Eleven-year-old Alexander and his family embark on a dream Spring Break vacation to Mexico City only to have all their plans go terribly wrong when they discover a cursed idol.
When their Christmas gift budget is destroyed by the theft of an expensive watch, a family must band together.
The Carter family is back together again for the Thanksgiving holiday, and this time they are celebrating at a cabin deep in the woods. When chaos ensues and dinner is ruined, the family must work together to save the holiday tradition.