Wonderful progress, I have two of these to do for the twins but have not really decided what designs to use on them. My daughter quite likes the Humphery's Corner range so I might look at some of those.
I love this and you're making fantastic progress with it. I really wanted to do this afghan for my friend who is expecting in October, but I thought there is too much work in it for me to do in time, without abandoning my other projects. So it's great to see you stitching it.
CURRENT WIPs
HAEDs - Bubble Telescope, Floatilla, Rainbow Embrace, Ray of Light, Iron Dragon, Newport Lighthouse
Fractal 239 Aero Chocolate
I can't believe you are already almost half way done! I think it looks great! As for your dilemma, I think I would just let them know that something is on it's way and wait to show it to them until it's all done. I am sure they will be so happy that you made something!
Kerri Current WIP:
HAED Chessie-10,200 of 90,300 - 11%
HAED Catch a Falling Star-8,900 of 203,900 - 4%
HAED Wrath-46,630 of 240,000 - 19% http://www.flickr.com/photos/kerbear879/sets/
Such a great project and your making good progress (even though you feel it's not quick enough). I agree, I think let them know you're making something but keep it a surprise what exactly until it's finsihed.