Monday, March 2, 2009

Avila La Fonda


As most of you know Paul just took his oral exam 9no results yet) at the end of January. Before his exam he and I were basically leading separate lives. Church, work, and studying were very time consuming. This is NOT a complaint..just a simple reality. Paul and I had the opportunity to get away for a weekend at a hotel he designed at Avila Beach. The hotel is called La Fonda and the owner was sweet enough to give us two nights free there. Because of the way I uploaded the pics I'll share what we did from end to beginning. These pics were taken midday Sunday just as we checked out and went to the Pismo ward (church).

This is a facebook comment I recieved on my pics that I want to remember about Cannon. I'll post a few FB comments on this entry.

Susan Ashcraft wrote
at 9:08pm yesterday
I met your son today in primary. He was so cute when I asked him who he was visiting he told me, "my mom and dad are on a long date, so we are staying with our grandparents"
That is one GOOD LOOKIN MAN!!!




The La Fonda
Paul trying on a hat (Saturday) in a little shop near the pier.
On the pier.

It was so fun to take Paul's company car to the coast. Passing up other cars was not only easy but FUN to have an excuse to really accelerate. That car has serious muscle.


These shots are of the back side of the hotel.



Paul with the La Fonda Hotel behind him.

There was a super pretty bridge there. Such a beautiful area!




Diving around Avila Beach topless.


Paul took me to the Pismo Outlets. So fun! I got a new dress that I love! I'm also making skirts for my girls right now that happen to coordinate with my new dress. Easter Sunday is going to be a beautiful one!


Michael Jackson Style.

Tony Zambrana wrote
at 9:30pm yesterday
You've been hit by, you've been struck by, A Smooth Criminal "music in the background as I imagine you moon walking"; (hey,your missing your nose too, Mrs Jackson)


Tony Zambrana wrote
at 9:26pm yesterday
Why you gotsta be stealin loquesha's flava??!! Not just any sista can pull these off Kweeeeesta




Tony Zambrana wrote
at 9:24pm yesterday
YES!!! I thought I was the only one who had a pair of those......... They are called the Elton John specials...ha ha
Krista Zambrana Gage wrote
at 8:14am
Tony ALL your comments crack me up!!!! You are so funny! I love being your sister!
Jenifer Zambrana Oyler (Salt Lake City, UT) wrote
at 12:54pm
Seriously I LOVE those on you!!!!! They are AWESOME! I hope you bought them. Too funny!
Krista Zambrana Gage wrote
at 2:16pm
I never even thought about buying them. I'm not sure what I'd use them for. I guess they'd be great for a clown costume. There were a tun of glasses like this too. Who buys them? I've never seen anybody wearing them.

Jenifer Zambrana Oyler (Salt Lake City, UT) wrote
at 1:01pm
Can anyone say "NERD"?
Paul Gage wrote
at 1:21pm
I say "Hot Librarian"

Jasen Master wrote
at 10:17am
mmm...smoldery



Tony Zambrana wrote
at 9:33pm yesterday
"Yes, home shopping network; I'd like to order the pink flamingo that goes with the glasses you just shipped to me. Put it on my mans card"
(okay, I'll admit it, I'm bored)




These are the chandeliers over the lobby....view from the second floor.
A crazy cool house at Avila Beach.
Paul and I Saturday morning in the hotel lobby. The weekend was completely wonderful! I wouldn't change a thing. Thank you to my sista Gwen for watching my kids Fri night and especially to my parents for not only watching my kids Saturday even but for also taking my four children to church with them. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!!

9 comments:

Pollock Palooza said...

How fun! But that car... it SCREAMS Uncle Lee.

Silva Family said...

You seriously tried on every pair of sunglasses didn't you?! And I think it should be hotel LaFawnduh.

Tara Rickards said...

I love all your modeling shots!! :-) You look fantastic! Sounds like you guys had a blast! I think the key to a happy marriage is getting away and being boyfriend and girlfriend again!

PS- on blogger, when you upload an image out of order, you can just grab it and drag it to where ever you want on your post.

Miranda said...

Good for you guys! I am so glad you were able to get away, you two deserve it. I so admire the love and admiration you have for eachother. You are a VERY cute couple, sunglasses, pimp hats and all! Cool hotel by the way Paul!

kahnfam said...

What a fun trip for the two of you. It looks like you guys throughly enjoyed yourselves. Good for you!

Nicole said...

Looks like fun! Hey - Isn't LaFonda the name of Napoleon Dynamite's brother's girlfriend?? Ha!

Jasen stole my "smoldery" word!

Fisher Family Fun said...

I love that house on the cliff! We always wonder what sort of strange people had to live there to do that to their house! We took a family trip awhile ago and rode our bikes across that green metal bridge you posed on! I love Pismo and Avila. Heck! I love the beach!! I must have saltwater in my veins and sand in my brain!!

Lisa said...

What a great time, but you should have tried on more sunglasses ;)

I absolutely love your red dress, is that the one you got at the outlet??

Time away is essential for that time to rekindle all the good stuff. Good for you guys!

Kirsten said...

SO fun!!! You guys look like you had a blast!! The hotel really looked like a fun place to visit. And I loved the pic with his hand on your leg. It'll be good for your kids to see moments like that someday when they read your journal!! Your red dress is so pretty too!

I have been wondering what you have been up to...it's good to see you posting again!