With the holidays coming up, there's going to be plethora of opportunity to capture some savoring memories like your new dog, or your best friend yacking on his/her shoes. Whatever the case, there's a camera out there for you, but which one? If you want something that's more hands on than a point and shoot, then you have 2 options: a mirroless micro 4/3, or a dslr. Both types have their pros and somewhat cons but ultimately it's all about what you want out of the camera. Check out Digitalrev's article on both types of cameras, hopefully it will help you decide which one's for you.
http://www.digitalrev.com/article/dslr-or-mirrorless-camera-which/NTE4NzMxNDM_A
http://www.digitalrev.com/article/dslr-or-mirrorless-camera-which/NTE4NzMxNDM_A