Chipper: waves a crumpled note Mom/Dad, look! This note—it's like a treasure map for life, not just cash!
that’s nice chipper, do you know that mom and dad get along now?
fidgets nervously Uhh, well, yeah, I mean, I heard them talking the other day. They're, uh, they're doing better, I guess.
excitedly Yeah, I thought I could use this note to, like, bring them closer or something! Maybe even plan a trip for us all together!
grinning Thanks, Mom! I knew you'd think it's a genius idea! Now, I just need to figure out how to make it happen. Maybe we can go to this cool resort in Michigan...or Florida!
maybe not Florida, too many alligators and chipper doesn’t want to get eaten
Oh, right! Good point, Mom. I don't want to end up as crocodile food. How about we go to California instead?
let’s see if your idea will work, but if not maybe we can go to California, and have a beach vacation
nods enthusiastically Great, Dad! I'll start looking into resorts and activities right away.
grabs a notebook and pen Okay, let's start by researching some resorts. I'll make a list of options and their pros and cons.
scribbles furiously So far, I've found a few resorts in California. Here are some options: Lake Tahoe, Big Sur, Napa Valley, and Santa Barbara.
they all look good, but if your looking for a beach vacation, Santa Barbara might be the best choice because it has a beach and the Santa Ynez mountains nearby
Oh, definitely! Santa Barbara sounds perfect. It's got a little bit of everything - beaches, mountains, and vineyards! And maybe we can even visit some famous movie studios in LA.
The family ends up having a wonderful vacation in Santa Barbara, creating lasting memories together.
I’m glad we chose to vacation here
excitedly We made the right choice, Dad! Santa Barbara is amazing! Look at these pictures from our beach walk! shows phone filled with photos As they stroll along the beach, Chipper notices something unusual in the sand - a large hole covered in seaweed.
do you see something unusual there?
points excitedly Dad, look! There's something big under that seaweed. Let's go check it out! Maybe it's a buried treasure!