06.25.2011: Spark Girls 1st Birthday Party

Saturday morning Vince and I woke up craving a great delicious breakfast before the Sparks party.  So, in my ongoing search to find new fun restaurants in every city, I found a little gem near Balboa Park called the Big Kitchen.  It is a true hole in the wall, and an amazing place to sit outside on the sidewalk tables for a great meal.  Check them out:  The Big Kitchen Cafe   From what I could tell, the owner is always there, and remembers everyone!  She is very eclectic, but nice & will join your table in a minute.  They have great buckets of toys for kids to play with...that she brings to your table.  Self-serve coffee outside while you wait (if you have to wait).  Sounded like they had a nice back patio for larger groups...which we didn't go see.  All in all, an amazing hole-in-the-wall experience and would do it again in a heartbeat!  Oh, and the food was fresh and GREAT!

After breakfast, we headed to Balboa Park for the Spark twin girls 1st Birthday party!!!  It was a gorgeous San Diego day and perfect for a day in the park!!!

 Grandpa & Gracie

 Birthday Girls!!!

 Sophia so chilled

 Gracie on the go!

In true old school birthday party fashion, there was a softball game during the party.  Growing up, every Durbin party we had (which was easily every other weekend...kids, adults, graduations, births...whatever!) involved some type of sporting event...softball, volleyball...whatever we could organize.  So Jason wanted a softball party for the girls 1st birthday :)  Yes, they enjoyed it!!!  It ended up being mostly just the guys playing...with most of the girls just watching....but was fun for everyone!  Kids all got to hit & run the bases in between each inning...which was probably enough for them, as it was a warm day!

Kids taking a break between innings.