Halloween Background Idea

At church we have a Trunk or Treat every year for Halloween.  This year I am helping plan and carry out this festive party.  My responsibilities include advertising, awards, and photographs.  I've decided that I would like to propose keeping the theme fairly simple and take some ideas from Martha Stewart.  Two years ago she posted simple black silhouettes of cats, owls, and spiders.  If any of you know me, I'm a keep it simple and elegant kind-of-gal.  So I'm proposing the following photo backdrop idea for the party.  Sorry for the poor quality photo, Justus is asleep and I'm working with low light.  I was thinking I would take a white sheet bought from a thrift store and draw on hanging spiders at various lengths.  Wanting to allow the people to be more of the focus, I figured this would allow the background to add to the story, rather than be the star.  
What do you think?  Would also having a prop that says "Happy Halloween" or similar phrase be too much?
Comments please :)

Subway Quilt Progress

There are days I wish I could move quilting up on my list of priorities. For now, here's the progress I've made this week: I made rough drafts of my lettering to play with the size of letters. I like the scale of the letters, but not sure about the font...

First of Football

Football season has begun again for all you football fans!

Ryan's No. 99 again this year, he's the blur below tackling the kid in the middle

(I know, how could I be less vague, huh? - future argument for telephoto lens purchase)

He played a majority of both games Saturday, August 20, 2011, but here's a good shot of him on the sideline.

Justus and Sami had a great time "flying" as well

The spectators made the best of the 110+ heat in the shade.

We look forward to a good, fun season!

It's my Party and I'll Cry if I want to..

This cute adorable face turned one a few weeks ago!

The small tear on Scarlet's cheek is a faint reminder of what happened just a few minutes before this picture was taken. At first she did not want to be in the high-chair,

but then she dug in!

Birthday bundt cake - double-chocolate deliciousness

Scarlet's Birthday cake - yum!