Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital announces the arrival of its first baby in 2018.

Ayden Michael Lee Stargle was born at 4:16 a.m. on Monday, January 1, 2018. His proud parents are Samantha and Jimmy Stargle of Middleburg.  He also has a very proud big sister, Alexis. Ayden weighed six pounds, three ounces and was 19 inches long.

As the first baby of the year, Ayden received a $50 gift card from Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital.