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Hair Cut

APRIL
Feast of Passover
Easter Dresses
Keyboard
7th Birthday Party

MAY
Dance Class
Dance Recital
Poppi's Dance Photos
Cook Out at Philip's
Studio Dance Photos

JUNE
Dress-up at Nonni's

SEPTEMBER
Gardner's Wedding
SUKKOT
Sukkot at Poppi's

OCTOBER
School Photo
Ali's 5th Birthday

NOVEMBER
Family Photo
Christmas Decorations

DECEMBER
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     2007         March 2007       Hair Cut   Savanna's parents had let her hair grow from the time she was a little girl.  And at 6-years-old it had never been cut - except to trim it.  But in March 2007 Savanna decided that she wanted to have her hair cut and given to "Locks of Love" - an organization that accepts human hair to be used in wigs for children with cancer.   Savanna shows Poppi & Nonni her new haircut               April 2007     Pesach / Passover   The Seese Family joined Curtis & Carolyn on Saturday, 07 April 2007, as Beit Yeshua celebrated the Biblical Feast of Pesach/Passover.   Leviticus 23:4-7 4 These are the feasts of the LORD, even holy convocations, which ye shall proclaim in their seasons. 5 In the fourteenth day of the first month (Abib or Nisan - March or April) at even (evening) is the LORD's Passover. 6 And on the fifteenth day of the same month is the Feast of Unleavened Bread unto the LORD: seven days ye must eat unleavened bread. 7 In the first day ye shall have an holy convocation: ye shall do no servile work therein.     2007 was the first year that Beit Yeshua hosted their annual Pesach Seder in the Family Life Center at Covenant Bible Church in Lincolnton, NC. With 100 in attendance, this was the largest group thus far for the annual event for Beit Yeshua.   Low and Regular seating was available   Savanna & Alexandria's paternal grandfather, Curtis Loftin, co-leads Beit Yeshua as well as the Pesach Seder   Carolyn & Curtis Loftin   Curtis chats with Brad, Beth and the girls as they arrive   Curtis always leads the group in a time of Israeli Folk Dance during praise & worship at the beginning of the service     Eventually both Savanna and Alexandria were dancing      Items for the Seder meal include: grape juice, matzah (unleavened bread), parsley, a roasted egg, the shankbone of a lamb, horseradish (and a horseradish root), as well as charoset (a sweet mixture of chopped apples, nuts, cinnamon and grape juice).     Using the Haggadah (the text recited at the Seder on the first night of the Passover, including a narrative of the Exodus) guests are invited to drink  from the first of four cups of grape juice   The middle matzah is removed from the matzahtash, broken and shared Half of the middle piece is wrapped in a white cloth and hidden only to be redeemed later   Three-Fourths of the way through the Seder, everyone stops to enjoy the covered-dish meal A kosher Passover excludes any food item with leavening/yeast   Beth and Alexandria enjoy their meal   Savanna sitting with Nonni/Carolyn and Lynda Williams   After an hour for the meal, the Seder continues to its conclusion (Brad, Beth & Ali - top center left)         Easter Dresses   After celebrating the Feast of Passover on Saturday night with Beit Yeshua at Covenant, the Seese family dressed up in their best to go and celebrate the Resurrection of Yeshua Ha'Mashiach (Jesus the Messiah) on Sunday, 8 April 2007.  After church and eating lunch in Lincolnton, the Seeses went over to Curtis & Carolyn's house.  Savanna was 6 and Alexandria was 4 years old.   Poppi always had his camera ready to snap new photos of the girls   Poppi also took advantage of the Spring flowers by incorporating them in his photos, too   These photos of the girls in their pink Easter dresses and hats were favorites for sure   It also looks like Poppi might have been freezing at least one little girl in order to get his photos         Keyboard   Nonni purchased a keyboard but it turned out not to be something she could use so on 11 April 2007 she gave it to Savanna.   Savanna looks pleased with the gift   Nonni: "Now close your eyes and see if you can still play it."       Savanna's 7th Birthday Party   On 28 April 2007 the Seese family planned a Birthday Party for Savanna's 7th birthday at Skateland in Hickory, NC.  Jeff, Denise, Karlie & Lyndsy Neigel were there - as well as JoNanna (JoAnn) Seese, Poppi, Nonni and Great Granny Willie - as well as other friends and family members   Parents start getting skates for the kids   Mom: "Here, Savanna.  These are your size."     The adults didn't skate - they just watched       Time to Skate!     Savanna, Alexandria and Karlie are all ready to skate   Savanna and Karlie do pretty good on their skates       Taking a break     It's just better with friends   Time to Eat   Something to drink - and some ice cream - but what do we get to eat?     PIZZA - PIZZA - PIZZA!     ... and a "High School Musical" cake     The entire group of girls get their photo taken   Time for Presents!   When you're 7 years old - opening the cards and presents is the BEST part of a birthday           Wow!  There's even a "High School Musical" shirt!     The funny shaped box was a kite from Mom & Dad   Poppi and Nonni always got something for Ali, too, just so she wouldn't feel left out   ... and you always knew that for both of the girls it was gonna be clothes     ... and lots of them   To see the rest of the photos from Savanna's 7th birthday party - CLICK HERE         May 2007     Miss Krista's Dance Class   These photos taken from 03 May 2007 show the girls in Miss Krista's dance class preparing for their dance recital and competition that will be coming up in just a week.   The girls in Savanna's class work on their cheerleading dance         Several costume changes       Final dance number with final standing positions           Dance Recital In Lenoir, NC   On 10 May 2007, Savanna & Alexandria had their dance recital in Lenoir, NC. Savanna was 7 and Ali was 4 at the time.   Savanna and the older girls perform their Jazz/Tap Number   Some creative photography highlights Savanna   Savanna's group performs their Ballet Number - straight arms & beautiful form     This Cheerleader Dance Number was a lot of fun for the girls   Savanna adds some personality to her movements     Way - To - Go !       Another Jazz/Tap Number   Some additional creative photography of Savanna's 2nd Jazz/Tap Number     To See All of Alexandria's Dance Recital Photos - CLICK HERE       Dance Photos by Poppi   On Saturday, 26 May 2007, Poppi took some dance photos of Savanna & Alexandria in their dance costumes when they were over at his house.   SAVANNA  &  ALEXANDRIA           SAVANNA   Jazz/Tap Costume     Ballet Costume         Cheerleader Costume   Jazz Costume     ALEXANDRIA   Jazz/Tap Costume   Ballet Costume         Cook Out at Uncle Philip's House   On 26 May 2007, Uncle Philip & Aunt Leslie (Loftin) invited the Loftins, Seeses and Robinsons over to their house for a cook-out.  There were grilled hotdogs and hamburgers, potato salad, cole slaw and chili, as well as chip and even dessert.   Uncle Philip snaps a photo from his porch while Poppi is snapping one from the back Everyone else is eating   After the meal, the adults sat around and chatted (Left to Right) "Great-Granny" Willie Goble Loftin, "Nonni" Carolyn Weeks Loftin, "Mom" Beth Loftin Seese, "Dad" Brad Seese, Jason & Kristi Robinson Buff, Myra Caldwell Robinson, "Uncle" Philip Loftin, Mike Robinson and "Aunt" Leslie Robinson Loftin   The girls enjoy their food           Studio Dance Photos   Since Savanna and Alexandria were already at his house, Uncle Philip offered to take some dance photos of the girls.   SAVANNA                  ALEXANDRIA         To See All of Alexandria's Studio Photos - CLICK HERE         June 2007     Playing Dress-Up   In June of 2007, Savanna got the opportunity to play dress up in Nonni's clothes - and of course, Poppi was there with his camera to document the event.   Savanna: "Look at all these clothes!!!"   Savanna: "I had to use a couple of clothes-pins to make it fit"   Savanna: "I even have a purse to match this outfit"           September 2007     Uncle Gardner's Wedding   In September 2007, Uncle Gardner Seese married Kristen Raby.  Brad, Beth, Savanna & Alexandria were there to participate in and celebrate their marriage.   Alexandria, Beth, Brad & Savanna         September 2007     Sukkot/The Feast of Tabernacles   On 28 September 2007, the Seese family joined Curtis & Carolyn Loftin as Beit Yeshua celebrated the Festival of Sukkot (The Feast of Tabernacles or Booths) at Doug & Lynda Williams' home in Lincolnton, NC.   Leviticus 23 39 Also in the fifteenth day of the seventh month (Tishri on the Jewish Calendar - September or October), when ye have gathered in the fruit of the land, ye shall keep a Feast unto the LORD seven days: on the first day shall be a Sabbath, and on the eighth day shall be a Sabbath.  41 And ye shall keep it a feast unto the LORD seven days in the year.  It shall be a statute forever in your generations: ye shall celebrate it in the seventh month.  42 Ye shall dwell in booths seven days   Curtis joins other members of Beit Yeshua on 23 September to construct the sukka   The branches of colorful trees and scrubs adorn the top of the sukka     The inside of this particular sukka was decorated with wild flowers, colorful paper chains and homemade Star-of-Davids   Leviticus 23 40 And ye shall take you on the first day the boughs of goodly trees, branches of palm trees, and the boughs of thick trees, and willows of the brook; and ye shall rejoice before the LORD your God seven days.     Curtis explains the significance of the lulav and etrog     Brad smells the etrog (a citron similar to a lemon) as Curtis passes it around   Alexandria goes up to join the others during a time of praise & worship   At the end of the evening everyone participated in a time of food and fellowship   The Seese family enjoys the good food       Savanna eats in the sukka with some of the other children who were her age         Sukkot with the Grandparents   Brad, Beth and the girls always enjoy eating in Poppi & Nonni's sukkah.  Poppi had the family sukkaha  little closer to the house in 2007. Unfortunately, he didn't get photos of the girls in the sukkah in 2007.   Poppi holds a Lulav and Etrog - "the 4 Species" of Sukkot   Good food and some Bible study time           October 2007     School Photo   Savanna started her second grade year of public school in the Fall of 2007.   Sweet Savanna       Alexandria's 5th Birthday   Alexandria's family planned a birthday party for her in honor of her 5th Birthday at Curtis & Carolyn Loftin's home.  There was a large group of family and friends - and even included a make-up party for the girls.   Family and friends start to arrive - including Uncle Philip, Aunt Leslie & Uncle Gardner   Time For the Food   Enjoying some pizza and chips      The girls enjoy the swing and goldfish pond - Can you see Savanna?   Time For the Games   Looks like fun to me!!            Time For the Cards & Gifts   Savanna reads one of Ali's birthday cards to her     She got lots of nice gifts - many that were horse related   A larger Quarter-Horse   ... and of course clothes from Nonni, Poppi, Uncle Philip & Aunt Leslie     Time For the Birthday Cake   The adults stayed in the shade   My Little Pony Birthday Cake   Alexandria get the first taste of the frosting from the bottom of the pony   Time For the "Makeup" part of the party   Beth starts applies fingernails and applies the polish   Monica applies mascara & eye-liner on Ali while Beth buffs Savanna's nails   Beth takes a break as she and Brad enjoy some pizza         November 2007     Thanksgiving Family Photo   After lunch on Thanksgiving Day, 22 Nov 2007, the family posed for a group photo Thank goodness for a timer on the camera   4-Generations   (Top Row) Leslie & Philip Loftin, Beth & Brad Seese, Carolyn & Curtis Loftin (Bottom Row) Alexandria Seese, Willie Loftin & Savanna Seese       Christmas Decorations at Poppi & Nonni's House   Poppi decided to put the Christmas decoration up a little early in 2007.  So on 17 November 2007, he got some help from Savanna & Alexandria.   Savanna & Ali carry the garland that Poppi will put around the lamp post The colors of the Fall leaves from the trees show how beautiful that time of year is in NC   Poppi attaches the garland at the top - but Alexandria is ready to help   Beth snaps another photo of Poppi and the girls   Poppi gives Alexandria a boost so she can hang one of the wreaths   Savanna is ready to help, too     Time to get the decorations for Great-Granny Willie's house     Poppi hung a few of the wreaths   ... but he also gave the girls a boost so they could hang some of them         Almost done         December 2007     Hanukkah   On 08 December 2007, while the Seese family were visiting with Poppi & Nonni Loftin, Poppi invites Savanna and Alexandria to help light the Hanukkah menorah   Poppi guides Alexandria's hand as she lights the Shamish - the Helper candle        Then Savanna lights 5 candles for the fifth night of Hanukkah   Poppi says the blessings over the Hanukkah candles   Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech Ha'Olam Shehecheyanu V'Keyimanu V'Higianu Laszman Ha'Zeh Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, Who Has kept us alive, and preserved us, and enabled us to reach this season.   Baruch Atah Adonai Eloheinu Melech Ha'Olam Asher Kideshanu Be'mitzvo Tav V'Tzivanu Lehadlik Ner Chanukah Blessed are You, O Lord our God, King of the Universe, Who has sanctified us by His commandments, and in whose Name we indle the lights of Hanukkah   Enjoying the lights of Hanukkah         Christmas Day   The Seese family joined Uncle Philip & Aunt Leslie for lunch at Poppi & Nonni's house on Christmas Day 2007.   The table is set with Christmas dishes and glasses   Poppi places the last of the Christmas presents in the den     Time to eat     A family photo after lunch - 4 Generations   The Seese Family - Brad, Alexandria, Beth & Savanna   The girls start opening their gifts   Books, Toys, Games, DVDs, Clothes - a Little Bit of Everything     A Pocketbook for Savanna   Lots of really cool toys and clothes, too     The kids and grandkids got Poppi & Nonni a Kodack Electric Picture Frame to display all the photos that Poppi takes   To see all the photos of Alexandria from 2007 - CLICK HERE         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