Benjamin Chait

Two thousand twenty four

31 December 2024

This past year has been full of some of the lowest lows and highest highs. My year started in Paris, a delightful adventure while Cara taught a study abroad course. We traveled quite a bit, often seeing family and friends all over; and got married in the most magical place. But we’re still heartbroken having said goodbye to Lyra, and miss her dearly.

I’m grateful we’ve been able to see family and friends over the past few weeks - a winter adventure in Yellowstone National Park last week and time in Colorado this current week.

While 2024 wasn’t what I expected, I’m optimistic for the year ahead.

Cara and Benjamin in California Lyra at Morton Arboretum, one of her favorite Chicagoland spots Lyra, Cara, Veela, and Benjamin in our house Lake Michigan Lake Michigan ii Piping plover Indiana Dunes New York City World Trade Center Yosemite sunrise Trees Yosemite Backyard sunflowers Misty morning in the Boundary Waters Las Cruces, New Mexico wedding venue Petaluma, California foggy morning St. Helena vineyard Yellowstone bison in the snow

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