Wednesday December 31, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Last day of 2025. Got up about 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Worked in the craft room cutting boards for the mini villages. The football and stitching all day.  Steve talked to Stephanie.  Very emotional.  Made a potato sausage casserole for dinner.  Cloudy and cold out side.  Never ready for the new year.

Tuesday December 30, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8, breakfast chores and crosswords.  Got a little stitching in before it was time for bowling.  There were 7 of us. Including the mouth.  75, 61, and 79.  Getting better.  Then we decided to pick up subs at Jersey Mike's.  Came home to eat.  Steve called Gabe to see what happened to Stephanie.  Guess she was drunk and tried to cut herself.  Elijah and Sally left. They could not take the drinking. We did not know how bad it is.  Then talked to Becky.   So sad what alcohol can destroy.   TV and stitching the rest ofvthe night. 

Monday, December 29, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

E We got up about 7:30. Breakfast .  Steve an had an upset tummy this morning.   About 9:30 we took the truck to All american to get serviced. Then Blue compass to pay them half of the small fortune we owe them for repairs.  Finally off to the grocery store.  Came home and put everything away.  Then TV and stitching the rest of the day.  At 5 All american called so off we went to get the truck and put it back in storage.  Dinner and football.   Finally talked to Stephanie.  Back in rehab. Elijah moved out. A huge mess.ugh. I wonder how this will turn out.  

Sunday, December 28, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:15. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then stitching and football all day. Very chilly today but no rain. We are in a rut.

Saturday December 27, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up at 8 again. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Got laundry started. 5 loads.  Ugh. Had to do bedding.  Finishing just as football was starting.   Football and stitching the rest of the day.  Made hamburgers and leftover Mac and cheese.  Cold and rainy. Some sun.  Saw on Facebook Dan had to put Dante down. He was not in good health.  Called Dan to make sure he was OK. 

Friday, December 26, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 A quiet day at home on the day after Christmas.  No parties to prep for.  Rainy and overcast cast. Got up at 8:30. The mister was in a better mood. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Steve made poached eggs sausage for a brunch.  Pot pies for dinner. TV a stitching all day long.

Thursday, December 25, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up at 8.  Breakfast chores and crosswords,  got a little stitching in before it was time to go to Karen and Royce's for Christmas dinner. It was BBQ.  It was OK but Steve was being an asshole for whatever reason.  Got lots of  calls and texts.  We played Barkley which is not a favorite. I made Mac and cheese. Helped make cornbread. Left at three to watch football.   Then home to stitch and watch TV. Not the best Christmas ever.  Never could get in the mood.

Wednesday December 24, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We both slept in late. I finally got up at 8 and Steve shortly after that.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then I mounted the last two minis.   Made my Pecan crunch. Lunch then some stitching.   Then I got up and made my Mac and cheese.  Rainy all day.  More stitching.  Put a steak in the ninja since it was Christmas Eve.   Electricity started to go out. Flickered on and off a couple of times.  Finally it was time for TV and stitching.   Too much for one day. I

Tuesday, December 23, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.   Then boarded two more minis and printed some patterns.  Got to stitch about 30 minutes. Then off to bowling.   It wascSteve and I and Rick.  It was fun without the crowd.  56-56 and 71.  Finally figured out i was holding the ball wrong.  They over charged us but we got some free games.  Then home for lunch and stitching and  TV. We took the dogs and delivered the last of the Christmas cards.   Then home for stitching TV and dinner.   

Monday, December 22, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I got up before Steve! About 7:30. Woke up about 4:30did not go back to sleep right away.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Worked in the craft room till noon. Lunch and tried to start on the Cardinal  but decided to wait until I got an enlargement.   Took the dogs at 2:30. Left for the copy store at 3ish.  Then Ace. I got treated to Gabby's Grill manic Monday for dinner.   Then stitching and football the rest of the night.  

Sunday, December 21, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 This year will be over in 10 days! Got up at 8. Breakfast chores and a crossword.  Then mounted two more mini villages.  Then TV stitching and football rest ofcthe day and night.  Ready for football ti be over.   Another beautiful day on the first day of winter. Finished the chipmunk!!

Saturday December 20, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Gotvup about 7:30.  Breakfast chores and a crosswords. Went in the craftroom for about a half an hour. Steve decided to make poached eggs. Which meant I had come out and find the eggs in the refrigerator.  God forbid he move something.  Laundry got started. 4 loads.  Worked more in the.  craftroom . Got January and February mounted. Kitted up the  cardinal.  Lunch about 2. Resubscribed to paramount.  Got some stitching done.  Steve worked outside till 2:30 . In in time for football.   Football and stitching rest of the night.

Friday December 19, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up really late this moing.  8:45. Wow.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then stitching and TV.  Steve worked outside. About 4 we took the dogs and delivered Christmas cards.  Then we're going to grab takeout at Panda Express.  Too crowded so we grabbed a bite at Talegaters.  It was yummy.  Then home for TV and stitching. 

Thursday December 18, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 745. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve went to carving.  Backxat 11.  I wrapped the gifts for tonight's party.  Then stitching.  Went tractor for dog food the Safeway.  Saw Colleen and Mike there. Came home and put it away.  Then stitching till Irate was time to go to the party. Had a great time.  Played dirty Santa. Got some neat gifts.  Got home about 8:30.  Wonderful party.

Wednesday December 17, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 We got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then I made out the Christmas  cards. Made 1 batch of the Praline Crunch.  Then stitching till it was time to getcready for our outing with the Knotts.  Left here at4 for Bill's  Grill where we were treated to dinner. The tour of the lights in Prescott and Prescott Valley.   Home to finish the night.

Tuesday, December 16, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Stitched till 11 and we were off on errands bank, checked on the rig and car wash.  Then 2 games of bowling.  88-67.  Then rushed home so that the  heater inspector could come. Linda dropped off a Christmas card.  Stitching and TV the rest of the day and night.

Monday, December 15, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I got woke up at 7:30. Breakfast chores and a crossword,  then off to Costco after a quick run thru at the car wash. Steve got his hearing aids fixed.  Walmart then home by noon. Lunch and stitching till dinner. Used the crimpet for cheese and hamburger quesadillas.   Then we grabbed the knotts and met the gang at Christine's down the street. Followed Lindley's to walker winter wonderland in Mayer. It was wonderful.  Lots and lots of  lights.  Then home for stitching and football. 

Sunday December 14, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Nice lazy Sunday. Got up about 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then stitching and football the restvof the day. Ready for bedtime.  

Satuday December 13, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got woke up just before 7. Breakfast chores and a crossword. Got laundry started. 4 loads washed dried and folded. Steve worked outside and I got some TV in while I stitched.  Dog park. Got the loan check from Discover.  Then a,quick dinner of bacon and poached eggs.  Card bingo. Steve called and and I did not win.  The mouth was as irritating as always. 

Friday December 12, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

Got up about 7 coffee and crackers, crosswords,  chores.  Left here about 9, breakfast at the Backburner. Yummy.  Then off to Costco. Home by 11. Groceries put away. Stitching and TV.  Steve worked outside for awhile . A quick dinner of left overs before we went to the Round house for the Christmas concert.  We leftxas soon as it was over. Stevechad ants in his pants to get home. TV and stitching thecrest ofvthe night.

Thursday, December 11, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Awake at 4:30.  Sophie went to sleep with Steve.  Finally fell back to sleep.  Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve went to carving.  Came home and we jumped in the parking to go to Etzel's for brunch.  We were there till about 12:30. Brunch wasvinteresting to say the least.  Found the crimper.  Then home for TV and stitching.  Steve worked outside for a couple of hours. Leftover country ribs for dinner.  The football and stitching  the rest  of the night.

Wednesday December 10, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home, Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30, breakfast chores and crosswords.  Last one in the book.  Steve put up the lights. I watched TV and stitched.  Picked up the Piroshki and a prescription at Safeway.  Home for a quick meal.  Then off to game night.  Checked out the lights in the North.  Then home for TV and bed time. 

Tuesday December 9, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then went in the craftroom to finish the Santa cups.  The it was time to go bowling.  New people were there. Knotts brought a couple from their horse barn Ginny and Bob. Paul and Helen came.  Rick ans Randy. 10 people. We left at 2 the grabbed a late lunch at Taco bell. Which served as dinner.  Then home for TV and stitching. 

Monday December 8, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Another day of errands.  No more appointments till the dentist in January.   Got up around 7:30. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Then off to Walmart  for groceries.  Then Fry's  and finally Safeway.   Unloaded everything and put it away.   Then TV  and stitching the rest of the day.   Football at night.

Sunday December 7, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 We got up about 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Decided to go to Walmart tomorrow.  So I worked on mounting the Christmas cups. Dressed and ready to watch football at 11. Stitched  finally finished my last mini village French knots and all which I was dreading.  Made country ribs for dinner.  

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Saturday, December 6, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 I woke upvabout 6:30. Actually got up about 7. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Started laundry.  Worked in the craftroom printing patterns and kitted up the chipmunk.  Then finished decorating.  Finally time for stitching and TV. Steve didn't feel like putting up the lights so he didn't feel good. But he was able to eat chili for lunch. And snack all day and eat dinner.  Amazing.  Went with Scott and Salky Joe to card Bingo. Everyone but me won a bingo  or part of home . Home for more TV and stitching. 

Friday December 5, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 7. Breakfast chores and crosswords.   Then started putting up Christmas decorations.  Finished about noon. Lunch. Started stitching and TV.  Cart parade about 6 by the house.  Finished the night with TV and stitching.   

Thursday December 4, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up about 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  Steve got a personal loan to cover the repairs on the trailer.  I put up a Christmas decoration.   About noon we went overvto the storage trailer to get the rest of the decorations.  Brought them home. Otherwise it was stitching and TV  mostvof the day. 

Wednesday December 3, 2025 Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Another brand day.  Got up about 8.  Cold Day. Breakfast chores crosswords.  Hung out till about noon then stopped at the copy store to drop off items to be copied.  Then went to have my echocardiogram.  Was out by the time appointment was scheduled.   That's a first.  Then to the hardware store. Got the bad news at Blue Compass.  10 to 15 k to fix. We better do alot of rving.  Picked up my copies.  Safeway and finally home.  About 2:15 we had snack.  Julia and Fred gave us half a pecan pie. It was yummy. Not hungry for dinner. Bacon and eggs. We did not have ice cream. Amazing. 

Tuesday December 2, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up at 5 then back to sleep till 8. Breakfast chores and crosswords.   Then I got up to vaccuum and dusted. Tons of dog hair.   Quick snack then off to get Justine and off to bowling.   92-100-58.  Fun. Then home to finally stitch. Went to Papa Murphy 's for  pizza. Dinner, TV and stitching. 

Monday December 1, 2025, Orchard Ranch Home Dewey AZ

 Got up at 6:45. Breakfast chores and crosswords.  We were out the door by 8:30. Steve dropped some stuff for the trailer  off at Blue Compass. Breakfast at Jen's.  Stopped at the Bank.  The hair cuts all around. Then home.  Stitching and more football and game shows.  SSDD  for sure.