Reagan Lee Widroe, Jack Murpy Widroe and Asher Thomas Widroe, triplets of Maureen and Tom Widroe, were born at 7:53 a.m., 7:55 a.m. and 7:57 a.m., respectively, on Feb. 14. 2008. At birth, Reagan was 4 pounds, 5 ounces; Jack, 3 pounds, 14 ounces; and Asher 4 pounds, 1 ounce.

Tom Widroe is executive director of the Santa Barbara County Taxpayers Association, a nonpartisan organization dedicated to promoting fiscal responsibility and a prosperous future for all residents. The opinions expressed are his own.