Bobby does not want to stay at Aunt Ruth's house. He thinks he'll be bored and she smells. However, Bobby finds that being with his Aunt Ruth is actually fun.
Uncle Ted and Bobby decide to have a camp out in the back yard. This is Bobby's first time sleeping outside and he does not know if he is ready and is frightened. In the end, the whole family ends up "roughing it" with Bobby and Uncle Ted.
Bobby watches a scary movie on TV about a character named "Dr. Noo" -- when he gets sick and Uncle Ted takes him to see a "new doctor", Bobby is petrified thinking he means Dr. Noo.
Bobby goes with his family to a relative's wedding, having the dubious distinction of ring bearer. Trouble ensues as the family makes there way to the wedding.