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…to not have a passport. Seriously. Have you read about the hoopla in the media about increased security requirements for entering the country? What it boils down to is that people can’t be bothered to get a passport. As far as I’m concerned one should always have a valid passport on hand – just in case. To make my point, look at this:

This is Marshall’s passport. I went through much effort in getting him this passport because it’s easier than carrying around his birth certificate when you are trying to re-enter the country. I do admit that it was difficult finding a photographer that is set up to take infant passport photos but I did. After I got the photos and filled out the application form, I had to bring him to the courthouse in his little bucket car seat and submit the documents in person. The courthouse staff asked to see him to verify his identity (lift said bucket car seat and point to baby) and after writing a check for the processing fee, it was done. If it can be done for a three month old, it is easily done for an adult.