Party At Sea

Thunderstorm warning, Amber rain warning.... definitely not a good sign for a junk party. It had been pouring none stop since Friday and it didn't seemed as if it would let up. This was probably going to be the shortest party Ryan has ever had - board the junk, eat lunch, cut the cake and get off again. We were going to have one very disappointed birthday boy :(.

Amazingly however, apart from the slight drizzle as we boarded the junk, it did not rain for the rest of the day. In fact, it turned out to be the perfect day to be out on the water, slightly overcast and breezy. From Central, we sailed out to Lamma Island and stopped near a little beach at "Ha Mei Wan". We spent a lovely afternoon swimming, kayaking, playing on the beach with good friends. Another fantastic birthday party, and a very 'happy' birthday boy!  

The birthday junk sailing under a rather ominous looking sky

Party goers waiting to board our ride

Is the boat here yet? This wind is messing up my hair!

He Ban buddies

Start of a pole dancing career??

Special cake delivery service :)

Birthday boy's request this year - Avengers

Couldn't wait to start playing with his superhero friends

Another year, another precious memory

Face painting

Our favourite chocolate truffle cake (a tradition every birthday)

Famished boys, as usual!

As soon as they'd filled their tummies, the kids were all very eager to go for a swim and to play in the sand even though the adults were quite happy just to sit and relax on the junk (especially the mummies!). 

Shipping the first load of beach goers

Singles beach volleyball (boy in the middle was the referee)

Massive excavation project happening here!

Ducking in for some shade under our trusty 'Cancer Council' tent

Tired party goers after an afternoon of sun and sea

Youthful paddlers...

...vs the oldies

Riding the pizza

Three hours later, back on the junk...

The two exhausted babies of the group

Best friends in the whole world (as they tell everyone!)

Happy Daddies on Father's Day

The books in the goodie bags were a great hit 

Another great party!

Happy 7th Birthday Peanut!