Thanks to everyone for your ideas, thoughts & suggestions. I knew hearing your thoughts would help me. I do want to respect the mother's wishes, but still have the quilt "talk" to me. I think the bright construction quit with the grey camo backing would be a great compromise. Especially since dad is from a STRONG hunting family. I am also a former early learning teacher & recognise that black & white are the first colors a baby sees, so I really didn't have a problem with those colors but I would like the "new" baby to use this quilt long into his childhood....thus the yearn for a brightly colored quilt. Once again thanks for all the ideas. I will try to post a picture when I finish.