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Improvise

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So, living on the road is such a gift. I get to do what I love. But it does have its challenges and requires some creativity – especially with twin 2 year olds on the bus. There’s not much about the twins life that mirrors a typical 2 year old. They’re little gypsies – living out of a suitcase for much of their lives. Because of this, I want to work hard to bring some “normal kid” into their lives!
So….since we were out of town on “Pumpkin Day” and couldn’t ask for treats in our neighborhood, I still wanted them to have the experience. Now enters the problem: We’re at a venue in Austin, TX with no neighborhoods in the immediate vicinity. No malls in the area are doing anything special at the time. but i want them to have the fun experience and besides, i paid good $$ for those cute little costumes, and they’re gonna use them! ;)

Now enters the solution: there’s a massive crowd of people waiting in the courtyard outside the venue, waiting for the doors to open. So, I have my sweet tourmate, Tiffany Thurston, take mounds of treats and pass them out to the crowd, the merchandise volunteers, and the Jeremy Camp and Bebo Norman buses. They became our neighborhood. The girls walked all through the very sweet crowd, with the pink plastic pumpkins, and collected treats. they knocked on the doors of the tour buses and were met with love (and candy, ofcourse!) we made the best memories. it turned out so much better than i could have hoped. i think i may have just started a tradition for my family. the only question is who’s town we’ll be in next year!

Thank you, Austin, for making such a special memory for my girls and their mommy ;) i will never forget it.

what did you do on “Pumpkin Day”?

*hugs*
Natalie

November 1, 2009  •  No Comments  •  Posted in Blog, Love Revolution, Music, News, Travel
  • http://www.nataliegrant.com Rachel

    That is so cute!!!! They are growing up so fast!!!!!!!!! :) God bless!! :) :) :) :) :)
    ~Rachel

  • http://bcollinscollection.com Barbara Collins

    Natalie,
    What fun and great imagination you had to let the girls have fun on Halloween. That is not a rookie mom move, but a very veteran move in my book. I can only imagine(sounds like a song) that it would be challenging for you to keep it creative for the kids, keep it normal and keep them grounded, but having them with you is so much better than the alternative. I noticed the back end of a bus that had a trailer opened on the video. My girls and I were driving to Corpus to the concert and passed a bus with a black trailer and I was joking saying, look its Natalie’s or Jeremy Camp’s or Bebo’s bus and we honked as we went by…..then when I see this video maybe it was you…..that would be fun. We had such a great time. I know you are so busy, but want to make sure you got the earrings I made for you and gave to Tiffany with my card. You can see some of my other designs on my blog and website. Blogs are most current. I am trying to have some Christian artists who might be interested in wearing my designs. I would be honored to say the least. Anyway when you have a moment please let me know your thoughts. I also would love to do an interview with you on MomTv.com on my show Madre Minutes. It is an online live streat bible study and you need not be here but can do it on the road. That is what I love about it.
    Anyway I have gone on waaaaaay to much, but hoping to connect with you.
    Take care and many blessings for continued success.
    Kindest regards,
    b†
    madreminutes.blogspot.com

  • Heather

    Oh my goodness!! That was so cute! It reminds me of me and my twin sister when we used to dress up; we were normally a kitten and a puppy. Very good memories! Thanks Natalie =]

  • Monica Grace

    I just loved your concert last night! I really want to thank you for the message you bring and the quality of music that comes with it. My husband, Toby, and I are going through some very rough times this month, as he awaits a possible imprisonment, and your music moved me so much that I felt that God did hear me in all my prayers and concerns, and that He will be there for us through this. Please pray for our family on November 16 and December 18, as these are the court dates set for sentencing. I will pray for you and your beautiful girls. You are doing a great job! Thanks again!

    Monica Grace
    School Bus Driver Eanes ISD
    Austin, Tx

  • Krystal

    This is so cute. They look like they had so much fun.

  • http://www.makinitmatter.blogspot.com haley hudson

    they are so cute!you seem like you are such a great mom:)

  • Stacie Hall

    Great story, so glad you were able to do that for your kids! What a story you can tell them when they are older!! We spent our Pumpkin day in the Great Smokie Mountians in TN. We stayed at the Wilderness at the Smokies Lodge. They have an AWESOME indoor waterpark that my kids LOVED! The resort also had a special evening for all the children there. We attended a Halloween Party where they provided Pizza, Punch, and cookies, then played games and won prizes, had dancing to Monster Mash, Ghost busters and other fun songs, and they gave all the children a bag and they trick or treated throughout the resort..and ended the evening with a family scavenger hunt that led you thru the resort for many things…. what a great evening and Kudos to the resort for making it such fun for the children there! They wore their costumes as well!!!

  • Auntie Jenny

    Oh my sweet girlies!! You both looked so cute. Hope you had fun trick or treating!! We are so excited to see you in a few weeks. Hugs and kisses to you both and mommy and daddy!!

  • http://www.melakamin.com Mela Kamin

    That’s sweet … very cute costumes and what a great bunch of friends and supporters to take part and make it special for your daughters. Getting candy at the merch tables cracked me up. I’ll have to keep that in mind, if we’re on the road next year.

    Bless you as you continue to use your gifts for Him!
    ~ Mela

  • claudie brown

    The girls are so sweet in their costumes. They are growing so fast and get more beautiful every day. I saw you and the girls at the Katinas Samoa fundraiser in Brentwood, It is so good to see your precious family out together. Keep on loving the Lord and praising Him with your music and your witness to all of us.

  • http://beautyinthestorm.blogspot.com Dionna

    That’s great. Who says we have to celebrate things the way everyone else does? I love it.

  • http://www.twitter.com/JacquiL Jacqui

    Ahh they are soooo cute! Looks like you all had fun! :) :)

  • Natalie

    To Aunt Jenny -
    we love you too!! can’t wait to see you!

  • http://NatalieGrant Lauren

    Your girls are so cute!!!! growing up 2 fast! loved the video!! and love U!!!:)and I like how u called it “pumpkin day” and not Halloween. love u !!!!

  • Natalie

    To Monica Grace -

    I am praying right now regarding the court dates. Remember….”the God of all grace….will strengthen, perfect, establish and settle you.” (I peter 5:10-12)

  • Jessica

    Natalie…this is Jessica Wyatt. How did you get through your eating disorder? I’m going to be 28 this month (November 20th) and I still want this. I still have to control my eating even though I am on my own. I also cut sometimes. I have been to treatment 3 times. And have been in a group home for six months..got out this year in March. I don’t know why I’m writing. And if this is too much or too hard to read..I understand. Thank you so much for sharing your story and your music on Gospel Music Channel. It has been a great inspiration to me to know that I am not alone.

    Your Friend,
    Jessica

  • http://www.sunnysideofthestreet.squarespace.com Lisa Mongold

    Oh my goodness! They are too cute and too sweet! Those costumes are adorable. What a great mom you are! Way to improvise. They are going to have such great memories of their growing up years.

  • http://vicupdates.blogspot.com Victoria

    Sounds like lots of fun!

    I recently read your book The Real Me. It was interesting to me, as a teenager but also as someone who is beginning the process of writing a book myself. I was wondering if you had any insight into writing and if you would be willing to read my manuscript when it’s done.

  • Lisa in Missouri

    Natalie,
    Your girls are so adorable. The little noises they make for their costumes is so precious. I went to your concert on 11-05-2009 and it was awesome. Hope your little girl has a quick recovery from her illness.

    Love ya
    Lisa

  • http://www.amazingadventuresawait.com Erica

    That is precious and you are such a creative mommy to come up with that! Great job.
    Can’t wait for the new album!

  • Mariko

    Natalie,
    that’s is such a special Halloween. On my pumpkin day I really just helped out my frriends get ready for their night out. I’ve always spent Halloween with my little siblings so since it was my first pumpkin day inthe navy I didn’t get the chance to go home. But I knew they were out having fun. Thank u for thebeautiful music it helps meeach and everyday

    mariko

  • *RACH*

    OH THEY ARE SO CUTE!!!! i just want to squeeze them to death.

  • ~Lauren~

    O my goodness they are so totally adorable!!!!!!!!!!!! you are so blessed! great job on the costumes!! :) :)