Shayla - Date #3: Edward*

Name*: Edward

Date Description: For this date we decided to go Snowshoeing! Snowshoeing is a sport I have taken up in the last few years and I just love it--so I was super excited that Edward wanted to go.

We went to REI to pick up our snowshoes and then took off into the mountains. We started at the Church Fork trailhead which took us to the Grandeur Peak trailhead. It is by far the most beautiful snowshoeing trip I have been on (see picture below). The trail was pretty flattened out but we went "off road" a few times. We hiked until it got dark and turned back not too far from where we *guessed* the peak was.

Best Quality: His humility. Edward is honestly one of the most amazing, well-rounded people I have had the pleasure to know, but he would never admit it in a million years.

Highlight of Date: The scenery and the fact that Edward was enjoying it as much as I was. Words didn't have to be spoken for the admiration of God's creations--it was seriously AMAZING. And when we did talk it was fun to see what each of us had noticed in the scenery. We'd point out things the other had missed, it was great!

What I Admired: I admired Edwards open mind. Not only was he willing to try a sport he's never done before, but every thing we talked about reminded me of how open-minded he is. I think this is what will get him far in life and his career.

How do you know the person you're on a date with? He's in my ward!

Describe the date in one word? Unique

Thanks Edward--for being Edward.

*Name has been changed, though I'm sure the book character is based on my date...minus the vampire part. ;)