insta-life

my photographer and has extremely busy, and quite frankly taking pictures of myself is just weird.

instagram has suddenly become my favorite new toy, kinda like christmas morning minus the stocking and wrapping.

you can follow me on instagram  at ericakjos

1. first carved pumpkin while nannying

2. summer flats during fall

3. bruschetta on a late night

4. homemade carmel apples for momma's birthday

5. little cousins

6. kylie and the hugest pumpkin of all

7. starbucks and a peaceful afternoon in Noe Valley

8. traveling home with mr. cow

9. logan picking out his favorite

10. eric and a wineful night

11. painting water=happy erica

12. polka dot short and favorite flats

13. jar full of warheads, taking me back to childhood

children

(Shirt: no idea. Shorts: Marshalls. Headband: mom's.)

today i babysat my little cousins, and it was funny. i kept falling asleep, while they were watching tv. it's not my fault that yo gaba gaba is boring, and the couch was so so so comfortable. any who once i woke up for the 7th time and realized that i must do something with them, we went swimming. oh and major points for me: i made a peanut butter and jelly sand which then 'cookie cut it' into a rabbit shape. can you say the best babysitter/cousin/girl ever?

oh then i forced the little one to take pictures for me blog, she was mighty confused why i was being so vain. oh, the things you do for blogs.

growing up

Shirt: Macys. Short: American Apparel. Sandals: Rainbows.

i may have a job. i know i know, i should have had one years ago...but today i have a interview/turn in my resume kinda deal. i'm excited, obviously this means i can finally start doing something for myself. which also means more responsibility...okay this is turning into a really boring post.


today i hung out with my brother and little cousin. it was such a fun day. lunch and a movie...hiding from the heat, yes you caught me. we walked around, talked, and giggled. have i told you all yet that i'm now vegan? yeah, drastic right? that's what everyone is saying, but i'm telling you, no acid reflux, no heartburn, no stomach pains at all. it's truly amazing, what changing your diet can do to your every day life.

these awesome American apparel shorts i'm just lovin. my friends don't though, they hate them.

and some days when i can't decide how i wanna wear my shorts i pout...

my two day Easter

yes this is a photo of me indulging in corn. i love corn, especially when its on a cob. i love getting stuff in my teeth. such a satisfying treat.

since i didn't have my camera cord, connected  to me or the computer all week i've been seriously lacking in all aspects of the blog scene. here's my Easter, it was spent trying little candies, complaining about the ham, and reminding the little children what Easter is really about. i love egg hunts, don't get me wrong, there's nothing like a pastel, sweet, soft pink little egg, hiding behind that bush, but sometimes i think we forget what Easter is really about. whatever religion you may be, or however you believe, there's one thing that this holiday, and every holiday for that matter should do, celebrate family. when our day comes to and end, and we stop running into random people, we come home to our families. our families are what really matter in this crazy world of ours.

so on my Easter weekend i spent it with family. a big family bbq, completed with smores, and the annual egg dying festivities. and a sweet reminding Easter on just how special family is.

so Saturday...

half day of girl's shopping...i love doing this. the one looking at us is my mother, she's hilarious, and my aunt on the left. seriously the best times when we are all together. going to do major damage at old navy...anyone happen to see their incredible sales?

have you had the new size? a trenti? or whatever it's called. for the giggles, i ordered it. i think my mom called me ridiculous. 

my adorable cousin, maddison.

kylie and logan, my new neighboors, but lifetime cousins and friends.

proudly showing off his chipped tooth...little boys are the cutest. 

i've dyed eggs with her every year since she was born. 

children are truly artists.

And then came Sunday...

oh hey brother...it's always an interesting and life changing car ride when he drives

grandma's wonderful lunch

haystacks? have you ever had them?

a little rascal by the name of erica about 17 years ago broke the ear...

my first Easter basket...i cannot wait to show my babies that some day. thanks grandma for saving it.

of course he made an appearance.
(Shirt: Thrifted. Skirt: Old Navy. Necklace: F21.)