Thank you for the suggestion on the macro. Even if I do not purchase one now, I will certainly rent one for pics of my baby similar to the examples you provided.

I went to a local photo shop, Milford Photo, and spent an hour with a very passionate (Cannon favored) photographer. We went through the ins and outs, pros and cons of the 5DII, the 7D and the 6D. I am favoring the 7D and the 6D. Obviously the 5DII is an amazing camera, and the FF is better quality, but it's too pricey and I feel it's too complicated for me as a beginner. I like the features of the 7D and 6D... they make the Rebel seem like a toy.

Does anyone have any experience with the Firmware update for the 7D released a month or so ago?