Cody and Christa met while Cody was stationed at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, NV. Though the first date was planned to be a walk at the mall, life had a bit of a distant twist for the occasion, as the mall closed early and they opted for ice cream and a stroll around the local area instead. The sparks flew and several more dates ensued including swimming at the neighborhood pool, enjoying movies at the local theater, and of course plenty of dinner dates. As time passed and life changed rapidly, Cody decided it was time to seperate from the military and move back home to Wisconsin. Christa and her daughter Aurora reluctantly chose to leave the nice weather and join him. As time marched on, a new job opportunity and another move sent the couple to West Virginia.