yvonne parks: Soooo Excited!!

WHO

Hi there. I'm Yvonne, and I'm a wife, Mom of 2 and business chick. Welcome!

I started this blog 17 years ago, back when most people said "What's a Blog?" (and before Facebook!) Well, I'm still here maintaining this blog when I can, simply to continue archiving all the memories that I have invested here. :)

We moved to Ottawa in August of 2007, but I've spent the previous years of my life in a city called Winnipeg (Ever heard of it?) I've been a worship leader for over 33 years, and I often say that "I don't really like music...I just love worship"

If you like, you click on the CD in the right column of this blog, and hear clips of my album "Only One Love".

And work? I have a small graphic design company (www.pearcreative.ca) specializing in Book Cover Design and marketing materials. I love love LOVE my job!

I share my adventures with my incredible husband of 25 years (Jason) and our two gorgeous daughters aged 16 and 19.

(updated 2019)

Friday, January 23, 2009

Soooo Excited!!

Jason surprised me 2 days ago with the news that RHONDA is coming to Ottawa for my birthday! I'm turning 35...which is kinda a big deal for me (holy moley, I'm getting OLD!) But now I'm so looking forward to it! I was already excited that Vikki was taking me out on my b-day..but now...to have both my friends with me...I'm in heaven!!

Jason is so amazing...I love him so much! He told me that I was to have fun, and come/go as I pleased with Rhonda..that he'd do all the parenting, and I was just to HAVE FUN! He's so awesome!!

But today...it got better! Today...he told me that he's booked us a day at "Le Nordik Spa" in Quebec.

It's an Indoor/OUTDOOR spa, rather like a modern-day version of the Roman Bath!

The concept requires alternating hot, cold and relaxation periods.

First warm up your body by taking a Finnish sauna or steam bath for 10 to 15 minutes; this will open up your pores and toxins can be evacuated through sweat. Then, quickly cool off by submerging yourself under the Nordic waterfall or in one of our cold or temperate pools; this step will help rinse off toxins and tighten up the pores of your skin. Finally, complete the process with a calming period by sitting peacefully for another 10 to 15 minutes in one of our indoor or outdoor relaxation areas. This step will allow your system to find its normal rhythm. To fully take advantage of the beneficial effects of such an activity, we recommend that you repeat these steps 3 to 4 times in a row, at your own pace, and top off the experience by relaxing your muscles in our outdoor hot tub.

So you spend the whole day, just relaxing in a pool, hot tub, or by a fireplace...having lunch, and then throw in a 1 hour massage! I've NEVER done anything like this...and I can't wait!

Here are some pictures I found online:

8 comments:

Vikki said...: Oh my gosh, you are going to absolutely LOVE it!!!!!!! What day are you going?; 6:38 p.m.
Yvonne Parks said...: Vikki....on Friday!!

I want to hear ALL about your spa day! It sounds similar!!!!!; 6:53 p.m.
Nancy said...: How incredibly extravagant ! I know you will have a wonderful experience. It will be difficult to top this Yvonne, when Jason's birthday rolls around. Have a blast and take lots of pictures.; 9:32 a.m.
Jennifer said...: Wow!! Amazing. Please take lots of pictures so we can enjoy it along with you.; 11:31 a.m.
Kristi said...: What an awesome guy! Have a blast!; 11:38 a.m.
Ren said...: I can't wait to hear all about it. :); 6:05 p.m.
Jo's-D-Eyes said...: COOL!
What a great present:)
I like the Hot bubble bath,
have fun:); 6:09 a.m.
Deanna Momtchilov said...: Oh, that looks awesome! It reminds me a bit of Fairmont Hot Springs. Have a great time and a wonderful birthday! Give Rhonda a hug for me too! :); 5:29 p.m.