Cory Wharton and daughter Maya Grace.Photo:Cory Wharton/instagram
Cory Wharton/instagram
Cory WhartonandTaylor Selfridgehave a lot to celebrate.
The couple’s youngest child, Maya Grace, just turned 1— and they had quite the party.The Challengestar, 32, posted a series of photos onhis InstagramThursday to wish his daughter a happy birthday.
“Maya Grace Wharton Happy Birthday 🎂🎈!!!,” he began the post’s caption. “I know most people say time flies, but with you time slowed down. You’ve shown me so many things about myself, and put so many things into perspective.”
Maya underwentopen-heart surgeryin January, with Wharton posting an update onInstagramshortly thereafter, writing “I have some GOOD news to tell you all. WE finally got released from the hospital ❤️🙏🏽.”
He continued, “I’m so thankful these past two weeks have been very up-and-down and have felt like a nightmare at times. But I always try to stay positive and being at the Children’s Hospital for two weeks & seeing some families who have been up there for months or years and some maybe won’t leave the hospital. I’m very thankful that we got released today.🙏🏽❤️.”
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Wharton and Selfridge are also parents to daughterMila Mae, and Wharton is father to daughter Ryder, who he shares with exCheyenne Floyd.
Selfridge also shared aTikTok videoof moments from Maya Grace’s first year of life, along with the caption, “One year with you 🥳🤍.”
Wharton announced that he and Selfridge were expecting Maya in March of 2022 with anInstagram post.
“To the newest member of the family 👶🏽,” he began his caption. “June 8th, We will welcome a new member to the family! I couldn’t think of a better way to spend my 31st birthday. Each one of my kids have continued to push me into making me a better man, so I know you’re gonna do the same ❤️Throughout the years the satisfaction I get from raising my two lil girls is unmatched . The joy that they bring me, the excitement is unmatched. I truthfully feel like God has put me in a position that I’m so lucky & blessed to be in. As a kid my dad wasn’t able to be around, and I feel like that’s why I try and give you girls EVERYTHING that I have. I can’t wait to watch you grow with your sisters Ryder & Mila 🌸🌻 I’m telling you right now both those girls love you so much.”
source: people.com
