Constructive Feedback Friday

It is Constructive Feedback Friday at iHeart Faces. I post a picture and get some very welcome feedback!

I took this with my Canon Rebel xTi. ISO 200 f/1.8 1/1000 sec 50 mm

I edited it in Lightroom.

But I have not been happy with the overall look of the pictures I took. The skin tone seems blotchy--especially on her face and eyebrow area, a little too cold on the tone I think, and I can't seem to get a crisp, vibrant look.

And I tried a black and white edit. But not really sure what to do with it. Thanks for any feedback!!

"Let's Hear it for the Boys!": Photo Challenge

Something new...this week at I ♥ Faces the theme is Boys.  
I loved this picture the minute I took it.  We were running through the sprinklers and I caught Andrew after a run through.  I love the sweet smile combined with the drops of water on his face.  Sums up this boy...sweet, crazy and fun.