Yes, both images seem too soft to me. Both images also look like they need more contrast. I would also strongly encourage you to crop out a huge portion of the sky. It is really bright and draws my eye away from the subject.
haha I dont thikn he's s upposed to look happy in the first one So cute. They are nice but I am a contrast freak and so I say a tad more and you'll be good to go. :thumbup: