It was evening, and the Birdy family were flying to see their Grandma Harriet. Everyone knew that seeing Grandma Harriet meant being kiss proof. She gave the most wet kisses, the most tight hugs, and worst of all... THE MOST WORST FOOD! Last year was a disaster with the centipede. Almost there, the Birdy's had landed for a rest. ''How do you do?'' said a voice from behind the bushes. Bernard looked confused. Emily patted him on the back with a feather. ''Excuse me sir, but I am speaking to you!'' the voice said again. Then Bernard's dad, Herald, flew him away. Bernard couldn't fly yet, because he was just a baby. Most likely he would have his wings by now, but Bernard was a late winger. ''Bernard, hurry up and grow those wings! I am not aware of how long I'll be able to carry you on my back much longer.'' Herald pointed out. Bernard felt sorry for himself. They got nervous when they reached Grandma Harriet's.

Grandma's house was packed, as usual, and Emily was curious about the koo-koo clock. Sarah noticed her, and decided to join. ''What are you two birds doing?'' Grandma said. Emily just rolled her eyes. Bernard looked confused at the house. He didn't understand why Grandma Harriet has trapped a bird in her clock. Just then, with no sudden warning, Bernard smashed the clock into pieces. Grandpa Henry eyed Bernard with an unpleasant face. ''Why, that was a gift from my dear mother!'' he began to weep. Grandma Harriet took the situation well, and comforted her husband. For the rest of the night, Bernard stayed close to his father. Herald felt emberassed about what happened. It seemed like it was going to be an interesting night! Bernard's mom, Elliot, started to softly swoon. Just then, Grandma Harriet asked everyone to be quiet. Apparently, she had an important announcement to make. Everyone had then gulped.

Can you spot Bernard?

Mother! You have to understand, we are doing our best to raise the birds.

Well, Herald. You sure are raising your kids ''unusual''. Maybe they should learn some manners. I don't enjoy their behavior tonight!

And just like that she said it. ''My announcement is important. Please listen and if you can help with it, please do. Grandpa Henry and I ate the last of our Christmas Cookie Contest cookies. Can you guys help us?'' Then everyone was relived. They all shook their heads and gathered ingredients. Bernard got worms, Emily centipedes, Sarah crushed up salamanders as sprinkles, and Samantha got to put them in the oven. As Herald talked to Elliot, everyone began working. Bernard got done adding his part with the first cookie and had eaten some extra ingredients. Grandpa Henry watched Bernard closely as he drunk his Wormberry Wine. There was a lot of commotion in the house as there usually was during Christmas time. Emily found a magazine on a shelf. While she waited for the batter to be mixed, she read it. Most of it was about new bird makeup. She seemed very interested in it, too.

Then, it was time to leave. Herald and Elliot gathered everybird into the birdillac. They had a little conversation about all of their behavior.

HERALD: You made me look like a fool in front of my dad!

BERNARD: Sorry, dad! She had the biwrdy twapped!

ELLIOT: (laughs, but Herald looks at her and then she coughs.) It's a type of clock, Bernie.

EMILY: Well I did just as I was to do.

SARAH: Me two.

SAMANTHA: I also participated in this, and correctly acted unlike Bernard did.

HERALD: Well you flew around the clock and made Bernard curious, Emma.

EMMA: Huh!?! Don't you DARE blame this whole thing in ME! Sarah did too.

SARAH: Yeah cause' I saw you doing it, and I wanted to join!

SAMANTHA: We can all say it was our faults. Except for me!

EMMA: Oh, your not so innocent, Little Mrs. Muffet!

SAMANTHA: WHAT?1? So you misbehave, and I get called on it?

BERNARD: You usually are bragging and blaming. Maybe Emma has a point, you know.

SARAH: Well I believe the sister that believes ME. Congrats, Samantha!

SAMANTHA: No, you are both guilty. I would not believe you if you bribed me $200!

SARAH: You little.. (sniffles) SNIVEL!!!!

SAMANTHA: Huh! Daddy, did you hear what she called me?!?

HERALD: Now, Sarah! It is not nice to call your sister a booger picking, dumb looking, mean headed jerk.

SAMANTHA: At any rate, YOUR a snivel, Sarah!

SARAH: One no I'm not, and TWO I believe Bernard now. He believes me, right Bernard?

BERNARD: You did distract me to do it, so..

SARAH: OMG!!!! You birds are so mean! Bernard, you TOO are a snivel. See ya!

HERALD: Where in the WORLD are you going, Sarah?! I'm giving you 10 seconds to get back in this car. Okay. 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,-

EMMA: NO FAIR! Usually you only give me 5 seconds! What a jerk.

ELLIOT: ALL of your behavior is uneggceptable, and you are ALL punished!

Soon enough, after all that fighting, the car broke down. It crashed them in the middle of the woods. No one knew how to get back. Bernard started to cry. Samantha patted his back. ''At least I will die with the ones I love!'' Bernard said. Everyone did an aw. He pointed to his action figures. Everyone laughed.

Elliot called a car repair company. They towed the car away, took it to a shop, and left the Birdy's behind! Everyone began to fight, hit, push, and leave again.

Mom, we need your assistance! Now you stop it Bernard. One more word from ANYONE, and you will be grounded!