St Augustine Beach in January!

I could really get used to the fabulous January weather temps in Florida. 

Everyone back in Utah has freezing rain and I get to lay out in the sun...

it makes being away from home ten times easier :)

Last weekend, we took my parents to St. Augustine. 

St. Augustine Beach is by far the best beach near Gainesville. 

It was PERFECT weather. 

The beach was empty because apparently it is way too cold for the locals...

My mom is the one who taught me how to be a beach baby. 

We both love the sunshine so much. 

She almost went all the way in the ocean with her clothes on

and the water was FREEZING!

This guy was even excited to be there 

and he is a mountain man. 

He is such a goof ball and makes me laugh every day. 

My dad said he thought the sand was like brown sugar...

it totally is! It is so smooth and fine. 

There is nothing better than sand between my toes :)

If you are ever in St. Augustine, you must head to the Taco Shop. 

It is the most delicious food right on the beach. 

This up above is called there UFO.

It is basically a crunch wrap supreme from taco bell, 

but WAY better. 

And you have heard of this lovely gem before... Ritas. 

They make the most amazing treat called a 'gelati'

Have italian ice and have frozen custard. 

Mine was vanilla with lemonade frozen custard... 

TO DIE FOR!

We drove over into the main part of St. Augustine and it was packed!

This must be where all the locals go when the beach is 'too cold'

They have this beautiful Castle there that my dad was excited to see. 

It was gorgeous but with limited time, I chose to look at the shops instead. 

St. Augustine is our favorite little spot... 

you must check it out if you are ever close by,

the sunshine felt way too good!

Satchels.

Pizza is my family's favorite food. 

All four children in my family have worked at a local SLC pizzeria. 

My dad eats there a couple times a week. 

We love it. 

Naturally, I had to find something comparable in Gainesville. 

I think I found my match. 

Satchel's Pizzeria. 

If you are ever near Gainesville, this restaurant is a must. 

The decor is so creative, they basically take loads of junk and make it look really incredible. 

They have a regular restaurant section, yes you can eat in that Volkswagen bus in the picture below

And they have a section outback that you can get take out and eat on tables back there. 

They have live music too. 

Obviously, taking my parents there was a must. 

And they loved it...

This is the back takeout area...

They have a little children's play area,

Horse shoes and hammocks to lay in too!

This fence is decorated with car lights... I love it!

They have this little shop area with so many fun nick-nacks.

My dad loved it because it reminded him so much of his childhood. 

He even bought a mini rubber chicken. 

They have the most amazing cream soda that has ever touched my tongue. 

Seriously, I haven't seen it anywhere else... have you?

Please tell me where to find it, I am an addict and I don't even really like soda.

This is a door inside the takeout area. 

It basically has a million cool little things glued to it to make it look cool. 

I love it, don't you?

A fountain is outback in the parking lot. 

It basically is a bunch of things cemented together. . .

this is where their creative is so incredible. 

It looks way more amazing in person.

My parents liked it so much that we went back for lunch yesterday too. 

Don't forget to try it if you are ever in Gainesville!