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

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

  47. 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

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

    Welcome to the world Thumper!
    Posted by: spaazlicious

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

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

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

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

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

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

  55. 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

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

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

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

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

  60. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  73. 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

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

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

  76. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  85. 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

  86. 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

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

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

  89. 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

  90. 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

  91. Congrats on all your hard work!

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

  92. 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

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

    Best wishes from Germany
    Petra
    Posted by: Petra

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

  95. Congrats on all your hard work!

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

  96. 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

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

    Best wishes from Germany
    Petra
    Posted by: Petra

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

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

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

  101. 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

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

  103. 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

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

    Posted by: Jamie

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

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

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

  108. 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

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

  110. 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

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

    Posted by: Jamie

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

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

    Posted by: LaurieM

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

  115. 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

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

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

    Posted by: LaurieM

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

  119. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  139. 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

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

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

  142. 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

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

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

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

  146. 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

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

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

  149. 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

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

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

    xoxoxoxo
    Posted by: Andrea M.

  152. I had a feeling….

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

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

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

  155. 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

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

    xoxoxoxo
    Posted by: Andrea M.

  157. I had a feeling….

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

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

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

  160. 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

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

    Congrats!
    Posted by: Melissa

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

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

    Posted by: melissa

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

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

  166. 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

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

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

    Congrats!
    Posted by: Melissa

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

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

    Posted by: melissa

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

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

  173. 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

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

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

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

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

  178. 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

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

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

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

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

  183. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  191. 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

  192. 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

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

  194. 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

  195. 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

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

  197. 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

  198. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  205. 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

  206. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Posted by: Steph

  216. 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

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

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

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

    Posted by: Steph

  220. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Congrats to you and hub and Thumper
    Posted by: Betsy

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

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

    Congrats to you and hub and Thumper
    Posted by: Betsy

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

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

  240. 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

  241. 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

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

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

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

  245. 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

  246. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  258. 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

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

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

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

  262. 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  269. 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

  270. 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

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

    Congratulations! 🙂
    Posted by: Jena (the yarnharpy)

  272. 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

  273. 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

  274. 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

  275. 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

  276. 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

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

    Congratulations! 🙂
    Posted by: Jena (the yarnharpy)

  278. 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

  279. 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

  280. 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

  281. 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

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

  283. He’s ABSOLUTELY beautiful!

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

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

  285. 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

  286. 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

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

  288. 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

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

  290. He’s ABSOLUTELY beautiful!

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

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

  292. 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

  293. 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

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