Phoebe Burgess cuddles up to her children Poppy, two, and Billy, one, on Boxing Day

‘The most wonderful time of the year’: Phoebe Burgess cuddles up to her daughter Poppy, two, and son Billy, one, on Boxing Day as she celebrates first Christmas since split from Sam

She’s been thrust into the spotlight in recent months, following her devastating split from retired NRL star husband Sam Burgess.

But Phoebe Burgess put all the drama behind her during the festive period, as she spent quality time with their children – daughter Poppy, two, and son Billy, one.

On Boxing Day, the 30-year-old shared a string of heartwarming photos cuddling up to her offspring on her Instagram page, which she captioned: ‘The most wonderful time of the year’.

So sweet! Phoebe Burgess (right) put her split drama behind her during the festive period, as she spend quality time with daughter Poppy, two, and son Billy, one (left)

The snaps saw her gorgeous baby son attempting to crawl outside in the summer sunshine, before Phoebe whisked him onto her lap wearing a floaty white dress.

Her little girl, meanwhile, was seen tottering around the garden in a cute pink dress and floral hat. 

Two days prior on Christmas Eve, Phoebe shared a touching tribute to her two tots in a photo in front of the Christmas tree.

‘And to all a good night…. hoping all your families fill your hearts up, these two are my gift xx,’ she wrote in the caption. 

Adorable: Phoebe shared a selection of cute snaps from the festive celebrations

Adorable: Phoebe shared a selection of cute snaps from the festive celebrations

Sweet: Phoebe held onto the little tot as he clambered around the garden area

Smiles all round! The doting mum couldn't help but beam as she trailed her little boy in the summer sunshine

Sweet: Phoebe held onto the little tot as he clambered around the garden area

Cutie! Her little girl, meanwhile, was seen tottering around the garden in a cute floral pink dress and floral hat

Cutie! Her little girl, meanwhile, was seen tottering around the garden in a cute floral pink dress and floral hat

'These two are my gift': On Christmas Eve, Phoebe shared a sweet image of the trio underneath the Christmas tree, sweetly branding them as 'her gift'

‘These two are my gift’: On Christmas Eve, Phoebe shared a sweet image of the trio underneath the Christmas tree, sweetly branding them as ‘her gift’

Notably missing from Phoebe’s family celebrations was her children’s father, Sam, 31.

In October, it emerged that Phoebe and Sam had split for a second time, after previously breaking up in December last year and reconciling in April.

Sam was allegedly involved in an incident with his father-in-law at Phoebe’s family home near Bowral, in the NSW Southern Highlands on October 19.

The sportsman had visited the property to spend time with his children when Phoebe was not present, but was asked to leave by Mr Hooke following an alleged altercation during which police were called.

Split: The Instagram post comes months after news broke that Phoebe and Sam (pictured), 31, had separated for good

Split: The Instagram post comes months after news broke that Phoebe and Sam (pictured), 31, had separated for good 

At the time, police took out a temporary AVO on behalf of Mr Hooke, which was upheld by a court the following month.

While the AVO is in place, Sam is not able to go within one kilometre of his father-in-law nor any place he works.

Following the October 19 incident, Sam was also charged with intimidation. Sam has denied threatening the 63-year-old businessman.

Timeline: Phoebe and Sam, who married in December 2015, first separated late last year before rekindling their relationship in April. They split again in October

Timeline: Phoebe and Sam, who married in December 2015, first separated late last year before rekindling their relationship in April. They split again in October

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