Alexandria loved to sing and on 06 May 2012 she participated in
the Covenant Children's Church presentation of, "Jonah - It's A
Whale of a Tale" - the story of Jonah and the Whale.
Entire Children's Church Choir - Ali is 2nd girl from the right
There was some simple choreography for the kids as they sang
(Left to Right) Jessica, Kaylin, Ali and
Amelia
To see the video of Ali singing "How He Loves Us" with the
Choir - Click Below
Ali was one of the children with a speaking part - as well as
Blaze (on the left)
A
smile from Ali
Videos From the Children's Church Production of "Jonah -
It's A Whale of a Tale"
In August 2012, Alexandria started her 5th
grade year of school at Claremont Elementary School in
Claremont, NC. Her mom, Beth, was teaching 3rd grade at
the school.
Ali & Savanna's maternal grandparents, Curtis & Carolyn Loftin,
observe the Biblical Festivals as well as many of the Christian
ones. Sukkot has been a family favorite ever since Beth
and Philip were both children. In 2012, Brad, Savanna and Ali help
Poppi & Nonni (Curtis & Carolyn) with the construction of the
family "sukkah" or "booth". During the 7-day festival,
Curtis & Carolyn ate many of their meals outside in the sukkah.
It's always a joy when they get to share it with their children
and grandchildren.
The sukkah should
have at least 3 walls
The top of the
sukkah is covered with branches from a variety of different
trees
Ali & Brad help Poppi (Curtis) as he adds the branches to the
top - but you should still see the sky
Ali helps by adding
some Poplar tree branches
Poppi (Curtis) adds
some pine tree braches as well as some braches from an Oak tree
and even some branches from a Pin Oak tree and a Crepe Myrtle
Video # 1 -
CLICK HERE
or Below - Ali helps Poppi add the branches
Video # 2 -
CLICK HERE
or Below - Ali & Savanna help with some decorations
A table and some chairs are placed inside of the sukkah.
Christmas lights are added to the top so that they can have
light for evening meals. The inside of the sukkah should
also be decorated.
Ali & Savanna pose
in front of the "nearly-completed" sukkah
One of the best thing about Sukkot
is being able to share a meal with family and friends in the
sukkah
The family eats together and chat in the shade of the sukkah
Savanna & Poppi
Alexandria
Video # 3 -
CLICK HERE
or Below - Ali & Savanna sitting in the Sukkah
Beth & Nonni
chat while Beth finishes her meal
Nonni, Brad, Savanna
& Granny
Video # 4 - CLICK HERE
or Below - Ali & Savanna feed the Goldfish in Poppi's back yard
As stated previously, the Biblical Feast of Sukkot is a 7-day
holiday. Sukkot is considered by Jewish people to be the
most festive and joyous of all the Biblical Feasts. Those
of us know know Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus the Messiah) see in the
Feast of Sukkot a picture of the 1000-Year-Reign of Messiah
Yeshua when he returns to Tabernacle with His people - those who
love Him and have received Him into their hearts and lives.
The Loftin and Seese Families got together
on 13 October 2012 for a cookout
and to enjoy Curtis & Carolyn's sukkah during the Feast of
Sukkot
Unfortunately the Loftin's sukkah wasn't quite large enough for
10 people
Philip, Leslie, Kayli, Savanna & Ali ate in the sukkah
while Brad, Beth, Granny (Willie), Nonni (Caroly) and Poppi
(Curtis) ate outside
Philip & Leslie, as well as Savanna & Ali, enjoy their hotdogs
and hamburgers
Time for seconds at the food table
Granny and Leslie with newborn Kayli (6 weeks old)
Every year the Loftins (Curtis & Carolyn, Philip & Leslie with
Kayli) and the Seeses (Brad, Beth, Savanna & Alexandria) get
together at Curtis & Carolyn's house for Christmas Day.
Lunch is always planned for 11:30 a.m.
The tables in the
kitchen are always decorated with Curtis & Carolyn's Christmas
China,
glasses and tablecloths.
Curtis & Carolyn typically stay away from traditional Christmas
foods like Turkey and Baked Ham
For 2012 the menu
included Honey-BBQ Chicken Wings, Beef Bean & Cornbread
Casseroll, Broccolli Pie, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Potato
Salad, Stuffing,
Deviled Eggs, Biscuits and Gravy
There was Diet Coke
as well as Poppi & Nonni's Spearmint Tea, Million Dollar Pie,
Pumpkin Roll as well as a Cream-Cheese Dessert
Savanna, Ali, Kayli
& Leslie are ready to eat
Christmas Day lunch - Brad & Beth
The girls were still eating at the bar in the kitchen in 2012
Soon it was time to open Christmas Presents
The Family started with Kayli's gifts first
To See the Video of Beth, Savanna & Ali
with Kayli - CLICK HERE
- or Below
Savanna and Ali got lots of gifts for Christmas ...
... including a variety of fingernail polish
This is so much fun!
Each of the girls got a snow-themed comforter
The girls know they're always gonna get clothes from Poppi &
Nonni
Ali models three of the dresses she got from them in 2012
The girls know they can always expect their gifts from Uncle
Philip & Aunt Leslie to be creative
To See Savanna & Ali With Kayli -
CLICK HERE - or Below
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.