Party Hardy!

So, you know we had to celebrate after Cody has been working so hard. I had to work Wed night after Cody took his test, I was way sad becuase I wanted to do something for him. I just so happened to get out of school early that day so I went home and decorated the house for Cody. He gets excited over the little things- Plus I got him a present, a book called "The History of Aviation." I found little airplanes and parachute men. I had all these fun ideas, but limited time and money. He loved it, and even waited to open the present until I got home. I am such a proud wife and I love to see Cody's eyes get all big and excited when somebody mentions airplanes!!!!

Private Pilot's license

Watch out all airplanes, birds and bugs. It is official- Cody is now a licensed pilot!!! We are so excited for his acheivement, he has been flying regularly for 4 months and has learned very well what is required of him. This is the perfect career for someone like Cody, he hates offices and business suits, but loves the weather and airplanes. We went on a test flight in May- It is very fun to be free in the air, with no traffic or "crazy woman drivers" (as my dad would say). So don't forget to congratulate him on his new wings. And if you are real nice or it is your birthday maybe you can fly with us!

Scrapbooking

This is my newest hobby, Cody might call it an obsession- but I think it is so fun. My mom and sister got way into scrapbooking, so I am kind of a tag-along but I love it. For beginners like me they sell kits, that come ready to put together. It is great! I love creating these pages and putting our pictures all over them. It is so much more fun than looking at a plain photo album. Plus you can journal them and write stories and date stamp them. So I now have scrapbooks that are almost done of me and Cody's life together. This is just practice really, by the time we have kids I will be a pro! For now it is just a hobby, something to keep me busier than I am already :o) But it is very fun to do with friends/family, so if anyone wants to join me... Here is a sample page, enjoy!

Blogging

So we did it, We have our very own blog. We aren't sure anyone will want to read what we have to say, but I am sure someone out there bored enough will check this out. So, a little about us:

Cody is from Snowflake, AZ. He served a mission in Connecticut. He is graduating from BYU in December in Business. However he decided recently that he loves airplanes and flying them is his passion in life. So, he will soon be getting his private pilots license and we will be free to "roam about the country." He wants to get his commercial license and has big plans for his future. Cody has a construction company with his brother, Chad. They do very good work and they have learned how to be good business owners. Cody loves BYU football, 4-wheeling and driving his truck, running, golfing and anything to do with airplanes.

Natalie is from Kent, WA. She graduated from BYU in Nutrition and is now in pharmacy school at The University of Southern Nevada in South Jordan, UT. She is in her 2nd year and can't wait to be done. She works as an intern at Costco Pharmacy and loves her job. Natalie enjoys scrapbooking, cooking/eating, shopping, hiking, camping, traveling, reading and working out.

Cody and Natalie met through a mutual friend in April of 2004 and were married in 2005 in the Bountiful, UT temple. We now live in Lehi with our dog Buster. We keep very busy but cherish weekends, friends and family that keep us sane.