A Camera Christmas

So, Mr. P and I have decided that our major gift to eachother this Christmas is going to be the fabulous Canon Rebel or something similar. We have been talking about purchasing a really great camera for a long time and now is the time to make it happen! We both want to take a photography class and be able to take our own, really great photos so we need a fabulous camera to be able to do it with! Here's where we need a little help. I know a lot of you have great cameras that you're able to get great quality photos and great color and details with. So, what camera do you use? What kinds of things can you do with it? What advice do you have for us in making this purchase?

Feel free to comment on this post or e-mail me at vineyardvogue @ gmail {dot} com. Thanks ahead of time!