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Alexandria |
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Born: 2002, Hickory, NC |
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2009 |
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MARCH 2009 |
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Purim Celebration |
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The Seese family joined Beit Yeshua for their 2009 Purim
Celebration. Purim is the Biblical Festival that recounts
how God used Queen Esther to save the Jewish people from the
evil Haman. Part of Beit Yeshua's Purim Celebration
included a Parody Play. Savanna & Ali's paternal
grandfather, Curtis Loftin, writes and directs the Purim play
each year. |
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The 2009 Purim Play was entitled "Purim
Wars"
and was a STAR TREK and STAR WARS parody of the Purim Story |
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Cast Left to Right
Mordechai Kenobi (Andy Melnyk), Princess Lei-Esther (Myrl
Peeler), James T. Kirk'shuerus (Joe Melnyk), Queen Vashti (Susan
Miles), Yoda (Sam Melnyk), Darth Haman (Brad Seese),
Zeresh (Melba Finley), R2D2 (Jeremy Eldridge) |
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The play is "impromptu" and parts are not memorized
Cast are called up from the attendees |
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In 2009, Brad was called up to play the part of Darth
Haman
Cast is costumed as they come to the front of the room |
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Princess Lei-Esther invites James T. Kirk'shuerus and
Darth Haman
to a dinner she has prepared in their honor |
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At the dinner, Priness Lei-Esther reveals to James T.
Kirk'shuerus that Darth Haman has planned to kill all the Jews
in Persia-Media and Haman is killed instead |
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To see additional photos from the 2009 Purim Play, "Purim
Wars": CLICK HERE |
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APRIL 2009 |
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Passover
Celebration |
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Beit Yeshua hosts a Pesach/Passover Seder each year at Covenant
Bible Church in Lincolnton, NC, and the Seese family always
attends the event that is led by Curtis Loftin and Doug
Williams. |
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An Israeli-themed backdrop is used - as well as regular
and low seating |
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Before the Seder begins, there is a time of Praise &
Worship
and Curtis leads the group in some Israeli Folk Dance |
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Ali, in the red dress, always joined the adults during
praise, worship & dance |
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The Seder begins |
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(Left to Right) Paul Miles, Curtis Loftin,
Doug Williams, Chuck & Janice Anthony |
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Brad, Beth, Savanna and Alexandria always sit at the low
tables |
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Savanna asked the Four Questions in 2009 |
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Savanna and Alexandria taste the matza/unleavened bread
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... and recite the 10 Plagues |
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Beth Seese and Duke Peeler took photos for the
Beit Yeshua website |
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Ali is sent to see if Elijah the prophet has come to the
door for the 2009 Pesach Seder
and the final cup of grape juice is drunk |
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For additional photos from the 2009 Pesach Seder:
CLICK HERE |
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Yard Work at Poppi's
House |
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Savanna and Alexandria came over to Poppi & Nonni's house on 15
Apr 2009 and had the opportunity to help Poppi & Nonni put out
mulch in the back yard. |
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Even at 6 years old, Ali was always willing to help out
with chores around the house |
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Savanna offers some help, too |
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Savanna & Ali use their rakes to spread mulch in Great
Granny Willie Loftin's yard |
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There was also some time for a little fun |
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MAY 2009 |
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Covenant Kids |
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The Seese family has attended Covenant Bible Church in
Lincolnton, NC, since 1999 - along with Curtis & Carolyn Loftin.
Covenant has a large children's program including a yearly Kid's
musical. This choral program from 17 May 2009 included
both Savanna and Alexandria. |
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Savanna is on the right side - top row - green shirt -
below the "YIELD" sign
Ali is on the left side - middle row - red shirt - below the "Lincolnton"
sign |
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Watching from the audience you can see the back of Beth's
head (in yellow with camera), Brad (in gray shirt) and Carolyn
(in lime green shirt) - Curtis was taking photos |
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A closer look at Ali and the simple kids choreography |
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Savanna had a solo in the performance - Ali on the left
side watching her big sister |
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The kids choreography usually includes some American sign
language |
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Octoberber 2009 |
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Alexandria's 7th Birthday Party |
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On 11 October 2009, Beth & Brad hosted a birthday party at their
house in Newton, NC, for
Alexandria's 7th Birthday. All the family was there - as
well as lots of friends. |
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Alexandria & Savanna with their friends - as well as
Great-Granny Willie Loftin
and paternal grandmother JoAnn Seese
Ali smiles so Poppi can take the first of many photos at her
party |
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Alexandria opens her birthday cards and presents
while her friends watch |
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When you're 7, you like EVERYTHING |
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There was money inside a few of Ali's cards |
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"Oh, Yeah! Money!" |
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Alexandria and her friends take a closer look at this
drawing toy |
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Cooking supplies for her Easy Bake Oven |
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"Gee, this big bag has all sorts of stuff in it" |
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A doll ... |
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... and some doll clothes |
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Every little girl needs a tea-set and lots of Barbies |
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A sewing machine and bead applicator |
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The clothes came from grandparents, aunts
and uncles |
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TIME FOR CAKE AND DESSERT |
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"Happy Birthday, Alex" |
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A "Princess" cake |
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Uncle Gardner & Aunt Kristen Seese as well as Grandmother
JoAnn Seese |
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December 2009 |
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Christmas Day |
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The Loftin & Seese families got together for Christmas Day
lunch. After lunch, everyone went into the living room and
started opening Christmas presents. |
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Nonni (Carolyn Loftin), Uncle Philip & Aunt Leslie Loftin,
with Savanna and Alexandria |
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There was a "special" gift for each of the girls from
Philip & Leslie |
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Savanna: "What is this?" |
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Little red bags that say "You've Been Naughty" containing
lumps of coal
But everyone knew that Philip & Leslie had only
been kidding |
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Alexandria laughed and laughed |
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Then Uncle Philip & Aunt Leslie gave each of the girls
a book bag/purse with their initials on it |
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Christmas Day
Family Photos |
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Curtis & Carolyn, Brad & Beth, Savanna & Alexandria go over to
Philip & Leslie's house each year for family photos. In
2009, the photos were taken on Christmas Day, after lunch and
presents. |
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(Top Row - Left to Right) Philip & Leslie, Beth & Brad
(Bottom Row) Alexandria, Curtis & Carolyn, Savanna |
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Alexandria's Life |
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Alexandria 2002 |
Alexandria 2003 |
Alexandria 2004 |
Alexandria 2005 |
Alexandria 2006 |
Alexandria 2007 |
Alexandria 2008 |
Alexandria 2009 |
Alexandria 2010 |
Alexandria 2011 |
Alexandria 2012 |
Alexandria 2013 |
Alexandria 2014 |
Alexandria 2015 |
Alexandria 2016 |
Alexandria 2017 |
Alexandria 2018 |
Alexandria 2019 |
Alexandria 2020 |
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Dance 2005 - 2014 |
Murray's Mill - 2015 |
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DEDICATION |
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Ali, I love you so very much. Every photo that I've added
to this page made me smile - and reminded me just how special
you are. You're kind, sweet and gentle. May you
always follow after the ways of the LORD and may you grow up to
serve Yeshua/Jesus with zeal and passion. Only "true"
happiness comes from Him. Love you, Poppi. |
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