Jennifer Hawkins reveals her 'heart is full' as she shares rarely seen family photos to celebrate her 37th birthday 

Former Miss Universe Jennifer Hawkins turned 37 on Tuesday. 

And the new mother was in a joyful and reflective mood, as she spoke of her gratitude on her special day. 

Taking to Instagram, Jennifer shared a number of rarely seen family photographs alongside husband Jake Wall and daughter, Frankie. 

In one image, Jennifer is every inch the doting mother as she hugs daughter Frankie on a freshly manicured lawn.

Another family photo showed herself, Jake and Frankie at the beach. 

Meanwhile, other photos showed Jennifer and Frankie in the pool together.   

'Had such a lovely birthday thanks to my two loves Jake and Frankie. Heart is full,' Jennifer wrote under the stunning photos. 

'Also my friends and family, thank you! I feel so grateful to have such beautiful souls in my life! No gifts needed, just this little gem Frankie girl.'

Jennifer was immediately inundated with birthday messages from some of her 885,000 followers on Instagram. 

Jennifer married property developer Jake in Bali, Indonesia in 2013, after eight years of dating.   

The genetically blessed couple welcomed baby Frankie in October last year.

The stunner recently hinted that she struggled to fall pregnant before finally welcoming her beautiful baby girl.

Speaking on The Kyle and Jackie O Show, Jennifer admitted: 'I just feel so grateful to be in this moment, because it was not perfect leading up.  

'I had a break when I had Frankie, as it took us a little bit to get there. It changes you so much.'

Jennifer announced she was expecting her first child back in May 2019.

She expressed her desire to start a family in September a year prior, following her departure from Myer after 12 years as the department store's ambassador.

At her final runway show for the retailer, Jennifer told the Herald Sun: 'I'd love to have a family, it's taking the time to look ahead. I want to have the time to be able to do that.'