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.