In an effort to keep my (very academic) daughter using both sides of her brain -- I've challenged her to take photographs of the every-day things in life.

You know the stuff: kitties playing, a pretty sunset, favorite things, family, friends and afternoon shadows.

So, while goofing off at the Desert Botanical Gardens -- she snapped off a few photos of me.

This is me on any Sunday. Jeans and a t-shirt with little or no make up and hair pulled back in a comfortable and low-maintenance style.

Next, maybe I can encourage her to start a blog to show her new artistic side.