So I've finally found the notch on my front cam still looking on the back but i'm sure it's there- now I still can't find what exactly they're supposed to line up with on the head? I know they're supposed to be "timing marks" but I don't know what they look like so I don't know what I'm looking for. My cams moved a couple degrees when i cut my timing belt off (had to- see harmonic balancer siezed thread) and with moving them can I move the gear both clockwise and counter-clockwise or can they only be moved one direction? Same thing with the crankshaft sprocket? Also If I can only move it one direction but it's off in the opposite direction by a couple degrees what should I do?

Generally, you should only move engine parts in the direction that they are moved when the engine is running.  In this case, that happens to be clockwise.  There are large V-shaped splits in the metal shroud behind the cams.  The bottom of those grooves is your mark.  The cams also have a tendency so want to get away from you (Snapping really hard).  I recommend getting a cam-sprocket adjuster.  They are about 40 bucks at a Napa store. 

btw, if its only a few degrees, you can cheat and move it against the grain.

Right, stick a dowel rod in there and watch it move.