'If you have good thoughts,
they will shine out of your face like sun beams
and you will always look lovely.' - Roald Dahl

At our kids' school, we're immersed into one of the unique cultures of Kodiak- military. We feel the utmost respect for these individuals who are serving our country, as we watch these family's come and go. We listen to stories of packing up all their belongings, just a few short years after unpacking. Some of the boxes are never even opened. Some of the time frames are even less.

To hold onto a piece of Kodiak, I recently spent time at the beach with the Young family, before their next adventure in the coming months. We'll be sad to see them go, but hope they're able to return someday, with their smiling faces and sweet kids. They're full of all the laughter and happiness that shone through the images.