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FOR MANY OF US, AUGUST IS A BITTERSWEET TURNING POINT IN THE CALENDAR YEAR. Summer freedom is drawing to a close, and the school bells will be ringing any day now. While the lazy days of sipping cool beverages poolside may
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be numbered, this month brings a sense of renewal. New routines, new clothes and new school supplies often come to mind in August. And because we dedicated an issue to both the men and women of our community earlier this year, it would only be right to celebrate some of our cutest residents: kids and pets! There’s no doubt we have some serious pet lovers in Parker. Meet a few of them (and their four-legged friends) and you’ll find what makes the bond between humans and animals (or a whole pack!) so special. For a one-of-a-kind gift, what could be more endearing than a beloved pet's illustration on a pillow? It's never too early to start planning that next family vacation, and you might decide to embark on a worldly adventure with your own crew after reading "A Mom's Wanderlust." Cheers to another wonderful month ahead, Parker. We hope to see you around!
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INSIDE THE ISSUE AUGUST 2019
FEATURES 20 A Mom’s Wanderlust Travel Dreams Turn into Globetrotting Lessons for the Entire Family, Nap Time Included
26 Pet Lifestyle Owners From All Walks of Life Share Their Love of Their Four-Legged Friends
32 Pooch Pillows With a Love of the Off-Beat, Artist Finds Niche in Pet Illustrations
34 Teen Spaces Redesigned Boy’s Bedroom Uses Industrial
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TRAVEL DESTINATION
A Mo m’s Wa n d e r l u s t ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY SONJA NIX
TRAVEL DREAMS TURN INTO GLOBETROTTING LESSONS FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY, NAP TIME INCLUDED
I’ve had the itch to travel my whole life. Whether sit-
I kept reminding myself toddlers actually live in Spain,
ting in the back seat with my sister on a 14-hour straight
and they too need diapers and naps. She didn’t sleep a
drive to Phoenix or a summer visit to my grandmother
wink on the flight, so neither did people around us. The
in New York, I couldn’t wait to see what was beyond my
time change was a harder transition than I expected, but
front door. At a young age, I sensed there were riches to
after a couple of sleepless nights and exhausting days,
be found in visiting far-off places. As such, I spent my
we began to find our stride.
young adulthood traveling and living abroad.
I’d planned to spend hours at the Prado and Reina
Then marriage. And kids. A mortgage, weekend soc-
Sofia but found that young kids and fine art don’t go
cer games and voilà—10 years passed with vacations
together as well as I’d hoped. Once at the Prado, we
to beach resorts, road trips through the Southwest and
headed straight to the majestic works by Titian, Rubens
long weekend getaways to see friends. Don’t get me
and Tintoretto. They tolerated my description of the
wrong, an all-inclusive on the Riviera Maya is exactly
evolution of technique and art historical references for
what a mama’s weary soul needs sometimes. But for
about 30 minutes. We didn’t even see the Spanish mas-
me, who’d wandered to Europe and Central America and
ters. Luckily for us, Madrid is a very child-friendly city,
spent time living in Amsterdam before family, I began
and most large museums are free one or more evenings
to feel stuck. I didn’t want to spend my 40th decade
a week. Our time at Reina Sofia was more successful.
reminiscing about travel days gone by. I couldn’t imagine
Modern art, with its abstract and at times whimsical
waiting until the AARP magazines started arriving in
motifs, appeals to children. My three were particularly
my mailbox to experience a streetside café in Paris or
enraptured and moved by the story Picasso’s "Guernica"
looking up in wonder at the masterpieces in Europe’s
tells. We discovered many other things on this trip that
grand museums. I wanted to do those things again with
worked beautifully. The Parque Retiro was a block from
my children, in hopes they could experience the same
our flat, and we walked through every day. The Spanish
delight in seeing different ways of living. Despite having
schedule of eating a large meal mid-afternoon and
three children under the age of 7, my husband and I took
staying up late felt like we were immersed in a culture
a chance and took a three-week trip abroad to Spain.
different than ours, even if ever so slightly.
We were already familiar with Madrid, having traveled
We have since taken many trips, including Guatemala
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Eiffel Tower, Paris
“I couldn’t imagine waiting until the AARP magazines started arriving in my mailbox to experience a streetside café in Paris or looking up in wonder at the masterpieces in Europe’s grand museums. I wanted to do those things again with my child ren ...”
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Coffers plantation, Guatemala
Chocolate making, Guatemala
Panajachel, Guatemala
London, Kensington Palace
Stamford Bridge, London
Tower Bridge, London
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Puerta Del Sol, Madrid
“Traveling with our child ren is one of the most rewarding decisions we’v e made. In addition to all the new experiences and memories, one unexpected gift has come to me: learning to go with the flow, improvise and problem-solve together.” that Europe presents. This trip was hard; we weren’t
HOW DO WE DO IT? HERE IS
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WHAT WORKS FOR US.
very little there yet are welcoming and generous. Our
1. Choose the right accommodation. We use vacation
children saw how fortunate we are in the United States
rentals for trips longer than four or five days. A kitchen
and began to see the importance of gratitude and
and living area help everyone feel settled in. We pack only
service to others. Contrast that with our recent trip to
four days of clothing and find an apartment with a washer
London. Our shared language and culture make it the
and dryer. For shorter trips, we choose a hotel. We always
friendliest and easiest destination we have traveled to
stay near a park and start most days with outdoor play.
with children. The familiarity allowed our son to navigate the Underground like a local. The Natural History
2. Find the right time of year to travel. We travel in the fall
Museum, the Science Museum, even the Tate Modern
when my husband’s work is slow. We avoid busy crowds
were big hits for our family.
of summer travel, are able to take longer-than-average
Traveling with our children is one of the most rewarding decisions we’ve made. In addition to all the new
trips and the costs are lower. We take schoolwork with us and work it into our daily schedule.
experiences and memories, one unexpected gift has come to me: learning to go with the flow, improvise and
3. Adjust expectations. Little bodies sleep when needed
problem-solve together. That is why we travel—to learn
and wake when ready, so jet lag takes longer to over-
those things we otherwise would not have by staying
come. We move at a slower pace and create a routine.
home. Go to that place you’ve been dreaming of, and
We start our days with a leisurely breakfast, do school-
take your kids. Happy travels!
work and leave around 11 a.m. We visit two to three sites a day. As children get older, they tolerate more. 4. Do your research. Look at neighborhoods, public transportation, expected weather and kid-friendly activities. I monitor airfares and book when low. Highdemand sites are booked ahead, but we keep days flexible to enjoy spontaneous local activities. 5. Take direct flights. Denver International Airport now has many direct flights to major European cities. If unavailable, change planes before you fly internationally. 6. Engage children in the planning. On our recent trip to London, my son chose Stamford Bridge, home of the Chelsea Football Club. My daughter loves the Princess Diana fashion and humanitarian exhibit at Kensington Palace. August 2019 | Parker Lifestyle
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“IT SOUNDS SORT OF SILLY TO SOME PEOPLE, BUT BEING WITH DOGS RELIES HEAVILY ON BEING PRESENT AND HAVING THE RIGHT ENERGY. DOGS SENSE WHEN YOU’RE SCARED, UNCOMFORTABLE, STRESSED, NERVOUS, WORKED-UP OR DISTRACTED.”
OLIVE MOYA IS THE FOUNDER AND OWNER OF THE
we’ve picked up everyone, we head to our walking spot.
CIRCLE PACK, A DOG PACK-WALKING SERVICE IN
I leash and unload each pup according to how calm
THE SOUTH DENVER AREA. She is also an artist with a
they are. We start walking, and the real work begins. We
BFA from Otis College of Art and Design. She works as a
walk fairly slowly because it really doesn’t matter how
painter, muralist and hand-letterer in Denver.
far we get. With my pack, it’s about draining them mentally. They need to focus on walking behind me, respect-
TELL US ABOUT YOUR OWN DOG, WHO WAS THE
ing me as the leader as opposed to being a predator. I
INSPIRATION FOR YOUR WORK AS A DOG TRAINER.
ask for them to work, which means their mind must be
We’ve had my Australian shepherd, Axl, since he was
focused instead of aimlessly sniffing, looking for animals
a puppy. He has always been difficult, high-strung and
like prairie dogs, marking, playing with the other dogs. I
dominant. When we had our son, we researched how to
drop each dog off and go home to vacuum up bags full
introduce them, and we tried so hard to do everything
of hair and Windex slobber from my windows. But that’s
right. Shortly after, he bit my dad and my husband and
just the physical work. A lot of my time is spent doing
growled at multiple people who got near my son. I knew
free evaluations or training sessions for owners, texting
that if we didn’t figure out a solution, Axl would end up
or calling them when they have questions.
either at a rescue shelter or being put down. My best friend, who lived back home in Los Angeles, had dealt
YOU'RE ALSO AN ARTIST. HOW DOES YOUR WORK
with aggression with her own dog, and the only per-
AS AN ARTIST COMPLEMENT YOUR WORK AS A
son who could help her was a man named Brandon
DOG TRAINER?
Fouche. We called Brandon and worked our butts off
Many times, making art can be meditative. I’m moving
doing everything he told us. Axl hasn’t bitten anyone
my hand, getting into a flow and staying in the present
since and is a vastly different dog. That same friend
moment. Even to be creative sometimes you have to get
worked as a pack walker with The Healing Pack in L.A.
some space from the ideas and do something completely
She talked me into trying pack-walking here in Colorado.
different for them to come, seemingly from nowhere. Being an artist has taught me a lot about knowing when and how
WHAT DOES YOUR TYPICAL WORKDAY LOOK LIKE?
to let go and live in the moment, and when and how to put
First I load up my car with leashes, water, muzzles,
in the work and push through even when its uncomfort-
poop bags, etc., and cover every surface with seat
able. It sounds sort of silly to some people, but being with
and cargo protective mats. It’s a messy job. Then
dogs relies heavily on being present and having the right
I drop off the baby at Grandma’s house and start my
energy. Dogs sense when you’re scared, uncomfortable,
pickups. From the moment the dogs see me until the
stressed, nervous, worked-up or distracted.
moment I drop them off, I must be clear and consistent. They trust me for that reason; there are no surprises and
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PET TALES
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CODI BAIR & LEILANI
A Colorado native, Codi Bair holds a degree in equine entrepreneurship and is an equestrian trainer and owner of Legacy Equestrians. TELL US HOW YOU CAME TO OWN A PIG. WHAT’S HE LIKE? He was a Christmas present. It was something I had always wanted since I was little. Leilani is very much like a little diva. He likes things his way and loves to cuddle. He is too smart. I have to put a lock on the fridge so he doesn’t open it, and he can go in and out of a doggy door. WHAT’S IT LIKE TAKING HIM OUT? Whenever we leave, we get stopped multiple times on the street. People will stop their cars in the middle of the road, or better yet, turn around in the street, park and come and say hi to him. I haven’t met another pet pig, but one of my colleagues also got one because she fell in love with mine. WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF HAVING LEILANI? I never have food that goes to waste. He is like a little garbage disposal. It is also nice to come home every day and have him to cuddle with. And when I do take him out, it brightens other people’s day. 28
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Mia Harrington, 13, of Highlands Ranch and her horse, Mo, train in Parker and ride in Colorado Hunter Jumper Association competitions. “I tried many other activities before horses— soccer, gymnastics, dance and guitar. Nothing stuck until horses,” she says. Mia has been taking lessons in Parker through Legacy Equestrians since 2017. TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR HORSE. My horse is Misty’s Rainstorm, but we call him Mo. He is a 13-year-old Chincoteague pony. His great-grandmother was Misty of Chincoteague, the subject of the book series by Marguerite Henry. Ponies can be stubborn and feisty, but Mo is very sweet and calm, even at horse shows. His only fault is that he can be a little lazy sometimes. He likes to roll in the pasture and get really dirty.
MIA HARRINGTON & MO
WHAT’S THE BEST PART OF HORSE TRAINING? The best thing about this sport is working with horses. They are such smart animals, but you can never be sure what they will do or how they will react in every situation. DESCRIBE A SCARY TIME LEARNING TO JUMP HORSES. Before I got Mo, I rode my trainer’s horses. I used to ride Foxy, a very small pony with a lot of personality who loves to jump. When I was first learning to jump really small jumps, we were trotting by a big jump, and she decided to dart over and jump it. I didn’t fall off. Fortunately, I just slid forward and dangled by my arms from her neck.
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ARTIST’S PALETTE
DOGGY POWER WITH A LOVE OF THE OFFBEAT, ARTIST FINDS NICHE IN PET ILLUSTRATIONS
ARTICLE SERENA MONTOYA PHOTOGRAPHY ELLE PHOTOGRAPHY
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“I ENJOY THE FREEDOM OF BEING ABLE TO WORK FOR MYSELF, AND THAT CREATIVE DESIRE HAS ALWAYS BEEN THERE.”
GRAPHIC
DESIGNER
AND
ILLUSTRATOR
BRITTANY HENSON’S CREATIVITY SHOWS UP IN HER HAND-LETTERED GREETING CARDS, T-SHIRTS
AND
HOME
DESIGN
GOODS,
INCLUDING HER PET ILLUSTRATION PILLOWS. She came up with the idea for her business, Grain+Dot, about seven years ago after shopping for a greeting card. She couldn't find anything inspiring, so she started making her own, imbued with her unorthodox, dry sense of humor. “I enjoy the freedom of being able to work for myself, and that creative desire has always been there,” Brittany says. Brittany’s designs include pet illustrations, which she says all started with images of her own dogs, Midge and Sampson. Brittany says she first drew her dog and thought, “Maybe, you know, other people want this, and turns out they did.” GrainAndDot.com
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OPEN HOUSE
Teen Spaces
ARTICLE JENNIFER STARBUCK PHOTOGRAPHY ELLE PHOTOGRAPHY
REDESIGNED BOY'S BEDROOM USES INDUSTRIAL TOUCHES WITHOUT GOING OVERBOARD, FREES UP SPACE FOR LOUNGING AND READING
INTERIOR DESIGNER KATHY HELFRICH OF JDUCE
By positioning the bed in the corner, eliminating his
DESIGN SAYS THIS REDESIGNED 12-YEAR-OLD
unused desk (homework usually takes place in the fam-
BOY’S BEDROOM ADDS INDUSTRIAL-HIP TOUCHES
ily office), and fully utilizing closet space as opposed to
AND FREES UP SPACE FOR HIM TO HANG OUT WITH
dressers, Kathy was able to free up real estate, making
FRIENDS OR SIMPLY SPEND TIME READING.
this small bedroom feel much larger.
“He likes to bring his buddies over, and he wanted it to look fun and trendy without it being over the top,” Kathy says. 34
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“I love the simplicity,” she says. CONTINUED >
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OPEN HOUSE
(CON TI N U ED)
++ The chunky twin bed was replaced with a sleek but larger full-size bed. The corner placement frees up floor space. ++ Instead of wallpaper, removable wall decals add interest to the walls. + + A custom-made hat rack was made by local woodworker Chris Dickey of C&S Toolworks. ++ OTHER ITEMS IN THE ROOM: Wall signs made by Kyla Lee of By Kyla. Custom window treatment: Revolution Performance fabric, made by Window Wares in Castle Rock. Bed: Pottery Barn Kids. Acrylic signs, Pendleton blanket: RH Teen. Black distressed dresser, red locker nightstand: Wayfair. Rug: Ikea. Soccer ball wall mounts: The Container Store. Plus-sign wall decals: Wallternatives.
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REALTY REPORT NEIGHBORHOOD
PARKER
REALTY REPORT
ORIGINAL PRICE
SOLD PRICE
DOM
BDRMS
BATHS
Forest Park
$1,059,000
$1,052,000
8
5
5
Castle Pines
$1,199,900
$1,199,900
0
5
5
Puma Ridge
$1,039,000
$1,000,000
13
4
4
Maher Ranch
$1,099,900
$1,099,000
14
5
5
Castle Pines Village
$1,175,000
$1,125,000
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5
6
Castle Rock
$1,150,000
$1,150,000
0
4
4
Timber Canyon
$1,275,000
$1,200,000
17
4
5
Castle Pines Village
$1,195,000
$1,210,000
2
4
7
Escavera
$1,250,000
$1,225,000
103
4
6
Keene Ranch
$1,550,000
$1,441,500
31
6
7
Castle Pines Village
$1,685,000
$1,650,000
332
4
7
Castle Pines Village
$2,595,000
$2,500,000
26
6
7
Foxtail Farms
$1,295,000
$1,250,000
3
6
7
Sage Port
$1,195,000
$1,195,000
4
5
5
Spirit Ridge
$1,045,000
$1,000,000
387
5
6
Pradera
$1,179,900
$1,100,000
262
5
6
Hidden Pines
$1,100,000
$1,100,000
114
4
4
Timbers at the Pinery
$1,295,000
$1,225,000
89
4
6
Timbers at the Pinery
$1,290,000
$1,250,000
118
5
5
Pradera
$1,385,000
$1,385,000
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5
6
Luxury residential sales ($1M+) closed from June 16, 2019 - July 15, 2019 in Parker, Franktown, Elizabeth, Castle Rock, Castle Pines, Larkspur, Sedalia
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AUGUST
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
1
streets
CONCERT IN THE PARK
TheLocalColorado.com
of
downtown
Parker
to
check out the more than 70 vendors that share their creations.
Discovery Park, Parker
Boogie Machine plays its '70s disco tunes, along with a hint of funk and rock. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy an eve-
ART IN THE PARK
O'Brien Park, Parker
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Come discover the work of local
SO LONG TO SUMMER 5K/10K
family-friendly event with things for
artists at Art in the Park, sponsored by Parker Artists Guild. This is a
Salisbury Park, Parker
the kids to do including a face paint-
Come run, walk and have fun at
ing booth (for a small charge) and
the So Long to Summer 5K/10K
a children’s art station where kids
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&
AUTHOR ANDREA BOBOTIS
race. The Family Trek is 1.3 miles.
ning of free music. Food trucks available. ParkerArts.org
Douglas County Libraries, Lone Tree
RNK
can create their own art projects.
Running & Walking. Enjoy prizes,
Family
Fun
Trek
with
There will also be music and food.
pancakes and T-shirts after the
ParkerArtistsGuild.com
ParkerRec.com/SoLong
Colorado author Andrea Bobotis will talk about her newly released debut novel, The Last List of Miss Judith Kratt, at Douglas County Libraries in Lone Tree. A book sale and signing
10-11 CLUB PILATES GRAND OPENING
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Douglas County Libraries, Parker
Club Pilates Parker
Travel columnist, author and photog-
is free, but registration is required at
Club Pilates Parker will be hosting
rapher Ron Stern shares expert tips
303.791.7323 or DCL.org.
its Grand Opening Aug. 10-11. There
and secrets for traveling in grand
will be amazing vendors, freebies and
style on a budget. Learn how to get
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great deals. There will also be free
great deals on airfare, accommoda-
intro classes all weekend long. They
tions, cruises and entertainment, plus
WHIRLYBIRD SHOWCASE
are so excited to bring the benefits
ideas for creative lodging. Douglas
of Pilates to everyBODY. For more
County Libraries in Parker. The event
information, call 303.578.4102.
is free, but registration is required at
will follow the author's talk. The event
Exploration of Flight, Englewood
303.791.7323 or DCL.org.
Get up close to a variety of whirlybirds at Exploration of Flight's monthly showcase featuring helicopters. A helicopter is an incredibly complex machine that makes a tremendous difference in our daily lives. See the Bell 505, Bell 407 and Bell 206 along
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17 YOUNG EAGLES FLIGHT EXPERIENCE
Exploration of Flight, Englewood
SEP 14 MUCKFEST
Salisbury Park, Parker
with the Children’s Hospital’s Flight
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space
Test
for Life Helicopter, the Airbus H130 T2.
Museum is proud to partner with the
toughness and support the Multiple
your
athletic
ExplorationOfFlight.org
EAA Young Eagles program to give
Sclerosis Society at the same time
children ages 8 to 17 years old the
at the MuckFest. MuckFest features
EVERY SUNDAY
opportunity to experience the thrill
18 obstacles primed to make you fly
of flight, free of charge, on the third
and climb higher than you've gone
PARKER FARMERS MARKET
Saturday of every month. RSVPs are
before. Conquer the 5K course, and
required to attend. Links are posted
afterward, proudly wear your new
Downtown Parker
around the first of every month.
MuckFest T-shirt and relive the
Come join the summer celebra-
ExplorationOfFlight.org
adventure
and
and
celebrate
mental
your
tion every Sunday in August at the
accomplishment. Spectators are free.
Parker Farmers Market. Walk the
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DIY
DOGS WILL GO NUTS FOR THESE QUICK + EASY SNACKS
TREAT YOUR PET MAN’S BEST FRIEND DESERVES MAN’S BEST FOOD. Dogs will go nuts for these quick and easy peanut butter and oat treats. With just a few ingredients and a little bit of time, you’ll be well on your way to getting your dog to do anything you ask. And, if you get hungry, you can even sneak one for yourself—just don’t let your pup see!
Peanut Butter + Oats INGREDIENTS + 1 cup old-fashioned oats + 1/2 cup flour + 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter + 1 egg
INSTRUCTIONS 1. Preheat your oven to 300 F.
+ IMPORTANT Be sure the peanut butter you use
does not contain xylitol—the artificial sweetener can be fatal to dogs.
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2. In a large mixing bowl, mix together oats, flour, peanut butter and egg until combined. 3. Roll your dough out on a flat surface to about 1/2-inch thickness. 4. Cut out your dog’s favorite shapes with cookie cutters. 5. Place your treats onto a baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes. Makes about 36 1-inch diameter treats.
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