Homebrew PCBs

I've recently started to solder SMD components with my iron.  I've had good success with 805 and 603 resistors, LEDs and diodes.  But last night I was trying to solder a SMD resonator and found that I could not do it.   Here is the particular component I was trying to solder

http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=490-1195-2-ND

My technique for soldering a 805 resistor, for example, is to flux the pads, tack a bit of solder onto one pad, place the component, reheat the pad, and then solder the second pin.  

With the resonator I can't do this, because the pads are almost completely covered by the component.

I don't have much experience so I'm not sure how to solder this type of component.  I'm guessing it would be easier with a hot air station, but I'm not sure?  Has anyone had success soldering a SMD resonator with a normal soldering iron?

Thanks,