Caleigh Collards Chronology

  • Caleigh Is born

    Caleigh Is born
    I was born at Spectrum Health in Grand Rapids Michigan. I was born at 3:22 a.m. and was 6 pounds 6 ounces and 19 inches.
  • Lived in my grandparents house

    Lived in my grandparents house
    From 3 months-a year, I lived at my grandparent's house, while my parents built my house.
  • Went through my terrible twos

    Went through my terrible twos
    When I was 2 I was an absolute menace. I got into everything, broke anything, and threw tantrums all the time.
  • Talk in full sentences

    Talk in full sentences
    At around 2 1/2 to 3, I began talking in complete sentences. This was nice for my parents because I could fully communicate with them.
  • My little sister was born

    My little sister was born
    On December 1st 2009 my little sister was born.
  • Learned to ride a bike

    Learned to ride a bike
    When I was about 5 years old, I learned how to ride a bike. I wanted so badly to be just like my brother, so this was the next step in becoming just like him.
  • I got a bad concussion

    I got a bad concussion
    When I was 5 I got a terrible concussion. I fractured a small part of my skull. This happened when I tripped over my crocs ( they weren't in sports mode) and fell into a corner of a table.
  • Started Playing soccer

    Started Playing soccer
    When I was 6 I started playing AYSO soccer. I was in kindergarten and played for the Red team.
  • Barack Obama is the first African American President

    Barack Obama is the first African American President
  • Deep water Horizon Oil rig explodes in the Gulf of Mexico

    Deep water Horizon Oil rig explodes in the Gulf of Mexico
  • Started going to Brown Elementry

    Started going to Brown Elementry
    In first grade, I started attending Brown Elementary. Me and my brother moved over there from Countryside.
  • My sister got in a bad bike crash

    My sister got in a bad bike crash
    When my sister was 4 years old she had a very bad bike accident. She fell off going fast and crashed into a mailbox. She was at the hospital for a while.
  • My favorite teacher

    My favorite teacher
    When I was in 3rd grade I had one of my favorite teachers ever. Mrs. Corey made a huge impact in my life.
  • Jack ruptured his spleen

    Jack ruptured his spleen
    When my brother was in 7th grade he ruptured his spleen playing hockey. He was in the hospital for a week and had a very long recovery after that.
  • Moved to Nickles

    Moved to Nickles
    This was my first year of intermediate school, and I remember feeling like I was so old/cool
  • Met Rylee

    Met Rylee
    I met Rylee. She ended up becoming one of my best friends and still is.
  • Went to Florida with my best friend

    Went to Florida with my best friend
    In 7th grade, we got Beau. He's a German Shepard, and we also have on of his sisters.
  • Jack moved for hockey

    Jack moved for hockey
    Before his senior year in high school, Jack moved up to the UP for hockey. (obviously 2020 had covid too)
  • Moved to Hawks

    Moved to Hawks
    In my freshman year of highschool I moved club teams to the Hawks. This was a team I had to travel for a ton, so this changed how much family time we had.
  • Committed to Iowa

    Committed to Iowa
    At the beginning of my Junior year, I committed to play soccer at the University of Iowa.
  • Russia Invades Ukrain

    Russia Invades Ukrain
  • Got my lisence

    Got my lisence
    When I was 16 I got my license, which allowed me to be more independent.
  • Leaving for college

    Leaving for college
    This January I am graduating and leaving for college.