Oh wow, WHO DAT SAY DEY GONE BEAT DEM SAINTS? lol! Welcome to the forums my fellow Louisianian. These guys are great at helping you when you really need it and for giving you great advice.
Your God daughter is very cute, and she DOES look like a little poser lol!
What kind of camera was it that you used?
Finally, I'd like to give you some help. Some members of this forum suggested the book Understanding Exposure by Brian Peterson to me. I've been reading it and it's helped me immensely. You'd do good to check it out.
Good luck with your photos and Go SAINTS! lol!