NYE saw a dual celebration at our house/compound as both Lyndon and his boss Mark have their birthdays on the 1st. Jodie and Linda (and possibly us boys) got together and came up with an "International Theme" party. Nearly everyone was dressed in their favourite outfit and the spread of international food was magnifico!!!! One highlight was the 'Fine 5' puwaka but the head had to be returned for his dad, Mosesi Sr. We had most angles covered for entertainment of all ages. Jumping castle for the little ones, pool for everyone, outdoor theatre in the shed for the kids, pool table and darts for the adults and then for the pyromaniacs amongst us - cheap Chinese fireworks to bring in the new year. I'm sure the QA (quality assurance) is good on fireworks as some costing a whole 20 cents, Aust. Clean up was left until the mandatory 2Jan as a day of rest is always given to Lyndon as a birthday present. So he thinks!
Looking back into our place, too much food but what a spread.
Sal and his Traditional International meal. The pig was Tomasi's I believe 'Dinner' was his name, very appropriate.
No wonder Australia was struggling in the cricket Lyndon was here in Tonga. Jodie was reliving her Bollywood days from Capta.
Wayne runs our Local hardware store, very appropriate too.
Our new Chatham's friends Glenn and Kelly in something a tad older.
Hero, Lola and Naomi (missing in this photo) came as Hawaiians and Hannah had to change out of her outfit, slacker.
Sal's cousins Lina and Sita were visiting from Sydney so they dressed Tongan (what else). Rochelle also wore a Saree, her and Jodie could have been sisters.
The winners from our best dressed comp, Mark and Em tallied the results to ensure there was no rigging of votes.
The birthday boys cutting their cakes. Mark was a Somalian pirate and Dyl was his side kick.
Dom our Kiwi tourist loved the deserts table and beers!
The cinema for the kids, one feature was 'Aliens in the Attic'
Dom also changed from Kiwi tourist to Kiwi Terrorist. Launching the inner pyromaniac, fireworks out of his empty beer bottles. Was just one of his tricks.
The crowds gathered and as Dom finished up Sam and Dave came to his rescue with even bigger fireworks as they had been stock piling since Christmas day!
This box off fireworks said it all. "DANGER ZONE" what a great way to bring in the New Year with some good friends and a big Bang - Tongan style.
Looking back into our place, too much food but what a spread.
Sal and his Traditional International meal. The pig was Tomasi's I believe 'Dinner' was his name, very appropriate.
No wonder Australia was struggling in the cricket Lyndon was here in Tonga. Jodie was reliving her Bollywood days from Capta.
Wayne runs our Local hardware store, very appropriate too.
Our new Chatham's friends Glenn and Kelly in something a tad older.
Hero, Lola and Naomi (missing in this photo) came as Hawaiians and Hannah had to change out of her outfit, slacker.
Sal's cousins Lina and Sita were visiting from Sydney so they dressed Tongan (what else). Rochelle also wore a Saree, her and Jodie could have been sisters.
The winners from our best dressed comp, Mark and Em tallied the results to ensure there was no rigging of votes.
The birthday boys cutting their cakes. Mark was a Somalian pirate and Dyl was his side kick.
Dom our Kiwi tourist loved the deserts table and beers!
The cinema for the kids, one feature was 'Aliens in the Attic'
Dom also changed from Kiwi tourist to Kiwi Terrorist. Launching the inner pyromaniac, fireworks out of his empty beer bottles. Was just one of his tricks.
The crowds gathered and as Dom finished up Sam and Dave came to his rescue with even bigger fireworks as they had been stock piling since Christmas day!
This box off fireworks said it all. "DANGER ZONE" what a great way to bring in the New Year with some good friends and a big Bang - Tongan style. 
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