It's Good To Be Me

2011-05-15T15:05:00.007-04:00

From the SNOW to the SAND...

It's been a while. So long that I have moved from the arctic north to the hot/humid south since we last met up. So here are some pics from the last couple of months.

In March I was still in South Dakota and I got to help my friend, Tom, feed his buffalo and drive his tractors.

Buffalo Video Part 1

Buffalo Video Part 2

Tractor Video

May was a month of turmoil. Dad got a new job in AL so we left SD and headed to TN to visit the Grandpeople then we headed south. Here are some random pics of April

While Dad is in training, Mom and I did some traveling back to TN and then we got to go to the beach for a week. Here I am at the beach. And here are some pics of me and Mom.

If I don't get back to you much this summer, it's because I'll be hangin by the pool, sippin on my juice box...

2011-02-24T13:35:00.003-05:00

February Snow

2/20/11

2/24/11

2011-02-12T20:41:00.004-05:00

Today it was warm and sunny and I went Ice fishing. I walked right across Sylvan Lake. So cool

Ice Fishing pics

Ice Fishing movie

I also got to see some wildlife enjoying the sunshine also...including a stubborn buffalo that wouldn't get out of the road.

Buffalo pics

Buffalo movie

And I'll leave you with a little original tune - Caleb sings the blues.. "Don't Have Love"

2011-02-05T13:17:00.001-05:00

Snowmobiling

2011-01-29T18:10:00.006-05:00

The last two months:

Santa Train

Christmas

4 Wheeling with Papaw

Snow tubing in SD movie

Snow tubing in SD pictures

Misc SD Pics

2010-11-29T11:05:00.002-05:00

Me at my Grandpa's with my Dad and his sister.

Me and the folks at the Oak Ridge Museum of Science and Energy

2010-11-08T14:43:00.006-05:00

Been learning how to take pictures all by myself.

Got a chance to visit a girlfriend that I knew when I was little. (Hope my other girls don't get jealous!)

Finally went "real camping" with my Dad.

And last but not least....Halloween! I was the best robot superhero ever!

2010-10-07T18:00:00.002-04:00

WOOHOO am I having fun on this trip!! Here's some pics to keep you updated.

Running on the beach (primarily chasing seagulls)

Just hanging out (and pics of my friend "Froggy")

Legoland (it was awesome!)

Toodles for now. I'm off to visit Phoenix where I hear I was born.

2010-09-26T15:34:00.005-04:00

Been travelin'. Having fun on the road except my dang Legos won't stay together over the bumps and that makes me scream- really loud!

So here's the family at Lake Tahoe

Here's some scenic pics of the Lake

Here's some random pics of me

This is a short post because I'm headed to Yosemite in the middle of nowhere and I'm about to lose internet service.

Love to all.

2010-09-13T18:16:00.003-04:00

If you know us....you know The Norths Love a Festival! Here we are at the Central States Fair a few weeks ago. As you can see from the condition of the ribbon winner food we were there on the last day.

And as we wind down the season here I am with my girl, Cara, saying adios!

2010-08-02T09:33:00.002-04:00

Here's some more pics in no particular order...

Custer party (and the sugar rush that followed)

2010-07-28T15:58:00.008-04:00

Yesterday we headed out on a tourist journey. Our first adventure was a drive through Spearfish Canyon. There are beautiful waterfalls, green hardwoods (that I don't see in the Hills) and a great greasy bar named Lewi's that has a Rock 'em Sock 'em robot game and tv's in the bathroom stalls!

Spearfish Canyon Falls

Next we just went crazy and headed West to Wyoming...and since we'd gone that far we drove a bit further to see Devil's Tower. I was convinced that this is where Mr. Devil lives but I never saw him when I was there. (Dad kept saying something about aliens living there but I didn't see those either)

Devil's Tower From a Distance

Rock Climbers (look closely at the pictures...)

Our Walk Around the Tower

It was a memory making day!

2010-07-10T12:24:00.003-04:00

Mom and Dad bought me a cool blow up pool with a slide and a spinkler in it. I loved it for two days. Then I discovered I could put dirty rocks in it and turn it into a pond that I could fish in. Then I discovered if I sprayed the sprinkler right into Kona's face she's jumped around like a loon. Then I discovered that her claws are sharp and POP goes the pool.

So Mom and Dad bought me a $2 old school, water your lawn sprinkler and it's awesome. I stick it in my tomato garden and water, I can hold swing it around Kona, I can place it right next to the BigTruckNewHouse and if I put it just right and Mom has the windows open I can water her laptop. Here I am with Dad's umbrella and my new sprinkler

Sprinkler Fun

In Action

2010-07-07T11:57:00.002-04:00

Happy Birthday to ME

The Cake

The Presents

2010-06-30T16:30:00.003-04:00

June was a month of changes for me. Grandma and Terah came to visit me. Grandma left. Terah didn't. I started preschool. I finished preschool. Here are just a few pics of me this month.

Caleb in June

Here we are playing tourist

I am so proud of my folks and my Terah. They climbed to the very top of Harney Peak (highest peak East of the Rockies). Looks like they had a blast!

Harney Peak 1

Harney Peak 2

2010-05-25T12:07:00.004-04:00

The day has come....I graduated from preschool.

Here are a bunch of pictures.

Here are a bunch of videos.

Also, I got a real live fishing pole.

Here are a bunch of pictures.

Now, I've "Gone Fishin"

2010-04-19T14:33:00.007-04:00

I know it's been forever but as you see above, I've been busy with my girls. And I have an obscene amount of pictures for you. So here goes...

Easter

My Daddy's First Race

See you soon...

2010-02-28T15:57:00.003-05:00

Kona and I are both ready for the Spring Thaw.

But in the meantime I've been playing Superman and playing video games with Dad!d playing video games.

2010-02-14T14:34:00.001-05:00

The "Grape Juice Dance" created by Caleb Tanner North.

2010-02-06T10:45:00.001-05:00

Here's the VIDEO

And some PICTURES of the event.

Lovin South Dakota!

2010-01-30T19:01:00.001-05:00

Went to my first Rodeo & Stock Show in Rapid City and got myself an authentic cowboy hat!

Also saw a big frozen lake and some ice fisherpeople for my first time.

2010-01-29T17:40:00.002-05:00

Me and Dad and Kona on the Micholson Trail

Me and Mom ice skating

Ice skating video #1

Ice skating video #2

Me and Dad telling stories about Bob and Fred (the elephant and girafe that visit me every evening and me and Dad go on adventures with them)

2010-01-18T11:35:00.005-05:00

Here I am standing next to the tire on my latest ride. Last Saturday we got to drive some large equipment, which marked one item off Mom's bucket list! Check the pics from our fun below.

Tractor Pics

2010-01-15T10:54:00.002-05:00

Playing in the snow in SD

Here's some videos of the action:

Video #1

Video #2

Video #3

Can't wait until the folk get me a sled!

2010-01-08T19:14:00.000-05:00

Family Portrait

2010-01-01T12:36:00.003-05:00

Christmas Pics

Here Comes Santa video

Christmas morning video #1

Christmas morning video #2

2009-12-24T16:16:00.008-05:00

Dad and I decided to finally write our email to Santa. I hope I get what I asked for!

This Christmas season has been wonderful and I'm a pretty lucky little boy. When last we spoke I had just been to a Christmas parade and guess what? I got to go to another with my friends the Acrees this time.

Then the family headed to the Smoky Mountains for our annual Christmas trip to Dollywood.

And this Christmas Eve I decided I didn't want to go ice skating so we traded that in for a trip to the Aquarium of the Smokies.

And when we were there Dad and I played Caveman.

So tomorrow is Christmas. Gotta go track Santa and hope he finds me tonight.

Here's some movies of the Aquarium...

The fishy peak-a-boo

Me sailing the ship...

2009-12-07T21:44:00.003-05:00

There are cool lights everywhere, bells ringing and I'm a week into my Advent calendar. It's Christmas time and I'm on the Santa Express!!!

I had the pleasure of attending my Grandpeople's Christmas parade this weekend. I even got to drive one of the floats and wish everyone a Merry Christmas.

My folks tell me I get to go to another parade this weekend. Woohoo!

2009-11-15T21:45:00.002-05:00

Three weeks is a long time to be gone from you but as you'll see...It's good to be me.

First thing you guys missed was a Fall Festival at Granny's church. If you remember, we Norths love a festival!

Then there was Halloween. I was a cute little Handy Manny and Mom and Dad were trailer trash (thank goodness they went to a different party than I did so they wouldn't mortify me).

We took a quick trip to Dollywood and I rode fun rides, scary rides, swirly rides, a train ride and ate a funnel cake. Then I watched my folks ride their rides (can you see them in these pictures...hint, they are the ones waving and screaming like school girls!)

You guys know that I've dabbled a bit into photography; however, Dad has really been teaching me how to shoot masterpieces. So make sure when I'm around you have all your clothes on and aren't scratching anything embarrassing...I might take your picture.

Then Mr. Bears got to be the subject of my first portrait session.

And the two of us went to sleep.

2009-10-23T12:51:00.003-04:00

In the South and visiting my people. Having a great time (as always) and eating lots of sugar, getting lots of hugs and sugar and being sweet as sugar (sometimes)

Only captured a few pics of the family so far but here you go:

Me at Grandpa's

Me and Terah

Pics taken by me (I'm quite the photographer as you can see)

More pics of my people to follow...

Love to those that give me sugar,
Caleb T. North

2009-10-16T13:20:00.003-04:00

Who lives in a pineapple under the sea....

A few weeks ago (I've been sick and Mom's been sick so don't give me a hard time about delays...) I got to visit Nickelodeon Universe at the Mall of America! I had seen it on The Travel Channel some months back and I've been asking to go every since. I rode roller coasters and trucks and the Diego bus and bumper cars and so much more. A destination I highly recommend to all.

2009-10-03T17:29:00.002-04:00

Despite what it looks like, I really am happy in this picture. We stayed at an awesome RV Park in MN that had a cool playground . I also got to ride my big boy bike with Mom and Dad all over the place. So cool to be big enough to hang with the big folks.

Mom and Dad wore me out (and they keep taking pictures of me asleep so I guess I should post it for you).

2009-09-11T19:25:00.004-04:00

Season in the Black Hills is coming to an end. The good news is Mom & Dad have some extra time off work so we can explore and play. We recently spent a day riding the 1880's Train and getting some cheeseburger and ice cream.

We also explored the Custer Wildlife Loop again (one of my favorite places in the area...besides YabbaDabba Park) and I got to feed the begging burros some carrots - they surrounded our car and we couldn't go so I told Daddy to just honk the horn and then they got out of our way.

We also spent some time driving up a road that had lots of tunnels in it and every single tunnel had a view of Mt. Rushmore at the end. It has a real name but I just call it the Mt. Rushmore Road.

And that same day Dad and I climbed a rock and shared a moment.

It sure is good to be me.

Hugs and Kisses,
Cal-

2009-08-16T14:00:00.003-04:00

Since Mom and Dad are busy updating their BigTruckNewHouse blog I thought I'd take this opportunity to tell you what I've been doing. If you read their post you'll know that I went to a cool Fish Hatchery place and fed a zillion thousand fish.

I've also gotten the chance to travel a bit and Mogi and I decided to team up along the way.

You may have heard there was a big motorcycle party here a couple of weeks ago (if you thought sleeping thru helicopters was bad you should have tried to sleep thru those dang cycles!) The helicopter store was hoppin all week and after it was all done we celebrated with a helicopter party! (and yes I am aware that I have my pjs on)

We're in the Badlands right now until next week and then we'll be back in the Black Hills for a couple of weeks until our next road trip. That's it for now, I must go and play with the rattlesnacks (just kidding Grandpeople)

2009-07-16T15:18:00.004-04:00

Another great trip to the Yabba Dabba park.

2009-07-05T15:23:00.002-04:00

Mom and Dad finally had a day off together and they took me to Storybook Island to celebrate my 3rd Birthday. I rode a train, hung out in a pumpkin, said Hi to Dr. Suess and climbed a treehouse with Tigger and Pooh. Can't wait for their next day off!

But for now it's back to work and I have to just sit around, eat my strawberries and watch my Daddy fly.

2009-06-27T17:41:00.003-04:00

My party...

The bash

The bike

I think I got some other presents but I'm so excited about my "big boy birthday bike" I haven't opened them.

Hope you all have as good of a day as I have (but I doubt it!)

Love,

Caleb

2009-06-23T17:22:00.001-04:00

Dad's Helicopter....

Mom and Dad got a few hours off and they took me to play "tiny golf". It was so awesome!! And I beat both of them!!

And there seems to be a problem with my bed lately....no room for Keekub!

2009-06-18T16:12:00.002-04:00

and Tractors

2009-06-06T23:35:00.003-04:00

We're in the Black Hills of South Dakota and Dad's flying tours and Mom's selling tours and I'm watching helicopters fly, meeting the customers and hanging with all the cool pilots. In my spare time I try to get out and ride my bike a little and climb some trees.

It's pretty fun up here but we don't have much internet or cell phone connection so I won't be posting all the time (not that I have been lately anyway).

My Dad sure has been having a great time. Here he is flying a tour this afternoon. And here we are in front of the "M.A.S.H." helicopter that he'll be flying.

I'm exhausted so I'm hitting the sack.

Sweet dreams to all,

Caleb

2009-05-21T17:22:00.001-04:00

Too tired to post....

2009-05-05T18:52:00.003-04:00

A week or so ago I got to visit the St. Louis zoo and science museum. Don't have time to talk about all that here so just jump over to the BigTruckNewHouse page and you can see the pics.

We just left Colorado Springs. Again, see the BigTruckNewHouse page for the details but here are the pics of me running around town:

At the Royal Gorge Bridge

At the Air Force Academy

At the Garden of the Gods

At the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo

And here I am running around with My Dad.

2009-05-05T17:18:00.001-04:00

Rest Stop Adventures....Kansas/Colorado state line

2009-05-02T12:34:00.006-04:00

Summer is here and it's awesome!

Been spending some time in TN with my Grandpeople while Mom and Dad did some renovations on the BigTruckNewHouse.

I got to play with my friends Hayden and Avery and ride bikes and eat pizza. And I got to play with my friend and go to the playground and eat hamburgers. As you've heard me say before, "life is good".

While I was at Granny and Grandad's I got to sew with Granny, play at a waterpark, eat lots of special snacks, go for walks with Granny, cuddle with my Grandad on the couch, ride my bike, blow bubbles, kick ball and take lots of bubble baths that my cousin Terah gave me. A blast was had by all.

I really don't have anything to say about this picture but thought it was blog-worthy.

2009-04-12T15:14:00.012-04:00

Yes! They let me eat chocolate ... for breakfast!

Easter Morning

Umbrellas (for Mr. Bear & Mr. Puppy) and Tents

Dozzer Dinner

Blocks with Grandpeople

2009-04-03T12:33:00.002-04:00

TODAY'S FRIDGE ART

"Feathers, Foam & Cottontail"

2009-03-31T16:35:00.002-04:00

Today's Fridge Art

"Frogs & Flowers"

2009-03-29T18:29:00.004-04:00

Relaxing after a week of fun!

We found a self dog wash to spring clean the stinky fuzzies.

Here's another ice cream series featuring Culver's custard. (NO I don't know what ButterBurgers are and NO Mom wouldn't let me try one)

And the most fun I've had this week was a all out fun fest at the Indianapolis Children's Museum.

2009-03-26T20:31:00.000-04:00

Today's Fridge Art

2009-03-23T14:43:00.004-04:00

I love Goofy!

And rats, guitars and ice cream.

And I love playing at the park with my folks.

And I love making pretzels.

And eating them...

2009-03-17T09:04:00.003-04:00

HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY

Shamrock pancakes just like Granny used to make...yummo!

2009-03-14T15:31:00.003-04:00

Me, Dad and a Monkey just hangin around.

2009-03-08T14:00:00.003-04:00

The family has all been sick except me. I have super powers and I fought the mutated virus away with my force field. But I didn't want to touch Mom or Dad's keyboard for fear I would catch their germs and they won't buy me my own laptop except for the dang Barney laptop that doesn't even have wireless. Argh.

Pirate Ship

My Creative Side

My sleepy side...

2009-02-22T11:13:00.004-05:00

Mom's been very busy working on a project and she's hogging the computer so I haven't been able to post. So sorry for that. Here's a little of what's been going on:

Jumping on the bed in GA.

Playing in the snow in KY.

Playing after the snow in KY.

Playing on the beach in MS.

As many of you know from our family travel blog, my Daddy got a new job flying helicopters in the Gulf of Mexico. He starts in April and I am excited. I'll get to spend two weeks down in LA or TX and then two weeks traveling the country. So stay tuned for pictures of me all over the US.

Toodles,

CTN

2009-02-03T14:41:00.005-05:00

We're in KY now. It's cold. Really cold. With snow and ice. I kind of like it and kind of don't. Sometimes I run around in it. Sometimes I just stand there and scream for Mom to carry me. It's fun to see her carry me while she's trying to walk the dogs and take the garbage out all at the same time.

We've had to find indoor stuff to do for fun since it's so cold outside (that and the screaming thing when we're out there seems to annoy Mom). The folks took me to the Chuck E Cheese a few days ago. It rocked! And I met a cute little girl that helped pull me up the playground.

Been drinking hot cocoa and eating popcorn. My Grandad got be hooked on it and I'm doing my best to get my Fuzzies on board the popcorn train. I hope I don't lose a finger.

I think I'm going to see if Mom will take me outside to make snowballs and angels. There is a nice fresh couple of inches out there.

Caleb

2009-01-21T18:29:00.002-05:00

I know three weeks is way too long to be absent but I promise I've had a good excuse. I've just been having too much fun and don't have time to sit behind a computer screen. But I decided to take a minute, have a cup of cocoa and blog.

It's been raining and I've been splashing and playing and bouncing.

I've also been coloring and building and reading.

We are right now in TN and we'll be in KY next week. Gotta go pack....Oh! No I don't.

That's all for now,

CTN

2008-12-30T08:00:00.008-05:00

Did you all have a Merry Christmas? I did!

First we went to Grandmas. I made cookies and did crafts and saw the horses and opened presents!

Then we went to the Smokey Mountains. We went to Dollywood and I got to ride the coolest train in the whole wide world!

And to the right you will see where it all began....this is where Daddy proposed to Mommy.

On Christmas Eve we went to Gatlinburg and I went ice skating. I also got to ride the incline buckets up the hill and I ate an entire chocolate bear and ice cream and cheesehamburger and all the goodies that Gatlinburg has to offer.

Christmas morning in our BigTruckNewHouse was awesome! Then it was off to AppleBarn for a special lunch. Santa was there. I just don't really like that man.

After that we hit Granny & Grandads for even more Christmas cheer.

Now we are back in Atlanta for a few weeks and I'm exhausted...

2008-12-24T07:50:00.005-05:00

Just a few items to catch up before I take a break for Christmas.

It's been pretty cold so I've had to come up with inside entertainment.

I've done a little creative tumbling.

I've also been helping Mom make candy (this is my way of helping).

Had to do laundry again but I got my shirt dirty while I was there so Mom embarrassed me with this getup.

I've finally decided that sometimes I want to peepee on the potty (but only if I get a sticker for it). Sometimes I get bored so I do some cleaning and organizing, sometimes I read a book and sometimes I like to do some artwork while I'm waiting.

I've gotta go suck up to Daddy and scratch his back before Santa comes.Wishing you an awesome Christmas!
Caleb Tanner

2008-12-12T07:54:00.008-05:00

You know it's a great day when you are in your third outfit before naptime!

I painted with tractor tracks and Mom told me I could paint "with my hands" but I didn't hear the "with" part.

Then we took the fuzzies for a walk and there were so many puddles that Mom and I couldn't resist so we splashed and danced and froze our little footsies. And I got a tree for Dad and carried it all around the campground until we got home but Mom ran over it!

2008-12-09T13:58:00.007-05:00

Hot cocoa! (I was up WAY past bedtime last night but my parents ROCK!).

We went to the Christmas Carnival here at the resort we are staying in.

I rode the train with Daddy, saw lots of lights, saw Santa and watched the live Nativity Pagent. At the Nativity I saw camels and goats and sheep and even little baby Jesus. I waved and yelled "Hi" to the camels but I was reserved enough not to yell at Jesus (this was obviously before the hot cocoa).

Here are some more pictures of one of our walks. I was using Kona and Mogi's poop bag to gather beautiful leaves for my Mommy.

And last but not least....Mom's been trying some creative ways to teach me numbers. Here you can see how I got to dress up and dance around with my counting macarenas.

Happy counting everyone.! (by the way, I can only count to three using my fingers but I can do the Rock N Roll hand symbol with both hands while yelling "Freebird")

-Caleb Tanner

2008-12-07T14:17:00.007-05:00

I'm discovering that a "Stocking Boot" has many uses besides holding your presents on Christmas Eve.

It can be used to warm your feet. It can be used to carry your trucks when you go for a walk.

And of course it can be used to keep your head warm.

This past week we Decorated the BigTruckNewHouse for Christmas.

I got a chance to watch a little t.v.

And I read a little with my Daddy.

Made a catapillar

The place we are staying has a huge light thing happening called Magical Nights of Lights so each time we drive in at night we see lights for miles. I've learned lots of new words such as Partridge, Peartree and Poinsetta. There is a carnival with Santa and stuff that we get to go to this week so stay tuned for snapshots of all the festival excitement. Hopefully this will be one of several Christmas festivals I will get to attend!

Love to all,

Caleb

2008-12-01T20:11:00.004-05:00

Thought I'd start this post with a pic of the folks for a change. Aren't they just wonderful!

Hope you all had a great Thanksgiving. We took our first real trip in the BigTruckNewHouse.

Went to my Grandpas who I haven't seen in a very long time. Played in the snow.

Then it was off to Grandad, Granny and Terahs. Played lots, ate lots.

Then off again to Papaws and Grandmas . Rode the tractor and hung with the horses.

I have to say it sure is neat to drive our house all around. Very cool.

Now we are back at the campground...

2008-11-18T07:37:00.002-05:00

Baby it's cold outside!

I've been staying in and making Alphabet Soup.

Stay warm,

CTN

2008-11-13T13:46:00.004-05:00

Been ridin my bike around lots.

When I'm not outside exploring I've been inside being creative. Cutting and pasting (by myself)and making beautiful art.

And on the cold afternoons Mom and I have been baking cookies. And eating them (not sure why the heck she took that last picture...I just wanted another cookie and you all know what a hard&$$ she is about me and sugar)

And here's the recipe of my Whole Wheat Snickerdoodles I highly recommend all you Mom's out there make these with your little people (and you can substitute the sugar with the fake stuff if your Mom is like mine!). I even learned how to crack an egg by myself....and rolling those dough balls in the sugar was almost as much fun as eating the dough balls :)

Happy crafting and baking!
Caleb

2008-11-08T13:57:00.006-05:00

Sorry to everyone for the gap in posts. I spent a few days with my Grandpeople and was so busy playing that I didn't have a second to spare. I'm back at the BigTruckNewHouse now and things are back to normal.

The Fall colors on the trees are way cool and here are some pics Dad and I took of a sunset. The leaves are falling everywhere and it's fun to run and slide and jump all in them. I also like to make art with the leaves (and pine cones and sticks and rocks and bugs....). My puppies love the leaves also.

My list of animals I've seen so far in the woods include deer (eating my pumpkins), squirrels (at my feet), coyote (crossing the road), raccoon (on our picnic table) and bee (in Mom's mouth). It's like Wild Animal Kingdom around here.

I leave you all with this pic of me relaxing with my Daddy on the couch and watching a movie (the milk is mine)...

Life is good.

2008-11-01T21:10:00.002-04:00

The folks took me to the biggest mall in GA and I trick or treated all over the whole place. And I have to tell you, my outfit was a hit with the little kiddos and I was somewhat the celebrity. Here are photos of my tail fin flapping good time.

And in other news I learned how to bake a bundt.

2008-10-31T06:35:00.005-04:00

We finally got some time last night to make a campfire and it was my first one ever. I've got my shovel in hand just in case things get out of control.

I helped Mom gather some sticks and then Dad taught me how to whittle. I wasn't quite sure what the sticks were for but then....

We roasted marshmallows and the folks let me do my own. I held it in the fire until I had a hot flaming ball of sugar on the end of a sharp stick - it was awesome! Oh yeah, I also got to eat my first Smore ever. If this is any indication of what this camping thing is going to be like then I'm the luckiest kid in the world!

Love to all,

Caleb "Flaming Sugar on a Stick" North

2008-10-30T14:09:00.008-04:00

I woke this morning and was sad to learn that deer like pumpkins! But excited to see more deer.

I had some fun the other day with Mom having a finger painting party!

Check out all my Cars and Trucks

I just know I have another one in here somewhere

Guess not, I think I'll just relax and play a little blues on my harmonica

2008-10-28T08:38:00.002-04:00

Halloween has come to site 113! Last night Dad and I decorated our pumpkins that we picked up at a pumpkin patch last week. I picked out my very own and it's beautiful!

In the pictures make sure you see Mom's pretty purple flowers. Dad brought those home last night for no reason at all and they sure do pretty up the BigTruckNewHouse.

Good day to everyone. -Caleb

2008-10-27T15:29:00.002-04:00

For those of you who know anything about us you know that The Norths just love a festival! We love the cheesy costumes, the drunk rednecks, the cranky kids and the greasy Carny food. We went to the Stone Mountain Pumpkin Festival yesterday and had a blast. The decorated faces on the pumpkins were a bit freaky but I got to ride the train and eat a funnel cake! Life is good.

2008-10-25T13:56:00.002-04:00

Today I finally got the privacy I've been waiting on since we moved into this BigTruckNewHouse. Mom and Dad had some time for home improvement projects and they put up a curtain around my bed. Granny still has to hem it and make me a bedskirt but I truly love it and I'm glad to have my "room" complete.

Tonight is a big night. We are going to dinner with one of my Daddy's best friends that he hasn't seen in 10 years! I better go get my nap in so I'm on my best behavior tonight.

Sweet dreams,
Caleb

2008-10-24T15:05:00.001-04:00

It's raining outside so I'm inside all day. Mom and I made brownies. They are yummy - gotta go eat some. Bye. -Caleb

2008-10-23T20:27:00.001-04:00

Whew! The move is finally over. We finished up this week by taking the last of our stuff up to Grandma's to store. The house is empty and clean and our tenants move in on Saturday. We are all glad to have that done so we can relax a little bit.

And now I must go and play with my new friends Bambi and Mr. Squirrels (unfortunately Mr. Squirrels couldn't stick around for the picture)...

CTN

2008-10-20T16:01:00.002-04:00

Update. We are all still doing beautifully. The BigTruckNewHouse has really started to feel like home for all of us. Here are some pics of the Fuzzies and my backyard with all my toys.

Hope you are all doing as great as I am!

Love,
Caleb

2008-10-17T07:00:00.004-04:00

Here's a recap of the last few weeks. I've been so busy I haven't been able to log on and I know my people are yearning to know what I've been up to.

Most of my time has been spent packing up the house, loading up the rv and generally just being 2. We sorted through everything we own; sold and gave away most of it; stored some of it and loaded up a few things into the BigTruckNewHouse.

Since Mom and Dad have been so busy they let me go over to my friends Eli & Kyleigh and hang with them a few days.

And of course I helped the folks get the house ready for the new tenants and did a little yardwork.

And we're finally here as I posted below. Our first stop on this grand adventure. If you look closely beyond the picnic table you can see our lake view. We spent a few days getting organized and now we have it all together and it now feels like home.

I get to go on walks several times a day, play in my sandbox, ride my bicycle and run my trucks through the dirt. I've seen a coyote, lots of deer and tons of squirrels. It's really awesome and the fuzzies seem to be adjusting just fine also. We'll be here at least a month and then who knows...

Hope everyone is doing dandy. I'll check in soon. ByeBye for now.

2008-10-14T07:59:00.005-04:00

And we're off...

Moved into our Big Truck New House this past Saturday. We are staying at Lake Lanier Islands Resort in Buford, GA. We are all having a blast. Still busy getting it all set up but so far so good. We have a bit of a lake view, I have a great little play area behind the house and the puppies have enough room to romp. It's really just perfect.

Here are some pics and will write more later.

2008-09-20T16:05:00.005-04:00

BIG TRUCK, NEW HOUSE!

Are you all ready for the big news? We are moving (again). But this time it's so much more exciting than ever before. We (Daddy, Mommy, Kona, Mogi and I) are going to live in a 36 foot motorhome for the next few years.

We are preparing it now and should be on the road in the next month or so. A new website will eventually be launched to document our exciting adventures so stay tuned for that.

Caleb "Traveling Boy" North

2008-09-14T08:29:00.004-04:00

I haven't been able to post in a while because the folks have had me slaving away cleaning! Actually, life has been a bit busy for us and we haven't taken the time to document it with pictures. However, I just got back from vacation and I had a blast!!

We played on the beach

Made sand castles and buried Daddy

Flew kites

Went surfing

Walked on the beach and got seashells

Went to the air museum

And hung with my People

At the end of our trip we survived the edge of a hurricane with wave swells over 15 feet hight and my face got sandblasted. Here's the movie of the waves. It was really cool!

But I stayed dry through it all...

And I'm exhausted...

Goodbye for now but this is going to be another big week for my family so look soon for a new post later this week!

Love to all,
Caleb "Island Boy" North

2008-08-20T09:28:00.004-04:00

This week it is all about my head...

My new haircut! (Yes it is already the end of August and the folks just got around to giving me a summer "do"!)

And this week my Daddy celebrated his 40th birthday and Mommy knit us matching hats.

Last weekend I got to go visit Granny, Grandad, Terah and my uncle Josh and had a great time. This weekend my Grandma and Papaw are coming down to visit me and I anticipate a great time.

Now we are off to go running again (and of course I get to hit the playgroun).

Chat with you all soon!

-Caleb

2008-08-12T07:14:00.007-04:00

I'm back! How are all my fans out there doing this week? Mom and Dad have been running every day and if I'm patient they take me to the park afterwards. Here are some pics of a cool trail we went on along the Chattahoochee River. And Sunday we did Kennesaw Mountain. I'm having fun checking out all the new sites!

I also got to have another playdate with my friends Eli and Kyleigh while Mom was working. We played in the sprinkler and with playdoh.

I've learned a couple of new skills this week but nobody seems to be impressed. I can open the refrigerator and for some reason that doesn't seem to please Mom. You'd think she'd be happy that I can get my own food! Also, when Mom goes to a public potty I learned that she has neighbors and if I squat down and look up I can chat with them. They don't seem to be pleased either. Some people just need to lighten up!

That's all for now. Hope you all have a great week and I'll chat at ya later.

Caleb

2008-08-02T18:22:00.002-04:00

One of the biggest events of my life (so far) just took place!!!! I got to fly with my Daddy in the helicopter! I did so good and I wasn't even scared. In fact, I fell asleep. Gram got to go with me also. Here is the footage of the event.

Yesterday I went to the zoo with Eli and the gang. I had the most fun and saw so many animals and I even got to pet a few. And of course a blog entry from me wouldn't be complete without playground pics...before we left the zoo we played together on a cool playground.

Well, I don't know what the next week is going to be like but I can't imagine it could be any better than the last two days!

I'm outta here...

Caleb

2008-07-27T13:44:00.003-04:00

I'm finally sleeping in my big boy bed!! And above you will see me demonstraing the "prize" I picked out as a reward for sleeping 5 nights in a row. Handsome aren't I?

I'm sorry it's been a while since I've posted but I've been a busy guy. Mom's been working some more and I've been hanging with my friend Eli.

Mom and I have been going to the park a little bit and Mom's pretty excited because I finally started to like the swings. And when I get home I'm usually thirsty from all that playing and I get myself something to drink. I don't think the folks are as proud of me for that one as I am myself.

This month I got to go to visit my Grandma & PaPaw and see the horse and play outside lots. And while I was there I got to see some of Mom and Dad's good friends from AZ, Ginny and Lary. It was super fun!

Then I got to go and visit my Granny & Grandad & Terah and had a blast there also and got ice cream and saw geese and played in the park. Then my Terah came down to visit me for a week and we went to the pool every single day! I miss her already.

And last but not least here are some pics of me playing with my new bubble machine that my grandpeople got me. It's cool!

TTYL, (that's text talk meaning "Talk To You Later" for all you grandpeople),
Caleb

2008-07-09T15:00:00.002-04:00

Did you all have a fantastic Fourth? I did. Mom and I went to a parade with her cousin Shala and Corey and I saw a firetruck and got a popsicle - awesome! Then Dad came home and we played and had a cookout.

Mom's been working lately and I've gotten to ride all over town with her. I was so good she even bought me pizza (my favorite!)

Been working on sleeping in my daybed. I'm not loving it since now I know I can get out and do my own thing. The folks had to put up a safety gate outside my door and I'm smart enough to know I can't get my head out of it but I keep thinking that maybe if I go backwards then I can slip through the bars feet first...but it doesn't seem to work so I often end up asleep on the floor...

But some days I give in to the wishes of the Folks and fall right to sleep in the bed. Gotta keep em happy since they buy my food (and change my diaper)...
Talk to you all later alligater! - Caleb

2008-07-03T07:39:00.009-04:00

Well, I've done it! I'm now 2 years old! Last Saturday my folks threw me a party and it was a blast! Here I am opening my presents. And here's a video:

And here I am with my cool cake that Mom made for me. And here's a video of me licking it (no sound on this one):

And this week my best friend Eli took me to the park and got me a kite that's just my size and then we pigged out on pizza.

On my birthday the folks took me to McDonald's for breakfast and then I drove them downtown. We went to Centennial park and Dad and I chased pigeons. Then we played in the cool water things and it was AWESOME! (especially when Dad got squirted!)

Then it was off for lunch and to the house where I pretended to take a nap but I didn't (and I was up at 5 a.m.), so we were off to the pool for a dip and back home for dinner and I got to play outside and eat a popsicle. It was really a fantastic birthday week!

But I've gotta say....no more pictures, please!

Here's to another great year!

Love,
Caleb

2008-06-27T08:36:00.008-04:00

Sometimes a little guy just needs to think....

Sorry I haven't posted in a while but I've been sick. I had a really high fever and I puked. I'm much better now. I've spent alot of time at the house just hanging out and playing with my folks.

Mom and I ran some errands in preparation for my birthday party (I'm going to be 2!). She took me to Costco and I was bored so I got her phone and took some pictures. I think I may have a career as a photographer.

Now that I'm almost 2 my world is changing and overnight I've become a big boy. This week alone I've started sleeping in my daybed, I hate diapers (but haven't mastered the potty), I can lock myself in the dog crate, I learned about 100 new words, I can open doorknobs (including the pantry so I can help myself to lollipops and cookies), I can scale all the way around the pool by without touching my feet, I can say my vowels, count to 5, recite the alphabet to G and spell my name (with Mom's help). And I'm so strong I can pick up a ceramic pot and throw it down the stairs. See below:

I've talked enough, now I have to go get ready for my party tomorrow. All my Grandpeople are coming down to spoil me! I leave you with this picture of my Daddy taking a nap with me :)

Love to you all,
Caleb

2008-06-16T08:09:00.010-04:00

Hope you all had a super fabulous weekend. My day yesterday with Daddy was AWESOME! We ate and swam and played and ate and slept and played. Here's a video of the cookie I decorated for him!

And here are some pics of me decorating.

And me eating it.

Here is another video that Mom and I made for him for Father's Day. It's a little long so view at your own risk :) I Love you Daddy, 2008. (this version is a little choppy, sorry about that)

Me and the pool.

Me and my Kona.

Me and my Wiggles (with attitude)

"Yah Daddy!"

"Yah Ice Cream!"

Until next time. -Caleb

2008-06-08T08:18:00.002-04:00

Note to Mom: Do not leave your lipstick where I can find it....

Had a great week and I hope you all did, too. My cousin and her friend were here all week and we went to the pool, and went to a water park and they went flying with my Dad. Here's a video of them taking off.

It was fantastic and I'm exhausted from all of the excitement.

Love to you all,

Caleb

2008-06-02T06:24:00.004-04:00

So I went on a little safari the other night in my playroom with the folks. Here are the pics. And here is the video:

And I'll leave you with this thought....Happiness is ... sharing a cookie dough beater with your best friend!

My cousin Terah is coming to see me this week - woohoo! And I get to see my Granny today - woohoo! We are going to have so much fun. Stay tuned for details.

Adios,
Caleb

2008-05-30T06:33:00.003-04:00

Been playin outside alot.

Been colorin with my toes

Been bouncin in my Bounce House.

Been swimmin alot

Whach you been doin?

-CTN

2008-05-26T07:44:00.004-04:00

Good Morning!

2008-05-16T06:21:00.003-04:00

Hello all! I know it's been a while since I've posted but I've been busy. The weather has been great and we've been outside playing and having picnics and going to the park. Here is some pics of one of Mom and my picnics out back. One day when we were out there we saw a lizard!

Been going for lots of walks and sometimes I get a lollipop when we walk but I get tired of holding it so I've figured out how not to have to hold it but still get to enjoy the deliciousness.

And check this out...Baby Geese!

On Mother's Day weekend I got to have dinner with Grandma and Papaw up in Chattanooga and that was yummo! On Mother's Day I took my Mommy out to breakfast and I got her a really pretty card and she loved it! Then the next day we got to have lunch and play with my Granny and she got me some ice cream (see above pic). It was a busy weekend!

And here's me hanging around in my tool shop overalls (and taking off my tool shop overalls) that Papaw and Grandma got me.

And here's me in my Life is Good outfit that Granny and Grandad got me. You gotta love those Granpeople!

Love to everyone!
Caleb T. North

2008-05-03T07:53:00.006-04:00

I know you think you've seen it all but now you have officially experienced "The sweetest picture in the whole world!"

This week was fun! Went on lots of walks and went to the park a few times. My grandpeople came to visit me last weekend and we had a blast. I've been quite spirited this week and as I result I learned how to say "sorry". Seems I've had to say it alot lately.

Mom and Dad put the house up for sale this week. So if you know anyone wanting to move to this area then give us a shout.

Now for the pictures.

Here I am goofing around with Dad.

And here is my Playdoh fun.

Hope everyone has a great weekend!!

Love,

Caleb

2008-04-27T08:50:00.002-04:00

The big news this week is my haircut. Got a couple inches chopped off. I'm so much cooler...

My other adventures included a couple of trips to the park, a visit to sign-along, and lunch at McD with Miss Shala!

Here I am getting a second helping of pizza.

And I helped Mom plant some flowers in the yard.

And the best thing is the new moves I learned. I'm a great gymnast!

I gotta go get ready for a visit from my Granny and Grandad! Hope everyone has a nice, relaxing Sunday and a beautiful week!

Love to all,
CTN

2008-04-21T06:20:00.008-04:00

Hi all. Here's a rundown of the last week or so...

Running and shooting hoops.

Running with the Fuzzies.

Ice cream with Shala.

Making chocolate chip cookies.

Video games with Dad.

Mom & Dad's 10 year anniversary trip.

And I leave you with some original artwork.....

2008-04-10T12:24:00.005-04:00

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. My Mom let my account run out on my picture website and she's been nothing but lazy to get me back online and connected with my peeps.

I went tumbling again last week and it was great. They blew bubbles on my feet and I did a forward roll and I even learned how to jump off a ledge with both feet. I learned that so well that I can now jump straight off the side of the couch - over and over and over again! After we tumbled we went to a new park that I had never been to before.

I also got to go to a skating rink last week but I'm too young to skate so I got to ride my worm on the floor. Then we went to Home Depot grand opening for a free (cold) hotdog (Mom is so cheap!)

I went to Chattanooga this weekend and met up with PaPaw and Grandma. We played so hard and I even got ice cream! The next day my Granny and Grandad came down and played some more and they gave me videos and toys and candy. It's good to be me!

My cousin Terah celebrated her 14th birthday this week - "Shout Out to you, Girl" - and I made her a card all by myself.

Took my Dad to McDonald's yesterday and then we also got to go to the park. I got to see two turtle and 56 dogs. I love hanging with him on his days off. We get to play all day.

And finally, here are some messy food pics. I love nachos.

Until next time...CTN

2008-03-30T07:22:00.012-04:00

Where's Caleb???

HERE I AM!!!!!!!!!!

So, how has everyone been this week?

This week Mom took me to a tumble class and it was super fun! I jumped and rolled and balanced and did a great job. We also went to Hobbytown and I got to play with all the cool trains with my Dad and then we stuffed outselves with pizza. I also went to storytime and the park and storytime again and the park again. I got to feed some geese and that was just about the most fun I've had in a while!

I got to get some good ridin time in this week and you can see all the action here.

As you all know from last week, I was given some chocolate eggs...I'm sorry to tell you all but a nasty addiction has developed and I'll do anything for those eggs

....but Mom won't let me have to many because they make me do this!

Gotta go be cool. You guys take it easy....

-The Caleb

2008-03-24T08:00:00.005-04:00

Hey! As you can see, I've had a pretty good week! My Granny, Grandad and Terah came down last weekend to visit me and they got me a really cool water bottle with my name on it and I love it. You can see it here when I'm playing outside.

This week I also got to go to storytime again and to McDonald's (see above picture). I met some new friends and Mom is going to have them over to the house for playtime!

We celebrated Easter this past week and that was so much fun. I decorated eggs with my Dad. I had an Egg Hunt with my neighborhood friends and my Grandma was there, too. I got a great Easter package from my Great Aunt Carolyn with lots of cool stuff inside and finally, I got my special Easter basket from the bunny and Mom and Dad let me eat pure chocolate for the very first time! Wow!

I also grilled some bread for my afternoon snack. I'm getting to be quite the chef!

Well, I must go now and get my week started. Goodbye for now and I'll leave you all with a picture my Daddy took from the sky! -Caleb

2008-03-15T06:36:00.002-04:00

Hiya! Have you had a great week? I have. It started last weekend with a visit from my Grandma which is always such a blast. I played outside alot this week, I went to storytime, I went to Costco, I went to lunch with Mom's friend, Heather, I went to a consignment sale, I went to McDonald's to play with Eli and Miss Juli and Kyleigh, I got ice cream with my friends Dawn & Nadime, I watched a movie with the folks. I'm exhausted...(not really)...

Here is a little story I have for you called Caleb and The Popsicle...all the drama really begins at picture #5 (see bottom right side of picture).

I've learned how to do so much in the kitchen to help my folks out. I poured myself some coffee earlier in the week but Mom said I'm too young to drink it, I learned how to reach the top shelf of the pantry by climbing on top of the garbage can and here I am helping Dad with the dishes.

I got to go to that cool park across town that I love so much and I played until I was exhausted.

My birthday isn't for a few more months but I already got a really cool present from Grandma this week and I get to play with it. It's awesome and I have mastered how to say "Choo Choo". In fact, I can say it repeatedly for about 30 minutes at a time. Mom is so proud.

Speaking of gifts, Mom and I went to a consignment sale and I racked up. Lots of puzzles and games and I really love playing with puzzles.

And I ended my fun filled week by cuddling up with the folks on the couch and watching The Bee Movie with a big bowl of popcorn.

Life is good,

Caleb

2008-03-09T14:06:00.004-04:00

Me and my Daddy playing around...He's so much fun! The weather is getting nice and summer time is coming! I've been going to the park and playing and running. Mom and I have been having picnics and it's been great!

Last weekend I got to go to my friend Eli's birthday party. He's 2 now. It was all Elmo, everwhere! This weekend my Grandma came down and played with me and that was awesome!

One more great thing I did last week was go to storytime at the library. It was some of the most fun I've ever had and there were a zillion kids just like me there. I can't wait to go back this week!

Hope you all have a good week. Here are a few pics of me.

Love you,

Caleb Tanner

2008-02-25T07:22:00.002-05:00

Hiya! Here I am hanging out with Mom while she does some work. I just had a blueberry sucker! Here are some more pics of me hanging with her. We've been driving around all over town. It's pretty fun because I get to watch dvds all day!

Here's a little video of me in my bounce house. I just love that thing.

Gotta go get myself looking pretty because Miss Baylee is coming over to play today. She's moving away today and I'm sad.

Hope you all have a beautiful week.
Love to you,
Caleb