Loving the story! 7 miles from a 5 year old is incredible!!!
The old saying 'don't leave elk to find elk' might apply to your story here, although in a completely different way. Hoping the end result is great!
Sounds like a great first elk hunting experience, and the fact you saw elk makes it even better! Build on what you've learned and it'll slowly get easier and easier, although I don't think it will ever be easy, lol!