The 5 o'clock laptop.....

So, it is the day after Thanksgiving and my sweet little sister had the bright idea to go BLACK FRIDAY shopping! She is crazy! However, I did reap the benefits! On her way to Wal-Mart at midnight, she asked me if I wanted  a laptop. I pondered the thought and didn't honestly think she would beat the crowd of electronic hungry die-hards. Well, I was wrong and now I am the proud owner of a pretty sweet HP! I am not complaining! I have needed a computer of my own for quite some time but never broke and got one! Brooke did it for me. She waited until 5am to get our sweet little gifts and for that I owe her!

So here is a thanks to my little sister:

To Brooke, my sweet little dear.
How I am glad it was you that awoke this morning with cheer.
As I slept away, with warmth from a cover,
It was you standing on isle 9, with people all over.
I was dreaming about the things I possibly would like,
And it was poor you, who didn't get your griddle.....right?
Oh, maybe it was your waffle maker, that blasted 3 dollar steal,
If you'd only wait for Christmas, maybe you'd get one, for real!

So this is for you Brooke, the determined girl I know!
Thanks for my laptop, I owe you fo' sho!

Still More...

I feel like there are a million things to tell you but I keep forgetting! Just like me....to forget. It's funny that I talk about forgetting. I was just telling a friend the other day, " You know, I must be forgettable!" At work I get papers all the time that say, "Amanda".....for goodness sake, I AM AMBER! Something else happened and I can't put my finger on it right now but yet again the nagging sound of "Forgettable Amber" popped inside my head.

I rest in knowing that one day, yes one day, I will be unforgettable.
I know at least my Father in heaven knows exactly who I am and that's all that matters.

Anyways, it is officially HALLOWEEN and my family and I are sitting around watching Sherlock Holmes at 12:33am! We are suckers for LAAAAAATE night flicks!

I love it! The great thing is we sleep in every chance we get and no one is ever disturbed until 11:30 or later in the morning! Thank you Lord for sleep! :P

On that note, I will share a couple of pictures with you from Friday. My co-teacher and I were "Best Friends" at our Halloween party. The kids loved it and constantly asked us to connect to each other!

Allison and I

Our Kiddos

We had such blast! The kids had hot-dogs wrapped like mummies, yummy cake balls and monster apples! These moms were the greatest! They set up the party, provided the decor and foods, and cleaned up!

Hooray for being a teacher!

Blessings~
Amber

So....... I am still Miss. Palacios :)

Yes, I am!  I realize that it was just a dream to think I may actually be proposed to Thursday night from someone I barely knew! It's ok though, I am glad to know I am just not made for a "rock-star"! I learned alot about the artists I saw. God did so much in just those few hours to show me that His life and gifts are worth more than a concert everyday of the week. Not the life for me. There has to be more to true worship than a gig every other night.

God is not just a gig!

Anyways, overall the experience was one that I am glad to have had and I dearly love the music from these guys but I still want to know the heart of the matter, in their music and in their life.

I bet you are wondering, "Didn't she get to ask them?"
That's another story!

The woman at the front desk told me to arrive at the venue at the wrong time so I missed it!

Shucks for me but I have found that I probably wouldn't be any more accomplished had I got to ask.

As for you, here are a few good pics of Jars of Clay and Brandon Heath.ENJOY!!!!!

This very sweet lady took this picture for me while Brandon signed my stuff! I didn't even know she did this!

Welcome song

Both bands came out and sang the first song together!

I think I took this one while he sang "Love Never Fails"

PERFECT!

Right in front of me!

Bye Brandon

Hello Jars of Clay!

Jars

Brandon

What can I say, He is so cute!

Rockin Out!

Goodbye

Ashley, Shawn, and Me

Jars of Clay, Brandon Heath, and ME!!!!

Ash and the guys!

AHHHH !! It's been FAR too long!

Hi my friends!

Well, I write to say that it is almost the END of October and lots of new things have happened!

1) I have finally settled into a new school year! My class of 4yr olds are great and are learning so much already.

2) I sing on the worship team at my church, I never would have thought I would be helping out with lead and harmony vocals.

3) I have purchased a gorgeous white coat that I have had my eye on for quite some time.

4) I am writing new music.

5) I have not traveled back home since September 4. (That's a VERY LONG time for me!)

6) I have sold 3 items on my ETSY website......go check it out! www.amber33.etsy.com

7) I had a revelation of God's love in a different way that I am OK with where He has me and what He is doing in my life at the present moment and in the future.

8) I have a newly engaged little sister. Albert, you are a lucky man!

9) I went to a William's Ranch Party in Alpine, Tx! It was pretty nice considering the man owns pretty much every mountain there!

10) I am the owner of the 3rd Artist Circle ticket to see BRANDON HEATH and Jars of Clay this Thursday.

I cannot tell you how excited I am to know that if all goes as I think it will, I get 30 minutes of talk time with both bands, front row seats, and autographs!

I don't even care about the autographs, I just want to ask these men where their heart for Christ lies? I want to know the inspiration of their music. I want to know if God wakes them from their sleep and sings to them a new melody to bless the world with. I want to know what it is that God has charged them with and how they make it through everyday on the road.

I have so many things turning in my head it is crazy!

I like both artists but I really enjoy Brandon's stuff. His lyrics relate to me more I guess. He seems like a pretty cool guy and I hope to hear some amazing things from both of the bands.

I guess I will see in a few days!

So, to God I owe my greatest gratitude to bless me with this highly anticipated honor! For Him I will shine and let the world see.

$45 for Artist Circle Ticket =
30 minutes of QandA
Signed Poster
Front Row Seating

Possible shot at being the future Mrs. Brandon Heath...... PRICELESS!

Pictures later my friends!

Blessings to you!
Amber

Handmade....is so AMAZING!

I saw this blog on ETSY, home of my little shop, and thought I would share it with you.

Look at this amazing idea for a handmade wedding!

I am inspired to do something like this for my own, not in all the details but the most handmade I can possibly do on my own!

Enjoy!

http://www.etsy.com/storque/handmade-life/handmade-weddings-with-a-little-help-from-their-friends-10458/

my ETSY.......go check it out!

Hello!

I have been crafting away and now have some stuff on my ETSY website. Go check it out and see what God has blessed me with!

www.etsy.com/shop/Amber33

God is MIGHTY!!!

Today as I was pondering the thought of getting out of my bed or just laying there with the blankets over my head I ultimately stayed right where I was and began to talk to God. I came before Him as the unworthy servant that I am and began to acknowledge that He is not just a man to have a conversation with...He is God! Why is it that we salute an officer in the Navy, Army, Marines? Yet, when we come before the Lord, on His judgement throne, we so freely speak about what we need, what we want, why this? why that? Isn't He worthy to be praised, honored, revered? This isn't a preaching to the choir motive, it's just what I needed to get through my own skull. I began to speak about how worthy He was and how mighty He is and right then and there, the Lord stopped me and spoke, " Do you know how mighty I am?" I paused, "Yes...well...uh..... He said, " Look out your window." I asked, " What?" This is extremely like me because any time the Lord ever speaks to me, I always ask Him, "WHAT?" and He sweetly says, "Must you always ask questions? Just do as I say my dove." So I got off my bed, walked to the window and peeked out. It was a rather still day and I immediately noticed the neighbor's tree swaying. No other tree around us was moving but their's. As I watched, the breeze slowly crept up and blew over our trees. It was AMAZING. The Lord said, " This is my breath." It was then that I knew of His might, that in one breath of God, He could sway millions of trees and the trees He chose to sway today were mine.

It's one of those, "you had to be there" kind of things but know that He wants to show you His might in such a way that will embed itself forever in your heart.

Blessings my friends~
Amber