This Week's Moment

{this moment} - "A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see." Inspired by SouleMama.

This Week's Moment

Today I watched a young couple walk with their little boy on the beach. They were all holding hands, walking by the water, with their son swinging in the middle. They were smiling and laughing. It was like the afternoon storm paused just so that they could have that moment. I wanted to take a picture to share with You. To show You how beautiful life can be. But that was their moment, not mine. I am happy to have been a small part of the landscape of their beautiful moment. Thank you for sharing it with me.

This Week's Moment

{this moment} - "A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see." Inspired by SouleMama.

This Week's Moment

{this moment} - "A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see." Inspired by SouleMama.

This Week's Moment

{this moment} - "A Friday ritual. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remember. If you're inspired to do the same, leave a link to your 'moment' in the comments for all to find and see." Inspired by SouleMama.

Super Fudge Brownies

If you are a chocolate lover try these.

Preheat Oven: 325

Ingredients:

• One stick melted butter
• 1/4c vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 1 1/4c sugar
• 3/4c dark chocolate cocoa powder
• 1 tsp vailla
• 3/4c All Purpous Flour
• 1/2 to 3/4 or a 12oz bag of dark dark chocolate chips
• 1c walnuts

Directions:

Combine sugar, cocoa powder and flour in a large mixing bowl. Stir in eggs, vanilla, butter, and oil and mix until smooth. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts.

Bake in an 8in round or 8x8in square nonstick baking pan.

Bake: 30-35min until tooth pick comes out of the center almost clean and allow to cool completely before cutting. Enjoy!

Climbing in Cochise Stronghold

I just returned home from an adventure climbing in Cochise Stronghold with a NOLS alumni trip. I met some truly amazing people and got to spend time in one of the most beautiful places. I never thought I would like the desert as much as I did, but I fell in love. We had 5 days of amazing weather, which was a welcome break from winter. I gained a lot of valuable climbing experience and cannot wait to out and climb more this summer. If you like to climb then I would highly recommend Cochise Stronghold, AZ as a destination. In addition to several fun multi-pitch days there are lots of great single pitch days to be had and good camping and running too. Excellent place for an adventurous vacation!