The Elliott Edition

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

He Is Finally Here!

Caleb Luke Elliott

10/6/14

9 lb. 6 oz.

21 in.

At 8:10, Monday night, Caleb Luke Elliott joined our little family. In our hearts, he already had his place. However, the privileges of holding and caring for him were reserved until now. He is as strong and healthy as a baby boy could be. Praise God for His goodness! His kindness constantly amazes me. He has added another piece to our growing little family. Here are some of the memories made already.

Jordyn loves the new little man, her "bubba". Alvin and I have had to switch from a zone defense to man-to-man. It is quite the adjustment, but I am convinced that there are no greater joys in life. It is even more clear now that embarking on such things, all while relying on the joy of the Lord to be our strength, is the climax of the human existence. There is a hope and a piece that He gives to His people during such trials that surpasses anything the world knows. Oh, the riches of His love and patience toward us. What kind of love is this? Here is our growing family.

Jordyn just loves holding "baby Caleb". In fact, she is adamant about it. Come to think of it, she is a bit obsessed...

Look at our BIG girl next to her little bro.

Jordyn and Caleb have a whole slew of family that love him so much.

Thanks to everyone who has shown our family love and care during this time. We could not have done it without all of your help and sacrifice. We continue to covet your prayers as the mission field in the Elliott household just got bigger and more dynamic. May we be about His business in all things.

A&C

Saturday, September 27, 2014

Homeschool Weeks 5 and 6

     We are still having soooo much fun doing school. I have to admit this is a learning experience for me. I have had to be more flexible than I ever thought would be necessary. Jordyn has shown her disinterest in a few activities/handouts so I have had to create different ways of using them. I still get the Tot School Handouts in as you will see in the pictures but I have had to be really sneaky and slip them in with much enthusiasm.

Week 5
ABCJesusLoves Me-   Day 5 of Creation "God made the FISH and the BIRDS"
Letter of the Week -    Letter D    D is for Duck
THEME of the Week- Pond

DAY1

Tot Trays

Felt Board
Sorting BIRDS and FISH
Creation Day 5

Left to Right
POND PACK

Counting Frogs
1:1 Correspondence

DAY 2

TOT TRAYS
Pond Books!!!! DUCK BOOKS!!! FLASHCARDS beginning sound D!!

Matching Pond Items!!

She is very proud of her work.
I am proud of her perseverance.

DAY 3

TOT TRAYS!

2 Part Puzzles!
She was more interested this week!

DAY 4

TOT TRAYS!

ABC CRAFT
D is for DUCK!
I don't always get a picture of the week's abc craft, but she LOVES painting them. I will take a pic. soon of all the ones we have completed thus far.

STAMPING is always a HIT!
She is very hands on.

What a smile here.
Identifying shapes!
She knows them all, but will not try to say hexagon.

3 part puzzle

POND Sensory Bin
Bugs, spiders, turtle, frogs, lily pads, and of course fish!

SORTING Fish and Birds
DAY 5 of Creation!

DAY 5

Tot Trays! and ABC Find it!

CRAFT page for "My Creation Book"
Stickering: placing birds in the sky and fish in the water!

Completed work
ABCJesusLovesMe

Pond MATCHING
I did the first two, then she finished!

Playdoh Birds
KISSING! haha

WEEK 6
ABCJesusLovesMe-  Creation Day 6 focus: "God made the Zoo Animals"
Letter of the Week-   Letter E    E is for Egg
THEME-                    Zoo Animals and FOOD, mainly Zoo Animals

TOT TRAYS! ZOO BOOKS! FLASHCARDS beginning sound E!!

Closer Look at her ABC Basket
Alphabet Soup, E puzzles, Elephant, Eggs
Here we get to discuss all the things that begin with the letter of the week! I love this time with Jordyn, I wish I took more videos to share with all of you some of our discussion time!