We are having a great time at my in-laws. Today is our last day and then we head home tomorrow morning. Hope everyone had a nice 4th. We did, other than the neighbors that had fireworks going off until midnight. Don't get me wrong, I am not an old fogey, but the dog gets so nervous and Sofia was attempting to sleep. She only woke up once luckily.  I am so excited! I am getting a new Canon Rebel Xsi. I have been researching both the Nikon D80 and the Canon Rebel Xsi since they are very close in price and I decided that I liked the Canon better and the weight was less to carry around. I really had my mind set on the Nikon D80 until I went to the camera store and compared both. I really liked that the Canon had virtually no shutter lag since that is the main reason I needed a new camera. The D80 was good too, but like I said I personally liked the Canon better. I am thrilled to get a DSLR and I think that I will be happy with the purchase. I did not buy it at the store, but purchased it from Amazon.com last night and saved about $200 since it was a little cheaper online and no sales tax. I can't wait to get it. My sweetheart hubby got this for me since he knows that I really wanted a DSLR.  Now, I just need to get a few more lenses. It comes with a 18-55mm lens and I will need a few more so I can do close-ups and have a far-reaching zoom. I should receive the camera sometime next week. I can't wait to start using it. 