He’s here!

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And boy do I have a doozy of a birth story for you! But that’s for another day. For today, just feast your eyes on the glory of Thumper, complete with pompadour:

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“Thumper”
born June 14, 2006
8 lbs, 6 oz, 21 inches

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552 Comments on “He’s here!”

  1. Darling! Good work. =) (and he was born on my wedding anniversary)
    Posted by: megan

  3. OH My GoD!! He’s the mushiest little thing! You guys do good work!! Congratulations new Mom (and Dad)!
    Posted by: Julia

  4. He is gorgeous! Wishing you joy and love and a home full of happiness!
    Mj
    Posted by: mj

  5. Hooray!
    As we say here in North Dakota – he’s cuter than a bug’s ear! 🙂
    Posted by: JennaKate

  6. Congratulations on your wonderful little fellow!
    Posted by: tortoiseshelly

  8. Many,many congratulations !

    Welcome to the world,beautiful little boy. :0)
    Posted by: Emma

  9. Darling! Good work. =) (and he was born on my wedding anniversary)
    Posted by: megan

  11. OH My GoD!! He’s the mushiest little thing! You guys do good work!! Congratulations new Mom (and Dad)!
    Posted by: Julia

  12. He is gorgeous! Wishing you joy and love and a home full of happiness!
    Mj
    Posted by: mj

  13. Hooray!
    As we say here in North Dakota – he’s cuter than a bug’s ear! 🙂
    Posted by: JennaKate

  14. Congratulations on your wonderful little fellow!
    Posted by: tortoiseshelly

  16. Many,many congratulations !

    Welcome to the world,beautiful little boy. :0)
    Posted by: Emma

  17. Many congratulations on the new addition to your family! He’s adorable… 🙂

    Posted by: Cyndilou

  18. OK. This might just be the cutest baby ever! You know, there are a lot of ugly babies out there in the world… the ones only their parents think are cute and everyone just SAYS they’re cute because they feel obligated… This is NOT one of those babies.

    Yep. Very cute.
    Posted by: Sachi

  19. Congratulations on the beautiful bouncing baby boy. Mercury and Callie send butt wiggle congrats to Diego and Sadie too!

    Posted by: Christy

  25. I said it before and I’ll say it again~
    he’s absolutely gorgeous!!! And the hair, the hair!
    Congratulations Cari and Billy!
    Posted by: (aunt) Pippy

  26. Many congratulations on the new addition to your family! He’s adorable… 🙂

    Posted by: Cyndilou

  27. OK. This might just be the cutest baby ever! You know, there are a lot of ugly babies out there in the world… the ones only their parents think are cute and everyone just SAYS they’re cute because they feel obligated… This is NOT one of those babies.

    Yep. Very cute.
    Posted by: Sachi

  28. Congratulations on the beautiful bouncing baby boy. Mercury and Callie send butt wiggle congrats to Diego and Sadie too!

    Posted by: Christy

  34. I said it before and I’ll say it again~
    he’s absolutely gorgeous!!! And the hair, the hair!
    Congratulations Cari and Billy!
    Posted by: (aunt) Pippy

  35. Much congratulations and the best to all of you – gorgeous baby!
    Posted by: chris

  37. Love the hair! And the little brow-furrow. Oh, Thumper, already so popular…

    All the best to you three, and congratulations again.
    Posted by: alison

  38. Welcome, Thumper!!
    Congratulations Cari and Billy!
    All best wishes.
    xoxoxo
    Posted by: Irene

  40. Congrats!!!! And I am sure that you have a story to tell about him. He is beautiful!
    Posted by: Mia

  42. Hrmph. He could have waited until I finished knitting, but noooOOOooo! *g*

    He’s gorgeous. Congratulations!
    Posted by: Rabbitch

  45. Much congratulations and the best to all of you – gorgeous baby!
    Posted by: chris

  47. Love the hair! And the little brow-furrow. Oh, Thumper, already so popular…

    All the best to you three, and congratulations again.
    Posted by: alison

  48. Welcome, Thumper!!
    Congratulations Cari and Billy!
    All best wishes.
    xoxoxo
    Posted by: Irene

  50. Congrats!!!! And I am sure that you have a story to tell about him. He is beautiful!
    Posted by: Mia

  52. Hrmph. He could have waited until I finished knitting, but noooOOOooo! *g*

    He’s gorgeous. Congratulations!
    Posted by: Rabbitch

  56. I am so happy for you all. May many blessings come to your new family!
    Posted by: Nikki

  57. How adorable! Great job and helloooooo little Thumper! Welcome to the world!
    Posted by: Angela

  59. CONGRATULATIONS!! He is absolutely beautiful! Enjoy your precious new little one.
    Posted by: amy

  60. Congratulations on the hard work! what a wonderful, beautiful, so perfect boychik!!!

    Posted by: caroline

  62. Congratulations!! He’s absolutely adorable. I can’t believe how much hair he has!
    Posted by: Renee

  63. Look at all that hair! He’s wonderful. Congratulations to you and your family. Don’t forget to take care of yourself and remember, one of the ways babies get exercise is by crying. (At least, that was how mine was ;>)
    Posted by: liz

  65. I am so happy for you all. May many blessings come to your new family!
    Posted by: Nikki

  66. How adorable! Great job and helloooooo little Thumper! Welcome to the world!
    Posted by: Angela

  68. CONGRATULATIONS!! He is absolutely beautiful! Enjoy your precious new little one.
    Posted by: amy

  69. Congratulations on the hard work! what a wonderful, beautiful, so perfect boychik!!!

    Posted by: caroline

  71. Congratulations!! He’s absolutely adorable. I can’t believe how much hair he has!
    Posted by: Renee

  72. Look at all that hair! He’s wonderful. Congratulations to you and your family. Don’t forget to take care of yourself and remember, one of the ways babies get exercise is by crying. (At least, that was how mine was ;>)
    Posted by: liz

  73. Just in time for FAther’s Day!
    What a GORGEOUS little man.
    All the best to ALL of you….
    Blessings, as always.
    Posted by: greta

  75. He’s beautiful! And huge! And hairy! Destined for great things!

    Welcome to the world Thumper!
    Posted by: spaazlicious

  77. Congratulations. What a sweetie-pie. Welcome to the world, Thumper!
    Posted by: Gina

  78. tons and tons of blessings for you all!
    congratulations!!
    Posted by: lisa

  79. He is darling! All that lovely, lovely hair. Good work to the both of you. Try to get some sleep. 🙂
    Posted by: Holly Jo

  80. Congratulations! He’s beautiful. 🙂
    Posted by: Kimberly

  82. Just in time for FAther’s Day!
    What a GORGEOUS little man.
    All the best to ALL of you….
    Blessings, as always.
    Posted by: greta

  84. He’s beautiful! And huge! And hairy! Destined for great things!

    Welcome to the world Thumper!
    Posted by: spaazlicious

  86. Congratulations. What a sweetie-pie. Welcome to the world, Thumper!
    Posted by: Gina

  87. tons and tons of blessings for you all!
    congratulations!!
    Posted by: lisa

  88. He is darling! All that lovely, lovely hair. Good work to the both of you. Try to get some sleep. 🙂
    Posted by: Holly Jo

  89. Congratulations! He’s beautiful. 🙂
    Posted by: Kimberly

  91. Aww, look at that punk rock snarl! He’s adorable!
    Posted by: Cirilia

  92. Okay, so he isn’t exactly snarling, but that baby is rock and roll through and through.
    Posted by: Cirilia

  93. beautiful! congratulations and happy birthday to Thumper!
    Posted by: dana

  94. He is just perfect! I am so happy for all three of you. Yaay!
    Posted by: Vicki

  96. Congratulations! He’s beautiful! Now make sure you get some rest whenever you can!
    Posted by: Amy

  97. Congratulations! Such a precious wee one! Well, at over 8 lbs, not quite so wee. But still precious.
    Posted by: Teri S.

  100. Oh baby. Four days of labour. Little dude, you sure took your time…but hey, it takes time to come out with the perfect hairdo, eh?

    Please wait until you are four to ask your mum if you can dye it red, okay? And welcome to the world. It’s a wicked cool place if you know how to live in it, and your parents have that one down pat.

    (Cari, you rock.)
    Posted by: Lee Ann

  101. Aww, look at that punk rock snarl! He’s adorable!
    Posted by: Cirilia

  102. Okay, so he isn’t exactly snarling, but that baby is rock and roll through and through.
    Posted by: Cirilia

  103. beautiful! congratulations and happy birthday to Thumper!
    Posted by: dana

  104. He is just perfect! I am so happy for all three of you. Yaay!
    Posted by: Vicki

  106. Congratulations! He’s beautiful! Now make sure you get some rest whenever you can!
    Posted by: Amy

  107. Congratulations! Such a precious wee one! Well, at over 8 lbs, not quite so wee. But still precious.
    Posted by: Teri S.

  110. Oh baby. Four days of labour. Little dude, you sure took your time…but hey, it takes time to come out with the perfect hairdo, eh?

    Please wait until you are four to ask your mum if you can dye it red, okay? And welcome to the world. It’s a wicked cool place if you know how to live in it, and your parents have that one down pat.

    (Cari, you rock.)
    Posted by: Lee Ann

  112. Congratulations, Cari, Billy and Thumper!! I’m very happy for all of you.
    Posted by: Mandy

  113. Gorgeous! (And on my goddaughter’s birthday ~ and the Harlot’s) Congratulations!
    Posted by: Maggi

  114. delurking to say COngratulations & he’s BEAUTIFUL!
    Posted by: Tori

  115. Congratulations on your beautiful June dude. (I am the mother of two June dudes myself.) he is absolutely gorgeous.
    Posted by: Judith in NYC

  116. beautiful and precious. enjoy him and try to rest every chance you get.
    Posted by: carolyn

  117. Congrats! He’s just perfect. I’m sure you’re exhausted. Hang in there.
    Posted by: Brooke Adams

  119. oh, he’s beautiful! mazel tov, cari!
    Posted by: amy [knitty]

  121. Congratulations, Cari, Billy and Thumper!! I’m very happy for all of you.
    Posted by: Mandy

  122. Gorgeous! (And on my goddaughter’s birthday ~ and the Harlot’s) Congratulations!
    Posted by: Maggi

  123. delurking to say COngratulations & he’s BEAUTIFUL!
    Posted by: Tori

  124. Congratulations on your beautiful June dude. (I am the mother of two June dudes myself.) he is absolutely gorgeous.
    Posted by: Judith in NYC

  125. beautiful and precious. enjoy him and try to rest every chance you get.
    Posted by: carolyn

  126. Congrats! He’s just perfect. I’m sure you’re exhausted. Hang in there.
    Posted by: Brooke Adams

  128. oh, he’s beautiful! mazel tov, cari!
    Posted by: amy [knitty]

  130. Little man, I am going to spoil you rotten. With love. xoxoxo
    Posted by: sarah

  131. Hello darling Thumper, we’re so glad you’re here! What a gorgeous little guy, and look at all that hair.
    Posted by: Bliss

  137. Congratulations! Welcome to the world Thumper! We’re so thrilled you’re here! MWAH!

    LOOK AT THAT HAIR! I bet it’s super soft. Someone is paying for hair like that at a salon RIGHT NOW.
    Posted by: Steph VW

  139. Little man, I am going to spoil you rotten. With love. xoxoxo
    Posted by: sarah

  140. Hello darling Thumper, we’re so glad you’re here! What a gorgeous little guy, and look at all that hair.
    Posted by: Bliss

  146. Congratulations! Welcome to the world Thumper! We’re so thrilled you’re here! MWAH!

    LOOK AT THAT HAIR! I bet it’s super soft. Someone is paying for hair like that at a salon RIGHT NOW.
    Posted by: Steph VW

  147. He’s much cuter than that Bambi bunny, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
    Posted by: Becka

  148. Congratulations! He’s a beautiful baby! I’m absolutely elated for you!
    Posted by: Gabby Kang

  151. He’s lovely. Congratulations to the two of you, and a warm welcome to little Thumper!
    Posted by: Simone

  152. YAY! Congratulations! He is really beautiful. 🙂
    Posted by: Jaime

  154. Congratulations! Welcome to the world, Thumper. We’ve been waiting to meet you.
    Posted by: Rachel H

  156. He’s much cuter than that Bambi bunny, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
    Posted by: Becka

  157. Congratulations! He’s a beautiful baby! I’m absolutely elated for you!
    Posted by: Gabby Kang

  160. He’s lovely. Congratulations to the two of you, and a warm welcome to little Thumper!
    Posted by: Simone

  161. YAY! Congratulations! He is really beautiful. 🙂
    Posted by: Jaime

  163. Congratulations! Welcome to the world, Thumper. We’ve been waiting to meet you.
    Posted by: Rachel H

  165. Many, many congratulations, hugs and oohs and ahhs for Thumper.
    Rest my lovelies, snuggle tight, and savour every moment.
    xxxx
    Posted by: Alison

  166. Mazal Tov, chica. He’s a sweet li’l rock ‘n’ roller – ya done good.
    Posted by: mindy

  170. CONGRATULATIONS!!! he looks like a keeper 😉
    Posted by: gleek

  171. Oh, congratulations!! What a beautiful baby.
    Posted by: christina

  172. Hi Thumper. Welcome to the World. We’ve all been waiting for you. You’re a beautiful child. I know you’re tired now. Being born is hard work. Scary too. You’re ok now though. You’re with people who love you and will take good care of you. You can rest and leave everything up to them.

    The World out here is a lot different from what you’re used to. All loud and bright and dry and everything. It’s got some cool stuff though, once you get used to it. Some of it is stuff you won’t appreciate until you get a little older, but you’ll really like some of the things you’ll get to see. Like frogs. And trees. And clouds. And chocolate cake. And I bet if you ask her, your mom will probably teach you how to knit. You’ll really like that. It’s a lot of fun.
    Posted by: Riin

  174. He’s beautiful, you must be so thrilled. Congratulations to all three of you, take care of each other in the next days/weeks/months.
    Posted by: Marie

  175. Many, many congratulations, hugs and oohs and ahhs for Thumper.
    Rest my lovelies, snuggle tight, and savour every moment.
    xxxx
    Posted by: Alison

  176. Mazal Tov, chica. He’s a sweet li’l rock ‘n’ roller – ya done good.
    Posted by: mindy

  180. CONGRATULATIONS!!! he looks like a keeper 😉
    Posted by: gleek

  181. Oh, congratulations!! What a beautiful baby.
    Posted by: christina

  182. Hi Thumper. Welcome to the World. We’ve all been waiting for you. You’re a beautiful child. I know you’re tired now. Being born is hard work. Scary too. You’re ok now though. You’re with people who love you and will take good care of you. You can rest and leave everything up to them.

    The World out here is a lot different from what you’re used to. All loud and bright and dry and everything. It’s got some cool stuff though, once you get used to it. Some of it is stuff you won’t appreciate until you get a little older, but you’ll really like some of the things you’ll get to see. Like frogs. And trees. And clouds. And chocolate cake. And I bet if you ask her, your mom will probably teach you how to knit. You’ll really like that. It’s a lot of fun.
    Posted by: Riin

  184. He’s beautiful, you must be so thrilled. Congratulations to all three of you, take care of each other in the next days/weeks/months.
    Posted by: Marie

  185. Congrats on all your hard work!

    Welcome little Rock-a-billy baby!
    Posted by: Wen

  187. Mazel tov!!! Already a rocker, straight out of the womb, how impressive. Good luck and good spirits to you, your beau and the boy!
    Posted by: Jenna

  189. Oh boy, what a boy 🙂
    Congratulations on your little son.

    Best wishes from Germany
    Petra
    Posted by: Petra

  190. Felicitations! Woo-hoo! Another copain…another boy! Nice work…
    Posted by: Sarah

  194. Congrats on all your hard work!

    Welcome little Rock-a-billy baby!
    Posted by: Wen

  196. Mazel tov!!! Already a rocker, straight out of the womb, how impressive. Good luck and good spirits to you, your beau and the boy!
    Posted by: Jenna

  198. Oh boy, what a boy 🙂
    Congratulations on your little son.

    Best wishes from Germany
    Petra
    Posted by: Petra

  199. Felicitations! Woo-hoo! Another copain…another boy! Nice work…
    Posted by: Sarah

  203. Congratulations! He’s beautiful. Wishing your family all the best.
    Posted by: Mary

  204. Enhorabuena!!!! vaya un niño guapo…my best wishes for the three of you 😉
    Lía
    Posted by: Lía

  205. He’s diviine! congratulations to you both. Just this morning I was thinking it had been a few too many days since your last post.
    Posted by: Jo

  206. Congratulations! Thumper is beautiful! Wishing you, Billy and Thumper a lifetime of happiness.
    Posted by: Sandy

  207. What a precious bundle of love you have there! I wish you many sleep-filled nights and if that doesn’t come to fruition – enjoy those wonderful hours of togetherness. It passes by too fast so enjoy your baby. I am happy to see him joining the world – we need more adorable guys around here.
    Posted by: Marlana

  208. he’s beautiful! congratulations to you and the hubby!
    Posted by: jody

  209. Congratulations !!! He’s beautiful. Love the hair.
    (My son was the exact same height and weight at birth)

    Posted by: Jamie

  210. Congratulations! Mazel Tov! He’s a looker alright. Hope you’re all feeling well!
    Posted by: Cara

  211. How precious! Congratulations and God bless.
    Posted by: Jennifer

  212. Congratulations! He’s beautiful. Wishing your family all the best.
    Posted by: Mary

  213. Enhorabuena!!!! vaya un niño guapo…my best wishes for the three of you 😉
    Lía
    Posted by: Lía

  214. He’s diviine! congratulations to you both. Just this morning I was thinking it had been a few too many days since your last post.
    Posted by: Jo

  215. Congratulations! Thumper is beautiful! Wishing you, Billy and Thumper a lifetime of happiness.
    Posted by: Sandy

  216. What a precious bundle of love you have there! I wish you many sleep-filled nights and if that doesn’t come to fruition – enjoy those wonderful hours of togetherness. It passes by too fast so enjoy your baby. I am happy to see him joining the world – we need more adorable guys around here.
    Posted by: Marlana

  217. he’s beautiful! congratulations to you and the hubby!
    Posted by: jody

  218. Congratulations !!! He’s beautiful. Love the hair.
    (My son was the exact same height and weight at birth)

    Posted by: Jamie

  219. Congratulations! Mazel Tov! He’s a looker alright. Hope you’re all feeling well!
    Posted by: Cara

  220. How precious! Congratulations and God bless.
    Posted by: Jennifer

  222. He’s just wonderful. I love his hair. Congratulations Cari and Billy!

    Posted by: LaurieM

  223. Welcome to the world Thumper! Wishing you and your family much health, happiness, and lots of knitting.
    Posted by: Lisa

  224. happy birthday thumper! you’re going to love it here..
    Posted by: Megan

  225. Mazel tov – what a beautiful BIG boy. Furthermore, having had a child at that approximate date, I can attest that it’s the very best birth date. School is just getting out, the weather is great, and all the little kids will be ready to PARRTEE!
    Posted by: Mary K. in RockportMary K. in Rockport

  227. Oh oh oh so precious. Congratulations Cari. Congratulations Sadie and Diego. Congratulations Mr. Cari. *sniff* Awww. 🙂
    Posted by: Laura

  231. He’s just wonderful. I love his hair. Congratulations Cari and Billy!

    Posted by: LaurieM

  232. Welcome to the world Thumper! Wishing you and your family much health, happiness, and lots of knitting.
    Posted by: Lisa

  233. happy birthday thumper! you’re going to love it here..
    Posted by: Megan

  234. Mazel tov – what a beautiful BIG boy. Furthermore, having had a child at that approximate date, I can attest that it’s the very best birth date. School is just getting out, the weather is great, and all the little kids will be ready to PARRTEE!
    Posted by: Mary K. in RockportMary K. in Rockport

  236. Oh oh oh so precious. Congratulations Cari. Congratulations Sadie and Diego. Congratulations Mr. Cari. *sniff* Awww. 🙂
    Posted by: Laura

  239. Congratulations, sweetheart. Welcome to the world, little one!
    Posted by: Jenn

  242. Congrats (and Welcome to the world, Thumper)! He is so beautiful.
    Posted by: amandamonkey

  244. What a joy worth waiting for!! Good luck to you and little Thumper. What a doll!
    Posted by: Brenda

  245. Congratulations, sweetheart. Welcome to the world, little one!
    Posted by: Jenn

  248. Congrats (and Welcome to the world, Thumper)! He is so beautiful.
    Posted by: amandamonkey

  250. What a joy worth waiting for!! Good luck to you and little Thumper. What a doll!
    Posted by: Brenda

  252. Congratulations!! And, welcome to Thumper. He looks just exhausted–having to be that cute can be tiring, you know.
    Posted by: –Deb

  255. Congratulations to all – and get some sleep!
    Posted by: Kathy in San Jose

  256. He’s glorious! Just in time for Father’s Day, too. Congratulations on a fine piece of work.
    Posted by: Carrie

  258. He’s definitely a cutie!! Lots of hugs & kisses for the new family member.
    Posted by: sandy

  259. Congratulations! Birth is such a wonderous thing. What a beautiful baby!
    Posted by: The Purloined Letter

  261. Congratulations!! And, welcome to Thumper. He looks just exhausted–having to be that cute can be tiring, you know.
    Posted by: –Deb

  264. Congratulations to all – and get some sleep!
    Posted by: Kathy in San Jose

  265. He’s glorious! Just in time for Father’s Day, too. Congratulations on a fine piece of work.
    Posted by: Carrie

  267. He’s definitely a cutie!! Lots of hugs & kisses for the new family member.
    Posted by: sandy

  268. Congratulations! Birth is such a wonderous thing. What a beautiful baby!
    Posted by: The Purloined Letter

  269. He’s so beautiful!!! Congratulations to all of you and welcome to the world lil’ Thumper 🙂
    Posted by: Becky

  270. Happy Birthday, Thumper! I’m glad I share my birthday with such a cutie….
    Posted by: maeve

  271. I’ll add my congrats. What a beautiful guy and good birth weight. Can’t wait to hear the story. Tell tell!
    Posted by: Joan Hamer

  273. Congratulations! He is absolutely beautiful and perfect. Hope you are feeling well!
    Posted by: kate

  274. Congratulations! He is beautiful – and what a head of hair !
    Posted by: janine

  275. Welcome, Thumper! And congratulations to the new family.
    Posted by: anne

  276. CONGRATS!! I’m so happy for you all. And not a moment too soon, as it’s getting pretty hot right about now. And very exciting that our new little boys are 12 days apart! Rest, and sleep when he sleeps (as if you didn’t know that already, but it’s the best advise I ever got). God bless!
    Posted by: Cambria W

  277. Welcome the world, little Thumper.
    He’s gorgeous – many congrats!
    Posted by: Sharon G.

  278. He’s so beautiful!!! Congratulations to all of you and welcome to the world lil’ Thumper 🙂
    Posted by: Becky

  279. Happy Birthday, Thumper! I’m glad I share my birthday with such a cutie….
    Posted by: maeve

  280. I’ll add my congrats. What a beautiful guy and good birth weight. Can’t wait to hear the story. Tell tell!
    Posted by: Joan Hamer

  282. Congratulations! He is absolutely beautiful and perfect. Hope you are feeling well!
    Posted by: kate

  283. Congratulations! He is beautiful – and what a head of hair !
    Posted by: janine

  284. Welcome, Thumper! And congratulations to the new family.
    Posted by: anne

  285. CONGRATS!! I’m so happy for you all. And not a moment too soon, as it’s getting pretty hot right about now. And very exciting that our new little boys are 12 days apart! Rest, and sleep when he sleeps (as if you didn’t know that already, but it’s the best advise I ever got). God bless!
    Posted by: Cambria W

  286. Welcome the world, little Thumper.
    He’s gorgeous – many congrats!
    Posted by: Sharon G.

  287. Oh my god, Cari–he is the most beautiful thing ever! I’m so happy for all of you!

    xoxoxoxo
    Posted by: Andrea M.

  288. I had a feeling….

    He’s just so handsome. Mazel tov! Welcome Thumper!
    Posted by: PuppyMomma

  291. He will look OH SO HANDSOME in HANDKNITS!! Congratulation!
    Posted by: Robin

  293. Congratulations: he’s gorgeous! (and I shall now go back to lurking again). ~x~
    Posted by: Jane in London

  294. Wow, what a beautiful boy! Welcome, Thumper. We’ve all been waiting for you.
    Posted by: Donna in Virginia

  295. Guapo bubeleh, indeed. I hereby present you with your official fourth-trimester exemption from “productivity.” You’ve produced. For three months sleep when you can, take in fluids when you’re awake and permit yourself to be praised (waited on wouldn’t hurt either.) And double-handed blessings.
    Posted by: rams

  296. Oh my god, Cari–he is the most beautiful thing ever! I’m so happy for all of you!

    xoxoxoxo
    Posted by: Andrea M.

  297. I had a feeling….

    He’s just so handsome. Mazel tov! Welcome Thumper!
    Posted by: PuppyMomma

  300. He will look OH SO HANDSOME in HANDKNITS!! Congratulation!
    Posted by: Robin

  302. Congratulations: he’s gorgeous! (and I shall now go back to lurking again). ~x~
    Posted by: Jane in London

  303. Wow, what a beautiful boy! Welcome, Thumper. We’ve all been waiting for you.
    Posted by: Donna in Virginia

  304. Guapo bubeleh, indeed. I hereby present you with your official fourth-trimester exemption from “productivity.” You’ve produced. For three months sleep when you can, take in fluids when you’re awake and permit yourself to be praised (waited on wouldn’t hurt either.) And double-handed blessings.
    Posted by: rams

  305. He is gorgeous! I hope the birth went well, I can’t wait to hear your story. Enjoy your babymoon!

    Congrats!
    Posted by: Melissa

  306. Awww… So cute! Welcome Thumper! And great job mama 😉
    Wish you all the best!
    Posted by: sandra in Belgium

  307. Welcome little Thumper, and what a good choice of parents. you’re so beautiful!

    Posted by: melissa

  308. hooray – he’s absolutely beautiful. and so very rock & roll.
    Posted by: heather

  310. Congratulations, Cari! He’s gorgeous and perfect. So happy all went well and can’t wait to hear the birth story!
    Posted by: kaarin

  312. Welcome to el mundo, Thumper! You look like a little old man, as babies are s’posed to. Wonderful things are in store for you, of that I’m sure. Rest lots, so Mama can to!
    Posted by: jen

  313. Congratulations! Beautiful baby, beautiful parents, beautiful life! Many blessings to you all!
    Posted by: Anita

  314. He is gorgeous! I hope the birth went well, I can’t wait to hear your story. Enjoy your babymoon!

    Congrats!
    Posted by: Melissa

  315. Awww… So cute! Welcome Thumper! And great job mama 😉
    Wish you all the best!
    Posted by: sandra in Belgium

  316. Welcome little Thumper, and what a good choice of parents. you’re so beautiful!

    Posted by: melissa

  317. hooray – he’s absolutely beautiful. and so very rock & roll.
    Posted by: heather

  319. Congratulations, Cari! He’s gorgeous and perfect. So happy all went well and can’t wait to hear the birth story!
    Posted by: kaarin

  321. Welcome to el mundo, Thumper! You look like a little old man, as babies are s’posed to. Wonderful things are in store for you, of that I’m sure. Rest lots, so Mama can to!
    Posted by: jen

  322. Congratulations! Beautiful baby, beautiful parents, beautiful life! Many blessings to you all!
    Posted by: Anita

  325. Congratulations! He is beautiful. Hope you & your family are doing well.
    Posted by: brooke

  328. I want his hair! What a good looking thumper is he! Cheers.
    Posted by: Greeley

  329. He’s gorgeous. Congratulations on giving birth to a baby and a novel in a single year.
    Posted by: anmiryam

  330. What an adorable and sweet boy! You must be so proud. Thought you might like to know that I’m working on your “baby yoda” pattern. I’ll send you a picture when it’s done!
    Posted by: Michelle

  331. How uterly wonderful. Congratulations!! Thump, thump…do I hear the beating of a heart?
    Posted by: Beth

  334. Congratulations! He is beautiful. Hope you & your family are doing well.
    Posted by: brooke

  337. I want his hair! What a good looking thumper is he! Cheers.
    Posted by: Greeley

  338. He’s gorgeous. Congratulations on giving birth to a baby and a novel in a single year.
    Posted by: anmiryam

  339. What an adorable and sweet boy! You must be so proud. Thought you might like to know that I’m working on your “baby yoda” pattern. I’ll send you a picture when it’s done!
    Posted by: Michelle

  340. How uterly wonderful. Congratulations!! Thump, thump…do I hear the beating of a heart?
    Posted by: Beth

  343. Congratulations. That’s a good looking kid you got there. You good?
    Posted by: Juno

  344. Oh, he’s beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!!!
    Posted by: Elizabeth

  345. YAY! Congratulations on a job well done. I think he looks just like you!
    Posted by: kate

  346. YAY! Congratulations on a job well done. I think he looks just like you!
    Posted by: kate

  352. Congratulations. That’s a good looking kid you got there. You good?
    Posted by: Juno

  353. Oh, he’s beautiful!!! Congratulations!!!!!
    Posted by: Elizabeth

  354. YAY! Congratulations on a job well done. I think he looks just like you!
    Posted by: kate

  355. YAY! Congratulations on a job well done. I think he looks just like you!
    Posted by: kate

  359. Beautiful boy, congratulations, and job well done.
    Posted by: Faith

  363. Welcome Thumper! He is absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations!
    Posted by: Ande

  364. Oooh he is so beautiful!! Just gorgeous 🙂

    Congrats!
    Posted by: Kim

  365. Awesome!!! What a gorgeous boy. You must be so happy.

    Looking forward to the birth story; I had a good one, too.

    Enjoy!
    Posted by: Wendy

  366. hello little one, and welcome to the world! I’m glad you arrived safely and hope that your animal siblings have taken you under their collective paws. I hope that your mom has gotten a chance to rest up from what sounds like an adventure of a birth, and that you’re all getting a break from the heat that is hitting this area.

    my congrats to you all!
    Posted by: Kristen

  367. Welcome to the world, Thumper! You are so, so adorable. And congrats to Mom and Dad!!
    Posted by: Carrie

  368. Beautiful boy, congratulations, and job well done.
    Posted by: Faith

  372. Welcome Thumper! He is absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations!
    Posted by: Ande

  373. Oooh he is so beautiful!! Just gorgeous 🙂

    Congrats!
    Posted by: Kim

  374. Awesome!!! What a gorgeous boy. You must be so happy.

    Looking forward to the birth story; I had a good one, too.

    Enjoy!
    Posted by: Wendy

  375. hello little one, and welcome to the world! I’m glad you arrived safely and hope that your animal siblings have taken you under their collective paws. I hope that your mom has gotten a chance to rest up from what sounds like an adventure of a birth, and that you’re all getting a break from the heat that is hitting this area.

    my congrats to you all!
    Posted by: Kristen

  376. Welcome to the world, Thumper! You are so, so adorable. And congrats to Mom and Dad!!
    Posted by: Carrie

  377. Oh My! You do great work! He is ADORABLE and makes me just want to pinch his cute little cheeks. Make sure to do that for me!
    Posted by: Rebecca

  378. Oh let me think of some hugely original way to say this…there isn’t one, of course. How many synonyms are there for adorable?

    Lovable, delightful, precious, darling, likable, pleasing, divine, appealing, engaging, charming, winsome, captivating, fetching, and furthermore irresistible. Thank you, Random House, 1984 edition.

    What a freakin’ cutie.
    Posted by: Lizbon

  379. Congrats! He’s going to be such a heartbreaker, I can already tell.
    Posted by: Taylor

  380. Oh, many congratulations on your beautiful boy. Look at all that hair!!!
    Posted by: Celia

  381. Oh that is the sweetest looking baby ever! So cute! Congrats!
    Posted by: Amber Lee

  382. Congrats on you most crative WIP yet. He is absolutely beautiful.
    Posted by: stacey

  383. Oh, what a beautiful little boy! Congratulations!
    Posted by: Norah

  384. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a “cool” baby before! Cool and perfectly formed. Well done you!
    Posted by: Noo

  385. Well done Cari! And welcome to the world, Thumper.
    Posted by: thepigwotknits

  386. Oh My! You do great work! He is ADORABLE and makes me just want to pinch his cute little cheeks. Make sure to do that for me!
    Posted by: Rebecca

  387. Oh let me think of some hugely original way to say this…there isn’t one, of course. How many synonyms are there for adorable?

    Lovable, delightful, precious, darling, likable, pleasing, divine, appealing, engaging, charming, winsome, captivating, fetching, and furthermore irresistible. Thank you, Random House, 1984 edition.

    What a freakin’ cutie.
    Posted by: Lizbon

  388. Congrats! He’s going to be such a heartbreaker, I can already tell.
    Posted by: Taylor

  389. Oh, many congratulations on your beautiful boy. Look at all that hair!!!
    Posted by: Celia

  390. Oh that is the sweetest looking baby ever! So cute! Congrats!
    Posted by: Amber Lee

  391. Congrats on you most crative WIP yet. He is absolutely beautiful.
    Posted by: stacey

  392. Oh, what a beautiful little boy! Congratulations!
    Posted by: Norah

  393. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a “cool” baby before! Cool and perfectly formed. Well done you!
    Posted by: Noo

  394. Well done Cari! And welcome to the world, Thumper.
    Posted by: thepigwotknits

  398. Congratulations! He’s beautiful. Enjoy each day–they grow so fast.
    Posted by: Ellen

  399. Congratulations! He’s darling. Can’t wait to hear all about it!
    Posted by: Shelley

  400. Congratulations–a big beautiful boy. (He’ll be bouncing before you know it!)

    Posted by: Steph

  402. Oh Cari, what wonderful news, and what a beautiful face. Congratulations, and welcome to Thumper! Now you can get reacquainted with your feet.

    I’m eager to hear the story, but get some rest first, we can wait.
    Posted by: jodi

  407. Congratulations! He’s beautiful. Enjoy each day–they grow so fast.
    Posted by: Ellen

  408. Congratulations! He’s darling. Can’t wait to hear all about it!
    Posted by: Shelley

  409. Congratulations–a big beautiful boy. (He’ll be bouncing before you know it!)

    Posted by: Steph

  411. Oh Cari, what wonderful news, and what a beautiful face. Congratulations, and welcome to Thumper! Now you can get reacquainted with your feet.

    I’m eager to hear the story, but get some rest first, we can wait.
    Posted by: jodi

  413. God Bless you all! He is truly a miracle! Hope your are all well!
    Posted by: delia

  414. Hooray!! He’s beautiful! Look at all his hair! Congratulations!
    Posted by: Bertha

  415. Blessings on you all! What a darling little Thumper is!
    (((hugs)))
    Posted by: knitnana

  416. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day all at once for you guys! Congrats.
    Posted by: J Strizzy

  418. That’s a very handsome boy you have there. Congratulations!
    Posted by: Martha

  419. The castor oil worked?! What a doll! Congrats!
    Posted by: Gabrielle Adams

  420. Just beautiful! Born a day after my birthday and on the Yarn Harlot’s Birthday. Congratulations!
    Posted by: Jenni

  421. God Bless you all! He is truly a miracle! Hope your are all well!
    Posted by: delia

  422. Hooray!! He’s beautiful! Look at all his hair! Congratulations!
    Posted by: Bertha

  423. Blessings on you all! What a darling little Thumper is!
    (((hugs)))
    Posted by: knitnana

  424. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day all at once for you guys! Congrats.
    Posted by: J Strizzy

  426. That’s a very handsome boy you have there. Congratulations!
    Posted by: Martha

  427. The castor oil worked?! What a doll! Congrats!
    Posted by: Gabrielle Adams

  428. Just beautiful! Born a day after my birthday and on the Yarn Harlot’s Birthday. Congratulations!
    Posted by: Jenni

  429. He is amazing!
    Enjoy him for all that it is worth!

    Congrats to you and hub and Thumper
    Posted by: Betsy

  431. He’s wonderful! Well worth the wait! Congratulations!
    Posted by: Susan

  432. Congratulations! Welcome to the world little Thumper!
    Posted by: Shannon

  433. Look at all that hair! He is just beautiful!! Congratulations!
    Posted by: Karen

  434. congrats! he is a beautiful baby! I love his cheeks!
    Posted by: marlo

  438. He is amazing!
    Enjoy him for all that it is worth!

    Congrats to you and hub and Thumper
    Posted by: Betsy

  440. He’s wonderful! Well worth the wait! Congratulations!
    Posted by: Susan

  441. Congratulations! Welcome to the world little Thumper!
    Posted by: Shannon

  442. Look at all that hair! He is just beautiful!! Congratulations!
    Posted by: Karen

  443. congrats! he is a beautiful baby! I love his cheeks!
    Posted by: marlo

  447. Wowee guys, that kiddo is cute! Congratulations.
    Posted by: Silvia

  448. Ah, just the post I was waiting for – congratulations!
    Posted by: Donna

  449. He is perfect. I wish you all the happiness in the world with this little miracle.
    Posted by: terhi

  450. Nice work Cara!!!! What a beautiful boy. I can’t wait to hear the birth story. I hope you are feeling well and that you are being kind to yourself.
    Posted by: LeAnne

  451. Wow – he’s gorgeous! I’m sure your h ead is spinning right noow but enjoy your time with him & try to get some sleep!
    Posted by: stephanie

  452. CONGRATS! happy day, happy news. I know you must be happy and exhausted. Hugs from Philly.
    Posted by: anj

  453. Cari, he’s gorgeous. Punk rock and beautiful. Congrats! Hope you are both happy and healthy.
    Posted by: Sarah

  454. Congrats! He’s a cutie!
    Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool

  456. Wowee guys, that kiddo is cute! Congratulations.
    Posted by: Silvia

  457. Ah, just the post I was waiting for – congratulations!
    Posted by: Donna

  458. He is perfect. I wish you all the happiness in the world with this little miracle.
    Posted by: terhi

  459. Nice work Cara!!!! What a beautiful boy. I can’t wait to hear the birth story. I hope you are feeling well and that you are being kind to yourself.
    Posted by: LeAnne

  460. Wow – he’s gorgeous! I’m sure your h ead is spinning right noow but enjoy your time with him & try to get some sleep!
    Posted by: stephanie

  461. CONGRATS! happy day, happy news. I know you must be happy and exhausted. Hugs from Philly.
    Posted by: anj

  462. Cari, he’s gorgeous. Punk rock and beautiful. Congrats! Hope you are both happy and healthy.
    Posted by: Sarah

  463. Congrats! He’s a cutie!
    Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool

  465. Oh, he’s lovely! 🙂 Congratulations!
    Posted by: Kristen

  466. Congratulations! He is a beautiful little peanut! Welcome Thumper.
    Posted by: Kim P

  467. welcome, little thumper!
    best wishes to you all!!
    Posted by: ursula

  471. Wow. Extremely cute newborn! Good work and congratulations 🙂
    Posted by: Valerie in San Diego

  472. Congratulations. Thumper is Beautiful. I love what you have done with thumper’s hair!!! congrats again
    Posted by: Brook

  473. Congrats on Thumper!!!! Glad he’s finally here and the both of you made it through okay 🙂
    Posted by: Whitney

  474. Oh, he’s lovely! 🙂 Congratulations!
    Posted by: Kristen

  475. Congratulations! He is a beautiful little peanut! Welcome Thumper.
    Posted by: Kim P

  476. welcome, little thumper!
    best wishes to you all!!
    Posted by: ursula

  480. Wow. Extremely cute newborn! Good work and congratulations 🙂
    Posted by: Valerie in San Diego

  481. Congratulations. Thumper is Beautiful. I love what you have done with thumper’s hair!!! congrats again
    Posted by: Brook

  482. Congrats on Thumper!!!! Glad he’s finally here and the both of you made it through okay 🙂
    Posted by: Whitney

  483. Dude, that hair! So cute! What a face! Congratuations!!
    Posted by: Amber

  484. congratulations! he’s so cute! and my what a full head of hair!
    Posted by: melissa

  486. Congratulations! He shares my son Malcolm’s birthday. Malcolm just turned 1, and as a matter of warning, boys will break your heart.

    Have fun!!
    Posted by: Ginny

  487. Wow! You did such a good job! He’s gorgeous! Congratulations! Wishing you all the joy and love that children bring.
    Posted by: Kirsten

  488. Congrats on the addition of Thumper to your home & your life. Hope all are happy and healthy.
    Posted by: dani

  492. Dude, that hair! So cute! What a face! Congratuations!!
    Posted by: Amber

  493. congratulations! he’s so cute! and my what a full head of hair!
    Posted by: melissa

  495. Congratulations! He shares my son Malcolm’s birthday. Malcolm just turned 1, and as a matter of warning, boys will break your heart.

    Have fun!!
    Posted by: Ginny

  496. Wow! You did such a good job! He’s gorgeous! Congratulations! Wishing you all the joy and love that children bring.
    Posted by: Kirsten

  497. Congrats on the addition of Thumper to your home & your life. Hope all are happy and healthy.
    Posted by: dani

  502. congratulations!! welcome to the world, Thumper.
    Posted by: meowgirl

  504. Thumper is gorgeous! Congratulations! (sigh)
    Enjoy parenthood, it’s great…
    Can’t wait to see him in all his knits.
    Posted by: Guro

  508. he is absolutely adorable. And I am so thrilled for you!

    bises thumper welcome to the big world!
    Posted by: stinkerbell

  510. congratulations!! welcome to the world, Thumper.
    Posted by: meowgirl

  512. Thumper is gorgeous! Congratulations! (sigh)
    Enjoy parenthood, it’s great…
    Can’t wait to see him in all his knits.
    Posted by: Guro

  516. he is absolutely adorable. And I am so thrilled for you!

    bises thumper welcome to the big world!
    Posted by: stinkerbell

  517. such a PRETTY boy – he just couldn’t wait on that due date to SEE his mom & dad – he’s just marvelously made!
    Posted by: robin

  518. I’ve been checking every day! He’s gorgeous!!! So lovely. (You’ll be making his hair do that as long as you can–I can tell. I know I used to sit and style my son’s the same way). Be well, and enjoy.
    Posted by: Jennifer

  519. That’s the best “finished object” I’ve seen in a blog all day! 🙂

    Congratulations! 🙂
    Posted by: Jena (the yarnharpy)

  520. Just gotta repeat all the others; what a beautiful baby.
    If you need breastfeeding info/encouragement/support, I’m a La Leche League leader. Just a little breastfeeding plug! or
    http://www.lalecheleague.org
    Congratulations!!
    Posted by: miss moonbeam

  523. He is a very handsome boy. He’ll have every grrl wrapped around his finger (as you can see we already are!) 😉
    Congrats to you and your hubby!!
    Posted by: margene

  524. Mazel Tov! I don’t read my daily blogs for a few days and I come late to the congrats party. :)Take care and enjoy the new addition to your family!
    Posted by: Samantha

  526. such a PRETTY boy – he just couldn’t wait on that due date to SEE his mom & dad – he’s just marvelously made!
    Posted by: robin

  527. I’ve been checking every day! He’s gorgeous!!! So lovely. (You’ll be making his hair do that as long as you can–I can tell. I know I used to sit and style my son’s the same way). Be well, and enjoy.
    Posted by: Jennifer

  528. That’s the best “finished object” I’ve seen in a blog all day! 🙂

    Congratulations! 🙂
    Posted by: Jena (the yarnharpy)

  529. Just gotta repeat all the others; what a beautiful baby.
    If you need breastfeeding info/encouragement/support, I’m a La Leche League leader. Just a little breastfeeding plug! or
    http://www.lalecheleague.org
    Congratulations!!
    Posted by: miss moonbeam

  532. He is a very handsome boy. He’ll have every grrl wrapped around his finger (as you can see we already are!) 😉
    Congrats to you and your hubby!!
    Posted by: margene

  533. Mazel Tov! I don’t read my daily blogs for a few days and I come late to the congrats party. :)Take care and enjoy the new addition to your family!
    Posted by: Samantha

  536. Surfed in from another blog as can’t resist photos of small babies :0) He looks wonderful and I hope you’re both doing well!
    Posted by: dollydaisydots

  537. We’ll, he did come early!!! Congrats! What a head of hair!
    Posted by: sasha

  538. He’s ABSOLUTELY beautiful!

    Welcome to the world Thumper!
    Posted by: Emma in Baltimore

  539. Congratulations!! He’s lovely and I’m sure well worth the wait.
    Posted by: Karen

  540. Congratulations… all the best to you and your family and what a cute Thumper!!!
    I too had a surprizingly different than expected birth too… and that was 10 1/2 years ago.. c-section as well … but as you said coming home with a healthy happy baby is the best!! hugs and again congrats!
    Karola
    Posted by: Karola

  541. He’s beautiful! Congratulations. You did it. You’re “on the other side” now, so take some time to yourselves to process and take it all in.
    Posted by: Siri

  543. crap! I’m late. What a beautiful little smoochie! Congratulations!
    Posted by: teresa

  545. Surfed in from another blog as can’t resist photos of small babies :0) He looks wonderful and I hope you’re both doing well!
    Posted by: dollydaisydots

  546. We’ll, he did come early!!! Congrats! What a head of hair!
    Posted by: sasha

  547. He’s ABSOLUTELY beautiful!

    Welcome to the world Thumper!
    Posted by: Emma in Baltimore

  548. Congratulations!! He’s lovely and I’m sure well worth the wait.
    Posted by: Karen

  549. Congratulations… all the best to you and your family and what a cute Thumper!!!
    I too had a surprizingly different than expected birth too… and that was 10 1/2 years ago.. c-section as well … but as you said coming home with a healthy happy baby is the best!! hugs and again congrats!
    Karola
    Posted by: Karola

  550. He’s beautiful! Congratulations. You did it. You’re “on the other side” now, so take some time to yourselves to process and take it all in.
    Posted by: Siri

  552. crap! I’m late. What a beautiful little smoochie! Congratulations!
    Posted by: teresa