Lukas' Loving Family




Lukas in Early Times with Mom Wendy
On Left: Lukas with Wendy under the prayer flags in Nepal
On Right: Lukas enjoying time at the beach on Mom's shoulders


First Float Plane Ride
Mom Wendy with Lukas flying in a float plane to Victoria, Canada.
At the Beach in Mexico
Mom Wendy, Lukas, and Shuma hanging out in Acumal, Mexico.
Happy Birthday, Shuma
Shuma and Lukas celebrating Shuma's...um...29th birthday.


Cuddle Time
Lukas and Bebe having cuddle time at the Bungalow house in Fresno
At Kim's Ranch in Tennessee
Lukas with Mom Wendy for his first horseback ride (age 18 months)
Family time in Yosemite
Wendy, Shuma, and Lukas at Tenaya Lodge in Yosemite
Adorable!
Handsome Lukas, not yet 2, flashes a smile in his yard at the Vassar house in Fresno.


Mom Wendy and Lukas Checking Out Shuma's Cessna 150
Lukas takes the pilot's seat at Chandler Airport in Fresno, California





"G-PA" - Grandpa Ron
Lukas enjoying his time with G-PA at G-MA and G-PA's home in Hanford

"G-MA" Grandma Mary
Superman Lukas giving Mimi a lift with G-Ma, Mom, and Taffy in toe

Time with G-MA and G-PA
Lukas with his grandparents on G-PA'S 80th birthday party

"Poppy" Grandpa Dean
Poppy sharing his love of astronomy with Lukas

"Nana" - Grandma Karen
Lukas out to dinner at El Torro Restaurant in Mission Viejo

Out for a stroll with Nana
Lukas looking "cool" in shades with Nana in toe

Poppy and Lukas

Having Fun with G-PA
Lukas being pushed in the cart made for him by G-PA.
Hanging out in SLO
Lukas with Aunt Ginger, Shuma, G-Pa, G-Ma, and Mom at a favorite restaurant in San Luis Obispo

Good Times at Santa Ana Zoo
Lukas with mom Wendy and Nana at the Santa Ana Zoo

Reading with G-Ma and Shuma
Lukas listens to G-Ma read him a story. Shuma seems fascinated as well.

Out for a Night Walk with Mom and Nana
Lukas with Mom Wendy and Nana at the Montage Resort grounds in Laguna Beach

Lukas with G-PA
Nothing better than using G-PA's head as a truck track

"I can eat more hotdogs than you, G-Pa."

"No, you can't!"


Aunt Ginger with Bebe
Aunt Ginger performs delicate eye surgery on Lukas' beloved Bebe making the special blue bunny whole again.

Aunt Ginger, Shuma, and Lukas clowning around at Salt Creek Beach, Dana Point
Body surfing was one of Lukas' hobbies. His wimpy family had to wear wetsuits to get in the water.

Aunt Ginger, Lukas, and Chi Chi
Lukas on his DS3 while chatting with auntie.

Lukas, Aunt Ginger, and Mom
Taking a bike ride down to Salt Creek Beach

I'll have what they're drinking!
Lukas and Aunt Ginger always find time to party together

Learning some guitar chords from Aunt Ginger
Lukas loved to learn different musical instruments. Later, he would teach himself how to play the bass guitar.
Lukas Zooming with Aunt Ginger
Lukas asked Aunt Ginger if she would help him sew a "mole" for his chemistry class. The project was a great success.

Crafting with Aunt Ginger
Lukas with his Aunt Ginger at the Bungalow house in Fresno

Lukas and Aunt Ginger at Salt Creek Grille
Aunt Ginger was one of Lukas' "buds"

Building Sandcastles
Lukas with Aunt Ginger at "The Strands" in Dana Point, CA.

"The Crew"
Lukas, Emma (Basset Hound), Chi Chi, and Aunt Ginger

Christmas Decorations
Lukas decorating the tree with Mom and Aunt Ginger

Aunt Ginger waiting for Lukas
Aunt Ginger waits for Lukas to finish swimming
Sister Lhola and parents Wendy and Marc
Lukas has a beautiful sister who lives with her amazing adoptive parents Wendy Champagne and Marc Lacasse

Good Times in Montreal
Lukas and sister Lhola with moms Wendy and Wendy


Fun at the cabin on the lake
Lukas with sister Lhola, Wendy (Lukas' mom), Wendy (Lhola's mom) and Marc Lhola's dad) on the lake outside of Montreal, Canada

Lhola and dad Marc in Montreal
Goofing around with dad.

Cruising the Bay
Lukas and Lhola on a boat ride in Sydney, Australia

Waiting for a flight
Lhola and mom Wendy waiting on a flight

Home in Bryon Bay
Lukas, Lhola, and Marc at Marc's home in Bryon Bay, Australia

Pasta Feed
Lukas and Lhola enjoying some pasta
Enjoying the Gardens Together
Wendy, Lhola, Shuma, and Lukas having a good time in Australia

In the garden
Lukas with Lhola visiting one of the gardens in Byron Bay.

Lhola and dad Marc in Laguna Beach, California
Marc and Lhola go surfing together when visiting Lukas in Laguna Beach

Brotherly love
Lukas and Lhola somewhere on some continent...not sure where

Chill Time
Lhola, Wendy, and Lukas taking a break

Where Ya Goin' Dude?
Marc gets ready to grab Lukas for a dunk in the ocean

You're Going Down!
Marc takes Lukas out for a dip in Laguna Beach

Clowning Around
Lukas with Lhola making faces

I'll Steal Your Nose
Lhola and Lukas played "I'll steal your nose" on the way back from Laguna beach

Fun Day
Lukas and Lhola back home in Laguna Niguel, CA

Samurai Sister
Lloha get the drop on Lukas with her swords

A Shared Joke
Lukas and Lloha enjoying time together in Montreal

Safe Crossing
Lukas helps Lhola get across the street safely
Lukas and Lhola Together in Montreal


Splash Mountain, Disneyland
Wendy, Lukas, Lhola, Marc, Shuma (ducking to save her hat) and Wendy on the Splash Mountain ride

At the Zoo, Brisbane, AU
Lhola, Lukas and Marc stop for a rest while touring the zoo

How Big are Those Teeth?
Lukas looking into the mouth of a crocodile (stone) while Lhola looks on

Don't Break Your Foot
Lukas outside of a department store in Sydney pretending to kick a giant soccer ball.

Checking out Big Sur, CA
Shuma, Lukas, Marc and Lhola in Big Sur, Ca.

Sitting with a Buddha
Lukas and Shuma looking at the Buddha in Australia
Uncle Jeff and Lukas
Lukas sits with Uncle Jeff at Christmas time at Nana's and Poppy's.


Enjoying Time with the Uncles
Uncle Ed, Mom Wendy, Uncle Jeff, and Lukas opening gifts at Christmas time

At Sarah's Wedding in Astoria, OR
Lukas, Wendy, and Roger getting ready for the reception.

Having Dinner Out
Carol, Frank, Nana, and Poppy take Lukas out for some eats

Kayaking with Julia and Darby
On the Back Bay in Newport Beach

Jammin' with Ben
Ben on piano and Lukas on sax playing a tune together

At Seaside with Aunt Jane
Aunt Jane, Mom Wendy, and Lukas walking the Promenade at Seaside Oregon

Lukas Photobombs his cousins Laune and Jeremy
Lukas out hiking with family on a Thanksgiving Day holiday.

In Seaside with his Oregon Peeps
Lukas enjoyed hanging out with Mary and _

G-Ma Makes Lukas' Favorite Birthday Cupcakes
G-Ma always knew what Lukas' favorite treat was for his birthday

Reading with Aunt Teta
Aunt Teresa sharing the love of reading with Lukas

Out to Dinner with "T"
Grabbing a bite to eat somewhere in Fresno

Enjoying the Cuisine
Aunt Teresa and Lukas decide on an appetizer

Getting Wiggly at Cousin Scott's Graduation from Flight School
Lukas attends Scott's graduation from flight school in Texas. With him are Mom Wendy, Shuma, Cousin Scott and his wife Cousin Lee Anne, G-ma and G-pa

Lukas with Cousins Abigail, Jacob, and Darby
Lukas plays a game of pick-up-sticks on Thanksgiving Day at his Aunt Teresa and Johnny's house in Hanford
Lukas with Aunt Nancy and Diane's Mom


Napping and Playing with Aunt Nancy
Lukas in Seaside at a Reception
Lukas enjoyed visiting Aunt Jane and Cousin Rodger at a family gathering in Seaside, Oregon.
Lukas at a Family Wedding in Oregon
Lukas with his cousins Scott and Axel, and Mom Wendy
Enjoying Lindsay's and Jeff's Wedding
Lukas with Shuma, Wendy, Tim, LauraJane, Axel, and Lane.

Lukas' Oregon Family
The Dudes- Uncle Randy and Lukas
Uncle Randy and Lukas had "Guys Only Night" and made the girls leave the house since there were no girls allowed, no exceptions! They pigged out on monkey bread, pizza and cookies - all in the same night!
Aunt Janice and Uncle Randy Celebrate Lukas' First Year
Lukas was blessed to have his awesome neighbors, Aunt "Jan" and Uncle Randy.
Circle of Love
Barb and Amanda, friends to Lukas, gather around Wendy and Shuma for a smile.
