The Saga Continues....

 

We arrive at the Westin in Downtown Cincinnati, Steph has tamed her hair, but Mik DOES NOT want to stand by his sisters.

 

I repeat, he does not.  Just 2 feet of space and this could have been perfect.

 

And, the gap widens.

 

OK.  since Mik is already leaving us, maybe the Westin isn't going to work.

 

On to Tower  Place Mall we go. Mik is already fighting this location and Brontė would much rather stare off to her left than at the camera.  I am fairly certain at this point that Nyoka is determined to strain a facial muscle for some reason.

 

I warned her.  I just knew it. If Nyoka didn't loosen up, something was going to snap. Now look at her.

 

Well with Nyoka at least partially revived and the car keys in the picture this may have to be the shot we go with. We decided to keep trying though just in case.

 

OK photographer's error here.  But I felt with the day I was having thus far I was entitled.  And besides it looked like Nyoka was starting to tense up again.

 

OK at least we have what appear to be 5 smiles looking in the general direction of the camera.  We may be on a roll.

 

or maybe not.  remember Nyoka. Think calm thoughts. Mik, hand down son.

 

Uh oh! There she goes again.

 

and I believe Mik says "that's enough for me!"

 

So we move outdoors to Fountain Square, and the troubles begin all over. Katie, wake up. Nyoka honey, smile.  Mik....well just smile son.

 

Getting better.  Come on Nyoka Smile for Daddy.

 

Rotate a few positions and Nyoka is straining herself again while Mik has found the car keys.

 

And Mik says ,"I'm done."

 

Mom will Kill dad for including this shot but ....Mom says,"Oh no you are NOT Mik.  Get back in There."

 

Mik says, "OH YES I AM! Let me outa here!" and not that the strain was too much and some thing sprung in Nyoka again.

 

Yes it appears that Mik is finished AND Nyoka is thru.

 

Even another attempt meets with extreme resistance.

 

Mik informs everyone involved "NOOOOO!"

 

Now that we have agreed to leave Mik is ready to drive.

 

A  strange attempt at a reflection in a large ornament

 

Another attempt.  I suppose it was better in theory than in practice.

Definitely better in theory than in practice.

 

So...we gave up and went home.  Mom says we will line them up on the couch when mik is in a good mood and snap the darn picture.  Dad says thanks for dragging me out all day Sunday and burning the gas, mom.

 

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