the pattillo's: January 2010

January 24, 2010

Hope for Haiti Now

Hope for Haiti Now was broadcasted on most major networks on Friday night. There were actors, performers, and many other famous people answering phones to raise money for Haiti. There was one performance in particular that I thought was incredible and I have found myself watching it over and over. I thought I would share it with you. Take a look.

(I don't know how to directly upload the video so here is the link.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJV_v6cwARs

January 23, 2010

Sambuca

Brian and I splurged a little last night and went on a date to Sambuca in Uptown. I have to say that it was one of the best meals I have ever had. ( I had a filet and it was incredible!) It has such a fun atmosphere from the decor to the live band. I highly recommend that you check it out.

Dinner at the Pattillo's

I never would have thought that I would enjoy cooking as much as I have during my short time of being a wife. Before I got married my dinner usually consisted of a bowl of cereal or if I was feeling really good maybe a bowl of spaghetti (just noodles and sauce, of course). When I got married I quickly figured out that a bowl of cereal would not cut it for my husband. I guess that is more of a "girl" meal.
Thankfully my mom cooked all the time so I quickly started requesting recipes from my favorite foods that she cooked. I thought I would share some of Brian and my favorite recipes. Enjoy!

Chicken Enchiladas

1 pkg. Medium size corn tortillas ( I use around 8-10)

grated cheese

16 oz. Sour cream

1 can black beans

1 (4.5oz) chopped green chilies (optional)

1 can cream of chicken soup

chicken, cooked and chopped (you can even use canned chicken)

Mix soup, beans, chilies, sour cream, and chicken together. Put 2 tablespoons of the mix in each tortilla, roll up and place seam side down in a large baking dish. Pour excess filling on top. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake at 425 degrees for 20 minutes or 350 degrees for 45 minutes if you have made a double recipe.

Lasagna

1 pound hamburger meat

1 small and 1 regular size can of tomato sauce (8 oz. & 15 oz.)

1 small can tomato paste (6 oz.)

3/4 t. pepper

1 t. oregano

1 small carton of small curd cottage cheese

1 package of mozzarella cheese

1 package lasagna noodles

Cook your noodles according to the directions on the package. Brown hamburger meat...season it with garlic salt while cooking (I just sprinkle some on). Drain off excess grease if any. Remove from stove.......(turn the burner down) and add the seasoning, tomato sauce, and tomato paste. Simmer for 15-20 minutes on low.......long enough to blend the flavors. Pam the baking dish.

Layer...............

Lasagna noodles

Cottage cheese

Meat sauce

Mozzarella Cheese

Bake for about 20 minutes at 350 degrees.

January 6, 2010

Tanner Michael Bailey

This past weekend was one of the longest/most exciting weekends of my life. Kali was induced on Saturday around 8am. Brian and I got to the hospital around 1:30 that afternoon but since she wasnt anywhere near having Tanner some of us decided to go to the movies to kill time. We got back around 8 and that is when we were told she was getting closer. We all waited in the waiting room until 12:30am the next day. FINALLY, Lance came and told us that Tanner had been born. He was 7lb 8 oz and 21 1/2 inches long. I am so excited and in love with that little baby that I can hardly stand it! He is such a precious gift and I cant wait to watch him grow up.

Aunt Taylor and Uncle Brian patiently waiting!

How much longer!?!?

Happy New Year!

This holiday season has been so much fun! We spent New Years out in Jacksboro at Travis Black's ranch. It was so much fun but I was definitely out of my element. It is not every day that you see me shooting guns, wearing camo, trapping and killing hogs, and driving through the mud in the freezing cold.

Travis took us for a drive when we got there and it was so cold and snowing! The rest of the night was spent playing Blokus, Catch Phrase, and Jackson 5. The next morning we got up and all had breakfast and soon after the guns were brought out to play. I managed to get enough courage to shoot once but it didnt take long for me and some of the other girls to go back inside to get warm and watch The Biggest Loser marathon that was on tv. :)

I forgot to say that the night before (New Years Eve) while we were preparing dinner we noticed a hog outside the house. Everyone ran outside to see if they could shoot it but I stayed inside. After all, pigs are my favorite animal and Brian was worried I would be scarred for life if I saw it being shot! Here is the picture of the dead hog. YUK!

We truly enjoyed being out in the country and spending some quality time with some of our favorite people. Brian and I are looking excited to 2010...our first full year of marriage!