Seese
INDEX
FEBRUARY
Blue Dresses
APRIL
Savanna's Birthday
MAY
Spring Studio
Photos
Poppi's
Dance Photos
Blowing
Bubbles
JUNE
Dance Recital
Poppi's Pool
A Nap with
Nonni
JULY
Family Studio
Photos
AUGUST
Emerald Point
Poppi's Pool
OCTOBER
Sukkot
Ali's
4th Birthday
NOVEMBER
Thanksgiving
Autumn Studio
Photos
DECEMBER
Christmas
Studio Photos
Hanukkah
Christmas Day
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LOFTIN
GENEALOGY
LINE
The
LOFTIN
Family
Tree
Savanna
(2000 - 2???)
Elizabeth
"Beth"
Ann
Loftin
(1976 - 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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Savanna
Born: 2000, Hickory, NC
2006
February 2006
On Sunday, 12 Feb 2006, after church, the Seese family dropped by Poppi & Nonni's house for an afternoon visit. Poppi snapped this photo of the girls wearing the matching blue dresses given to them at Christmas by Poppi & Nonni. The girls didn't mind the matching outfits when they were young, but with age they did. April 2006
On 22 Apr 2006 the Seese family planned a birthday party at Poppi & Nonni's house in honor of Savanna's 6th Birthday. Savanna and friend enjoy a game of "Air Hockey"
All the kids enjoyed the air-filled slides and other contraptions That must have been one horrifying slide -... ... the way Alexandria's hair is standing straight up Enjoying pizza and a juice box
Even Great-Granny Willie enjoyed the refreshments Alexandria with sisters Lyndsy and Karlie Neigel Time for some cake Dessert fit for a Disney Princess
Savanna blows out the candles Savanna gets a special seat as she begins to open her birthday presents Some pretty new blouses
A pretty new sun-dress, too A new fun Bible 
I know it's BIG, but can three little girls really fit in that chair? May 2006
Springtime photos show Savanna and Ali's pleasant and cordial personalities.
On 13 May 2006 while Savanna & Alexandria were visiting with Poppi and Nonni, Poppi snapped some photos of the girls in their latest dance costumes. The girls display some of the best moves they learned from Miss Krista 
Elegant! Our own little "curly-top" 
On 13 May 2006, the same day as the previous dance photos, Poppi pulled out some "bubbles" he and Nonni had bought for the girls and Beth snapped some photos of the girls outside of the Loftin's house. It took a little while for 3-year-old to figure it out but they both eventually got it June 2006
The girls had their dance recital on 03 Jun 2006 at the Broyhill Convention Center in Lenoir, NC.
ALEXANDRIA 
All of the Moms even participated in a dance number with this group of girls SAVANNA Savanna dances with the six year olds Savanna demonstrated how it is "really" supposed to be done! 
The Big Finale 
All the Dads were asked to help out in one of the dance numbers Both Savanna and Alexandria learned to swim in Poppi & Nonni's pool. On 24 Jun 2006, Poppi took some photos while the girls were swimming with Nonni and Beth was sun-bathing. Beth applies suntan lotion on Brad Alexandria goes down the slide into Nonni's arms of safety July 2006
Loftin Family Studio Photos The Loftin and Seese families decided to have some studio photos made during the summer of 2006 and the following photos are the results. Brad, Beth, Savanna & Alexandria Savanna & Alexandria with Poppi & Nonni Loftin Dad & Mom (Beth & Brad Seese) 
Savanna & Alexandria 
(Left) Uncle Philip & Aunt Leslie, (Right) Uncle Philip & Mom 
Curtis & Carolyn with their children, Philip & Beth August 2006
On 22 Aug 2006, the Seese family (along with Poppi & Nonni) took the girls to the Emerald Pointe Water Park in Greensboro, NC. They had a WONDERFUL time.
After the first slide, the girls were hooked
Savanna takes care of and protects her little sister
This water ride also included an inner-tube-type floating device
Savanna even tried it by herself
Savanna and Alexandria are ready for this lazy river type ride
Savanna chuckles as Alexandria "attempts" to get out of the float
Here they come again
If you get hot, it's easy to cool off
Savanna and Alexandria also enjoyed playing in, and on, the large and small whales
So many things to see and do
Over the years the park has continued to grow
After a LONG day of fun and sun, the girls fall asleep in the car on the way home
During a visit to Poppi & Nonni's house on 24 June 2006, Savanna took a nap with Nonni
resulting in the following photoHow Savanna was able to breath, I'll never know
But we do know she didn't die from this experience
On 26 Aug 2006, Poppi took additional photos of the girls as they enjoyed the Loftin's pool
It was nice for the girls to have Karlie & Lyndsy Neigel visiting, tooSavanna & Alexandria get wet
3-year-old Ali was more than willing to go off of the diving board
Her bathing suit with the built in floaters, gave her confidence to try almost anything
Savanna: "Are you sure you HAVE to take this photo, Poppi?"
Savanna: "OK! Here I go!"
Savanna: "Karlie, Show us how to do a dive!"
Karlie: "OK, Savanna!" 
Savanna, Karlie and Alexandria prepare to jump in together
Spending a little time in the shallow water
October 2006
Sukkot - The Feast of Tabernacles
Poppi & Nonni's sukka from October 2006 was beautiful - as always. Poppi used some of the foliage from the Golden Trumpet bush on top of the 2006 sukkah. Unfortunately, Poppi didn't get photos of Savanna & Ali in the 2006 sukkah. Poppi holds the traditional Lulav & Etrog of Sukkot Notice the hanging fruit on the inside of the sukkah Inside the sukkah - looking back toward the house Enjoying a meal inside the Loftin family sukkah 
Alexandria's 4th Birthday Family and friends gathered at Poppi & Nonni's house on 30 Oct 2006 to celebrate Alexandria's 4th Birthday. Savanna & Karlie: "Let's get this party started!"
Our little Princess loved her Tinkerbell cake
Everyone was ready for cake, chips and something to drink
Alexandria with Nonni, JoNanna, Uncle Philip & Aunt Leslie, Dad & Mom
After some cake, Ali was ready to dig into those presents - with a little help from Savanna
Ali with her friends and gifts - she got 3 dolls
Everyone was excited when they found out there was gonna be a pinata
The birthday girl got to go first
Big sister gives it a try
Mom gives Ali a little help
Another strike from Savanna
When it finally breaks, all 6 of the girls scamper forward to gather the candy
Ali poses with the pinata
November 2006
The Loftin & Seese families gathered at Poppi & Nonni's house on 23 Nov 2006 for Thanksgiving Day lunch.
Pippi & Nonni had the tables and bar decorated
with Autumn colors and Thanksgiving decorationsTime to eat - but Poppi needs a photo, too Mom prepares a plate for each of the girls with a little of everything What's to eat? Turkey and also "Babbie's" Meatballs in the crock pot - Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Potato Salad, Deviled Eggs, Broccoli Pie, Asian Slaw, Gravy for the turkey and potatoes, Bread, a variety of drinks (including Poppi & Nonni's Spearmint Tea) as well as several desserts. There's always PLENTY to eat at Thanksgiving 
The Autumn day was overcast buy Poppi got the photo of the entire group outside ... ... as well as a photo of Savanna & Alexandria 
Beth decided to have some studio photos of the girls made prior to Christmas. One group of photos focused on Autumn colors and the other set were Christmas themed. This first group were the Autumn colored studio photos. Autumn Themed Studio Photos Savanna 
Alexandria 
Sisters 
Thanksgiving Studio Photos The Loftin & Seese families had some additional studio photos taken in 2006
These were taken at Wal-MartThe Loftin & Seese Families (Top Row) Curtis & Carolyn Loftin
(Middle Row) Philip & Leslie Loftin; Beth & Brad Seese
(Bottom Row) Alexandria, Willie Loftin, SavannaGreat-Granny Willie Goble Loftin with Alexandria & Savanna Savanna & Alexandria's Maternal Grandparents
Curtis & Carolyn Weeks Loftin with Great-Granny Willie Goble LoftinDecember 2006
Beth decided to have some studio photos taken of Savanna and Alexandria for Christmas 2006 and the resulting photos were awesome. These were taken at the same time as the studio photos in November. Christmas Themed Studio Photos
Savanna Alexandria 
Sisters 
Hanukkah On 19 Dec 2006, Savanna and Alexandria helped Poppi & Nonni observe the Biblical Feast of Hanukkah - also called the Festival of Lights and the Feast of Dedication.
Poppi lit the Shamash (the blue Helper candle) then
Savanna lights the Hanukkah menorah on this second night of HanukkahPoppi tells the girls the story of Hanukkah and the Maccabees Jesus observed the Feast of Hanukkah/Dedication John 10:22 And it was at Jerusalem the Feast of Dedication and it was winter. Poppi gave Nonni a Hanukkah gift - magnetic Hebrew letters ... ... and a DVD for Beth and Brad Poppi & Nonni gave each of the girls a box with a variety of flavors of Life-Savers
Poppi spells a few simple Hebrew wordsThe table is set for a family Hanukkah meal Christmas Day The Loftin and Seese families gathered together on Christmas Day, 25 Dec 2006, at Curtis & Carolyn's house for lunch. Poppi & Nonni always have great food at Christmas.
Brad, Leslie, Philip & Carolyn fill their plates with some good Christmas food Great-Granny and the girls wait to be served Table cloth and Christmas dishes display the Christmas theme Savanna and Ali get their first present from Nonni I think they like what they see Some beautiful new dresses for each of the girls Savanna and Alexandria model the new dresses Do these dresses above look similar to the ones they were wearing in the Christmas studio photos earlier this month? They are. That's because after Great-Granny Willie bought them, Beth used them for the photos and then they were wrapped as a Christmas gift from Great-Granny Willie Loftin. Need proof? Look on the table beside of Philip & Leslie - sitting in a frame on the very last photo on this page. What was in that big package that Alexandria was opening? 
Dolls for each of the girls - Savanna holds both of them 
... but they got another doll, too - Disney's Belle & Snow White
Yep, you guessed it! There was still ANOTHER doll for each of the girls! And believe it or not, they got some Barbie dolls, too! There was still more clothes from Poppi & Nonni and Philip & Leslie
How about this really COOL gift from Uncle Philip & Aunt Leslie for Savanna & Ali
I think they liked it! That roll of money kept on going and kept on going!
Great-Granny got a beautiful pants suit and lots of other stuff, too There were also presents for Poppi & Nonni, Beth & Brad, Philip & Leslie
but we'll not go into those
Check Out All of The Pages For Savanna: Savanna 2000 Savanna 2001 Savanna 2002 Savanna 2003 Savanna 2004 Savanna 2005 Savanna 2006 Savanna 2007 Savanna 2008 Savanna 2009 Savanna 2010 Savanna 2011 Savanna 2012 Savanna 2013 Savanna 2014 Savanna 2015 Savanna 2016 Savanna 2017 Savanna 2018 Savanna 2019 Savanna 2020 Dance 2003 - 2012 Murray's Mill - 2015 DEDICATION
Savanna, You were the "first" - the first granddaughter - and I was (and still am) so proud of you. Spending time with you always bring joy and happiness into my life. You have no idea just how special you are. May you always follow the LORD and seek His direction for every choice in your life. May you always have a close and personal relationship with Yeshua/Jesus - He's the only true source of joy and happiness. I love you and always will. Poppi
