Our posse.

Oh, breaking bread with my dear wife Karen’s family is so much fun.

On our final night in Hot Springs, Ark., Cracker Barrel was the lucky pick. We knew they’d be able to push enough tables together to fit us all and place full plates in front of us that held food that made us happy.

Lively conversation echoed this way and that. These folks can keep it interesting, always.

Clockwise, from bottom left, we have my dear wife Karen, her sister Lynne, niece Dacia, sister Jana, friend Karen, niece Stormy, grand-nephew Luka, spouse Brad, niece Kimi and spouse Kevin. Missing are Lynne’s husband Chuck, Kevin and Kimi’s daughter Ollie and Dania’s boyfriend Chris. And me, taking the photo.

A great time was had by us! (Yes, 5-year-old Luka can nap on demand when the clock winds past 8.)