Amelia's mother has plans for a family outing, but Amelia doesn't want to go! Will her dog's excitement, and the possibility of a big surprise, change her mind?Jessica Schneebaum is a nurse practitioner in Charlotte, North Carolina. She grew up in New York City where she went on many outings she didn't think she would enjoy, but usually ended up having a ball thanks to her mother Carol, who always found wonderful things to do and see in the city. Her love of hiking was born during summers at Camp Killooleet in Hancock, Vermont. She and her children, Logan and Amelia, have hiked in Utah, Arizona, Wyoming, Montana, and all over Charlotte.