Mug Shots

Why do passport pictures have to look like mug shots? We went to Rite Aid this past Saturday and had our pictures taken for our passports. It is offensive in some cultures to show your teeth. I don't know how to smile without showing my teeth! What I ended up with was a picture that looks like a criminal mug shot. It's awful. Kory and Ash don't look so bad. But really, I don't care. I mean who is really going to see it except the overworked person at customs who really could care less what my picture looks like. So, my mug shot is going on my passport. We have to fill out the paperwork and go pay for them yet. So much to do, so little time. Especially this time of year!