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The
LOFTIN
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Philip
Daniel
Loftin
(1978 - 20??)
Curtis
Dean
Loftin
(1953 - 20??)
Sam
William
Loftin
(1918 - 1979)
Alonzo
Lester
Loftin
(1876 - 1937)
William Alexander
Loftin
(1851 - 1939)
James
Franklin
Loftin
(1827 - 1864)
Thomas
Loftin
(1798 - 185?)
James
Loftin
(1768 - 1836)
John
Loftin
(1740 - 1793)
Cornelius
Loftin III
(1714 - 1785)
Cornelius
Loftin II
(1675 - 1735)
Cornelius
Loftin I
(1648 - 1735)
Leonard
"Laughton"
Loftin
(1610 - 1678)
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Loftin Family Photos
2004
FEBRUARY 2004
26 Feb 2004 - Playing in the Snow - Curtis and Carolyn's House
Curtis shovels snow off of the sidewalk Beth, Brad, Savanna and Alexandria surprise Poppi and Nonni with a visit. Nonni Carolyn, Mama Beth, Savanna and Alexandria Nonni Carolyn and Savanna clean the snow off of the swing Beth and Carolyn get into a snowball fight while Savanna watches I think Beth won Curtis' socks on Alexandria & Savanna's feet and hands helps keep the snow out MARCH 2004
11 Mar 2004 - PURIM - At Beit Yeshua, Lincolnton, NC The Biblical Festival of Purim is mentioned in the book of Esther and tells the story of how GOD used Queen Esther to save her people the Jews from the evil Haman - an Agagite. Beit Yeshua celebrates the festival each year and there is usually a parody comedic play that tells the story. People usually wear costumes during this festival. The 2004 play was a parody entitled, "Here's Looking at You, Esther". The 2004 Cast (Left to Right) Curtis Loftin, Kate Jones, Jane Melnyk, Christi Rhykus, Melba Finley, Becky Jones, Leslie Costner, Doug Williams, Cathy & Bruce Berkowitz, Lynda Williams, Andy Melnyk and Myrl Peeler Beth, Savanna and Alexandria 
Curtis directed the play
20 Mar 2004 - Saturday Afternoon Nap - Poppi & Nonni's House You can tell folks are getting older when all they want to do is nap (Left to Right) Alexandria, Beth, Curtis & Willie APRIL 2004
09 Apr 2004 - Pesach/Passover- Lincolnton, NC In 2001, Curtis asked Greg Lilge to help co-lead a home-group in the Lincolnton area, through Covenant Bible Church. Each year the group observed the Biblical Festival of Pesach/Passover by hosting a Passover Seder. The group was originally called Gates of Praise but the name was changed to Beit Yeshua in 2008.
Gates of Praise met in the basement of Greg & Linda Lilge's home in Crouse, NC Celebrating our 3rd annual Pesach/Passover Seder with our Lincolnton, NC friends (Men, Left to Right) Duke Peeler, Jeff Long, Joe Melnyk, Bruce Jones, Kirk Herbertson, Doug Williams, Curtis Loftin, Greg Lilge, Marty Pezecca, David, Brad Seese, Andy Melnyk and Dennis Hass Doug Williams, Curtis Loftin and Greg Lilge Beth Loftin Seese (Center) during the Seder Beth helps Brad with his Biblical costume; Curtis chats with Dennis & Pat Hass 
Curtis blows the small shofar; Carolyn places name tags on the table 
Curtis and Greg 10 Apr 2004 - Easter Saturday - Curtis & Carolyn Loftin's House Savanna and Alexandria hunt Easter eggs in Great Granny Willie's yard 
Great Granny Willie's sister (Great Aunt Elgevia Goble Eggers) was there too April 2004 - Studio Photo Alexandria and Savanna MAY 2004
16 May 2004 - Poppi's Photos of Savanna & Alexandria - Poppi & Nonni's House Sitting on Poppi & Nonni's front porch Savanna removes a flower petal from Alexandria's dress 
Sisters enjoying each other's company 23 May 2004 - Pool Time - Poppi & Nonni's House The pool water can be a little cool in May, but Savanna and Alexandria were ready for some outdoor fun. Savanna & Alexandria wait to get into Poppi & Nonni's pool Once Alexandria gets her "floaties" on, she's ready to get in the pool, too JUNE 2004
05 Jun 2004 - Balloon Festival - Iredell County, NC Iredell County, NC, hosts an annual balloon festival. There is a small fee to park and watch the balloons arrive and eventually lift off. It was amazing to see so many balloons in the same place Alexandria wasn't too happy while Poppi was taking this photo Having a snack while all the balloons arrive and prepare for lift off 
Beth and Brad Beth with her girls 
Getting ready for lift-off 
NIGHT TIME The balloons all eventually come back for an evening show The hot-air balloons are beautiful at night To find out more about the Balloon Festival - CLICK HERE 07 Jun 2004 - Biltmore House & Garden - Asheville, NC Curtis & Carolyn planned a day trip to Biltmore House & Garden in Asheville, NC, on 07 Jun 2004.
A beautiful view of the Asheville estate To See the Rest of the Biltmore House & Gardens Photos - CLICK HERE 26 Jun 2004 - Myrtle Beach, South Carolina The Loftin and Seese families (Curtis, Carolyn, Philip, Leslie, Brad, Beth, Savanna and Alexandria) love the opportunities they have to get away to the beach together. Occasionally they'll go to the NC Coast but usually choose Myrtle Beach, SC. In 2004, the family stayed at Heron Point in Myrtle Beach for the week of June 26th to July 3rd.
We chose this location because it was a pet-friendly facility Nonni, Savanna, Princess, Simcha Brad rode his motorcycle on this particular trip Leslie, Roxie, Philip, Brad Heading down to the beach after we arrive Everyone was glad to finally see the beach It was a lot of fun getting into the edge of the water 
Savanna: "What a beautiful sand castle." FAMILY PHOTOS We did a few family group photos DINNER Curtis and Carolyn cooked dinner our first night at the beach The place we stayed was a three-bedroom facility A DAY ON THE BEACH The next day we all headed down to the beach for a fun day in the sun and playing in the water.
As you get older you spend more time in the shade than in the sun Savanna plays in the sand while everyone else sun bathes, reads and naps Leslie and Beth spent most of their time working on their tans The next day Philip reads while Alexandria and Savanna play 
Brad plays with the girls The girls loved playing in the sand together WALK ON THE BEACH An evening walk on the beach 
ANOTHER DAY ON THE BEACH Spending some time in the water the next day - and some more photos Some photos the next day with Poppi and the girls 
Poppi Curtis helps Alexandria get more comfortable with the water SISTERS It's always nice to get some sisterly help, too If you fall, it's always nice to have a sister there to help you get up Poppi tickles Savanna's nose with a string while she naps Mt. Atlanticus Mini-Golf The family took the girls to play mini-golf twice during the week.
The first night we went to Mt. Atlanticus.Mt. Atlanticus 
Curtis took photos of the family Everyone had a wonderful time ... ... including Savanna and Alexandria 
Brad and Alexandria Savanna kisses a frog looking for her Prince Beth took a few photos of Curtis 
Beth took this photo so that Poppi could be pictured in this group photo with the family Beth totals the score at the end of the game Captain Hook's Adventure Golf The second time we went out to play miniature golf,
we went to Capt. Hook's Adventure GolfA beautiful locations to play miniature golf It was nice to clean up and go out in the late afternoon and evening 
HEADING BACK HOME Poppi takes a few last minute photos as everyone prepares to head back home JULY 2004
18 Jul 2004 - Sunday Afternoon Photos - Poppi & Nonni's House
31 Jul 2004 - Pool Fun - Poppi & Nonni's House Every Sunday after church starting in late May, the Seese family goes over to Poppi and Nonni's house.
A pool is always more fun when you have someone to share it with.Getting ready for some fun in the sun - Curtis/Poppi and Beth Curtis and Beth work with both of the girls -
helping them get over the fear of jumping into the waterThe girls enjoy their new bathing suits with built in floaters 
AUGUST 2004
29 Aug 2004 - Sunday Afternoon Photos - Poppi & Nonni's House
Matching Dresses from Poppi & Nonni
Poppi: "I love these photos of Savanna and Alexandria.
This whole series of photos shows their sweet and outgoing personality."2004 School Photos - Woodlawn Baptist Child Development Center, Conover, NC SEPTEMBER 2004 11 Sep 2004 - Birthday Party For Ashton Knight - Kenneth & Jennifer Knight's House Blowing LOTS of Bubbles 
25 Sep 2004 - LOST IN SPACE - Curtis & Carolyn's House Curtis has been a LOST IN SPACE fan ever since the show first aired on TV in the fall of 1965. Curtis was 12 years old at the time. It was LOST IN SPACE that prompted him to be a life-long science-fiction fan. As a typical sci-fi fan, Curtis collected toys, models and even a few costumes. On 25 Sep 2004, Curtis asked Beth to put on the LOST IN SPACE costume and let him take some photos.
Curtis got this LOST IN SPACE photo from 20th Century Fox in 1966 OCTOBER 2004 09 Oct 2004 - First Lesson on Applying Lipstick - Poppi & Nonni's House It always comes in handy when you have an older sister who can show you how to apply lipstick Savanna: "Do your lips like this ..." Savanna: "Hold real still. This is the tricky part." Savanna: "Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!" NOVEMBER 2004 14 Nov 2004 - Sunday Afternoon Photos - Poppi & Nonni's House 
Autumn leaves and smiles 
21 Nov 2004 - Baby Dedication - Covenant Bible Church On Sunday morning, 21 Nov 2004, Beth and Brad dedicated Alexandria to the LORD
along with several other children from the Covenant Bible Church family in Lincolnton, NC.
Family Life Pastor Nathan Groom conducted the time of dedication.(Parents - Left to Right) Kenneth & Jennifer Knight, Shannon & David Mincey,
Amber & Marty Mincey, Beth & Brad Seese with AlexandriaIn addition to Beth, Brad, Savanna, Nonni & Poppi, it was nice to have JoNanna
and Uncle Gardner at church for this important time in Alexandria's life, too
25 Nov 2004 - Thanksgiving Day - Curtis & Carolyn Loftin's Home Curtis snaps a photo of the family before the Thanksgiving meal Philip & Leslie - Beth & Brad with Savanna 
The tables and bar were festively set with Thanksgiving decorations Enjoying the meal together Carolyn and Curtis enjoy some dessert - pumpkin roll Savanna 
Alexandria playing with Curtis while he tries to get some photos of her 
14 Nov 2004 - Curtis & Simcha 
DECEMBER 2004 Dec 2004 - Studio Photos - Savanna and Alexandria 
11 Dec 2004 - Hanukkah - Curtis & Carolyn Loftin's Home Curtis and Carolyn always included their children and grandchildren in observing the Biblical Festivals whenever possible. Hanukkah, Passover, Sukkot and Purim have all been a part of the Loftin family ever since the mid-1980s.
Nonni lights Hanukkah candles and says the blessings while everyone watches 
Savanna and Alexandria even get to open a Hanukkah present from Poppi & Nonni 
There was even a little something for Poppi & Nonni unexpectedly from each other 
To Learn more about the festival of Hanukkah - CLICK HERE 25 Dec 2004 - Christmas Day - Curtis & Carolyn Loftin's Home Carolyn and Curtis prepared a wonderful Christmas meal for the family
The table and entire house was decorated festivelyCurtis prepares to take some Christmas photos The Loftin & Seese Families (Left to Right) Leslie, Philip, Savanna, Brad, Alexandria, Beth, Simcha, Carolyn, Curtis Curtis & Carolyn 
The family starts opening Christmas presents after lunch The girls always get clothes from Poppi & Nonni - usually pretty church dresses 
Savanna and Alexandria got some fun stuff from Uncle Philip and Aunt Leslie
as well as inscribed Piggy-Banks and some money to go into it, tooThere were presents for Brad, Leslie, Curtis & Carolyn 
Beth and Brad Philip and Leslie 
TREASURE HUNT We made it a little more difficult for Beth and Philip. Carolyn and always loved doing things a little differently, so for 2004, Beth and Philip had to go on a treasure hunt to find their Christmas presents. BETH As Beth reads the first clue with a smile, she realizes she's gonna have to do a little work Nonni's written clues didn't make it easy - but they did make it fun 
Looking in a vase, under an elephant statue, or even in a DVD, the clues led her on and on 
On and on to the last clue ... 
... and finally the money - hidden in a DVD 
PHILIP Just like Beth, Philip smiles as he reads the first clue Brad takes photos while Curtis does a video of the treasure hunt In a DVD case, a photo album and under the leopard 
Finally to the Batman DVD - one of Philip's favorites when he was younger Curtis & Carolyn with Philip & Leslie Savanna and Alexandria Mom/Granny/Great-Granny Willie Loftin 30 Dec 2004 - Car Accident Beth, Savanna and Alexandria were in a car accident on 30 Dec 2004 when another car hit them. Of the three, Beth was the one with the most severe bruises and cuts. Fortunately, none of them were seriously hurt. Thank the LORD! Brad attributed the lack of serious injuries to the sturdiness of their Volvo Wagon Other Pages Savanna 2004 Alexandria 2004 Loftin, Curtis Dean - Family Studio Photos DEDICATION
To all my dear family members, I wanted to put these photos together so that in the future you could look at them and remember all the wonderful times we had together. I love you.
