Dear Ariya, You've ran four good laps around the sun and I couldn't be more proud and happy to call you my daughter. Your strength, determination and wisdom is going to take you places you would have never imagined. I'm so amazed at the person you are becoming, you are so dope and might I add quite hilarious. Four years ago you were fighting for your life but the creator saw fit to pull you through one of the scariest moments of my life. I never really experienced unconditional love until I met you. Today I celebrate you and most importantly I would like to say thanks for pushing me to be the best that I can be. What I admire most about you is that you are unapologetically yourself. May the creator continue to show off in your life. Cheers to many more beautiful years around the sun. I love you girlie. Peace and Light, Your Mom #InstaGood #InstaLove #SolarReturn #AriyasChronicles #TeamAriya #FourYearsOld #LeoSeason #AriyasSolarReturn #DearAriya #LookupAriyaSayCheese https://www.instagram.com/p/CRu-aLUh9I7/?utm_medium=tumblr

It's the village who shows up for Ariya and I and for that I am grateful. We're climbing up the ladder to Pre-K 4! 📸: @justblazechronicles @maryjanes_advocate #OurBlackIsBeautiful #BlackGirlMagic #BlackGirlsRock #AriyasChronicles #TeamAriya #AriyaK #DearAriya #PrettyBrownGirl #MyReason #AlwaysInspiredByYourDopeNess #AriyaSayCheese #ItTakesAVillage #MiraclesHappenEveryDay https://www.instagram.com/p/CQgl0d4BEpg/?utm_medium=tumblr

The gift I never knew I needed! #OurBlackIsBeautiful #AriyasChronicles #TeamAriya #MyFavoriteGirl #InstaGood #InstaLove #OldNavy #Style #StreetFashion #AriyaSayCheese #DearAriya #AriyaK #BlackGirlMagic #PrettyBrownGirl #ToddlerLife #JustAriya https://www.instagram.com/p/COIIb0KhqTk/?igshid=xn6r29wcoh5y

My everything ♥ #InstaGood #InstaLove #BlackQueen #OurBlackIsBeautiful #AriyasChronicles #TeamAriya #AriyaK #DearAriya #AriyaSayCheese #AriyasMommy #Prek3 #MyBigGirlAriya #SchoolReady #EarlierToday #HappyMonday #LoveMeSomeHer #MyMainSqueeze #MyRichBestFriend https://www.instagram.com/p/CEkMg02BbwU/?igshid=1i9ypcqxi4ayl

Good for the SOUL ❤ #AriyaSayCheese #DearAriya #AriyaK #AriyasChronicles #BlackGirlMagic #TeamAriya #LivingInTheMoment #LivingFree #JustAriya #BeachLife #Resort #HavingFun #PrettyBrownGirl #FamilyFun #MyMainSqueeze https://www.instagram.com/p/CD9NG_4hC5_/?igshid=1cfhdadmev6u

Dear Ariya, You never gave up, you kept pulling through despite what the doctors were saying. It was almost like you overheard them because everytime they came with some negative news moments later they would follow up with something positive. This is chapter 3 for you and boy has it been a journey. We are both new in this but we stuck it out together and kept pushing. I'm so happy to be your mom and I only hope that I'm guiding you in the right direction. Because of you I can't stop, you gave me the extra strength that I never thought I needed. I'm so proud of the things you can do like, use the potty, speak clearly, count in english and in spanish, know all your shapes and colors, spell your name and most importantly know who you are. At the moment letter sounds and writing is on the agenda and I must say that you're doing very well. I would admit you gave me a run for my money on these challenging 2's but I have a feeling that the Awesome 3's will be a little different. Wishing you a Happy Solar Return Mini Queen. I wish you many more trips around the sun. Love & Light, Your Mom 📸: @justblazechronicles #OurBlackIsBeautiful #WeAreRoyalty #AriyaSayCheese #AriyasChronicles #TeamAriya #AriyaK #DearAriya #PrettyBrownGirl #BlackGirlsRock #InstaGood #InstaLove #LeoSeason #AriyasSolarReturn #ChapterThree #MiraclesHappenEveryDay https://www.instagram.com/p/CDDAqztBCk_/?igshid=17vmb2mp1qxfd

This Leo here, Lawwddd she keeps me on my toes. Love my baby to pieces though ❤ #OurBlackIsBeautiful #AriyasChronicles #TeamAriya #DearAriya #AriyaK #AriyaSayCheese #FutureDrummer #FutureGymnast #PrettyBrownGirl #BlackGirlMagic #BlackGirlsRock #InstaGood #InstaLove #MyMainSqueeze #MyFavoriteGirl #MyMiracle https://www.instagram.com/p/CCY4RTJhFjm/?igshid=1ap9q5gpljewf

It's my girl BeEarthday month ❤ #OurBlackIsBeautiful #BlackGirlMagic #AriyasChronicles #TeamAriya #AriyaK #DearAriya #PrettyBrownGirl #JustSmile #AriyaSayCheese #InstaGood #InstaLove #GoodVibes #MyMainSqueeze #MyFavoriteGirl https://www.instagram.com/p/CCJLXBuhFfR/?igshid=yd3wqs6f751p