Mike, I didn't make myself clear about the "rejects". Of all these pictures, if I to choose one it would be difficult because there are so many good ones. Your photos that are not chosen would make any parent delighted, after you weeded out the "true rejects". As a grandma and parent, I would kill for photos like these.
Your close up is amazing, I want a new camera now. I can only get close to that quality with 50 ISO, good light, and the highest resolution.
I want to see this painting evolve.
Jean