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Alexandria
(2002 - 2???)

Elizabeth
"Beth"
Ann
Loftin

(1976 - 20??)

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Dean
Loftin

(1953 - 20??)

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William
Loftin

(1918 - 1979)

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Lester
Loftin

(1876 - 1937)

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Loftin

(1851 - 1939)

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(1827 - 1864)

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(1798 - 185?)

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(1768 - 1836)

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(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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Alexandria

 

Born: 2002, Hickory, NC

 
 

2004

 
 

 

 
 

FEBRUARY 2004

 

26 Feb 2004 - Playing in the Snow - Poppi & Nonni's House

 
 
Nonni Carolyn, Mama Beth, Savanna and Alexandria
 
"Nonni and Savanna clean the snow off of the swing"
 
"Mama and Nonni get into a snowball fight"
 
"I think Mama won"
 
Beth takes some photos of Alexandria
 
A little tumble by Alexandria brings forth a few tears but they eventually clear up
 
Poppi's socks on Alexandria's feet and hands helps keep the snow out
 
They didn't look pretty, but they kept Alexandria warm and dry
 
 
 
 
 
 

28 Feb 2004 - Time With Daddy - Poppi & Nonni's House

 
              
 
Brad is such a good Daddy
 
 
 
 

MARCH 2004

 

11 Mar 2004 - PURIM - At Beit Yeshua
 
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
 
"Poppi usually writes the yearly plays and songs then directs the play"

 
 
 
 

APRIL 2004

 
04 Apr 2004 - Sunday Afternoon Photos - Poppi & Nonni's House
 
Alexandria shows off her cute Easter dress and hat
 
10 Apr 2004 - Easter Egg Hunt - Poppi & Nonni's House
 
Savanna and Alexandria hunt Easter eggs in Great Granny Willie's yard
 
      
 
 
 
Great Granny Willie's sister (Great Aunt Elgevia Eggers) was there too
 
This was Alexandria's first Easter egg hunt
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
11 Apr 2004 - Easter Sunday - Covenant Bible Church
 
Sitting on Mama's lap
 
 
 
24 Apr 2004, Saturday - Savanna's 4th Birthday Party - Hickory-Dickory-Dock
 
 
Savanna celebrates her 4th birthday at Hickory-Dickory-Dock in Hickory, NC
(left to right) Maggie, Savanna, Karlie
 
It may have been Savanna's party but Alexandria had no problem entertaining herself
 
Alexandria shows everyone the BEST ways to go down the slide
 
Alexandria: "Look out everyone! Here I come!"
 
Alexandria: "That's absolutely exhausting!"
 
Nonni: "How about trying the merry-go-round."
 
I think she loves it!
 
 
Happy Birthday Savanna
 
 
 
April 2004 - Studio Photos
 
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
 
 
 
22 May 2004 - Saturday - Poppi & Nonni's House
 
 
Sitting in Poppi & Nonni's front yard
 
Alexandria: "This is one of Poppi's favorite photos of me from 2004"
 
After these photos were taken, everyone moved to the back yard to enjoy the pool
 
POOL FUN
 
 
Alexandria: "Ouch! I got water in my eye!"
 
 
 
 
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
 
Savanna gets the OK from Mama to get into the shallow end of the pool
 
Once Alexandria gets her "floaties" on, she's ready to get in the pool too
 
 
 
31 May 2004 - Kiddie-Cars - Valley Hills Mall
 
"Turtle Power"
 
Alexandria: "Oooo! I like the motorcycle, too!"
 
Alexandria: "Going on an African safari with Simba!"
 
Alexandria: "What's next? Back to Turtle Power?"
 
 
 
 
 

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"
 
'Daddy makes it all better"
 
Having a snack while all the balloons arrive and prepare to lift off
 
 
"Mama with her girls"
 
Getting ready for lift-off
 
 
 
 
 
 
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
 
 
 
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 03rd.

 
 
 
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
 
 
Everyone was glad to finally see the beautiful beach
 
"It was a lot of fun getting into the edge of the water"
 
 
 
FAMILY BEACH PHOTOS
 
We did a few family group photos
 
 
 
 
"Poppi and Nonni cooked dinner our first night at the beach"
 
"The place we stayed was a three-bedroom facility"
 
 
Alexandria makes just a little mess when she eats
 
 
 

The next day we all headed down to the beach for a fun day in the sun and playing in the water.

 
"Savanna plays in the sand"
 
Leslie and Beth spent most of their time working on their tans
 
The next day Philip reads while Alexandria plays
 
 
The girls loved playing in the sand together
 
 
 
Brad plays with the girls
 
 
Alexandria: "Let me see, what can I do next?"
 
Alexandria: "Sometimes a girl just has to have a nap"
 
Alexandria: "Later that evening we all went out to eat fish"
 
Alexandria: "I especially liked the tartar sauce! Yum Yum!"
 
 
WALK ON THE BEACH
 
An evening walk on the beach
 
Spending some time in the water the next day - and some more photos
 
Getting Alexandria into the water
 
 
Alexandria was a little bit afraid of the water
 
Poppi 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
 
Alexandria: "Sometimes you just have to do it yourself"
  
 
Poppi tickles Savanna's nose with a string while she naps
 
 
 
 
MINIATURE GOLF
 

The family took the girls to play mini-golf twice during the week.
The first night we went to Mt. Atlanticus.

 
Mt. Atlanticus
 
 
 
Poppi took photos of the family
 
Everyone had a wonderful time ...
 
 
 
... including Savanna and Alexandria
 
Alexandria: "Now where did that ball go?"
 
Brad, Beth, Leslie and Carolyn
 
Brad and Alexandria
 
 
Savanna kisses a frog looking for her Prince
 
Beth took a few photos of Poppi
 
 
Beth took this photo so that Poppi could be pictured with the family
 
Beth totals the score at the end of the game
 
 
 
 
The second time we went out to play miniature golf,
we went to Capt. Hook's Adventure Golf
 
Captain Hook's Adventure 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
 

 

 

 

 

Absolutely BEAUTIFUL

 
 
 
22 Jul 2004 - Sharing the Same Bed - Brad & Beth's House
 
 
When you're young, you're still both small enough to share the same bed
 
 
 
25 Jul 2004 - Pool Fun - Poppi & Nonni's House
 
 
Every Sunday after church, 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.
 
 
 
 
31 Jul 2004 - Pool Fun - Poppi & Nonni's House
 
 
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 water
 
 
 
 
 
 
The girls enjoy their new bathing suits with built in floaters
 
 
 
 
STYLISH
 
Alexandria: "How cool am I!"
 
 
 
 

AUGUST 2004

 

29 Aug 2004 - Sunday Afternoon Photos - Poppi & Nonni's House
 

 

Poppi: "This is one of my favorite photos of Savanna and Alexandria.
I'm so very proud of both of these girls. I love you Savanna & Alexandria."
 
Savanna: "I love my sister"
 
Poppi: "I love this photo of Alexandria.
This whole series of photos shows her sweet and outgoing personality."
 
 
 
 
 
2004 School Photos - Woodlawn Baptist Child Development Center - Conover, NC
 
Alexandria had fallen a few days before picture day and ended up with a bruised nose
 
 
 
 
 
 
SEPTEMBER 2004
 
06 Sep 2004 - Taking a Sink Bath - Jeff & Denise's House
 
Alexandria and her friend Lyndsy take a sink bath
 
It's just the right size for two little girls
 
 
 
 
11 Sep 2004 - Birthday Party For a Friend - Kenneth & Jennifer Knight's House
 
Jennifer with Ashton, Alexandria, and Savanna
 
Blowing LOTS of Bubbles
 
 
 
 
 
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: "I'll show you how to do it, Alexandria."
 
Savanna: "Do your lips like this ..."
 
Savanna: "Hold real still. This is the tricky part."
 
Savanna: "Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!"
 
 
 
31 Oct 2004 - Sunday Afternoon Photos - Poppi & Nonni's House
 
Wonderful Autumn photos of Alexandria in her pretty pink dress
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
NOVEMBER 2004
 
14 Nov 2004 - Sunday Afternoon Photos - Poppi & Nonni's House
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
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.
 
 
(Left to Right) Kenneth & Jennifer Knight (Ashton), Shannon & David Mincey (Landyn), Amber & Marty Mincey (Rachel), Beth & Brad Seese with Alexandria
 
Alexandria was just a "little bit" squirmy
 
In 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
 
 
 
 
 
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 festively
 
 
 
 
The Loftin & Seese Families - 2004
(Left to Right) Leslie, Philip, Savanna, Brad, Alexandria, Beth, Simcha, Carolyn, Curtis
 
Poppi Curtis & Nonni 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, too
 
 
 
There 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 Curtis 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
 
Savanna and Alexandria
 
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
 
Beth's injuries to her lip, cheek and eye were more than likely from the steering wheel because the
airbag did not deploy.   Savanna and Alexandria's injuries were caused by their seatbelts.
 
 
 
 

Alexandria's Life

 
 
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
 
Dance 2005 - 2014
Murray's Mill - 2015
 
 
 
 

DEDICATION

 
 
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.