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Kris Jenner

Kris Jennerleans on family in tough times.

In a New Year’s EveInstagram postFriday, theKeeping Up with the Kardashiansalum, 66, looked back at 2021 and shared what got her and her famous family through “challenges” they faced. She shared photos that documented her kids' and grandkids' birthdays, daughterKourtney Kardashiangettingengagedto Travis Barker and more sweet moments as highlights from the past 12 months.

“Happy New Year’s Eve everyone! As we go into a new year I think back on everything we have celebrated as a family this last year, as well as the challenges we have faced,” wrote Kris in the caption. “It is no coincidence that my top Instagram posts of 2021 are posts about celebration… celebration of my kids' birthdays, my grandkids' birthdays, Mother’s Day, and of course an engagement!”

The Kardashians made headlines for lots of reasons in 2021, including when theyconcluded their E! reality seriesin June after 20 seasons.

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“Happy Birthday Mommy!!!! @krisjenner, you are ultimate goals! You are my hero! You are my life! Thank you for being the most non-judgmental loving human being I’ve ever met,“Kim Kardashianwrote. “You take care of us all so selflessly. Words can’t describe my love for you!!!!!!!!! OMG I love you so much mom!!!”

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Khloé Kardashian, meanwhile, wrote, “My most incredible mommy, happy birthday!!!! I have no idea what I would do without you. The thought of it is some thing I can’t even think about. Every single day I hope you realize how much you matter to us all. How much we cherish and respect you! How lost we would be without you in our lives.”

She added, “You are all that matters to us! … Without you our lives would feel aimlessly lonely. You have so many gifts and one of them is making us all feel loved, seen, validated and heard. I don’t know how you do it but you do every single day! you inspire and motivate me daily. You’ve taught us so many things. I don’t think we have space for me to write them all down But one of the most precious things you taught me is how to love. I will never be able to explain how much I love and respect you! I will try every day to show you!”

Kris responded to the post, “Ok this made me cry…God I love you !!!!!!”

source: people.com