Cock a doodle do!
-I'm awake! -I'm up!
Was that a rooster?
That's my dad crowing like a rooster.
He's been doing it to kick off
our Robert's family camping trips
for as long as I can remember.
This family always entertains.
Turkeys, roosters, what's next?
Attention, campers!
We depart in zero, zero 30 minutes.
Zero, zero what now?
Oh, his twist on military time.
Means we're hitting the road in 30 minutes for the campsite
where there'll be nothing but fresh air to whisk away
our creative rut and blow in a sweet breeze of inspiration.
We'll come back relaxed, renewed and with a brand new song!
Wow, five out of five.
Stars.
I've been reading a ton of online reviews
about where we're going.
But, your description is the best one.
No wonder you've got this city girl excited
to explore the great outdoors.
Come on, Dad.
Mom's on her girls trip so she put us in charge
of the checklist.
OK, fine. Go ahead.
Even though I know I've got everything.
-Great. Sleeping bags? -Check.
-Tents? -Check.
Grill, chili,
buns, hot dogs, s'mores?
Check, check, check, check.
And who forgets s'mores on a camping trip?
I was doing this before you were born.
Can we go now?
Uh, hi.
I was just about to knock.
Daisy! Ken!
I've missed you guys so much.
It's been forever. Hi, Roberts fam.
Sorry, we're late.
Not yet.
But if we're not on the road in 90 seconds
it might cost us hours in traffic.
Unless you want a replay of last time.
No!
What happened last time?
Traffic jam.
Five hours, radio stuck on the easy listening station.
It still gives me nightmares.
We just made it.
Three, two...
Cock a doodle do!
Don't worry, that's the last one.
So far it's my favorite part of camping.
But a girl could use a heads up.
You know, when you kids were little,
we wouldn't be on the road five minutes
before you fell fast asleep.
Now, look at you. All grown up.
So, who wants to pick the soundtrack for the drive?
Yes! Easy listening it is.
And there! We did it.
Not so bad, huh?
Honestly, way easier than I thought it would be.
That means you're a natural.
And, since you're a natural with the chili dogs,
can you help me prep dinner?
Give us a chance to have some dad/daughter time.
Of course.
Except for chopping the onions. That's all you.
I know. You hate crying over condiments.
See you at the grill.
-Sisters only tradition? -Making flower crowns.
-At our spot. -See you there?
I couldn't say no to those faces,
even if I wanted to.
Which I totally don't.
Meet you after I help Dad, OK?
Hey, Barbie. Can we talk for a sec?
Sure!
Right. Not me.
You.
I'll get started on the lights.
Picture it, just you and me, kayaking on our favorite lake.
Catching up on what I've missed at school and the beach and...
I need to know everything!
You know I got some juicy deets,
but I need to get a jog in first.
Meet you on the lake path after?
Definitely! See you there!
Wow. You really are a natural! And fast.
Seriously. That looks...
Chic? Agreed.
I call it, camp couture.
She is way more into this than I thought she'd be.
So, what are your big camping plans?
Well, I was thinking we'd hike Oak Tree Trail.
Just us?
Catch the view while you catch me up on everything in New York.
Barbie! You ready?
Coming, Dad!
That sounds great, Ken.
I gotta sous chef right now but I'll meet you there later.
I have graham crackers, chocolate, marshmallows,
onions and buns but no chili and no hot dogs.
Really?
What happened to "check, check, check, and check?"
Don't tell your sisters, or I'll never hear the end of it.
Be back in zero, zero, 60 minutes.
Everything OK?
Yep, he just forgot some groceries.
Which is also a camping tradition.
Where you headed?
Sun Rock Trail.
It gets rave reviews online and I've got sunscreen,
bug spray, snacks, my lucky pen and a notebook.
So, when inspiration strikes, I'll be ready.
Oh! Song writing at Sun Rock sounds amazing.
Count me in.
Thought you had to meet your sisters?
Oh, I do.
But my dad just said he won't be back for an hour,
which really means two at least.
So, I have plenty of time.
I'll go to Sun Rock with you,
then flower crowns with my sisters,
kayaking with Daisy, hiking with Ken,
grilling with Dad and...
That is way too many people and way too many things
and way too little time.
What am I gonna do?
First, relax.
Second, lean into that Barbie "Malibu" Roberts flexibility.
Maybe kayak with Daisy and Ken?
You know, feed two birds with one scone?
Except it's not birds or baked goods.
It's two friends, three sisters, and a parent.
Real people who asked me to spend alone time with them
and I already said yes.
I can't let them down.
Yeah, but they'll understand. Just call everyone and...
I got it! I'll pull a Brooklyn.
A who what?
OK. Total hours of daylight
divided by the number of people and...
Bam! I've got the perfect time sharing formula.
And my timer will tell me when I need to go meet the next person.
I'll get to see everyone for the same amount of time.
Totally fair and everybody will be happy.
Ah, a Brooklyn, cause schedules.
I'm impressed, and flattered.
But, are you sure this is what you want?
Sure I'm sure.
Oh, but in order to stay on schedule,
I think I'm gonna have to skip going with you to Sun Rock.
Don't sweat it, I'm fine going solo.
Me and nature have a lot of catching up to do.
OK, Sun Rock, amaze me.
This is it?
Are you kidding me?
Five stars!
More like two, at best.
But I'm here, so do your thing nature... inspire me.
Woah!
Ugh!
No stars.
You ready for flower crowns?
-OK! -Yes!
Good.
But first, we have to discuss something extremely serious.
Should we stick with tradition, or switch up our colors?
Tradition!
I found dandelions!
Oh! What are you gonna wish for?
Hmm. I wish...
-What was that?
That? Nothing.
Just a reminder to not forget things that I should...
...remember.
Hey, Chelsea. You should make the first wish.
But whoever finds the flower always makes the first wish.
I know, but sometimes traditions are so traditional.
We should shake things up. I'll be back.
Uh, is it me, or was that weird?
Weird!
Barbie? You here?
Here! I'm here.
Just took a short cut. Into a tree. You ready?
Yeah, except I'm not going to be able to concentrate
until we get that tree branch off your head.
And then, Scotty threw a pool party without telling Joe,
on the same night!
Everyone at school called it a "pool-tastrophy".
Ugh! Wish you'd been there.
Me too.
There is not a lot of pool-based drama in New York City.
Wow!
This place is taking me back.
Remember Big Blue?
Everybody teased us about that old kayak.
But we crossed the finish line first, and...
What was that?
My phone making phone noises.
Always dinging, right? Ding, ding, ding.
Hey, did you stretch?
You know, after your jog, stretching is really important
True, and I did miss yoga class yesterday.
Plus, nature is way better than a studio.
Let's do it together!
Oh, I don't want my dinging to disturb you.
Not good for the hamstrings.
I'm just gonna...
Wow.
I needed this.
Hey, how's it going?
Not bad.
I definitely see more timers in my future.
How's Sun Rock?
No sun, the rock hurts, and it looks nothing like the pictures.
Yeah, that's like, uninspiring.
You should go somewhere else.
I guess, but everybody online seems to love it.
I'm gonna stick it out a little longer.
Inspiration's gotta come sooner or later.
Argh!
Ouch, you OK?
Yep. Nature and I are just
really getting to know each other today.
It hurts a little, but if I can make everyone happy,
it's worth it!
Speaking of, gotta run. Meeting up with Ken.
See ya!
Hmm.
Hey! What are you doing with that?
That's my lucky pen. Give it back!
Did you just say no to me?
Oh, no. You... bring that back!
Squirrels can't even write.
Last one up doesn't get s'mores!
Huh.
What took you so long?
I thought you forgot how to get here.
Never. And watch out for...
Old Stumpy.
He gets you every time.
I won!
We'll call it a tie?
Tie it is.
I'm telling you, I won that game!
Uh, no.
We both reached for the joker
at the exact same time, but...
I beat you to it. Chelsea has my binoculars.
You, she, what?
Every time we come up here,
we wished we had binoculars, remember?
I'll just go get 'em and be right back.
I got it.
Thanks. And sorry I'm late.
That grocery store line took as long as a bad school recital.
Oh, but not one of yours, dear.
Yeah, nice try, Dad.
Alright, let's be honest.
Some of those kids in the choir cannot sing.
Anyway, you won't believe what I went through at the store.
And I was like, bro. Those are my tomatoes.
That's when his mom showed up
and he finally let go of my basket.
That was amazing... ly long for a story about produce.
Who knew tomatoes were in such hot demand.
They're the stars of a good salad, honey.
Now, let's get these on the grill.
How do you feel about cheese on a chili dog?
Your sisters love it, but I'm on the fence.
Where are you? We're waiting.
It's time to make the crowns!
I know, I'm on my way.
-I'm just...
Hey, all stretched out. You close?
-I am, but...
We really don't need the binoculars.
You look fine.
I mean, the view looks fine without them.
-It's not that, I'm just...
Where'd you go? It's chili time.
Already? OK, be right there.
Uh, uh, uh...
Argh!
Slow down, you little pen thief!
Huh!
I'm sorry, what's happening here?
Are you giving me direction?
Wow!
Now, that's worthy of five stars.
OK, so I realize there's no way you stole my pen to bring me
to this amazing place that wasn't on the internet.
And, yes, I am talking to a squirrel right now
who has no idea what I'm saying.
But thank you.
Oh, don't move.
Woah!
Brooklyn!
It is so good to see you!
Don't worry, we can be lost together.
Um, yeah, not lost.
Oh, so just me then.
Any chance you can get us back to the campsite?
Yep. That a-way.
That's the best news I've heard all day.
So, wanna explain the lost sitting on a log thing?
I was with one person, then ding to the next, then ding, ding, ding
until I couldn't remember where I was going
or how to get there.
I should have listened to you
and just been upfront with everybody.
By not spending time with them together
I barely spent any time with them alone.
Trying to pull a Brooklyn was a bust.
Well, I am pretty special.
But seriously, you should have pulled a Malibu.
You know, go with the flow?
Schedules, formulas, they can be great
but they're not for everybody.
You gotta forge your own path.
Or else, and insanely cute squirrel
will steal your lucky pen, make you chase it through the woods,
and do it for you.
Is your pen OK?
I know how much you love that one.
The point is, we both spent almost the entire day
running around doing what works for other people.
But not us.
It's all about balance.
Yeah, I love being there for my friends and family
but sometimes I can't do it all.
And that's OK.
Plus, this trip was supposed to be about me relaxing
and now I'm exhausted.
Woah!
Yeah, maybe we should work on your actual balance too.
Barbie! We were looking for you.
I called, why didn't you answer?
Where's your flower crown?
Why'd you keep running off?
Why didn't you come back to the lake?
And we never finished our card game.
Something better come up?
What was up with those dings?
Cock a doodle do!
Huh? It worked!
Malibu, weren't you saying you needed
to say something you should have said but didn't say
so now would be a good time to say it?
Thank you, Brooklyn, for that unique introduction.
So, I messed up today,
but it was only because I made promises
that I really wanted to keep
because you all mean so much to me.
Even thought I should have suggested the whole two birds
one scone thing, I thought my birds,
that's you, wanted to keep their scone,
that's me, separate, so...
Hmm. Rooster crow, not easy on the pipes.
What I'm trying to say is, I'm sorry.
This trip just isn't long enough for me to spend
a ton of alone time with everyone.
But, we can all hang out together. I promise.
Except, what I really need to do right now
is work on writing a new song with Brooklyn.
Of course. We get it.
We're just sorry you felt like
you couldn't tell us that sooner.
-Exactly. -One hundred percent.
But, promise us we'll be the first to hear your new song.
Now that's a promise I can keep.
Good. Now, if this is all settled,
can anybody chip in with the salad?
Those beautiful tomatoes aren't gonna slice themselves.
I'll help, Dad.
Ken, any chance you wanna kayak?
Absolutely. Remember Big Blue?
Come on, let's make flower crowns for everybody!
That was the best rooster crow I've ever heard.
Funny, cause it wasn't planned.
I just kind of went with the flow.
For our final tradition of the night... ghost stories!
Oh, Brooklyn and I will start off.
We will?
But we don't even have a story planned.
Never mind.
Once upon a time...
I think we're OK now.
Good, cause I think the s'mores are calling my name.