we made a trip to roaring camp railroad up in felton in santa cruz mountains a couple of weeks ago.  finn didn't like the sound from the train whistle and couldn't wait for the ride to be over.  max has experienced the train ride a couple of times before.  we ended the evening with dinner at tyrolean inn, our favorite german restaurant.  they have a play area for kids that kept max and finn entertained for long enough for brent and i to both order and finish dessert without the kids even knowing!  mean, i know.