Shane turns 30

My youngest brother is now joining the ranks in the third decade of his life.  Welcome to life as a 30 year old.

My parents and brother, Aaron, drove in from Waco for the actual day of Shane's birthday.  He said he wanted a Furer cookout.  We grew up swimming at this family's house that would cook hamburgers, hotdogs, chicken, and some other meat at times for our entire meal.  So we had a meat fest.  Gourmet hamburgers from Whole Foods, ribs, hotdogs (Shane wanted to try the buffalo ones), etc.  Let's just say we ate leftovers for days.

Justin playing Sorry with a football player's cap with Papa & Aaron while Daddy grilled.

Justin and Birdie had a 9 way battle going on.  Not sure if the cards were rigged?  It was nuts.

We stuffed out faces with meat and then settled in to old faithful.

The proverbial Happy Birthday was sung.

Candles were blown.

Trick candles were blown again.

Elise stayed back in Waco with Daniel and celebrated via Skype as we opened gifts.

Elise knew that one of Shane's love languages was words of affirmation, so she got letters and words of description from the family and put it together for a frame to encourage Shane.

My mom included this cut out of Shane in her homemade birthday card.  Justin was loving it.  Shane has never been a quiet golf dresser.

Siblings at their finest.

Growing up I always wanted a sister.  But each year that goes by, especially after having a son of my own, I love having brothers.   Shane is no exception to the rule.  Younger brother, the Lord has great plan for you in this next decade of life.  You have been blessed with the gifts of creativity, laughter, encouragement, seeing God's creation in color, and completing our family.  Thankful for you and looking forward to a great year ahead!