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Annie Kilner shared her 'biggest blessing' on Instagram on Monday as she looked back at 2024.
The wife of Kyle Walker uploaded a sweet photo from earlier this year as she cradled her newborn baby Rezon sleeping on her chest in bed.
She simply wrote: 'Out biggest blessing joined us in 2024'.
The England and Manchester City footballer and Annie are parents to four children, Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, Reign, six, and five-month-old Rezon.
The post came hours after Lauryn Goodman took a swipe at Annie after it was revealed the football ace didn't get their kids any Christmas presents.
Kyle, as well as his four children with Annie, has fathered a son, Kairo, and a daughter Kinara with Lauryn.
Annie Kilner shared her 'biggest blessing' on Instagram on Monday as she looked back at 2024
The wife of Kyle Walker uploaded a sweet photo from earlier this year as she cradled her baby sleeping on her chest in bed, she simply wrote: 'Out biggest blessing joined us in 2024'
It comes hour after Lauryn Goodman took a swipe at Annie after it was revealed the football ace didn't get their kids any Christmas presents
Now reality star Lauryn, 33, has hit out at Annie, also 33, by re-posting a message from a fan branding Kyle's estranged wife his 'ball and chain'.
During an Instagram Q&A she was asked: 'Did 'that' even attempt to buy the kids for Christmas or even a card or does the ball and chain not allow?'
Lauryn replied: 'You said it...'
It comes as Kyle is hoping that Lauryn will stop 'goading' him on social media in the new year as he claims the reality star is using his name to stay in the spotlight.
The footballer has seemingly hit back amid backlash after it was revealed he didn't send their two children Christmas presents this year.
While the footballer didn't give Kairo or Kinara any presents, Kyle is committed to supporting them financially.
An insider told MailOnline: 'Kyle’s never been involved in the kids’ celebrations and not brought gifts, except for a coat for Kairo a few years ago.
'The latest story seems like Lauryn using his name to stay in the spotlight.
The England and Manchester City footballer and Annie are parents to four children, Roman, 12, Riaan, eight, Reign, six, and five-month-old Rezon
Kyle, as well as his four children with Annie, has fathered a son, Kairo, and a daughter Kinara with Lauryn
Now reality star Lauryn, 33, has hit out at Annie, also 33, by re-posting a message from a fan branding Kyle's ex his 'ball and chain'
'He’s not part of Lauryn’s kids’ daily lives but supports them financially—paying for their house, school, and more.
'Kyle and Annie just want to put all this behind them in 2025 and move on without the drama. They hope that Lauryn will do the same instead of goading them on social media.'
Meanwhile, a source close to Lauryn said: 'Lauryn has been getting on with her life with the children making sure they are shielded even though it has been tough for them especially Kairo who asks for his daddy.
'It’s really sad that he isn’t stepping up for all of his children and you would've thought he learnt that lesson from not doing it the first time round.'
Lauryn shared a heartwarming photo of her children enjoying a pile of presents at Christmas.
The reality star, 33, posted the image on her Instagram, showing her children, Kairo and Kinara, approaching a Christmas tree surrounded by a stack of gifts.
She wrote: 'Merry Christmas To You All. The best little day with my babies. It’s all about making memories ✨
'@kairowalker has had me assembling his new goal outside and @kinarawalker has skipped her nap as there is way too much going on for her to miss out on anything.
'Not sure why but it’s still early …ish and I am absolutely shattered. Even more so than usual. ✨ anyone else?'
She then asked her followers what their favourite part of the day was and whether they ate in or out.
She also added that she knew Christmas could be lonely for some, so passed on her love.
It comes after Kyle is hoping ex Lauryn will stop 'goading' him on social media in the new year as he claims the reality star is using his name to stay in the spotlight
While the footballer didn't give Kairo or Kinara any presents, Kyle is committed to supporting them financially but decided to step back emotionally
Lauryn didn’t comment further on the alleged absence of Kyle’s contribution but focused on creating a festive atmosphere for her kids, sharing snippets of their celebrations with her followers.
Annie kicked Kyle out of the marital home in January this year after learning that he had fathered daughter Kinara, his second child by influencer Lauryn.
She allowed him to be there for the birth of their fourth son Rezon this spring, and after a harmonious family summer holiday let him live with them again in September.
Kyle did spend time at their home with the kids on Christmas Day, but the couple are not fully reconciled.
A source said: 'It has been a difficult road and they are up and down. At this point they do not know if they will be able to be fully reconciled.
'The ultimate goal is that the children are OK. They don't know if they are going to make it as a couple.'
The source added: 'When they separated they said that they were going to stay united for the children. The divorce is on hold, and they are still discussing what the next year might look like for them. They are continuing to live together.
'Despite everything which has been thrown at them, and not just by Lauryn, they are going forward amicably. It has not been easy for a number of reasons. However they have been a couple for 17 years so there is a lot of history.
Kyle was to spend Christmas with estranged wife Annie and their children amid the Lauryn drama, but the pair are NOT 'fully reconciled'
Annie kicked her footballer husband out of the marital home in January this year after learning that he had fathered daughter Kinara, his second child by influencer Lauryn [pictured]
'It has been a difficult road and they are up and down. At this point they do not know if they will be able to be fully reconciled. The ultimate goal is that the children are OK. They don't know if they are going to make it as a couple'
'Kyle obviously has faults but he is a very involved father and the children are still very young. They have tremendous respect for each other as parents.'
Annie has filed for divorce and a share of Walker's £27 million fortune as she wants to have financial security.
However it is understood that she is not as yet going ahead with legal action to dissolve the marriage.
She might opt for a 'no split divorce' which would see them continuing to live together and co-parent but give her a financial settlement.
Kyle's son Kairo with Lauryn was born in 2020 after a fling, and daughter Kinara in 2023 after Kyle and Lauryn met at a solicitor's office to discuss child maintenance. It's believed he has no contact with the children.
In an interview a few days after the paternity scandal erupted he said: 'What I've done is horrible and I take full responsibility.'
In June, Annie brought the children to Germany to watch Walker and his England team-mates in the Euros. After they were defeated in the final against Spain, he was in court for a showdown over money with Lauryn.
A judge accused Lauryn of using his desperation to keep the second child a secret as 'leverage' to get what she wanted.
He also found that Lauryn was not a credible witness and that her demands for astroturf, gardeners, and a new car for a nanny, were excessive.
Annie was shocked by how much money had been spent on trying to keep Lauryn Goodman happy.
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