Born May 4th, 2004 at 23:18
8lbs, 3oz.—3715g—20”
Mother and baby are happy and healthy, recovering at home. Father is half-maniacal, elated and engrossed. Delivery was accomplished by the skilled and neighborly Doctor Kimberly Kleiss and her associates at Piedmont Hospital. Patti Schultz served as our labor doula.
So far, our daughter has taught us much, including an entirely new definition of love neither I nor my wife had ever imagined possible.
We have a lot more photos for you in the Gallery. You can be assured that this website will now positively burst with babiness, so check back frequently. I’m going to require registration to view the baby photos in the future. Please be assured I’m not doing this for any reason other than to keep the Googlebot out of Maple’s pictures. I don’t want her showing up in anybody’s freaky image search results.
Enter the Halfass Image Gallery
61 responses so far ↓
1 Chris // May 8, 2004 at 2:13 pm
Congrats!! She’s adorable!
Do not drop her, that is NOT covered by your warranty.
2 Brian // May 8, 2004 at 7:43 pm
Congratulations, people! Excellent work, that.
3 trav // May 9, 2004 at 10:39 pm
Oh, Scott my boy. You poor kids are doomed with that one. She’s going to give you your teen fatherhood nightmare.
and with that, congratz—she’s a doll!
4 Lisa // May 9, 2004 at 10:42 pm
Hey, Halane. Lisa Rut here. You did good, girlie. Maple is beautiful. That picture of you and her “bonding” made me cry…I’m such a woos!
5 The Jordans // May 10, 2004 at 9:45 am
She is the prettiest little girl!!! I know exactly what you mean when you say “So far, our daughter has taught us much, including an entirely new definition of love neither me nor my wife had ever imagined possible” – and it only grows by day.
We send our Jordan love to you!!!
xoxoxoxoxo
6 Anonymous // May 10, 2004 at 10:01 am
How can a baby so tiny look so much like her parents? Maple is beautiful and I can’t wait to meet her. Good work! Love, Cheryl
7 Michele Lindee // May 10, 2004 at 10:11 am
Congrats Halane & Scott !!
She is beautiful and it is so nice she has taken so many picutures with her eyes hope.
8 Bob // May 10, 2004 at 10:12 am
Congrats, Scotty! We’ve been having fun with our new little one, too. I’ll send you a link to a really funny book my wife gave me over the weekend that might be useful.
Anyway, she’s beautiful. Best wishes to your new little family.
9 Andrea & Raj // May 10, 2004 at 10:27 am
Congratulations! She’s beautiful. I can’t believe how much she looks like Halane. We’re counting down the last 4 weeks for our arrival, & can’t wait. Maple’s photos make it ever so much more tantalizing! I’m so glad everything went well.
10 Beth Bond // May 10, 2004 at 10:31 am
Congrats Y’all! She is adorable but I am not surprised. If you need anything let me know.
11 Denny and Darlene // May 10, 2004 at 10:38 am
Congratulations! She’s beautiful,and what a pretty name. We look forward to meeting her.
12 Denny and Darlene // May 10, 2004 at 10:39 am
Congratulations! She’s beautiful,and what a pretty name. We look forward to meeting her.
13 Tillman Douglas!!! // May 10, 2004 at 11:12 am
Blessings to ALL!
I can’t believe y’all are parents—heck, I can’t believe I am a parent!
You are, indeed, in for the most awesome time of your lives—and your comment about love is spot-on! Congratulations and best wishes!
14 Anonymous // May 10, 2004 at 11:21 am
beautiful! beautiful! beautiful! but then, we knew she would be…many, many congratulations, and welcome to the world, Maple!
Melissa
15 Anonymous // May 10, 2004 at 11:45 am
Congrats, y’all! I guess this would be my second cousin? Keep up the good work, a little sleep helps!
Conor
16 Anonymous // May 10, 2004 at 11:46 am
Congrats, y’all! I guess this would be my second cousin? Keep up the good work, a little sleep helps!
Conor
17 gretch // May 10, 2004 at 11:53 am
Congratulations from afar! What a beauty. Thanks for sharing via the Internet.
Wish I could give you all (and Maple) a hug in person.
love,
18 Jennifer Rice // May 10, 2004 at 11:55 am
I am so excited for you guys!!! She’s a beautiful baby !!!
19 Kristin and Mike // May 10, 2004 at 11:58 am
Scotee –
You have been busy!! Congratulations to you both and enjoy her babyhood – it goes by so fast! Remember Savanna? She is now headed to jr. high, wearing braces and nearly as tall as me!!
Wishing you both all the best from Florida -
20 Jennifer Egbert // May 10, 2004 at 12:43 pm
Oh Scotty,
What wonderful photos and beautiful words. Congratulations to the 3 of you!
Much Love,
Egbert
21 Erin Atkinson // May 10, 2004 at 1:52 pm
Felicitaciones! What a stunning little morsel she is. Hang in there, the insanity shall pass as the love continues to grow.
Love, Erin.
22 Theresa and Jon // May 10, 2004 at 2:33 pm
Welcome to the world Maple D! We can’t wait to meet you.
23 Nick, Alison, Ellie, Jane & Mitch // May 10, 2004 at 3:05 pm
Come over and play!
24 Jack // May 10, 2004 at 6:16 pm
Hi Maple!
25 Carol Partee // May 10, 2004 at 7:18 pm
She’s just darling, as are her parents!! Congratulations to both of you and of course
her grandparents!! Maple is a lovely name, by the way.
26 Pablo // May 10, 2004 at 7:19 pm
wow, she does look like Halane. and you, Scott.
congrats!
27 heather russell // May 10, 2004 at 7:23 pm
wow!!! she is so amazing! way to go ya’ll…
28 Anonymous // May 10, 2004 at 9:46 pm
We are so excited for you all! You guys are going to be the BEST parents.
She is beautiful and so is your family unit!
much love,
Kelly & Ahmet
29 Anonymous // May 10, 2004 at 9:52 pm
p.s Halane you look beautiful in the photo leaving the hospital….How do you do that?????
xoxoxo Kelly
30 Kristin Ourso // May 11, 2004 at 12:10 am
Scotty and Halane!
I am so thrilled for you! What an angel!!! Maple is so beautiful! I think she has Halane’s eyes, your dad’s nose and your cheeks! It just gets better and better! I’m very proud of you – Much Love, Kristin
31 Mike // May 11, 2004 at 8:29 am
Sweet…. Beautiful and looks like her daddy. Congrats from the Patel’s
32 bobby // May 11, 2004 at 9:42 am
Congratulations!! She’s adorable!
33 Susan in Natchez // May 11, 2004 at 10:15 am
We wish you all the best from down here in Natchez. You are truly blessed (try to remember that when Maple turns 13!) And the love only grows in ways you can never imagine. Thanks for sharing her beautiful pictures with us all!
34 Gina Bramble // May 11, 2004 at 11:30 am
Congrats to you guys! She is beautiful.
35 Brenda & Perry // May 11, 2004 at 10:06 pm
Congratulations on the birth of your beautiful baby girl, Maple. By the way, just in case you don’t know who I am, I am hiction’s cousin here in NY.
36 Perry // May 12, 2004 at 11:57 am
Atta boy and way to go!
37 anna // May 12, 2004 at 12:03 pm
when she learns to write she can be a “dot.maple printer”!
buh-dum-dum!
(dumb dumb)
congratulations! i’m so happy for you all – give her big kisses for me…..
38 Mike Scagliotti // May 12, 2004 at 9:29 pm
sssssssscott and halane, I think y’all just had a baby. Heilige Toledo. She’s beautiful. O, Maple, daple down fresh leaves in spring sprout. Green tree scape, baby fingers reach. Nice one. I’m wycked surprised. Love to y’all, Scags.
39 Asheton // May 13, 2004 at 7:18 pm
Hi Maple. You certainly are a beautiful little girl. I can’t wait to meet you.
40 Mel, Max and Kenny // May 14, 2004 at 2:46 pm
Hey, Maple! Can’t wait until you are big enough to hang out with me! I’m so excited that you are here. Much love, Max Ferguson
41 mig // May 14, 2004 at 6:57 pm
Good work, she’s beautiful, as is her name. Good luck with the sleeping.
42 amy, andy and clara // May 15, 2004 at 11:32 pm
completely lovely pix, she is so cute, and will only get cuter! well done
love to you both!
43 Bin // May 15, 2004 at 11:32 pm
Good going, mom & dad! She’s incredibly adorable (with Halane’s eyes). is she a redhead? watchout! I’m so happy for you guys and I wish you tons of happiness and fun (and occaisonal sleep) in your brand new roles as parents. woooeooo! love, bin
44 anna // May 15, 2004 at 11:33 pm
congratulations to both of you!!
well, all three of you.
well, really, i guess, all six of you!!!
yikes!
she looks just like her momma!
she’s gorgeous.
i promise we’ll call before we show up.
and we’ll leave our trumpets and cymbals at home….
anyway – i’m really happy for you guys.
take care,
anna
45 Louie P. // May 15, 2004 at 11:34 pm
Great pics. She looks thoughtful – at least the few moments she’s awake.
46 Gil // May 15, 2004 at 11:35 pm
WHAT A BEAUTY!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
47 Audrie and Don // May 15, 2004 at 11:35 pm
She’s soooo cute. Congratulations!
48 Rachel // May 15, 2004 at 11:36 pm
That’s all I could keep saying when I saw the pictures of Maple. She is absolutely beautiful and looks like an angel in the pictures.
49 Laura Shoaf // May 15, 2004 at 11:36 pm
she is beautiful – sending love and best wishes from England!!!
50 Johnny // May 15, 2004 at 11:37 pm
a million congratulations to you both!
Everything is Babylicious!
51 Kath // May 15, 2004 at 11:37 pm
SHE IS SOOOOOO CUTE! SHE LOOKS LIKE BOTH OF
YOU! LET US KNOW WHEN THINGS SETTLE DOWN SO WE CAN COME TO VISIT.
52 Jennifer A. // May 15, 2004 at 11:38 pm
Sha! Maple is a cutie-pie!
53 Brian H, Lorie Jeanne, And Harper Lynn // May 16, 2004 at 8:33 pm
Muy Bonita, Papasita & Mamasita! Congratulations!
54 Rob, Kelly, Caitlin and Ashlin // May 17, 2004 at 12:44 pm
Congratulations Scott and Halane! We’re so happy for you. Maple is beautiful.
55 Malia // May 18, 2004 at 1:48 pm
I love Maple!
Wow, that’s great, Halane and Scott.
Man, Howard’s daughter looks just like him! She is so pretty.
I was glad to see Epicurus and Demeter too.
What fun!
56 Beerzie Yoink // May 18, 2004 at 3:54 pm
Awesome. Congratulations.
57 Shonali // May 25, 2004 at 1:33 am
congratulations! i hope to see your beautiful family soon.
Shonali
58 ian // Jun 4, 2004 at 10:39 am
awesome, congratulations. you’re in for a sleepless treat.
59 Anonymous // Jun 18, 2004 at 11:33 am
wow are we out of the loop. congratulations scott and halane-maple is fabulous. welcome to the world of parenthood! amanda and david
60 Joe and Mary Kleiss // Apr 29, 2005 at 3:52 pm
Your doctor,Kimberly Kleiss,is Joe’s granddaughter. He is extremely proud of her. You all got one heck of a doctor! Her grandfather is a Pearl Harbor survivor. Don’t make ‘em like that anymore. Beautiful baby!
61 Orange County Apartment Rentals // Feb 9, 2006 at 10:27 am
Do you have an rss feed I can subscribe to?
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