The Fritcher Family - Life on the Ranch

Canvas Mixed Media Art

2011-09-30T22:02:00.000-07:00

I have created this covered canvas for the photography studios/retail stores to set
out in my display area w/ my products. I think it turned out really cute. I was just creating as I was going...didn't really have a plan and just used the "Timeless" line by Teresa Collins and then added the other items as I went. I cut out the letters on my Cricut and used velvet paper.

My Fall Mantel

2011-09-29T20:50:00.001-07:00

If anyone actually reads this post...please give me an idea of something to put in the center between the two pictures. I've looked at Hobby Lobby and can't seem to find anything. I may venture out to First Monday this weekend and see what I can come up with.

Varsity Volleyball Dinner - Sept. 29th, 2011

2011-09-28T22:48:00.001-07:00

Volleyball Gifts

2011-09-24T11:59:00.000-07:00

Here's a great little idea for volleyball team gifts. I took a blank disk and covered them with some cute scrapbook paper. Then added the ribbon, their name and a adhesive strip of magnetic tape on the back. The flower on the top has a volleyball brad attached to it. I wrapped them in a cellophane wrapper w/ a cute ribbon and then to the bag of candy.

The Wicked Witch of the West

2011-09-24T11:45:00.000-07:00

I just love this picture. I took this last year at the Homecoming Parade. The sophomores theme was...yes "The Wizard of Oz". I hope they can top it this junior year...They were all so cute!!!..and Emily actually scared some kids and made one cry along the parade route. If they only knew how sweet that witch really is :)

My Necklace!!!

2011-09-19T22:11:00.000-07:00

I just found this picture of Miranda Lambert wearing one of my necklaces on Nashville Star a few years back. It's the picture on the far right...that's pretty cool.

2011-05-09T20:58:00.000-07:00

Bingo Prize Boxes

2010-11-08T11:28:00.000-08:00

Old...Soooo Cute Pics of the kiddos...Where Did The Time Go????

2010-11-03T22:35:00.001-07:00

Fall Sports - 2010

2010-11-03T22:21:00.001-07:00

Em-o's Yellow Bug..."Sunshine"

2010-05-06T05:42:00.000-07:00

Our Newest Additions - The Ladies and Mr. Romeo

2010-05-03T06:03:00.000-07:00

Record Snow - February 12, 2010

2010-02-14T13:22:00.000-08:00

2009 Christmas Tree - Frasier Fir

2009-12-16T09:16:00.000-08:00

My Almost Finished Mini-Albums - Click Picture to Enlarge

2009-10-10T23:09:00.000-07:00

The album above is Daulton's sports memories. I think it is going to turn out to be so cute and I know that some day he will enjoy showing it to his family.

IThis album was made using the Teresa Collins "Documented Line." I think this one is going to go to Kenneth's 94 year old Papaw. He's such a blessing and I thought having a place to document his life so that his memories and pictures are preserved would be awesome. I'm planning many more family "Documented" albums...they are so great!!!

New Project - Teresa Collins Albums

2009-10-06T20:41:00.001-07:00

I'm going to be working this weekend on these great albums. All papers are from Teresa Collins Documented and Journal-It Girl Lines. I can't wait to do the little small one for Emily....I'm also doing a small one for Daulton....but I've got to find some more manly looking paper for him. I'll post mine when I get done. Tah-Tah for Now......

Friday Night Fun!!!

2009-09-27T09:08:00.000-07:00

Our Newest Additions....Poncho & Lefty

2009-08-10T20:52:00.000-07:00

Poncho and Lefty...Our new registered longhorn steers. What's a Texas ranch without some pasture art wandering around. The kids have been taking them on a nightly walk since they arrived on Sunday. They are so sweet!!!!

Emily and Nicole

2009-07-24T08:19:00.000-07:00

Click on Picture to enlarge..

2009-07-17T19:17:00.000-07:00

We dropped Emily and Brittany of at UT Advanced Volleyball Camp today.

They were really excited about staying at The Dobie Center - Mall and Food Court

on the bottom floors. We left and went to The Texas History Museum and

to see the bats fly at the Congress Ave. bridge and ate at Iron Cactus on 6th St.

Scrapbook Retreat - Greenbriar Retreat Center - Eustace, Tx

2009-07-13T21:39:00.000-07:00

My favorite card of the weekend..background is my large French Script stamp

from Stampin Up.
Just a few items I made at the retreat.

My cool new clipboard for my grocery trips!!

This is a paper box from Micheal's that I covered with

scrapbook paper and embellished..right now it's housing

some Jolly Ranchers in the kitchen.

I love, love, love this page. I used my French Stamp Set and a picture

I took of my sister and mom at her rehearsal dinner.

I had so much fun last weekend and haven't laughed that much in

a long time. I also managed to get 10 scrapbook pages done also.

Click on pics to enlarge photos....

Emilys Fondue Dinner Party - June 6th, 2009

2009-06-08T21:34:00.001-07:00

We had a great time with all the girls. I think this might just have to become an annual event for them. They all said lets do it again next year!!

Brittany, Emily & Victoria

Sierra and Kaitlyn

Notice everyone sucking down the Pina Colada's

Chocolate Time!!!

Kara, Katie Beth, Katelyn, Brooke & Shelbi enjoying the cheese fondue..

Victoria & Emily

Some late night snacking @ about 12:30am.....not sure where they are putting all this food.

Brittany, Daulton & Katie Beth

NRS Roping Clinic - Decatur, TX

2009-06-02T12:10:00.001-07:00

Krece, Daulton & Jason

Daulton's first run of the day

Daulton attended a NRS Roping Clinic last Thursday-Saturday. This was

his first time to rope off a horse with live steers. He did very well.

The class voted him Top Hand and he rec'd a custom buckle.

Memorial Day 2009 - The Fritcher Farm - Henderson ,TX

2009-05-26T07:04:00.002-07:00

We had a great time this weekend at Kenneth's parents farm. We fished, rode 4-wheelers,

hung out and ate lots of great food.

Just some for fun....

2009-05-15T13:20:00.000-07:00

Cowboys Like Us..Sure Do Have Fun...

2009-05-07T20:29:00.000-07:00

I was going through my files last night and found this cute picture of

Daulton. I think it was taken a couple of years

ago when we were working cows in the fall.

MCP Eye Doctor Action

2009-05-07T20:10:00.000-07:00

I'm not sure but I may have overdone it...my sisters eyes look a little spooky...

like glass eyeballs. I took this one in the carport of our office. Click pic to enlarge and you'll

see what I mean.

Sport Volleyball

2009-05-05T10:26:00.000-07:00

Team Members: Top L-R: Coach Whitney, Katrina (All Saints), Brittany (Canton),

Abby (Overton), Hayley (Van), Baylee (Brookhill)

Bottom L-R: Emily (Canton), Sierra (Canton), Rilee (All Saints)

Position: Defensive Specialist/Libero

New Kitchen Stools

2009-05-04T11:46:00.000-07:00

Yum Yum...These are super easy!!!

2009-05-01T16:12:00.000-07:00

I'll post the recipe this weekend. It's on the back of the Bakers Chocolate squares box. As soon as you spoon into it, it just starts oozing with chocolate. I'm also trying another dessert this weekend called Truffle Pie. It's from the Deen Bros. cookbook. Remember you can click on pic to enlarge.

Emily's sweet little doggie - A Bichon Frise

2009-05-01T09:20:00.000-07:00

Candids from the Fritcher Ranch

2009-04-22T15:11:00.000-07:00

Some More Pics!! Emily wanted her closet pic posted.

2009-04-14T09:53:00.001-07:00

We are moved in!!!!

2009-04-14T09:50:00.000-07:00

Backsplash and Tile Done!!!

2009-03-27T08:30:00.000-07:00

New Progress Pics

2009-03-20T21:47:00.000-07:00

Ranch Office Fan, Kitchen Sink/Faucet, Kitchen, Dining/Hutch, Master Bathtub, Laundry Room and Powder Room Toile Wallpaper

Granite Installed - New Venetian Gold

2009-03-11T06:00:00.001-07:00

Granite Slab: 900lbs of New Venetian Gold: Granite & Tile Outlet - Plano

Stainless Steel Sink: Griffin Products, Inc. - The guys did a great job..it looks awesome.

Progress Pictures - 2 More Weeks Left

2009-03-05T17:40:00.000-08:00

Semi-Homemade with Amy Marie

2009-03-05T17:22:00.001-08:00

Grocery List: 1 Red Bell Pepper, 1 Green Bell Pepper, 16oz. Pkg. Johns Souls Chicken Fajita Meat, 2 Jars Roasted Pepper Alfredo Sauce, 1can Chipotle Peppers (Puree entire can), 1 Pkg. Penne Pasta

Slice thinly and saute peppers in olive oil on medium heat until soften. Add chicken and cook for about 10 minutes. In seperate bowl combine alfredo sauce and 1/2 cup chipotle pepper puree.

Cook penne pasta for 11 minutes, drain and combine ALL in large bowl and serve.

Recipe Source: Cheesecake Factory

Note: Pictured above is what we had left after 3 of us ate dinner.

Totally Genius!!!

2009-02-26T17:11:00.000-08:00

I just purchased this on etsy.com from a smart crafty lady.

The vinyl lettering is on the back of the glass and you

write and erase on the front. It fits into a 16 x 20 frame. The

cost was only $23.00 including shipping.

Betsy Field Designs - Antique Pewter

2009-02-19T20:07:00.000-08:00

Just Playing Around.....

2009-02-15T11:08:00.000-08:00

These are my medium brown stained cabinets, chandelier and porcelain tile floor. I was a little bored last night...everyone was gone.

Click pic to enlarge....

Chef Daulton

2009-02-14T20:56:00.000-08:00

Daulton made us pancakes for breakfast last weekend and cooked our fried eggs this morning

for breakfast. He's very excited about what he say's is "his new kitchen"

Kitchen and Dining Hutch

2009-02-05T08:46:00.000-08:00

Cabinets

2009-02-05T05:31:00.000-08:00

Backsplash - Travertine Subway Tiles

2009-02-02T21:32:00.000-08:00

Backsplash will look similar to this laid in a broken joint pattern...like brick.

Lighting

2009-02-02T21:24:00.000-08:00

Top Light: Dining Room

Single Drum Shade Chandelier: 2 over the Kitchen Island

www.jeremiahcompany.com

Also, if you would like to see the Helios wool carpet that will go in the ranch office, follow the link below. It is from the Skins II Collection: Antelope

http://www.helioscarpet.com/carpet_detail.asp?carpetid=4500&carpet_name=Skins%20II

Seeing Everything Together..

2009-01-23T21:01:00.000-08:00

Inside Brick Columns Completed -

2009-01-23T07:32:00.000-08:00

2009-01-20T19:51:00.000-08:00

Sheet rock was finished this morning. Painting will start in a couple of weeks, then cabinets, flooring, lighting and plumbing fixtures. Hoping to move the middle/end of March.

Update - Barn Nearing Completion, Sheetrock started

2009-01-19T16:55:00.000-08:00

January 18th - Update

2009-01-18T21:07:00.001-08:00

January 14th - Stone Entry Started

2009-01-14T20:26:00.000-08:00

January 12th - Barn Started and Exterior Continues

2009-01-12T17:14:00.000-08:00

Emily - Volleyball Starts

2009-01-11T22:13:00.000-08:00

Emily played her first tournament this weekend in Plano with Sport Volleyball Club out of Tyler. They finished with 1st Place in the Bronze Bracket.

French Country Rooster

2009-01-09T22:40:00.001-08:00

Katie Mcrostie Tumbled Marble Mural...This will go behind the rangetop. Source: www.stoneagemurals.com

December 31st, 2008 - Brick and Stone

2008-12-31T22:48:00.000-08:00

December 29th, 2008 - Brick and Stone

2008-12-29T20:28:00.000-08:00

Appliances - So excited about these two!!!

2008-12-09T11:36:00.000-08:00

Thermador Rangetop and Jenn-Air Euro-Style CD French Door Panel Frig.

Purchased from Don's - Tyler

December 8th, 2008

2008-12-09T11:34:00.000-08:00

December 5th, 2008

2008-12-05T21:05:00.000-08:00

December 1st - Framing Continues

2008-12-01T17:46:00.000-08:00

November 26th, 2008 - Progress After 2-1/2 Days of Framing

2008-11-26T18:01:00.001-08:00

Just a little framing crew trivia - How many cigarettes can a framing crew of 5 smoke in 2-1/2 days?

Answer: 270 ( This is what Daulton counted tonight around the house)

Monkey Bread - This one turned out so pretty.

2008-11-24T20:12:00.000-08:00

4 Cans Reg. Size Bisquits

1 Cup Sugar

1 Stick or Margarine Melted

1 Cup Brown Sugar

1-1/2 Tbls. Cinnamon

2 Cup Chopped Pecans

Cut bisquits into fourths and combine with sugar and cinnamon. Coat Well and toss in pecans.

Spray bundt pan and add the remaining cup of pecans in, then add bisquits that have been coated. Melt butter and brown sugar and pour over your bisquits. Bake at 350 for 45 min. Turn bundt pan upside down and onto your serving dish. Enjoy!!

2008-11-21T08:08:00.001-08:00

Helping Dad feed the cows...

Nov. 19th, 2008 - We have a foundation!!!

2008-11-19T20:10:00.001-08:00

Crews arrived at 3:00am to start the foundation. Kenneth and Daulton met our builder at 2:45am and built a bonfire to keep warm...Emily did not want to get up so the girls stayed at home and slept....smart ones. Framers are scheduled to start on Friday the 21st.

November 17th, 2008 - Ready to Pour

2008-11-18T05:57:00.000-08:00

Click Picture to Enlarge - We are scheduled to pour on Thursday the 20th. We had some delay with the rain a couple of weeks ago, but we are back on schedule now. Framers are starting on Monday, November 24th.

October 30th, 2008 - Water/Electricity are done!!

2008-10-30T20:37:00.000-07:00

Water Well - 260 Ft.

They are starting on the forms tommorow and are scheduled to start

laying the plumbing on Monday. Hopefully we can pour the slab in a couple of weeks.

Lexington Brick and Granbury Stone

2008-10-30T20:26:00.000-07:00

After 3 weeks of driving endless miles and looking at more house than my brain can remember...I finally hit the jackpot. I found one that I love...a little bit neutral but a little bit color. I loved everything about this house except for the ugly roof.

Daulton's 1st Deer - Barnett Ranch

2008-10-26T21:25:00.000-07:00

We headed down to our deer lease for Youth Weekend and Daulton shot his first deer (doe) on his Saturday morning hunt and shot a cull buck Saturday evening.

Daulton's 12th Birthday!!!!

2008-10-17T20:21:00.001-07:00

Brick and More Brick

2008-10-14T12:32:00.000-07:00

My favorite is the brick on the first house...hate the stone color, but love the brick. The last picture is cool...it's called a sloppy technique (made to look like old brick).

October 9th, 2009 - Road, House & Barn Pads are Finished!!

2008-10-09T18:46:00.000-07:00

Curly - One of our bulls on the ranch.

2008-10-03T06:51:00.000-07:00

"Man, I sure have been lonely out here taking care of the herd..I can't wait for my family to get out here."

Day One - September 30th, 2008

2008-10-01T08:18:00.000-07:00

Flooring for New House

2008-09-25T11:59:00.000-07:00

Here's the flooring for the main living areas and kitchen. After talking with a couple of people who have brick, I decided against it. Just not really what we wanted. These are Prestige Historic 5" Plank wood foors with a slight hand-scraped look. Final price was $8.59 installed.

2008-09-16T22:35:00.000-07:00

My little breakfast nook....finally found this black table and chairs at Target. It was much cheaper than the Pottery Barn set.

2008-09-09T21:17:00.000-07:00

Emily at last night's 8th grade Volleyball game. We won but lost a player to a broken ankle during the game. If you look closing you can see that Emily is playing with a broken pinky finger.

Backsplash - Paris

2008-09-05T22:14:00.000-07:00

I found this "Paris" tile backsplash and immediately thought it had great colors in it...very French Country looking...considering it for behind the rangetop.

Seonds Thoughts......

2008-09-05T07:02:00.000-07:00

Ok..having some thoughts on the stained cabinets....I think I'm worried about them looking dated 15-20 years from now...maybe I should just go with a classic white instead...I've had these kitchens saved on my computer for a while...there is something crisp and clean feeling about the white, but I also love the warmth of the stain cabinets....Hmmmm...I just don't know.

2008-09-04T22:16:00.000-07:00

Knotty Alder cabinet with a Pecan colored stain. This is what will be going into our new house. I never thought about doing Knotty Alder, but the builder took us to one of his houses and they were beautiful..It was love at first sight.

Beth Moore - Stepping Up

2008-09-04T11:35:00.000-07:00

I just started a new Beth Moore bible study called "Stepping Up" which covers Psalms 120-134. We have our biggest group ever so I'm looking forward to the fellowship and learning about these 14 chapters.

House Plan

2008-09-04T11:11:00.000-07:00

Here is the house that we will be building. We have tweeked the floorplan abit, but the exterior with look exactly the same as this picture.

The New House

2008-09-04T11:08:00.000-07:00

We are finally ready to build on our land. Yeah!!! So, I'm going to try and document our building process here on my blog for the next 6-8 months. We are super excited and will be getting started with the road and the house pad in 3 weeks. So come along with The Fritcher Family and maybe you'll learn something along the way. You and me both!!!!