Thank you, Everybody! All your advice has been great...I really appreciate your taking the time to help me out! I think I'm going to hold off for a few weeks...maybe wait on my Christmas bonus...and buy a flash that will actually suit my needs. Based on what everybody's told me, my budget just isn't enough right now! Patience is a virtue...so I've heard! I see I have a book suggestion (Thanks, Nuff!) and a pretty good deal to check out from BH (and thanks to you, Eddie)
Ash -- beautiful pictures...adorable little girl! Thanks for your thoughts and for sharing your pics!
I hope everybody enjoys their holidays! Thanks again!