Yes, I am still here

It has been a long, long time since I have posted anything. I guess that I just got extremely busy with my life. I did do quite a few things since August. I crocheted several baby blankets, cross-stitched a baby sampler, crocheted a couple of shawls for my daughter and her friend, and crocheted an afghan for a family friend.

The shawls are from this book:
I also started on Châtelaine's Alpine Seasons Garden the beginning of this year. This is the largest cross stitch project that I have ever undertaken. (Sorry about the glare)
Yes, I decided to grid this pattern because it is so large:
I did stitch a couple of Martina Weber's free patterns. Namely Lavender Garden and Rose Garden and decided that I really liked her patterns.
I also tried my hand at a version of a pillow case dress, it is reversible and I made it for a princess:

This is the view from my house Feb. 21, 2008:
Looking out the front of the house:
This is my garden covered in snow, I just love that wet snow:
Robin Hood and my daughter for Halloween:Promise, I'll blog more soon.
TTFN!