A Paddle; A Proposal

 “The story leading up to our engagement actually began on our 3rd date ever, when my now-fiance, Angie, suggested that we spend our next date kayaking. I put my foot down and refused. I had only been kayaking once, turned over 3 times, and ended up with seaweed all over my face. I had vowed then never to kayak again, and I wasn’t going to let some pretty girl change my mind. Angie was persistent, and I finally told her “if we make it to date #78, I’ll go kayaking with you.”

   Well, “date #78” came 2 years later at Alder Creek Kayak, with an engagement ring triple-knotted and fastened to me to surprise Angie. Things started out rocky, paddling in circles, hitting other kayakers, not being able to stop…but we swapped first-date and adventure stories with one of our guides the whole way, and took in the beautiful Willamette River. After making it to the dock without flipping over, I told Angie we should ask someone to take our picture. As he lined up the picture for us, I got down on one knee and asked Angie to marry me. She said yes! I have to admit, I may be a kayaking convert.

   Thank you for making our engagement day so special! Everyone was so kind and encouraging – we hope to come back soon!”

-Brianna P.