Beach day! Makeup-free Katie Holmes says she feels 'gratitude' as she takes daughter Suri to Santa Monica to hang out with her two cousins

They were bundled up for their stroll along the beach. 

And Katie Holmes, 38, made sure to take lot of pictures of daughter Suri, 10, and her nephews as they all enjoyed a walk along the coast in Santa Monica on Sunday. 

The group enjoyed the empty beach as many were presumably busy watching the Super Bowl or decided it was just too cold to spend time by the water. 

Making memories: Katie Holmes treated her daughter Suri and nephews to a fun day at the beach in Santa Monica on Sunday

Making memories: Katie Holmes treated her daughter Suri and nephews to a fun day at the beach in Santa Monica on Sunday

Amateur photographer: The doting mom held her camera close to her as she took time to capture memories from the day
Amateur photographer: The doting mom held her camera close to her as she took time to capture memories from the day

Amateur photographer: The doting mom held her camera close to her as she took time to capture memories from the day 

Taking photos: She showed off her photography skills with a few intimate snaps on Instagram

Taking photos: She showed off her photography skills with a few intimate snaps on Instagram

The star added pictures on Instagram and said she felt 'gratitude' to spend time with her nephews.

Katie was casually dressed in blue jeans and a warm grey sweatshirt for the walk. 

She paired her relatively simple ensemble with a pair of heeled black boots from Gucci and a large black bag to ensure she kept everything they needed safe. 

Despite the relatively gloomy weather, the actress sported black sunglasses, which she wore over her makeup free face.  

The mom of one brought along a camera to take lots of photos of her adorable daughter and nephews. 

#Blessed: The Batman Begins actress was excited about spending time with her family

#Blessed: The Batman Begins actress was excited about spending time with her family

Casual Sunday: Katie was casually dressed in blue jeans and a warm grey sweatshirt for the walk

Casual Sunday: Katie was casually dressed in blue jeans and a warm grey sweatshirt for the walk

Despite the relatively gloomy weather, the actress sported black sunglasses, which she wore over her makeup free face

Despite the relatively gloomy weather, the actress sported black sunglasses, which she wore over her makeup free face

Family affair: The actress was in the company of her nephews and daughter and looked happy to be spending time with family

Family affair: The actress was in the company of her nephews and daughter and looked happy to be spending time with family

Little Suri looked cute in a Valentine's Day- themed red dress complete with hearts all over it. 

She wore black leggings under it to ensure she stayed nice and toasty as temperatures in Los Angeles barely reached 60 degrees. 

The little girl wore a pink jacket over the dress and accessorized with a red bow in her hair short brown hair.

She also donned pink flats to complete the look. 

Happy for the help! In an Instagram post, the 38-year-old expressed her love for her nephews

Happy for the help! In an Instagram post, the 38-year-old expressed her love for her nephews

Carry me! The spoiled girl enjoyed a piggyback ride from one of her cousins as mom lead the way through the sand

Carry me! The spoiled girl enjoyed a piggyback ride from one of her cousins as mom lead the way through the sand

The girl enjoyed a piggyback ride from one of her cousins as mom lead the way through the sand.

The group also took some time to enjoy the rides on the Santa Monica pier, opting to ride the roller coaster. 

Suri looked ecstatic as she sat next to her mom with a huge smile on her face.  

Capturing the moment: Katie ensured they caught the fun day on camera

Capturing the moment: Katie ensured they caught the fun day on camera

Fun times! Suri looked ecstatic as she sat next to her mom with a huge smile on her face while riding the roller coaster on the Santa Monica pier

Fun times! Suri looked ecstatic as she sat next to her mom with a huge smile on her face while riding the roller coaster on the Santa Monica pier

Fun day! The group took some time to ride a few of the carnival rides at the Santa Monica pier

Fun day! The group took some time to ride a few of the carnival rides at the Santa Monica pier

They later stopped by Shutters on the Beach to enjoy some lunch at the ocean side restaurant that boasts some of the best views of the water. 

Katie has been spending quite a bit of time with her daughter and nephews in Southern California. 

On Saturday the group was out shopping in Calabasas and made a few purchases from American Vintage. 

Lunch break: The group stopped at Shutters on the Beach for a bite to eat during their fun outing

Lunch break: The group stopped at Shutters on the Beach for a bite to eat during their fun outing

The child's father is the actress's ex-husband Tom Cruise.

He mom meanwhile has a number of projects coming out this year, including the ReelzChannel TV mini-series The Kennedys After Camelot where she will play Jackie Kennedy.

The series is expected to begin airing on April 2. 

Famous parents: Katie shares Suri with ex-husband Tom Cruise

Famous parents: Katie shares Suri with ex-husband Tom Cruise

Happy mom: The actress was happy to be spending time with her family

Happy mom: The actress was happy to be spending time with her family

 

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