Congratulations Fiona. You simply won't regret of your purchase. Of course I have heard a lot of happier stories with buyers of Can...
but you just did the best favor to yourself to enter into DSLR world with one such an excellent tools, both the body and the magnificent lens. A friend of mine with several VR lenses is most satisfied with this 28-200. Well now be ready for more saving as list of accessories that will look like a must are rather extensive and in a very close horizon.
Have fun photographing.