Cam & Howard's Vow Renewal PJ -1/12/09 - WP&WH--p.98: TRIP REPORT BEGINS

[keenercam]

Hi Cam! I love what you've done so far. That ring is gorgeous!

I was wondering if you guys might be considerinng running in the new Princess half marathon. It's too late for me to do the regular one in January, but I think I could register and train for the one in March.

I think you absolutely could train to be prepared for the March 1/2 marathon! I think most training plans are 14-16 weeks long, so even if you are not ready right now, you can work on fitness and "train to train".
I don't plan to do that half-marathon. I will be doing the 1/2 on January 10, 2009, and the March race would be sooner than I'd want to do another endurance event. Also, I will take off 7 work days in January for the pre-marathon activities and then our VR and "honeymoon" so March would be a bit soon to take off more time. If you are looking for some company while you train to train and then while you train, you should check out the DISBoards very own WISH racing team forum. We are people of all levels of abilities -- walking a 20+ minute mile to very fast runners, tri-athletes, bikers, swimmers, etc. The introduction thread is at http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1795676 and there is a weekly thread where we all encourage each other with regular workouts/training and just generally get to know each other. That thread for this week is at http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1821410 It may seem a bit intimidating at first, but jump right in. We LOVE new participants!
ETA: Ohhh, I just realized there is a thread for DISers doing the March Princess race events (1/2 marathon included). It is located here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1817457
Some of the nicest people I know are on that thread and will welcome you with open arms. Be sure to check it out and tell them Cam sent you.

I am so excited that my silver shoes arrived today. They are very comfortable AND the height is perfect (2 5/8"). I think they will look so pretty with the silver embroidery on my gown.

Do you like them?

2BoysMom -- you are so generous! Thank you! Your post made me cry. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and post.

 

[postesf]

HI Cam. Just checking in on the going-ons around here. I'm LOVING the shoes! Both pair!!! I think the Bolero will be stunning. Did your dress choice change??? Can you PM me a link? I'd love to see it!!! You are definately getting a lot accomplished. It will be here before you know it!

Stacie

BTW...Your rings are gorgeous!

 

[mla1977]

Thanks for the info Cam! I'll have to check those boards out later tonight. I did Race for the Cure this past weekend. DM and step dad joined me so I didn't really get to run it. Not that I would have run the whole thing anyways. I tried to get them to run down the Parkway before they stopped and walked, but they didn't get that far. I did finish in 56min, which included DM's 5-10 minute potty break. Not bad considering that I didn't train at all.

 

[2BoysMom]

2BoysMom -- you are so generous! Thank you! Your post made me cry. Thank you so much for taking the time to read and post.

Oh you're very welcome. But you don't have to thank me for reading.....I'm ADDICTED....I feel like I am a part of the whole process. It's amazing how we can be excited and happy for people we don't even know! I am so looking forward to the pictures that will be coming after the actual VR. I hope you don't forget us... and will continue to post.

I have debated back and forth on the Princess 1/2 Marathon, I am not in any shape to be doing something like that, but have always wanted to. After reading your post above to Mia, and reading the Princess link, I've decided to go ahead and register! I would love to feel that sense of accomplishment.

 

[keenercam]

Woohoo!! So excited that we have new WISH race team members! You guys will LOVE the whole process of training. Pushing your body to new distances or paces and seeing the improvement from week to week is just amazing! Really looking forward to sharing that journey with you, 2BoysMom and mla1977!

Honey - if you dont' want to see the dress, don't click on the link.

Gown ordering last night was SOOOOOO exciting! They still have my gown in the store as a sample. You can see it now at http://a1000.g.akamaitech.net/f/1000/806/12h/images.theknot.com/GownDesigners/ilissa/kniliss080938m.jpg. Now that it is on the knot, I'd bet more brides will see it and fall in love with it! Be sure to click on the detail button to see the bodice. It is gorgeous! The embroidery on the skirt looks like it was done by and her fairy friends. So pretty!

The funny thing is my body is so disproportionate that the four measurements they took (besides hem to hollow, the measurement for the height of the gown) span 4 sizes. So, I think I know what areas I really need to target now in my workouts! The shoes look really pretty with the gown, too. It wouldn't be a bad thing if my feet got a bit less chubby in the process, however! LOL! So, the order will go in Monday and by the end of the week the manufacturer will provide an order date. Right now, the salon is guestimating October. Looks like 16+/- weeks is September 15.

 

[mla1977]

Thanks Cam! I think I will try for the 8K in Philly in November to get started!

 

[IndyBride]

I LOVE your shoes!! Where did you find them? Do they come in different heel heights? My DF is only a few inches taller than me and he perfers to "tower" over me.

Your dress is so beautiful. I love all the detail in the skirt. Very very pretty. Definatly princessy.

 

[keenercam]

Thanks Cam! I think I will try for the 8K in Philly in November to get started!

Awesome! If I hadn't just decided NOT to do any races longer than 5k before the half-marathon, I'd join you! Instead, I'll just have to encourage you and cheer you on!

I LOVE your shoes!! Where did you find them? Do they come in different heel heights? My DF is only a few inches taller than me and he perfers to "tower" over me.

Your dress is so beautiful. I love all the detail in the skirt. Very very pretty. Definatly princessy.

Thank you! The shoes are from shoebuy.com. They have so many different colors and heights. They had the BEST selection of silver heels/sandals that I found anywhere! Good luck with your shoe quest. Isn't it fun?

 

[acourtwdw]

Loooooooooooooove the dress! That will look amazing on you

 

[KeenHo]

Must not click...link...No, noooooooooooooo.....Don't do it!









My lovely Bride will be well worth the months of not peeking at the fantastically gorgeous dress.

 

[DisneyLaura]

Cam - I just looked at your dress - GORGEOUS

 

[keenercam]

Howard, you slay me! After all these years, just imagining you smiling as you typed that made me just as ga-ga as the first time I saw your smile.

Thank you, Laura! I am so glad you like it.

 

[WithDisneySpirit]

Y'all are too cute

 

[DigitalLove]

Hey Stranger!

Long time, no type!! I'm just catching up with everything you've been upto since I was online last. The dress looks WAY better on you than that model I love, love, LOVE your shoes!! They are SO pretty

and what can I say about your ring other than WOW... Its absolutely stunning!!

Hope your training is going well... well, better than mine anyhow!! I'm running a half in October here in England in aid of the sunflower team... raising funds for hospice care which is something pretty dear to me... HOWEVER... if I don't get my butt out on the road and do some serious training sometime soon, i'll be walking the 13.1 miles instead. Monday... I'll start seriously on Monday (Again!!!)

Ya know... i've just been reading through and its incredible how you just get a 'feel' for people online. You posted the link to your dress, and I just 'knew' that there is absolutely no way Howard would click on it... Weird huh?

Anyhow... I'm at work (hence why i'm online at 4am UK time) and i'm sure there should be something else I can be doing other than catching up with everyones PJ's and TR's on here... Perhaps i'll just open a few more posts first!

Christina

xxx

 

[Valentine]

DON"T DO IT HOWARD!!!!!

Okay Cam.. all caught up!! See.. more time now with less show commitment... only 24 more hours and I am a free woman!!! LOL!!! LOVE the shoes.. and the dress is as stunning as I remember.. although most of what i saw was from underneath!! LOL! LOL! LOL!!

I am with you on the weight loss dedication... I SOOOO have to get back on that wagon! The late night rehearsals = late night eating + no time to really work out... only ends in too much Kathy!!

Howard... congrats on the end of school!! YIPPPPEEEE!!!!! It is almost over!! YAY!!!!

Can't wait to see you guys!!! Let's see what we can make happen in June!

Love ya's!

Kathy

 

[keenercam]

Y'all are too cute

Lisa -- You must be getting so excited!! I'll bet EPCOT is even more beautiful than when we ran through it for the Minnie. Sending you LOADS of and for your special day! I can't even imagine how exciting this next week will be!

Hey Stranger!

Long time, no type!! I'm just catching up with everything you've been upto since I was online last. The dress looks WAY better on you than that model I love, love, LOVE your shoes!! They are SO pretty

and what can I say about your ring other than WOW... Its absolutely stunning!!

Hope your training is going well... well, better than mine anyhow!! I'm running a half in October here in England in aid of the sunflower team... raising funds for hospice care which is something pretty dear to me... HOWEVER... if I don't get my butt out on the road and do some serious training sometime soon, i'll be walking the 13.1 miles instead. Monday... I'll start seriously on Monday (Again!!!)

Ya know... i've just been reading through and its incredible how you just get a 'feel' for people online. You posted the link to your dress, and I just 'knew' that there is absolutely no way Howard would click on it... Weird huh?

Anyhow... I'm at work (hence why i'm online at 4am UK time) and i'm sure there should be something else I can be doing other than catching up with everyones PJ's and TR's on here... Perhaps i'll just open a few more posts first!

Christina

xxx

Christina -- You are a darling! I am so sorry you are working through the night, but I hope it was a quiet one and uneventful for you. I wasn't familiar with that organization, but the hospice caregivers who took care of my Dad in his final days were true heroes. I've never met a more compassionate woman than the nurse or aide who took care of him with such gentleness and kindess. You are so sweet to compliment the dress, too. I know it looks pretty va-va-boom on that model and I'd never be able to pull it off, but I think it's the right combination of sexy & sweet that Howard will love.

DON"T DO IT HOWARD!!!!!

Okay Cam.. all caught up!! See.. more time now with less show commitment... only 24 more hours and I am a free woman!!! LOL!!! LOVE the shoes.. and the dress is as stunning as I remember.. although most of what i saw was from underneath!! LOL! LOL! LOL!!

I am with you on the weight loss dedication... I SOOOO have to get back on that wagon! The late night rehearsals = late night eating + no time to really work out... only ends in too much Kathy!!

Howard... congrats on the end of school!! YIPPPPEEEE!!!!! It is almost over!! YAY!!!!

Can't wait to see you guys!!! Let's see what we can make happen in June!

Love ya's!

Kathy

"too much Kathy"? THAT is so FUNNY!!!!! THere could NEVER be "enough" Kathy! I am so glad your show is almost over. I cannot wait to see you! Here are LOTS of Keener hugs in the meantime! Jenn's overwhelmed with exams or I'm sure she'd send her own; so one of those is from her. Oh, and one from Andrew to "the famous Kathy"

Not much new here on the planning front. I am hoping DFTW will sign the contract in the next few days so that I will feel like I can get the first newsletter finalized and sent. Lots of details are in place, as long as nothing changes.

Oh, I know one thing I've made progress on this weekend. Inspired by another bride here (thanks, Christina -- DisneyFairy19! ), I bought a binder to organize my stuff. It is frosted & pink and I bought a package of top sheet clear page protectors and put everything from my "bride file" into nice organized sections. At some point before the planning session, I'll make color copies for me and will give a lot of the pictures to our planner.

Okay, off to be a band parent!

 

[keenercam]

I've been meaning to post pix of the tee shirts we bought from customizedgirl.com.

Here they are:

What do you think?

 

[BayouPrincess]

I was just catching up Cam.

WOW! That dress is gorgeous. Howard keep the willpower up to not click the link! You'll be so glad you didn't when you see your gorgeous bride in it!

I LOVE the T-shirts. They came out great! I might have to visit that site myself. I'm in the process now of creating shirts for our trip this week to celebrate our "actual" anniversary!

Conga-rats on the weight loss Cam. You are doing so well.

 

[accountingbabe08]

I read the first 13 pages yesterday then life happened and my kids needed me when I went back I could barely keep my eyes opened. I 've spent the last two hours reading the rest. I absolutely love all of your plans Cam. Your VR will be absolutely fabulous.

I've had a few happy tears. Maybe I should pray for a wonderful guy too.

I'm on for your exciting plans and subscribing so I won't miss a detail. and BTW I love your dress i think it is absolutely gorgeous on you.

 

[keenercam]

I was just catching up Cam.

WOW! That dress is gorgeous. Howard keep the willpower up to not click the link! You'll be so glad you didn't when you see your gorgeous bride in it!

I LOVE the T-shirts. They came out great! I might have to visit that site myself. I'm in the process now of creating shirts for our trip this week to celebrate our "actual" anniversary!

Conga-rats on the weight loss Cam. You are doing so well.

Thank you, Lisa! Believe me, if I had HALF your talent I'd have made our shirts, but since I don't . . .

I read the first 13 pages yesterday then life happened and my kids needed me when I went back I could barely keep my eyes opened. I 've spent the last two hours reading the rest. I absolutely love all of your plans Cam. Your VR will be absolutely fabulous.

I've had a few happy tears. Maybe I should pray for a wonderful guy too.

I'm on for your exciting plans and subscribing so I won't miss a detail. and BTW I love your dress i think it is absolutely gorgeous on you.

Thank you so much for your good wishes. I am glad you like the dress. I think it will look totally different on me, and I love that the custom-made bolero will change the look slightly and make it uniquely mine. So happy to have you here, and looking forward to getting to know you better!