The Ninjas

stun·ner

2013-09-20T11:22:00.000-06:00

a person or thing of striking excellence,

beauty, achievement.

So like, normally new moms

take a week or two to "snuggle" their

brand new babies--before introducing

them to the (blogging) world

Right?

Yeah. Right.

It took me just over 9 months to

come up for air and document

the incredible, life-altering moment

when Josh and I became parents

People of the World Wide Web (hi Kaley),

Meet my favorite baby--

Locke DeSpain Farley

7 pounds, 7 ounces

21 3/4 inches long

A mover and a shaker from day one

xoxo

trans·mute.

2012-12-11T20:33:00.002-07:00

to change from one nature, substance, form, or condition into another;

transform.

This nice lady took some maternity pictures of me

When I was 33 (ish) weeks along

It's weird to post pictures of yourself

I get that

And I feel weird

But there was no way Josh was going to be in the pictures with me

And I want to remember this time

So my baby said we could do it, just the two of us

Plus I want to show you how talented my sister-in-law is

Oh and I think I could have my baby any second

Cheers

How weird was it?

ayúdame.

2012-10-13T12:23:00.000-06:00

provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need;

render assistance to;

Spanish for 'help me'

I'm 30+ weeks pregnant

And I have a lot of stuff I need to accomplish

Before my child comes

I need to make some maternal decisions

Mostly about baby gear

And I've never been a mom before

So I need help

Mom friends? I have some questions

Like...

How come I feel like I need 3 different strollers?

They all serve different purposes:

Snap and Go allows you to click your car seat right in

Bob for running (OK fine, light jogging)

And the cute green one for everyday use

I have this swing:

Or one like it...so I don't need a bouncer?

Oh and I kind of want this....

But will I use it if I have a swing??

Also...

How do I decide on one of these carriers?

Do my car seat and stroller really have to match?

What car seat do you have?

Can I pass on a pack 'n play?

What about those entertainment/jumper things?

And play mats?

Surely I don't need all of these items

RIGHT?

Help. Me. Please.

Later we can discuss diaper bags, breast pumps, bottles, and nursing bras.

(you should know that we do have a crib, a cradle, and a changing table--so somehow I have made a few decisions)

de·scry.

2012-08-02T13:22:00.000-06:00

to discover; perceive;

detect.

I've always known and understood that

People grow people

That's how we all got here

A fact

Something we learn early on in life

Now I am growing a person

And everyday I find myself speechless

Because people can grow people

How did I just breeze over that before?

Right now, a person is developing inside of me!

He has organs and eyebrows and joints

Can you believe it?

I can't most of the time

But the pictures I have help me believe it a little more

These are his arms and hands

His face

Spine

And for some reason this is my favorite picture...his five toes

I. love. him.

rap·ture.

2012-07-04T15:13:00.000-06:00

ecstatic joy or delight;

joyful ecstasy.

Today is my favorite holiday

And thus, the perfect day to tell all of my friends my favorite news:

Sixteen weeks today

That's four months for people who are irritated by the week thing

I use to be

Until I was pregnant

Now each week I live through

Feels more like a year

Maybe I'll start counting in days?

xoxo

jet·lag.

2012-06-18T10:00:00.000-06:00

A temporary disruption of normal circadian rhythm

caused by high-speed travel across several time zones

typically in a jet aircraft,

resulting in fatigue and varied constitutional symptoms.

Hi.

Remember me?

No?

Well.

I guess it is my fault

The good news is:

I live

And so does my blog

I caught her right on her last breath--

When she was throwing in the towel.

It was touch-and-go there for a while

And I am doing my best to revive her...

Hopefully, with time, I'll be able to nurse her back

And one day she'll be as good as new.

But right now we are both recovering;

My blog from a near-death experience

And me?

From my first real case of jet-lag.

I'm tired.

And I have to go grocery shopping.

But it is a new day my friends

I'm happy to be back.

xxx

e·qui·nox.

2012-03-26T13:25:00.001-06:00

the time when the sun crosses the plane of the earth's equator,

making night and day of approximately equal length all over the earth

and occurring about March 21 and September 22

The sky

The temple

The phenomenon of the equinox and Maya architecture

The kid who took this picture

His shadow

It all keeps me coming back to this picture

I think it might be the most fascinating

The most beautiful...

The best picture I've seen

And it wasn't taken on an expensive camera

It hasn't been edited

It has no filters

It is just bare and breathtaking

recreo.

2012-03-12T08:56:00.000-06:00

Spanish for break: school break, playtime, recreation.

I enjoy having a week off from school each semester

It helps me recommit myself to my studies

So I like today a lot

But today can be made infinitely better by looking at this picture:

Adorable

A picture says a thousand words

Or something like that

Cheers to spring break

Cheers Kate and Cortnie and their little one on the way

xoxo

can·dor.

2012-03-07T13:21:00.000-07:00

the state or quality of being frank, open,

and sincere in speech or expression.

Spencer is honest

That is cool

He leaves in two weeks from today

For two years

That is less cool (for me)

Missions are hard

I've never even done one

But my brother has

And then MY BEST FRIEND

And now my brother-in-law that I really like

I think missions are great

Truly

I believe in them and encourage them

But if I can be candid?

This sort of sucks

Thanks.

per·plex.

2012-02-24T14:31:00.000-07:00

to cause to be puzzled or bewildered over

what is not understood or certain; confuse mentally

Today

7:46 AM--

S: Bye. I love you.

J: I love you too. Oh and Shanae? I put my hand in the toilet during the night.

(silence)

Being married is funny

Or maybe Josh is what's funny

Either way...

What?

tone-deaf.

2012-02-22T09:49:00.004-07:00

unable to distinguish differences

in pitch in musical sounds when producing or hearing them.

Adele is cool

I know I am very late to join the Adele craze

But here I am anyway

I like Adele

I think she is super talented

And refreshing

I have her CD

And yeah--I got it WAY after you got your electronic version

Sure

Have you seen what book I am reading right now?

For the first time?

I get behind sometimes

Anyway

I have been listening to Adele for a while now

And I finally feel (nay felt) that I could nail some of those high notes

So I told Josh

And he smiled

A little while later he had me pull up Adele on Youtube,

Throw some headphones in,

And rock out

That is just what I did--while he recorded it

I believe this was the first time I saw Josh cry

I don't know if it was from laughter or because I really touched him

But I pretend it was the latter

Once I finished the song (I was prepared for an encore)

Josh sat down next to me and somberly said,

"Shanae we have to watch this now and you aren't going to be happy about it."

I'm not delusional

I know I am terrible

So whatever, I listened to it

And I found out--

I am far past terrible

I have negative musical ability--not just "no musical ability" but negative.

And I started to think...

At church. In primary. I sing so loud (yikes)

To try and encourage my peeps to sing with me

And they never do

But holy hell now I understand

I am the problem! Not the solution!

I. Am. SO. Sorry.

I just hope I haven't done any serious, long-term damage to those precious little minds...

The good news is Josh still loves me

And the other little bit you should know is this--

Music teachers use to make me sing, "Doe, a deer..."

And at least two of them said,
"Wow. You might be the first tone-deaf person I've actually met."

Holler.

ad·a·mant.

2012-02-08T11:00:00.001-07:00

utterly unyielding in attitude or opinion

in spite of all appeals,urgings, etc.

Do you know what?

I love Utah

Maybe you don't think that is cool?

I'm here to tell you:

Utah is awesome

No matter where I end up living my life

And raising my family

Utah will always be a special place for me

Because it is beautiful

I feel a desperation to see every inch of it lately

So last weekend

We dusted off our snowshoes

And went up to Donut Falls

You should go too

(And take me with you)

xoxo

in·grained.

2012-01-20T14:04:00.000-07:00

firmly fixed; deep-rooted; inveterate

deeply impressed or instilled

I have this thing for Mexico...

And it isn't my fault

It is my parent's fault

They are the ones who showed me the beautiful place

They sparked my interest in the history and the ruins

They taught me about the Mayan people

They took me to Santa Rita

They showed me how similar people are

Regardless of what language you speak or where you sleep at night

They made friends down there and I followed in their footsteps

It feels as though we have family in Mexico

And well... I love it.

So when my parents decided to take me and Josh and Zak and Em

down to Akumal right after Christmas?

I was elated

Our week seemed to be over in the span of one day

It's because we were having lots of fun

Emily and I put our feet in a fish bowl

and let dozens of little fish feed on our dead skin

K, Z, and J went on a deep sea fishing trip and on a diving trip

T, E, and S read on the beach and found really fabulous purses

We visited Coba and a secret, perfect, cenote

Zak ordered alcohol

Tam and Kev wouldn't leave the pharmacy

Things got crazy

And I wish we were still there...

I. Want. To. Live. There.

PS: My super cool brother-in-law Spencer?

He gets to serve a mission in Mexico.

Excited!

plan.

2012-01-07T12:10:00.000-07:00

a scheme or method of acting, doing,

proceeding, making, etc.

I am a firm believer that when I make goals

I am more likely to reach them

If I tell lots of people

I really think it works

So here is my plan for making myself better in 2012:

1. Start a fitness program

2. Do ALL my laundry and then? Keep it under control.

3. Clean out my car--like really really clean it out.

4. Actually read my textbooks this semester.

5. Learn new words

6. Finish "my" room (really our guest bedroom).

7. Cook new dinners.

8. Save more. Spend less.

9. Get rid of LOTS of clothes...

10. Hike all over my beautiful state.

11. Find the good in everyone.

12. Start studying for the GRE.

xoxo

thwart.

2012-01-04T19:57:00.001-07:00

to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose.

to frustrate or baffle.

My niece Taylee got an Itouch for Christmas

And so naturally we started playing Words With Friends together

She is ten

My plan was to let her win

Without her knowing that I was not trying

Well.

Not three moves into the game...

She plays "liquid"

108 points

No cheating, no help, all Taylee

I guess I shouldn't underestimate the young

I. Got. Served.

jo·vi·al.

2011-12-21T14:46:00.000-07:00

Endowed with or characterized by a hearty,

joyous humor or a spirit of good-fellowship

Joyful. Merry.

Do you know what is cool?

This is cool:

I'm serious

This was the coolest Christmas party of the year

Funny company

With some fabulous cider

Courtesy of Kat and Becca

COOL.

Other cool things that have happened this month:

Miss Emma Jane went to her first dance

(and looked absolutely stunning)

Mandie and I had a picture together

Super cool

This was taken at what turned out to be the last Bunco

(Bunco RIP)

And finally...

TODAY is this guy's 1st birthday

I love him

I can't believe he is one

I can't believe he is so awesome

Happy Happy Happy Birthday!!!

Christmas is in 4 days

It is suppose to snow a little

cool. cool. cool.

hol·ly.

2011-12-16T14:43:00.000-07:00

the foliage and berries, used for decoration,

especially during the Christmas season.

This year

I wanted to send out Christmas cards

Of me and Josh

Weird huh?

We don't even have a kid or an animal that we want to show people

I just wanted my really talented sister-in-law to take pictures of us

But I was trying to wait for snow

...and it never came....

So I didn't send them out

Or even get them taken

And feel pretty sad

I even bought Josh a present to make him cooperate

Blah

But if I did send out a Christmas card?

It would be this:

Pure. Gold.

Josh showed this picture to a girl in our primary class and she said,

"Wow. That is so sad."

She is in 3rd grade and she is too cool for the elf pajama suit

I felt ridiculous--She keeps it real

Anyway

Here is the Farley's Christmas card this year:

Christmas is in 9 days

Think about it and get pumped

xoxoxoxoxoxo

Jesus.

2011-12-14T14:14:00.001-07:00

Son of God. Prince of Peace.

Redeemer of the World. Savior of Mankind.

The Messiah.

via

“Because He came to earth, we have a perfect example to follow. As we strive to become more like Him, we will have joy and happiness in our lives and peace each day of the year. It is His example, which if followed, stirs within us more kindness and love, more respect and concern for others.

Because He came, there is meaning to our mortal existence.

Because He came, we know how to reach out to those in trouble or in distress, wherever they may be.

Because He came, death has lost its sting, the grave its victory. We will live again because He came.

Because He came and paid for our sins, we have the opportunity to gain eternal life.

May His precious Spirit be with us, and may He ever be the center of our celebrations and indeed of our very lives.”

President Monson

A perfect reminder

xoxo

glee·ful.

2011-12-09T10:55:00.000-07:00

full of exultant joy; merry;

delighted.

The other night

Josh and I ran to the gas station

To buy treats for a movie

Josh: Cheetos

Shanae: black licorice

As we were heading home...

My breath was ripped from my throat

My words were taken from my tongue

For this is what I saw:

A Coca-Cola truck fully illuminated

Christmas trees

Holiday music

The Coke bear and free photos

God smiles down on me from time to time my friends

See we had tithing settlement earlier that day

And this was my gift from above

Josh wouldn't get a picture with me

So I made Ade and her kids drive out

Because a grown lady can't go by herself

Plus I knew the kids would love it

And love it they did

They even got to write Santa a letter on COKE paper

It was awesome.

Go open a bottle of happiness.

My. Christmas. Miracle.

xoxo

jol·ly.

2011-12-07T15:08:00.001-07:00

cheerfully festive or convivial;

in good spirits; merry.

My Christmas tree has been up since

Before Thanksgiving

(yeah...I am one of those)

I made the mistake of shopping on Black Friday

I have wrapped gifts under my tree

I've gotten Barenaked for the Holidays

I've had lots of gingerbread tea

I watched A Very Sunny Christmas last night

And I have made a wish list

I know I should have posted this earlier

But? Josh?

I am sure you haven't finished shopping...

So, here are some things I wouldn't hate to have under our tree:

(or anything like this)

via

(I know this is too expensive...but my mom sometimes reads the blog)

via

Mine is almost gone

via

I can help you with this one

Anything from Sephora is good though

via

I like the red, yellow, orange, and grey

I'll never turn down clothes either

And I love when YOU pick out my clothes

Weird, huh?

MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS

xoxo

con·fu·sion.

2011-11-26T12:09:00.005-07:00

Lack of clearness or distinctness:

disorder; upheaval.

Jacki: I don't know what is going on in the world today.

She nailed it.

With one sentence--she summed up the way a feel.

Happy Holidays

pie.

2011-11-21T14:21:00.000-07:00

a baked food having a filling of fruit,pudding, etc.,

prepared in a pastry-lined pan or dish and often topped with a pastry crust.

Every Thanksgiving

I make pies

Lots of them

(And pumpkin rolls)

I have been looking around for some new

Pie recipes

Here are some of my contestants:

Apple-Pear Crumble Pie

Found here

Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

found here

Coconut-Key Lime Pie

found here

Chocolate Meringue Pie

found here

Chocolate Chip Pie

found here

Help me decide?

xoxo

in·debt·ed.

2011-11-17T12:03:00.002-07:00

Owing gratitude for help, favors, etc.
Grateful.

I love holidays

All of them

But Thanksgiving might be my least favorite

Does that make me a bad person?

I feel evil admitting that

I like being thankful people!

But Halloween and Christmas

Are so much better

This year I have been trying really hard

To love Thanksgiving more

So...I bought some sweet markers

(I love markers, pens, etc)

Wrapped our kitchen table with paper

And then...

Josh and I did our thankful poster

This is by far the best tradition for November

It helps me focus on my blessings

I get to think about all the things I love

And I get to read what Josh is thankful for

Some things that made the poster?

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Words With Friends

Liam

Jesus

The Gospel

Our house

Family

Mountains

The NBA

Our primary class

Pizza

I suggest you guys try this out

It'll make you happy

xoxo

nick.

2011-11-08T20:21:00.000-07:00

a small notch, groove, chip, or the like,

cut into or existing in something.

Last night Josh and I were play-fighting
And I was winning
So while I was ahead
I locked myself in the bathroom
And started a nice, hot shower.
Just before I got in Josh says,
"You know I have a key to this door right?"
Yikes
He left me no choice
I had to shower with the curtain open
To keep a close watch on the door
I don't like surprise attacks
But while I was watching the door.....
I nicked myself with my razor
A pretty good nick
It is throbbing right now
Throbbing!
He never even came in the bathroom
I lost
I bled
I hurt
Blah

Josh: 1 Shanae: 0

(to be continued)

Hal·low·een

2011-10-31T12:37:00.000-06:00

the evening of October 31;

the eve of All Saints' Day

What an awesome day

What a fabulous way to end October

Kids, candy, costumes

Pumpkins?

I love it all

Happy Halloween