awarded 3 Bronze Stars during World War II. He served in the Asiatic Pacific area during World War II, where he wiped out a group of seven Japanese operating a radio station to pick up information on American movements. Grandaddy Hulsey was also awarded the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and the World War II Victory Metal. He never boasted of this and it was not until recent times that his own family learned of his accomplishments. He leaves behind his wife of 66 years, three children, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren and he will be missed greatly by all. Please remember his family in your prayers. Even though he had a great, long life of 85 years, his family is left with a void that will never be filled.

Happy Anniversary!

2008-07-07T19:42:00.000-07:00

Today, Brock and I are celebrating our first wedding anniversary. It was very low key, we had a yummy dinner at Joni's on Lake Burton. It was a nice change of scenery. The past year has been great. I could not ask for a more sincere, supportive, loyal, hard working and loving husband. He has been my voice of reason on more that one occasion and I love him more and more every day. Not only is he a great husband, but he is an incredible father who likes nothing more than to spend every possible moment with Gentry and Grant. They have such a great male role model to look up to. Although this is far down the road, it is my hope that Grant will grow up learning from Brock how to treat a wife, and Gentry will use him as a guide when she decides to marry. I am so incredibly blessed to have Brock in my life. I used to keep a slip of paper in my Bible (for 6 years I might add) with a list of all the things I was looking for in a husband. I had List A - the things I wasn't willing to compromise on and List B - the things I could live with. I knew I was in trouble after I met him and glanced over the list and he had every characteristic on my List A. So what that he wasn't musically inclined or tall. I realized that those things aren't that important after all. Who knew that my Prince Charming would arrive in a 1987 Isuzu Trooper. It has been a great year, and I hope there are many more. Like my friends Regina and Paul, it is never too late to live happily ever after!

1st Annual Post Circle Pond Party (PCPP)

2008-07-05T14:22:00.000-07:00

We celebrated the Fourth of July with our neighbors at John Dean's pond. Aside from a few mosquito bites and a few 1st degree burns, we had a good time. It was a nice time with nice folks. Here are a few pics of our great neighbors.

It's Never Too Late to Live Happily Ever After!

2008-06-30T05:26:00.000-07:00

On Saturday night, Brock and I attended the wedding of our two friends, Regina and Paul. What a beautiful ceremony and joining of two families. It was great to see a union so blessed by their children, family and friends. The wedding took place at Nacoochee Valley Guest House, with dinner and dancing afterwards. We had so much fun and it was so good to see two people so happy.

I thought I would post a few pictures of the wedding. I didn't take that many because Brock was making fun of me for bringing my camera. Here is Reg dancing with the two handsome men in her life, Paul and her son, Tyler.
This sign hung on a tree at the entrance of the guest house. I thought to myself that it could not be more true for these two families. And I couldn't resist throwing in this picture of the ultimate party song...The Cha-Cha slide.

Friday Night Fireworks

2008-06-30T05:02:00.000-07:00

On Friday night, we took the Jeep to see the the Fireworks in Demorest. We met up with Deticia, McCall and Jackson and had dinner. Grant's mom, aunt and cousin also joined us. They brought Grant to see the fireworks. Gentry really wanted him to be there (i guess she needed someone to fight with). She likes to tell people that Brock and I met at those same fireworks 3 years ago, but it wasn't...but we don't correct her. The fireworks were a little disappointing, but it was fun hanging and people watching.

So you think you can dance?!?!?!

2008-06-23T18:50:00.000-07:00

This is our neighbor, Lucy, and she is just the cutest thing. I think the video speaks for itself. There is also a clip of Grant on here dancing and he gives new meaning to "white boys can't dance". I do have to post a warning. Gentry was working the camera - If you get motion sickness - BEWARE! At the end of the clip there is a horrible snip-it of me in my "I don't work in the summer lounging clothes" with no make-up or hair products, but I think the video is worth it and hope you do too. I don't know how to edit yet. You know, who knew blogging could be so much fun?!?! We had fun tonight with Lucy and her mom, Jill...hanging by the pool. Ahhhh....I just love summer!

Check out my Slide Show!

2008-06-22T05:00:00.001-07:00

Pop Got a New Toy

2008-06-21T15:02:00.000-07:00

After many years of protest, my mother gave in and let him get a Harley. Prior to meeting my mom, he always had motorcycles...but then sold them all out of love (isn't he sweet). So, today he got a Road King, and Gentry and Grant were dying to go for a spin. I have always loved motorcycles, but it is different when it is your child on the back. I am soooo becoming my mother...I was on pins and needles until they got back. They just went for a short spin around "the cricle", but that was enough for me. I thought I would include the pics of our little bikers.

Hot Tamales and other stuff...

2008-06-20T18:07:00.000-07:00

Well, Wednesday was my last day at Piedmont. I presented my research and walked out of there with the biggest since of relief and accomplishment! I mean it this time when I say...I am never, ever going back to school (I said that after my master's, but I really mean it this time). Brock keeps telling me I need to go ahead and get my Ph.D...but...stick a fork in me...I am done. It is time for me to devote time to my family for a change! Although, I am glad I am finished...I am going to miss seeing all the new friend's I made....and "dialoguing" (spell check doesn't even recognize that word) with you all. I am sitting on my couch eating my hot tamales, from the hot tamale award that I received (I still don't know what that was about)...but they sure are good! The funny thing is I had never tried a hot tamale candy until Cathy Kastner would plop her gallon size zip up bag full of them on the table in class on Saturdays and we would chew until our mouth was on fire and our jaws ached. I still can't believe that I get to sleep in tomorrow instead of going to school. "With that being said"... for this blog I thought I would post a picture of our cohort! I hope I never have to hear that phrase again....sigh. Can't wait to see you all July 26th!

Hangin' in Greenville

2008-06-16T18:34:00.000-07:00

Well, as I said before I was not at home on Father's Day. Brock and Grant did "guy things" and I went with my friends Donna and Lori and our "All American Girls" to see Carrie Underwood. It was a great, clean concert. We were 15 rows from the stage so the girls thought that was really cool, plus it was near the side of the stage so we got to see what went on behind the stage as well (wardrobe, makeup, etc.). Needless to say, we had a blast. I brought my camera and could have gotten some unbelievable pictures, but as luck would have it...the battery was dead. The funniest part of the evening was the fact that Lori told her daughter, Casey, we were going skydiving. So, bless her heart...she fretted all the way to Greenville before we could spill the beans. Casey asked Lori what she needed to wear and Lori's reply was "something nice, it might be that last thing you ever wear"..he he. Going to a concert just reminds me of how much I really would love to sing in a band...sigh! I really think I was a rockstar in a former life ;). Here's to all the hairbrush singers and dashboard drummers out there, like me.

Father's Day

2008-06-16T18:10:00.000-07:00

Well, we had to celebrate Father's day a day early at my mom's house. I got Gentry Carrie Underwood tickets as a birthday present and didn't realize it was Father's Day. I am such a schmuck! Not very good to celebrate your first Father's Day as a married couple that way, sorry Brock! I am so thankful for my husband and father...they are the greatest dads. I read a little cross-stitched picture in an office one day that read,"There is a special place in heaven for the father of two girls". I am sure my dad would agree. Also, I want to let Brock know that he is the greatest. He is an unbelievable dad, who loves and treats Gentry just as he does Grant. We are all so blessed!