What is wrong with me???!

Okay...I have been going through pictures for the year so I can get some Christmas gifts finished and in EVERY one that I am in, I look like a complete goof. I am not joking. I really look crazy in every picture. What do I do wrong? I know that I blink every time a flash goes off. But really, do I have to look so squinty in every picture? I have no idea how to take a good picture. So today I took the camera and tried to figure out what my problem is. (Thank goodness for digital cameras. I wouldn't want permanent evidence of my obvious problem in pictures forever sealed on a roll of film. And I wouldn't want to waste a roll on bad pictures.) So I think I have just resolved that in family pictures I will have to find a bush, a child, a head, anything...to hide behind (or in) just to not be in a picture. Really, it is creepy. The eyes are squinted and the smile is really cheesy. And my nose gets all squinched up. I don't know if squinched is a real word, but it works for me. I know I won't look like a model, but at least to look normal would be nice! So if there are any pointers-let me know. And Christmas cards could be interesting this year. Apologies in advance to all of you!!!! Or don't be surprised to see a smile face on the card!