This is from Christmas (Dad hasn't been updating the videos... for over six months!). A little background--mom loves Elvis. This year, her Christmas consisted of Elvis memorabilia out the wazzo. One of the interesting finds was a lamp that shakes it like a polaroid picture. Throughout our time in NC, I kept telling mom that I was going to put it on the internet for all to see. Let the record show, though I am late... I keep my word!

Momma Kat (with Luc in sling), Amanda, Cambria, Maggie, Cara and Uncle Beau.
Jax and Clarity.
Cara and Beau.
'bella sporting some bling! She was borrowing Clarity's princess cell phone that matched her outfit.
Momma Kat and Luc, Becky and the birthday girl Maggie and the amazing carrot cake that Amader made.
Funny story behind this one... but not fit for blogosphere. Momma Kat, Luc, Becky and 'bella, whose reach for the cake was successful... big huge chunk of cake in her mouth in the next two or three seconds.
Happy pool day!!! The really tall kid is Amanda. Maggie and Cambria, Jax has his back to the camera and Clarity is about to pour out some water. 'bella is screaming.
Picture caught in the midst of one of 'bella's many dances!

Tonight was interesting.

Summer time is always a welcomed time in our home perhaps like many of you...walks - taking in the sites of nature, planting flowers and veggies - (we LOVE those summer tomatoes), pool, tan (hopefully coming soon), and alas...vacations.. Yes, this summer, though only the beginning has already proven to be so fun. Bella (turned a year in Feb) has been running everywhere, so energetic and is learning new things every day. BUT in addition to all the joy and fun summer brings, this year, summer introduced a new uncertain, yet exciting chapter for our family. This years summer began with Jeremy completing his last day of his 5-year career at Silverdale Baptist Academy. While, this was and is a huge step of faith, the Lord was so good in confirming His will for our lives despite the intangible signs and directions we so desperately want sometimes. Jeremy is now pursuing full-time his masters degree from CIU (Columbia Intl. University). In addition, he is a trainer with Precept Ministries giving him the opportunity to travel nationally teaching students, adults, even ministry leaders and pastors, the tools of inductive Bible study. What a refreshing experience to teach those so hungry to know God more. Meanwhile, we are holding steady with our team The Veracity Group, working and writing Bible curriculum for middle and Highschool students, currently published by Precept Ministries. We appreciate your continued prayers as we seek what's next for us. We truly have His peace in what we are doing and are so thankful for His provision in confirming our decisions. His faithfulness shines in uncertain times and this past semester and leading up to our decision, He not only showed Himself faithful, but replaced our anxiety and questions with His peace and confidence. Thank you for your prayers and love for our family. Our hope is that He is glorified in what we do.

Jeremy here. The Lucarellis have tried various forms of mass communication, but somehow always miss one niche or another. Family, friends and co-workers always want an update, but not all of them are accustomed to facebook. Sadly, Becky and I joined the cult of facebook and devoted all of our communication time there. If you've missed us, we apologize. The following is our attempt to reach out to you, whoever you are. Whether it is deep thoughts we've been pondering, news from the home front, or daily craziness with the little one... you will now have yet another thing to divert your attention from your countless list of items on the to do list.