I just finished putting our 3-year old daughter down for a nap when I grabbed my laptop and sat down on the couch next to my wife, who is fast asleep after being up for over 48 hours. I started typing this post with one hand – my other hand is cradling our newborn baby girl like a football. The three girls in my life are all sound asleep after an exhausting few days.
I am thrilled to announce that our 2nd daughter was born on Wednesday morning at 6:02 AM. Both mom and baby are healthy and happy to be home. Our oldest daughter is pretty excited to be a big sister and to “help” mommy out with the baby.
Life just got interesting again at the Engen house 
Since I spent so much time awake these past few days, I managed to find some worthwhile reading from around the blogosphere. Check out these great personal finance articles:
- CBC reports that Canadians pay more than Americans for Canadian-made vehicles
- Rob Carrick looks at the sad end of saving and investing
- Canadian Couch Potato explains how to create a homemade principal-protected note
- Michael James looks at building assets for the lower-earning spouse
- Big Cajun Man says money can fix (most) everything
- Money Smarts Blog asks home buyers- is 20% down payment always better?
- My Own Advisor creates a plan for a prolonger low interest rate environment
- Free From Broke asks should every student pursue a four year college education?
- Retire Happy Blog looks at investment decisions using behavioural finance
- Planting Money Seeds shares some adventures in stupidity: Will I get my Kindle back?
- Million Dollar Journey looks at the cost of ivy league schools
- My University Money shares what to look for when buying a tablet
- Canadian Finance Blog asks are you really reducing your debt?
- Rewards Cards Canada looks at mobile banking and a cashless future
- Financial Highway asks is saving that money worth the effort?
We were also included in the following blog carnivals this week:
Happy Father’s Day to all the dad’s out there. Have a great weekend, everyone!
Congratulations!!! Glad all is well.
Thanks for the mention and congrats on the new baby.
Get some sleep!
Robb,
Congrats!
Congratulations Mr. Engen! A new addition to the family must be very exciting.
I’m “over the moon” at having a new grandbaby. Can’t wait to meet her.
Now you know how I felt about being a minority in our household
Congratulations. Wish you guys all the best. It is great with kids around. My 1.5yrs old is helping me a lot when I am typing this comment.
Congrats on the new baby girl! It is a very exciting time for you. Great roundup got a few great articles I am looking forward to reading.
Thanks for the inclusion, money can fix most everything, except a heart and your health!
HUGE congrats to you Robb! Glad to hear everything is well.
Cheers,
Mark
Congrats! Hope you get some sleep!
Remember sleep? One day you have some again.
Congrats on the baby! Glad to hear your family is home and healthy. Enjoy your time with them.
Congratulations Robb….happy days!