Here are the photos from Logan’s Scout Camp (Ben Delatour…which is near Red Feather Lakes in Northern Colorado). Just click on any photo to see them at full size (and press “ESC” to exit out of the gallery).
Enjoy…
Scout Camp 2011 Photos
Monday, July 4th, 2011Summer Camp 2011
Friday, June 24th, 2011
This Sunday Logan and I take off for our first-ever Boy Scout Summer Camp. I remember going to two summer camps when I was a Boy Scout (seems like eighty thousand years ago). I don’t think we’ll actually see much of each other, but I have a feeling we’ll both have a lot of fun!
Next year he’ll be going solo…a week away from family all by himself. Part of growing up and becoming his own man. Has me a little nostalgic…I can still remember bringing him home from the hospital. But it’s great to see him learning, growing, and becoming…well, Logan.
Not exactly sure what’s in store for the two of us next week (aside from some rock climbing and an obstacle course for me…and hopefully some R&R). However, I full expect it to be yet another chance to build some memories…even if we are on two sides of the camp. ;o)
Proud of Logan – Arrow of Light
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
Yesterday marked an important milestone for Logan and I couldn’t be more proud! He crossed over from Cub Scouts to Boy Scouts. But that’s only part of the accomplishment (which is awesome all by itself). In addition, he was awarded the Arrow of Light award…meaning that he has completed every rank from Tiger through Webelos II. That’s an elite group and it’s the only Cub Scout badge that he can carry with him to his Boy Scout uniform.
He worked hard for a very long time and it’s an amazing achievement. He couldn’t be more excited to move onto Boy Scouts (Troop 16 for us). We couldn’t be more proud of a young man who achieved his goals and continues to look for bigger and better things! We’re both looking forward to the years ahead of camping, hiking, and learning everything he’s supposed to learn.
We’ve got Eagle in our sight. I have no doubt he’ll accomplish that next big goal. He wants it and he’s shown he’ll keep at it. We couldn’t be more proud of a young boy who’s learning to become a fine young man! Congrats Logan! Love ya boy!
Logan’s Broken Arm
Sunday, July 12th, 2009Two days ago Logan came home with two decent sized scrapes after falling on his bike…one on his right arm and one on his right leg. We bandaged him up and not another complaint. Yesterday he was a normal 9 year old boy…playing, riding his bike, working on and then riding his go-kart, swimming, etc. Not a single complaint.
Until 2:00 this morning. He woke up complaining that his arm hurt. Two Advil later…no affect. So this morning I took him to the ER and sure enough…a small fracture on his right elbow. He couldn’t have been more excited! He got a temporary cast and his first “war wound” (he’ll figure out just how much “fun” it ends up being). He gets the permanent cast later this week (and I get to deal with the effects while mom is in China for 11 days).
Here’s the pic…
Magness Adventure Camp 2009
Saturday, June 27th, 2009This past week, Logan and I spent two and half days at Magness Adventure Camp for Cub Scouts. We had an absolute blast! Logan is now a Webelo…so we even got to sleep up on the Mesa in a tent with the other Webelos. The night hike they had planned was called on account of rain and wind but it was still fun.
Every day was full of activities perfect for keeping a young boy from getting bored (and keeping his Dad sore). o fewer than either times, Logan declared: “This is the best day of my life!” We had fun…and we did it together. I am looking forward to next year’s camp.
Here are all the pics…
We’re Ready to Roll!
The Entrance to the Camp
Catching Some Sleep Before We Get Started
The Morning Flag Ceremony
The Ice Cream Social
Our Tent for the First Night
Campfire Skits at the end of the first day
The Compass Course on Day 2
Looks fierce…doesn’t he?
Testing The Catapult…it works great!
My Favorite Pic!
He’s Out for the Count
The Mesa Camp Ground (Day 3)
He Looks Official
Archery…stay behind that line!
He loves shooting BB Guns
Swimming at the Lake. We also took the boats out earlier in the day.
A Chance to Cool Off from the Hot Weather
The view from the Mesa of Magness Adventure Camp
He’s All Boy!
Thursday, February 26th, 2009Last weekend Anita took Lindsay to the Revolve Tour—a Christian mother/daughter conference. They even spent the night downtown, which meant me and the boys were on our own for Friday night and all day Saturday. I was actually looking forward to it…two days to spend with just the guys.
So on Friday morning I got Logan and Kyle together and asked them what they wanted to do together for the weekend since it was “just the boys”. Kyle did not hesitate for one second in exclaiming: “I know! Let’s take your sword and destroy everything!!!” (And he said it while sweeping his arms in a wide arc to indicate the entire house).
He…is…such…a…boy! And I must admit that the thought does hold some appeal. 
Although it sounded like fun, we channeled his energy into something slightly less destructive. We ended up going out and getting some movies and a game for the Wii (Ghost Squad) that we played together for hours! A little eating out rounded out the two days together. We had a blast. And yes, Kyle is all boy..through and through…
Doing what he does best!
Happy Birthday Logan
Saturday, August 2nd, 2008 9 years ago today my first baby boy came onto the scene!
I became a father of a bouncing baby boy and we had our package (one boy,one girl).
9 years ago today, Logan David Baumgartner was born!
I remember thinking forward to all the great times we would have as a father and son duo. All the camping trips. All the hunting trips. All of the fart and burping contests. All of the times learning about life, girls, and God (not necessarily in that order). I remember once again feeling completely inadequate to the task…totally freaked out!
And once again, I blinked and my baby boy is now 9 years old. I love him more today than on that first day (and I didn’t think that was possible). I love the young man that he is becoming. He has a heart of gold, compassion like I’ve never seen before, and a love for his family that I could only have dreamed and prayed for. I can’t wait for him to continue to grow and become a young man…the journey is just beginning!
Happy Birthday Logan!
I love you!
Now, some of my favorite Logan pictures…
Logan’s Birth Picture
My Little Outlaw
His First Fish
Flying with Larry
(this was a truly great day)
En Guard!
Logan and Amy
(his favorite pet)
He has learned to ride his bike…FREEDOM!
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