March 12th seemed like any other beautiful snowy day in Mammoth Lakes, CA. It was dumping big beautiful snow flakes and there was a crisp chill in the air. Both Riley’s parents and Kayla’s mom, stepdad and brother had all decided to spend some quality time together and go for a hike around a lake…in the snowstorm. Kayla was so happy to be home and with family that the idea of going on a hike in a snowstorm seemed perfectly normal. On the way to Convict Lake, where they had planned to hike, Kayla’s mom’s car got a flat tire. Kayla remembers saying, “guys.. we definitely have a flat”. Her parents were slightly in denial of the fact because they were trying so hard to get to the lake. They all back tracked to town and the tire was fixed. After, they headed back down and finally all arrived at the lake. Everyone walked out towards the shore, which one could barely make out due to the storm. Everyone suddenly slowed down and kayla looked around in confusion. Riley then dropped to one knee and took out the most beautiful engagement ring. His heart was pounding and all the words he had planned completely left his mind. They both laughed and Kayla said “YES!” Everyone laughed and felt relieved that somehow the surprise had been pulled off! And there began Riley and Kayla’s happily ever after.