Kasia's Hangover

It's Monday.  Goshdarnnit.  Does anyone like this day?  In fact, there isn't even anything good on tv tonight.  Shit.  Just thinking about it..... I didn't protest getting out of bed this morning, even though Kasia was in the PERFECT snuggle/spoon position with me (thus allowing maximum ear rubbing and belly scratches). .... she was also making "snuggle noises."

This weekend was hectic to say the least.  I had planned a Polish Fiesta for Chris' 33rd birthday, so there was a mess of things to get done before Saturday night @ 6 PM.  With my EQUAL helper on the golf course all day Saturday, I was left ALONE to get all of the cooking and cleaning done.  I have chosen to not be upset about this anymore because it will do me no good...... moving on....... 

I crock-potted pork carnitas (recipe below) which were freakin' awesome and grilled carne asade to feed our guests.

RECIPE:
1 - 5 lb. pork butt (whatever fits in your crockpot)
1 orange, halved
1 lime, halved
1 whole jalapeno
4 whole cloves of garlic
1 - 12oz. beer (preferably lager)

Cook on low for 9-12 hours.  Take out of juices and shred.  Serve with tortillas (flour or corn) and all the fixings.

Alongside the meat, we had Mexican rice, homemade guacamole, chips/salsa, refried beans and red velvet cuppiecakes for dessert.  Delish.

All of our faves came out for the fiesta.  Too bad I couldn't booze it up with them; things would've been more fun.  Thankfully, pregger pals April and Cassie made the sobriety non-boring.  Nothing was damaged, no one got hurt and thus, it was a successful party. 

Kasia is nursing a 2-day hangover also.  Between all the people food and late night booty call to Sadie Munch (her bestest friend in the whole wide world), furbaby slept ALL DAY Sunday.  Not to mention, her stomach was making some funky noises.

Sunday was spent at Oakbrook Terrace.  Adrienne, Lisa and I went engagement ring shopping (for Lisa).  A word to the wise-- Tiffany's is not the place to fall in love with a particular ring.  The one Lisa loved had a price tag of $150,000.  Yes.  A nice bungalow = 1 Tiffany engagement ring. 



We hit up a few baby stores, too.  I also fell in love....... I fell in love with what's below:

I think Chris and I are going to do baby's room in plaid and stripes.  This way, baby can grow with his room and we won't have to re-do things at 1-year-old.  Although, I will have a sweet big boy bed for him when the time comes.