And the winner is....

[ken1953]

Thank you all for the great advice. After Kim and I played with all the different models, buttons, menus and styles, one came out on top. All the cameras were neck and neck and came down to how Kim felt about the camera and how it felt to her. And since I had batteries already charged, and an SD card, I made her start playing with it immediately!!!!! As her apprehension changed for fear to ecstasy, I knew we made the right choice!!!!! Her favorite part....the sounds it makes right after she pushes the button...she says it makes her feel like a "real" photographer!!! hahaha

So by now you're asking...what did we get!!!

Adina...I may still be interested in your 10D when you get ready. Actually I should say...I WILL be interested...if I can afford it!!! ;)

Again thanx everyone for all your help... Here's the pic....
Ken and Kim!!!!