Rick, there is nothing wrong with our kids being better than us. Your daughter's passion and skill with her photography must make you very proud.
I understand that mat cutting can be an art in itself. I have been cutting my own with a professional C&H mat cutter for 30 years and even worked in a frame shop for about a year. Now they have fancy computer controlled mat cutters that make intricate cuts without so much as a hiccup. Since most of my work is in B&W I prefer to keep it simple and use only white acid free rag boards.
Tell your daughter I really like her work.
Regards,
Jess