Man of the HOUSE; a DADDY blog!

2011-09-30T17:34:00.000-07:00

So um yeah!
THIS KID IS crawling and has a tooth. :) It seems like the milestones have come and gone with the days. This season has been a busy one with the crazy new class, and my wife launching her online business, Little Mommas. It has been busy and tiring but the emotional pay off has been great. Lila is doing very well. She is a healthy 7.5 month-old and is doing well.

Haha... told you.

2011-06-13T21:47:00.000-07:00

So if you don't know....I'm a school teacher. June around my house means one thing; NO MORE SCHOOL!!! I take this time to celebrate by drinking mojitos all day, and making my list of TTD, things to do. It's that list of pesky tasks you think about doing all the time but never have time to do. Well, I've been adding and taking away. (as I write, Alyce asks me to add 'clean the shower.') There is just so much to catch up on in six weeks. This isn't to mention setting up my classroom for next year.
Well, at least I know I won't be board this summer.

On a different note, Lila turned 4 months. She is now spitting out baby talk nonstop, and is drooling everywhere. Cuter than ever and getting pudgy. Al and I have noticed that she gets really fat when it seems she's hitting a growth spurt, then things out, or grows long ways. We have been pushing the bottle on her for the last week. We've figured that if we ever wanna get out on a hot date, we'd need to leave her with somebody else, which would require her to drink from a bottle. It was rough the first few days, but into Friday/ Saturday, she seemed to take it with less fuss. I think she's realized that even daddy can give her milk, even if it's not from a booby.
This is a pic of a little shoot mommy did the other day. I post so many smiley pics of her that I thought this one could be silly. hehe. I definitely plan on spending lots of time with mommy and this little monkey.
I'll post again soon.

ALY JUNE DADDY blog!

2011-05-16T21:27:00.000-07:00

For those of you who don't know. ALY JUNE is DEAD! The creativity will continue, but not in the form of a brand name. AlyJune has become my artist identity and was a venture that taught me a lot. SOMETHING more important has come!
I was reading an article on the Man of the House website, and this guy was talking about his blog. He talked about how he lost his journalism job and was blogging to keep sharp on his writing skills. Over time it was easy for him to go back and look at his archive to see how he had documented his son's growth. When I read that a lightbulb had gone on.
In the last few years I've seen blogging grow. It tends to be the easiest way to communicate up-to-date information with out having to write a whole lot, or take up the readers time. I've seen this really take off for bands, and clothing company's that market to the 'underground mainstream' group.
For me; I've decided to do this not for business, or for blowin hot air, not for others, but for myself. This is a place to talk about being a husband, my baby girl and my new responsibilities as a dad. We'll see how well this goes.

$10 I don't post before the end of the week....
edel

2010-08-12T20:01:00.000-07:00

Here are a couple of our newer prints. They are $10.00 a piece if you wanna hook yourself up. These tees are inspired by a summery..freeway art vibe. I'm subscribed to Juxtapoz Magazine which features lots of urban art; which has had its affect on me. Anyways, let me know what you think.
Thanks
mellow dellow

Summer in July

2010-07-21T17:58:00.000-07:00

So summer has been flying by a bit to fast. My grass is growing fast and my hair even faster. After our trip to the Hawaiian Islands stuff has been bubbling up in our heads. It's 105+ degrees out here everyday, so I find a way to manage my time indoors. Thanks for the birthday wishes last week. It was freakin awesome.

Sassy and Boston - newest members of the AlyJune Family

Now about business. We've come up with a few different tees in hopes to capture this summer. We are scheduling a shoot in order to update alyjune.com and my facebook account. I look forward to showing you whats new.

Stay Tuned,
Mellow Dello

LONG TIME! I FREAKIN KNOW!

2010-07-10T15:42:00.000-07:00

Truth is..... well.? I don't have a solid internet connection. Since my wife and I have moved I have been able to get by with my work computer, my cell phone apps, and my neighbor's unblocked internet connection (sorry Jim). There for I have not blogged. Tons has happen in the last few months. Went to Survived an Earthquake, went to Kauai, Celebrated four years with Aly, and am now turning 26 years-old.... TODAY!!! ;) Anyways, I am writting to put my commitment into print. I WILL BLOG MORE!!!!! I LOVE YOU. ;) peace

YARD SALE!

2010-05-01T13:34:00.002-07:00

It's amazing how much junk accumulates. If you are anything like me you keep stuff thinking you'll use it again, but it is put away only to collect dust. Well, not us! Not anymore! We got rid of some stuff and are now junk free.
;)

I knew this would happen someday

2010-02-23T15:29:00.001-08:00

Everytime I'm filling out some kind of paperwork or billing info for a company we do business with, I wonder, "Do they think my name is Aly, last name June?" Haha. I must have not sounded like an girl on the phone, but they have sure confused me as a 'Mr. June.' Silly I know. My evil plan to confuse peeps is working. Muaha, Muahahaa

ARG-YES! I suck at blogging

2010-02-10T19:11:00.000-08:00

I have not been considerate of you followers, and I am sorry. I've been watching my wife update her blog and it's been convicting. I've concluded that I NEED TO blog more. So this is what I've been thinkin. I recently got a new computer and YES, it is an APPLE. It has worked wonders in my creating sessions. I've also been getting better at creating artwork. All in all, what I used to do in one hour, I do in 20 minutes.
I talked to Tara Baudry, one of my old students, on the phone today. She says, "Delly, I went to your website and noticed you had no new stuff. What is up? Are you still doing Aly June?" I respond to her and all of you: YES, stronger than ever. I have been learning to use my silk screen press. I've spent endless hours in the shop mastering the art. I'm not quite there, but I am past a start.
KIT. still looking for home at home. :) yEAH!

The Holidays

2009-12-12T19:01:00.000-08:00

I hope you are all doin well with the holidays. I know I have. I am having a great time.
Getting settled here in El Centro has been a priority. The shop has also been under construction and is ready for operation. Spending this time with family has been awesome.

Thanksgiving

Al's Birthday at D-land

Oh No! Are you kidding me.

2009-11-07T13:07:00.000-08:00

OOOOHHHH SNAP! Some of the close people that I respect and appreciate the most happen to be law enforcement. However, I cannot stand it when this happens.
At least it's a fix it. 3 out of 3 tickets.... all in the valley.

evol & ecaep
lede

Sooooooo WE ARE GETTING THERE!

2009-11-06T11:59:00.000-08:00

Edel, where are you guys?
When are you gonna pump out new stuff?
Who what when where...

IF YOU'VE EVER MOVED, you'd know what this is like.There is so much going on. The silk screen shop is up and running, we just got the keys to our new house in El Centro, AND ....;dfnm a;sldfjzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. (fell asleep at the keyboard)
haha ;) check back with me this weekend. My wife says hello. FYI, she bakes the best cookies.

PEACE AND LOVE, Mellow Dellow

New Town, New Vision

2009-10-21T22:22:00.000-07:00

So I've been slacking on the blog, and have totally defeated the purpose of keeping you all informed about what is happening with AJ. So we are currently in a transition but things are coming together. Keep checking out my wife's blog, OC2EC.blogspot.com, to keep you up dated on our move. I finally got the tee shop UP AND RUNNING. Siiiiiick! I will be posting pics when I get a chance.

Mellow Dellow
AJ

WE ARE MOVING!!!

2009-08-17T23:27:00.000-07:00

So it is official. WE ARE MOVING! My wife Alyce and I have made this crazy choice. But we feel very confident in what is happening. My wife likes to call this move, "From OC to EC." Yup; El Centro, CA. This a town in the area where I was raised. This whole thing brings bitter sweet emotion. Bitter because we're leaving a lot behind, but stoked for the future. There are tons of opportunities for AJ to flourish. More importantly it is huge because it gives our family, Los Lopez, opportunity to grow.
As a young married gun, I've learned that it is hard to do stuff with family, blood or church. These groups really provide support for the things that happen.
Still searching for the right piece of equipment for the shop. I'll keep you all in the know!

Peace & Love
Mellow Dellow

Makin Pixa

2009-07-17T07:22:00.000-07:00

It was my birthday last weekend and my wife came up with the best surprise dinner for us to have: English Muffin Pizzas!

Nice and cheesy as you can see.Had a good time making them. Super Easy. All you need are your favorite pizza toppings (pepperoni, pineapples, onions, bell peppers), pizza sauce, cheese, English muffins, and an oven set at 375 degrees for about 12 minutes.

Peace & Love
Mellow Dellow

ALY JUNE ON VA-K

2009-07-05T21:53:00.000-07:00

Everybody needs a break! Right? Well Al and I just took a break off to the Bahamas for a week. Not only was this a retreat from day to day life, but a time to calm the mind. Our trip to Nassau on New Providence Island was good times all around. It is amazing what happens in your mind when you give it a little time on a sunny white sandy beach and sun rays. I had time to think about the direction in which Aly June is headed.

Of course, Alyce and I had time away for ourselves. There's nothing like spending time with the person you love and would do anything for.

( Can we look any more like tourists. All I needed was my FP)

Over all it was great romantic get away. Now we're just ready for more.
Peace & Love

Mellow Dellow

Happy 4th of July!

2009-07-04T23:04:00.000-07:00

CANADIAN?

2009-05-23T12:27:00.000-07:00

So I just learned that our friend Sarah Ghammachi is this crazy Canadian. She's a first for the AJ family.
LOL! Love you Sarah!

PEACE & LOVE

mellow dello
@ the AJ

Dear Aly

2009-04-26T17:07:00.000-07:00

The chick tees are in!!! Check 'em out! 18 bucks each @ alyjune.com

This is the deal

2009-04-18T09:28:00.001-07:00

Mr. Jean. We do what we want; run the show.

I call this one, 'pink elephants'

Hey Hey,
In my endeavors as a young entrepenuer, I try hard not to get so wrapped up into work, whether my morning, day, or evening job. This last Friday, I worked hard as usual. Here are some pics of me HARD AT WORK.
PEACE & LOVE
Mellow Dellow

The Great Depression

2009-04-11T16:47:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody! Long time no blog. Al and I have been very busy. Every aspect of life has been blurring together and there has been no compartmentalization. Another words: It has been NUTS around here. The espresso machine has been steaming non-stop, but it's alllll good. History has taught me one thing; Extreme times produce extreme creativity, and that's where I'm at. I've been working on side projects here and there, and our DEAR ALY JUNE tee is at the printers. Ohh, great anticipation!
In all the craziness we found some time to do a photo shoot with this sick photo gal, Drew B. She was awesome. Here are some of the shots.
Don't we look like we're in love.
peace & love
mellow dellow
@ the AJ

2009-03-01T20:04:00.001-08:00

We went out to LA to meet up at American Apparel to get some business done. After a morning of work, we decided to play alittle. We went on over to Beverly Hills to have lunch and we macked heavy at the original world famous Sprinkles. Driving back, we drove down Melrose scouting out where we're gonna have our future shop. LOL. We decided that next door to Paul Frank would be a good location someday.
Callin me a dreamer? I sell dreams; just remember you'll either be driving to LA or Diego to hook yourself up with a world famous Aly June. HaHa, anyways.

peace&love,
Mellow Dellow
@ the AJ

Friiiiiiday

2009-02-20T07:54:00.001-08:00

"You ain't got no job, You ain't got junk to do!"
HaHa. Well it is officially the end of another crazy week. They say that time goes faster the older you get. I'm only 24 and a half, but I agree 100%. Anyways, I'm simply here to wish you all a grewsome (great+awesome) weekend. Keep Safe.

-Mellow Dellow
@ the AJ

Ariel sportin' the tee...

2009-02-13T17:25:00.000-08:00

True Friends & Memories

2009-02-05T00:18:00.000-08:00

So, I'm sitting here, working on some new designs, and all I can here is Aly and our dear friend Burt (Lynzi Lambert) laughing at pictures as they recall the past.

"Eww! Get this one. What am I wearing?! What can I say? Good times.

Keep a look out for our next batch of tees.

Peace & Love

2009-01-18T13:00:00.001-08:00

Eric! Our in house pro. Welcome to the AJ family man.

2009-01-12T13:21:00.000-08:00

Only 33 LIMITED EDITION 100% Organic Apples Tees left.

The Bunny Inspiration

2009-01-12T00:28:00.000-08:00

So...you wonder why the bunny? Well, my lady might not appreciate this, but here it is...when she was 10 years old a cruel little boy told her she looked like a bunny b/c of her smile (need I say more?) And it has always driven her nuts. And here we are 14 years later...Aly June Designs, rockin' the bunny! Every time you buy a bunny shirt remember that even the cruel people in life can be an inspiration.

Fishing

2009-01-11T12:00:00.000-08:00

Caught this fish in the Colorado River last year...I came across it and realized how much I miss fishing.

Fro-Yo

2009-01-05T18:19:00.000-08:00

Monday is the new "Fro-Yo" night.

Jalapeno Jam

2009-01-03T18:11:00.000-08:00

That's right..I love Jalapeno Julian Jam. No peanut butter and raspberry, strawberry, blueberry or whatever jelly for me. I want peanut butter and jalapeno jam for breakfast.

Tally

2008-12-29T16:01:00.000-08:00

We hit 32 shirts...we're on our way.

Christmas

2008-12-28T11:00:00.000-08:00

Christmas is always fun, yet draining. You get together with your crazy family, eat some BOMB tamales, and chill all day. My wife and I headed out to Holtville, CA. H-town is where I grew up. It is such a kick back town. It's so kick back, that it doesn't even have one street light. What I like most about Holtville is that it never changes. I love going there because I know that you can always catch a fresh breath of air, away from the city. It is in this town where the first Aly June Designer project tried to take off. If any of you remember Fr33 Bz, you know what I'm talking about.

Bomb Breakfast...

2008-12-27T11:45:00.000-08:00

There's a little breakfast place in town called Cinnamon Productions. We try to make it in there once a month. They have everything from cinnamon rolls to huevos rancheros. If you're ever in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA stop on in.

Life doesn't get any better...

2008-12-27T11:15:00.000-08:00

I have tried tons of tamales, but nothing beats my mom's. She spends all day in the kitchen the day before Christmas making batches. Thanks mom!

Snow is COLD!!!

2008-12-22T15:07:00.000-08:00

We just got back from Tahoe...here we are getting ready to go sledding. Man it was cold, there's nothing like sunny CA.

HOLIDAY SALE

2008-12-14T22:57:00.000-08:00

Looking to get someone that SICK shirt? Well here is your opportunity to get Aly June Designs' first prints at a great price. SHIRTS ON SALE: $15-$20 Check out our online shop at www.alyjune.com

-aj staff

Better than Sprinkles!

2008-11-27T14:53:00.000-08:00

My wife made some bomb pumpkin cupcakes for Thanksgiving...if you've been to Sprinkles you know a good cupcake. But nothing tops the wife's batch. She made these all from scratch.

The Secretary

2008-11-15T15:53:00.000-08:00

I hired a secretary...my wife went from Starbucks manager to AlyJune manager. Here she is hard at work.

2008-11-12T23:04:00.000-08:00

We're up to 17 shirts and counting! Check out the prints at www.alyjune.com

HOT OFF THE PRESS

2008-11-04T13:56:00.000-08:00

Hey everyone,
The first batch of shirts are in. We have our signature bunny shirt for $20.00 and our organic leafy print for $25.00. The web shelf is almost ready for online purchases, but for now you can message me or email me at alyjunedesigns@yahoo.com
Signature Bunny $20
white/ black print - S, M
black/ white print -L, XL

Leafy Tee (%100 organic cotton) $25
Natural/ green print - S,M,L,XL