Meatball Plus Reunion at the Reichardt's - December 26, 2010

Once upon a time there were only 6 Meatballs who traveled to Italy!

The Meatballs, now the Meatballs Plus, have grown to a large group with children and grandchildren!

David Frantonious and Jason Christensen started kindergarten together at age 5.
Look at them now!

Jodi Christensen and Carey Frantonious also became friends when the Frantonious' moved into our neighborhood.

Jodi Backes had her first child Connor and Carey Tramel had her first child Bella in 2000!
Now they are both 10 years old.

Jeremy 6 and Lucas 4.

Lucas Tramel was born on Jodi's birthday November 29, 2006.

Jim, Jim, Drew, Joe and Dave

Jason, Julie, Bonnie and Mr. Pete

Jaki, Darlene & Bonny

Darlene showing us her albums from her trips to Africa. She is going back again this summer.

Amazing stories!

Bonnie Reichardt RN, Oliva and Christen....these kids love Bonnie!!! You might guess she works at Children's Hospital in Chicago!

Denise and family live in CO and were the only missing Meatballs. Gary was present but must have avoided the camera......sorry Gary!

Miss Darlene

Mr. Pete appeared in his Santa hat as usual, but his full beard was missing this year.

Miss Maureen was a wonderful hostess!!

Mr. Jim was a wonderful host and taught our grandkids his favorite monolog, just like he taught our kids in the good ole days! Thanks Jim!

Suddenly everyone appeared at the window to watch Mr. Reichardt set off some fireworks. They were awesome!

It is the first time we have celebrated our anniversary with fireworks!

It took 45 years for that coincidence to happen. I believe Mr. Reichardt always treats his guests to fireworks. ( :

THANK YOU JIM AND MAUREEN FOR HOSTING A WONDERFUL REUNION!!