Jared's 11th Birthday

The day has finally arrived! Jared turned 11 years old on January 10, 2003

The first ritual of the day - we all sneak into his room with presents and awaken him by singing "Happy Birthday"

Of course, you get to choose your special birthday breakfast. Jared's pick - waffles

An important part of the Birthday party was toboganning on the hill at Lakeside Park. One way to avoid falling is to simply hug your snowboard at the top of the hill!

Kenny Hoekstra warms up his GT

Isaac Bokma is having trouble starting his racer

Derek casually waits for the starting gun

Steven Hallman is ready to catch some air on his snow board

It's all down hill from here. Josiah can't let these 11 year olds show him up!

James Sysiuk is not really sure this is a good idea!

They're off!

Balance is the key

Some people are enjoying this a little too much...

Yeah, yeah.... even big boys need to play

Watch the amazing skill as Steven carves the powder!

Josiah leads the charge - who says you need to stay on the ground!

Isaac learns to fly!

Hey, I can't see where I'm going!

This is gonna hurt!

The ultimate thrill - a seven kid train

The daring descent!

Wipeout!

After everyone hides their presents around the house. Jared searches for them and then opens cool gifts from his friends

Time to replenish the energy level. Oreo cookie cake, a favourite all around!

After the sugar, things get a little out of hand..

.. time to engage everyone in an organized obstacle course. Steven wins with the best time

Ben Frey takes careful aim. A miss could mean a critical delay in completing the course

Smiles and birthdays naturally belong together

Playing hot potato. Just how many layers of wrapping paper are on that thing anyway?

The grand finale. Everyone gets to fish for their loot. Then, after they're all topped up with sugar, it's time to deliver them back to their loving parents :)