I got it today! On the outside the only thing that seems apparently different is the HUGE 3″ monitor. Ive included a photo of the 20 D for comparison. I also noticed they moved the buttons from the left to the bottom. Can’t wait to use it on a shoot! 
I am going to make a better effort to include more pictures form my daily life. I hate taking pictures of myself….it may be worth trying to overcome.
I was talking with my friend Paul Richetto today and we were discussing discipline. I shared with him a saying I say to myself that has helped me and he suggested I leave it here…so here it is:
“I’d rather inherit the strength that comes from overcoming, than be cursed with the weakness that comes from giving in.”
Love the motto, and I am so jealous! I really really want a really nice camera. The ones I have are okay, and I am grateful to have them, but my word!
The Canon Rebel Xti may be the way to go, they run about $600 brand new spanking new and have many of the same features as the 40 D. One down side is the plastic body, otherwise…its a great camera.
Merry Christmas, Mike! Hope Christmas in December isn’t a disappointment now 🙂 jk