Spring Break

With our spoils....Enoch got more :(
Classic hiding spot
"Lets Dance"
Moab!




So since I'm doing my student teaching I get a spring break unlike BYU who thinks it doesn't exist. ;)
I had a short day on Wednesday and then I had Thursday and Friday off. It was pure inspiration. On Thursday I was able to go down to BYU to take a class from Brother Draper (my teacher from Jerusalem). That was so fun to go and see him in a normal classroom instead of at the JC pointing out the big windows. As I was driving back home to South Jordan I decided that I needed to get out to de-stress and prepare for my last week of student teaching. As I was driving home thinking of where I could go by myself, since everyone else already had plans. A miracle happened. Ryan Stubbs (a family friend) called my dad and offered to take Marie and me to Moab with him. Marie didn't want to go due to lacrosse parties but I jumped on that ball. We drove down Thursday night and just talked and caught up with each other. I haven't seen him since I was 16 or17 and so we had a lot to discuss.
Friday we went and did a couple trials as well as hung out on Potato Salad Hill. I can't believe how much I've missed going to Moab and jeeping altogether. I can't go another 5 years without going down there.
On Saturday we did Metal Masher, one of my favorite trails. It Moab hasn't changed at all since I was last there. It was the perfect amount of fun and adventure.
The Stubbs were great for housing me and feeding me and keeping me entertained. I was at their mercy but I knew I'd be well cared for they are like my second family.
On Sunday Marie and I went up to the Davidson Easter Egg Hunt and dinner and it was spectular like always.
I love how the eggs are always hidden in the same spots yet we always have a blast. Then after all the eggs have been found we steal them back from the little kids and hide them again. Its a vicious cycle that goes on for about an hour. The Davidson's know how to have a good time! It's never dull with them.

Shout out to Cousins EVERYWHERE

But mostly on this special day of days... my cousin HEATHER!!!



To commemorate this day of days I will write the ten things I love most about Heather

10. You're name is an alliteration. I remember when I first found out I had a cousin named Heather Heywood... I remember saying to myself "self, her name is an alliteration mine isn't...i wish it was."

9. You love HSM and so we get along great!

8. You blog like no one else's business

7. You are my cousin...thus instant love to ya

6. You are now an official teenager the big 1-3 yo!

5. You own a wiener dog named George

4. You live in Arizona...always hot!

3. You used to love Tarzan, Harrison Ford and the Phantom!

2. You always make me smile whenever you're around, your happiness is contagious!

1. two words JONAS BROTHERS!!!


But in all seriously you are pretty RAD! I'm so lucky to have a cousin like you and all this great technology that allows me to get to know you better. Drink your milk, eat your veggies, Stay on the path of righteousness.


Love Savvy;) and a little help from Marie

Elder Parker!

So my cousin is in the MTC at the present moment and we have so much fun on Saturdays. I lead him on a St. Patty's day hunt but he couldn't figure it out so I had to let him cheat and just give him his prize.
He also loves to make a big deal about how we're family so he can hug me and talk to me. Its so much fun, he cracks me up. He'll give me a quick hug then step back and announce to the cafeteria "I'm so glad I can give my FAMILY a hug" then he'll make a small show of hugging me again.
He's gonna be a great missionary! I know cuz he's my cousin.
Savvy;)

MTC of GREATNESS

I love my job. On Saturday I work at the MTC (missionary training center) and I love it. It's so much fun and I get paid. Anyways my cousin Parker is currently in the MTC getting ready to embark to Montana shortly. I got to see him on Saturday at Lunch and Dinner. He's doing great. He is certainly thriving in the MTC. He is in a threesome companionship since one elder got sent home already and he seems to be getting along great with the companions. One is from California and he seems very chill and fun. The other is from somewhere back East and he is a little bit different. He's just awkward to put it in one word. But Parker is able to deal with him just fine. On Wednesday I am planning on leading Parker through a Leprechaun hunt in honor of St. Patties day. If anyone knows of some great cheap goodies to put in the pot of gold let me know.

This week was crazy busy and I love it all. I love teaching my 2nd graders and coaching my girls. I'm just ready for it to become a routine instead of stress. SOMEDAY i'm sure.

Savvy;)

Mama Mia

I'm listening to the soundtrack right now....thats the only reason for the title.


Family is the greatest thing since LIFE (take that Spencer). I can't believe how wonderful it is to have the family I do. I can't imagine going throughout life without the love and support of my imediate family as well was my extended family. I am truly blessed in the fact that both sides of my family get along so well and enjoy doing things together. I love all the wacky traditions my families have. The Davidson's are always a hoot when they get togther. We just like to laugh and tease each other. But then we can turn around and in a blink of an eye give the comfort needed and shed tears together.

The Heywood's although several hundred miles away still play a huge roll in my life. They're support isn't physical but it is still there just the same. I love going to Jackson Hole and doing the exact same thing every year and never getting bored from it. It's so true we do the exact same things ever year...the river, the BarJ, the Old Time Photo, Mountain High Pizza, The Toy Shoppe...and yet I love it ever time.
Savvy;)

Family isn't it about time...as corny as that is i Love it!

i just wanna dance... I practiced

the title you ask.... just a line from my fav. disney movie can anyone name it?

I've been inspired by my dear cousin Heather to do better on my blog. Thanks Heather.

Anyways life has been wonderful. Today I had the day off to work on my TWS (The dreaded Teacher Work Sample) and did I do any of it today...um NO! I did get a lot done tho. I went to BYU and took care of all the lameO fines and fees they tacked on my account. Then I came home just in time for lacrosse practice. Practice went well but not as well as I wish it did. It could've been so much better but dang I'll get them tomorrow. Then I came home to find my dad cooking Spaghetti and after eating we had scriptures and now I'm helping my little sister plan out her entire life. ;)
See what a productive day.
Another thing I did was I bought the Student Manual for Old Testament just for my own benefit. I'm excited to use it on my own to learn more about the OT. I mean ever since going to Jerusalem I've fallen in love with the Bible and can't learn enough about it. I've also come to better understand the OT and how it shows God's love.
Anyways I'm excited for my new book. Am I a nerd or what?

Savvy;)

Student teaching!!!!

OH MY HECK!!
Student teaching is way more work then anyone ever admits! But boy is it fun. I'm now fully in charge of the class, my teacher is gone the whole day. But it's so much work.
Today my kids just went crazy, so tomorrow we are going to have a class meeting and discuss who is in charge and what it means to be the teacher and student.
But it is very rewarding. today one of my students wore her older brother's cleats the whole day for no apparent reason.
It made me laugh