At Mormon Helping Hands Day,  we had 3 areas the saints were cleaning up, our ward and 2 other wards cleaned this bike trail.  It was 2 miles long.  We were assigned to the check in table but after we finished an appointment with an investigator family we changed into our work clothes and went back to work and helping rake and hoe like these people in the picture below.

 cleaning the sides of the trail.  A dump truck came along and swept it up after we got everything to the middle of the path.

 We had painters to clean off the graffetti on the fences and weed eater that made a big difference

 Brother Braid was in charge of the day.  He helped plant trees and take out the dead ones.  It was amazing to see the difference this made.  People were coming out of their houses to thank us for our help and tell us how much they appreciated the work we were doing.  I'm sure they felt blessed in the other areas of the city as well.  It was a great experience.

 the roses are so beautiful, they are everywhere.  These are in our back yard along the beauty shop

 This one is in the front yard.  It is taller than I am.  We are enjoying them so much.

 This is another one by the shop.  they are so delicate and soft.  I hope they last all summer.

This one is as tall as a tree.   I hadn't seen one like it before.   They help remind us to take time to smell the roses.

 The pathway to our front door lined with Iris.  We have Iris everywhere here in the yard.  It is beautiful.

 Helping the Lainez family build a gate for their dog in their back yard on April 13 2013

 Sister Lainez holding the fence up while brother Lainez and Elder Wilson figure out what to do next.

 The finished fence with  Magoo inside the gate.  Now he will be safe.

I even helped a little,  It was a fun day.   We love this family, they are good to us too. We are hoping they will go though the temple soon.

 Elders at our home for dinner april 8.  They are very hard working dedicated missionaries.

 The Sisters also at our home that night.   We love the dynamics the sisters give the work.

 Elder Wilson gone Awol.  The Friant Dam in the background with a wheelchair ramp to the river at the Lost Lake Park.  April 12. 2013

 Down by the river enjoying the quiet and peace of the country

Frank and Francis on the trail by the river.  Frank will have knee surgery next month so he was anxious to take us here while he could still show us around.  A wonderful couple that help so many people around them.  We are blessed to have them here.

 Having a picnic in our back yard Sat. evening with Ellie, Devin, Hayden, Joel, Taylie and Tanner

 April 2 Yosemite National Park with the Lewis family.  It was beautiful.

 At the Zoo April 3,

 The Grant grove also April 3

 Headed to San Francisco April 5.  Notice the cute hair cuts by Brenda

 Ellie with her new hair cut and brush Brenda gave her.  She didn't cry at all.  She got a sucker and butterfly clip to put in her hair, Taylie too.

 Brothers in The Gardens at the discovery center

Blaine and Janice at the Zoo.  Janice's Birthday April 3, also Brian's  Happy  Birthday