He’s here!

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

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

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

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

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

  6. Many,many congratulations !

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

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

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

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

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

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

  12. Many,many congratulations !

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

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

    Posted by: Cyndilou

  14. 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

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

    Posted by: Christy

  16. 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

  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

  20. 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

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

  22. 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

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

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

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

    He’s gorgeous. Congratulations!
    Posted by: Rabbitch

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

  27. 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

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

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

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

    He’s gorgeous. Congratulations!
    Posted by: Rabbitch

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

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

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

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

    Posted by: caroline

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

  36. 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

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

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

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

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

    Posted by: caroline

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

  42. 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

  43. 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

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

    Welcome to the world Thumper!
    Posted by: spaazlicious

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

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

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

  48. 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

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

    Welcome to the world Thumper!
    Posted by: spaazlicious

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  59. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  66. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  83. 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

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

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

  86. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  100. 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

  101. 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

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

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

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

  105. 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

  106. 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

  107. Congrats on all your hard work!

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

  108. 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

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

    Best wishes from Germany
    Petra
    Posted by: Petra

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

  111. Congrats on all your hard work!

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

  112. 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

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

    Best wishes from Germany
    Petra
    Posted by: Petra

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

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

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

  117. 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

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

  119. 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

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

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

    Posted by: Jamie

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

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

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

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

  126. 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

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

  128. 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

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

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

    Posted by: Jamie

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

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

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

    Posted by: LaurieM

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

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

  136. 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

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

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

    Posted by: LaurieM

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

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

  141. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  161. 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

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

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

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

  165. 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

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

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

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

  169. 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

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

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

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

  173. 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

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

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

    xoxoxoxo
    Posted by: Andrea M.

  176. I had a feeling….

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

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

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

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

  180. 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

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

    xoxoxoxo
    Posted by: Andrea M.

  182. I had a feeling….

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

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

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

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

  186. 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

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

    Congrats!
    Posted by: Melissa

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

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

    Posted by: melissa

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

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

  192. 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

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

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

    Congrats!
    Posted by: Melissa

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

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

    Posted by: melissa

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

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

  199. 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

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

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

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

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

  204. 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

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

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

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

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

  209. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Congrats!
    Posted by: Kim

  222. 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

  223. 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

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

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

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

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

    Congrats!
    Posted by: Kim

  228. 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

  229. 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

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

  231. 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

  232. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  240. 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

  241. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Posted by: Steph

  252. 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

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

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

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

    Posted by: Steph

  256. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Congrats to you and hub and Thumper
    Posted by: Betsy

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

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

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

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

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

    Congrats to you and hub and Thumper
    Posted by: Betsy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  284. 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

  285. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  292. 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

  293. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  309. 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

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

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

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

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

  314. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  323. 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

  324. 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

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

    Congratulations! 🙂
    Posted by: Jena (the yarnharpy)

  326. 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

  327. 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

  328. 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

  329. 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

  330. 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

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

    Congratulations! 🙂
    Posted by: Jena (the yarnharpy)

  332. 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

  333. 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

  334. 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

  335. 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

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

  337. He’s ABSOLUTELY beautiful!

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

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

  339. 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

  340. 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

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

  342. 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

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

  344. He’s ABSOLUTELY beautiful!

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

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

  346. 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

  347. 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

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