Showering Jill with Love and Gifts!

We are counting down the days until Jill and Brians wedding! We had her shower last weekend in Quincy and it was the perfect day. You can tell how many people love my sister and Brian, so many friends, family and gifts! I can't wait, she is going to be such a beautiful bride.


Auntie Jill and Chase



Chase has been to two showers already, and has a few more to go before the end of the summer. Luckily he loves being in the car and sleeps most of the ride, although I usually have to pull off the highway at least once to feed him. He has his second doctors appointment today, I am anxious to see how much he weighs. I think I am starting to see some fat rolls and he is getting heavier. We are having even more fun with him, he is starting to make eye contact and getting a little more of a personality.

Alec post poned his scan to today, why? Because Tuesday was the better fishing day of course...he has his priorities! We did not catch anything yesterday, but it was a beautiful day and we enjoyed being out on the boat. We should here scan results by the end of the week.

Thank you for the prayers, we are really hoping and praying for some good news.

Love,

Heather, Alec, Chase and Millie

Who's your Daddy?

Time is flying, Chase is one month old today! I can hardly believe it, I actually had to start putting away some clothes that no longer fit him...I guess he's not a newborn any more.



We had a nice Fathers Day weekend, a world of difference from last year when we learned that Alec's cancer had spread. I remember a few days after we found out, Alec and I went out on the boat and we were off Basket Island, a place where we always fish. We had been praying to God and looking for guidance on whether or not to have a baby, and I looked up at the sky and there was a small rainbow, and to the left of the rainbow a mom, dad and toddler were walking on the beach. I took that as a sign and a year later we were in the exact same spot with a little baby in our arms! It has to be the best decision we have ever made.

We have been busy, busy, it feels like summer is just slipping away. We had a great weekend celebrating fathers. We went down to Mass to spend some time with my Dad on Saturday. It is pretty amazing how our family has literally changed in one day, May 23, two new members were added and it makes such a difference! The DeMarco family will never be the same. It seems, things are more, should I say, chaotic? But in a good way and Papa and Grandma seem to be enjoying their grandchildren very much.

Chase with Papa

Cousin Julia giving herself a "toe inspection" she does this once a day to get the lint out...so funny.

Chase gave his Daddy an iphone (Alec is obsessed with!) and I gave my baby Daddy tickets to Toby Keith, which we also got my Dad, cant wait! My favorite Toby song, "Who's Your Daddy!?" Alec and I took Chase out to dinner for the first time for Fathers Day, we enjoyed a delicious sushi dinner (I waited 11 months for that!) it was so yummy and Chase was such a good boy.

Sunday, Alec and I became official members at church. After searching high and low for a church to belong to, we have found our "home" at Union Church. It is funny how things happen, but after attending at least 5 churches in the area and not really feeling any connection, my Mom called me to tell me how her friend Sarah knew the pastor at a little church in Biddeford Pool. So Christmas Eve two years ago, a few months after Alec was diagnosed, we attended our first service. We both instantly felt something there and were warmly welcomed by Jan, the pastor. It was not always easy getting Alec to go at first, but now we are regulars and have met so many wonderful people, and he has come forward and said he has found God through this experience. I am so thankful that we are part of such a special place. Jan has been so good to us, it feels like we are part of a new family and it is so reassuring knowing we have even more people to count on and to pray for us. And, I should mention, the location isn't so bad either, 5 miles from our house and on the ocean, a lovely drive for a Sunday morning.

We have been busy fishing, beaching and enjoying the sunshine. Chase is certainly learning to love the outdoors, he sleeps any where, including in the baby carrier while Momma is reeling in the big fish!

Chase at the beach smiling...

Alec owes me a couple beach days after all the fishing we have been doing lately!

Millie and Chase hanging with Daddy...

Meg and Charlie had a baby girl last week, Reese Catherine. Congrats to the new parents! Now Chase has even another friend to play with (and, lucky him, most of the new babies are girls!)

Alec had chemo this week and Chase and I road down with him, but aren't allowed (by Alec) to hang out yet, he is nervous about Chase getting sick. Alec has another scan on Tuesday, we are PRAYING for some good news and even a possible chemo break. Please keep us in your prayers this week, things have been so good lately, I don't want it to end.

Thank you all for your love, support and prayers. We are so blessed.

Love,

Heather, Alec, Chase and Millie

Too funny not to share!

Check out this video on YouTube:

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Fishin with Mommy and Daddy...

This week we are teaching Chase how to fish. I know he is probably a little too little, but we figure the sooner the better. So far I think he likes it, but he sure does sleep a lot!

Chase and I have caught the biggest fish of the season so far, yes, Chase can take credit too since I was wearing him in the baby carrier while casting one handed (yes I am bragging) our fish was bigger than both Alec (who has caught 4) and Tom's fish. Longer and fatter.


We had so much fun...Alec said he cant wait till Chase can bait his own hook.

Weenie little fish...
Now thats a fish!

Family of fishermen and fisher-momma.

Life is good in Maine with the Cyr's this summer, we are as happy as we have ever been.

Thank you for the prayers and support, we blessed in so many ways...

Love,

Heather, Alec, Chase and Millie

Fishy Fishy in the Brook...

Alec and Tom had some luck the other day...





Chase missed out on this fishing trip, but he will be there next time!

Not a bad way to start the season!

Meeting Family and Friends...

Alec was so excited to see Chase when he got home, they hung out all night long and watched the Bruins together (while I went to bed at 7:00!). And Chase was happy to have his Daddy back, he needed some man time.

Thursday while Alec was in chemo, Chase and I went to visit Auntie Tina, Julie and Kelsey. It was nice to finally meet Kelsey, I was beginning to wonder if we were ever going to get the two babies who were born on the same day together. Julia is such a great big sister, we were calling her the baby whisperer because she loved having the both babies sit on her lap and Chase and Kelsey were totally content. Kelsey is still pretty big (remember she weighed 9 lbs, 14 oz when she was born!) But Chase looks like he is catching up fast!





Julia also wanted Chase to wear her sunglasses, I don't think he minded too much.

Friday we had lots of company and Chase met a bunch of new friends. Its funny how with babies around it is hard to even finish a conversation. I feel like between the four of us moms, we had about 200 conversations started, but don't think we finished one. Not to mention the wine, we each attempted to drink a glass of wine, but between crying babies and toddlers knocking 2 glasses over, it wasn't happening...my how things change when you have a baby!

Weston, Georgia, Emmett, Mary and Chase!

Alec is out fishing with Tom today, it was too rainy and chilly for me and Chase. I think he was feeling a little guilty, because he cleaned the whole house (even washed the sheets and made the bed) so I didn't mind too much.

That's all for now! Just relaxing with my boy on a rainy Saturday morning...life is good.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support, we are so blessed.

Love,

Heather, Alec, Chase and Millie

Little Fisherman in the Making...

2 weeks old!

Yikes, this time is just flying by. Remind me next baby to plan it this way, June, July and August off, it just doesn't get any better! We are thoroughly enjoying little Chase and the beautiful weather and not letting a day slip by without a trip (or two) to the beach.

We took Chase on the boat on Saturday for the first time and I think Alec has a new fishing partner. Although we somehow need to teach him to hold a rod. No fish on, but we had fun and Chase must have enjoyed because he slept the entire time.


Yes, they make life jackets this small!!!


In from our first boat ride.


Passed out on Daddy's lap after a long day of fishing.

Sleeping is what I do best!


Auntie Jill and Chase on GRB.



Mill and Finn have been out for a walk every day, twice a day. I am really trying to give Millie more attention. My Mom totally called me out, I guess we were walking and Millie kept coming up to me and I totally ignored her, I felt so bad that I even invited her to cuddle with Chase and I in bed this morning.

Alec started a new job, he is working for an engineering company at his friend Tom's new company. He is really excited and happy about being back at work, but had leave Chase and I and go to Canada from Sunday, returning today. I know it was harder for him to leave than it was for us (especially since my Mom came up to help) but we miss him so much! He calls us every day and says he even misses changing Chase's dirty diapers! Don't worry Daddy, we have plenty of those waiting for you! He really likes what he is doing, and working with all guys is nice for a change. He gets to wear carharts and a hard hat to work, quite a change from OB/GYN sales!



Chase milk drunk.

Rather than going to a pediatricians office and exposing Chase to germs,(yes we are a little OCD about germs!) we opted to have visiting nurses come by which is a great service. Chase was examined and he is doing awesome. He has gained one whole pound since his last appointment on May 29th. It makes me very happy and at least I know that nursing is paying off and he is a healthy, growing boy.



I feel so good, I cant believe how fast you can recover after having a baby. Exactly two weeks from when Chase was born I felt 100%. Somehow I am still funtioning on little sleep, but coffee and walks on the beach can do wonders for the body and soul!

Back to reality tomorrow...Alec has chemo. He took last week off, and I was so glad he did, he needed it and I needed him. Dr. Allen said it would be completly fine to take a week off here and there, so we did just that. Hopefully he wont feel too yucky this weekend and we can head back out on the boat for some more fishing on these hot days!

That is all for now, thank you all for the cards, clothes, books, prayers, everything! We feel so blessed and we are enjoying every minute of being a family.

Love to all!

Heather, Alec, Chase and Millie