By Georgina Littlejohn


Boys' day out: Orlando Bloom and his son Flynn run along the sand as they enjoy some quality time together on the beach in Wellington, New Zealand

Whether she is at work or play there's rarely a day that goes by without seeing Miranda Kerr with her adorable son Flynn attached to her hip.

But yesterday, while other mum's were being pampered and praised by their offspring on Mother's Day, the Australian model was given a much-needed day off instead.

As she relaxed and took it easy, her actor husband Orlando Bloom took their toddler son Flynn out with him for the day.


The boys headed to the beach in Wellington, New Zealand where the family is currently staying while Orlando films The Hobbit.

And 16-month-old Flynn looked like he was having a great time with his dad as he ran along the sand laughing his head off.


Catch me if you can! Flynn screamed in delight as he raced ahead of his father who struggled to catch up

Gotcha! Orlando managed to get a grip on his rambunctious boy as they headed away from the water

The boys enjoyed some quality time together running around and playing with a spade.

And Flynn looked ever so cute in his stripey trousers and top, and looked much more fashionable than his father.


Little digger: Flynn looked deep in concentration as he took a spade to the sand

Clean me up, daddy! Flynn held out a grubby hand to his father who examined it closely

Orlando, 35, had decided to venture out in dayglo green trousers - which revealed red underpants when he crouched down - which he teamed with a leather jacket and yellow trainers.

The boys looked thoroughly worn out after their day on the beach, and no doubt slept it off en route to Australia later that day.


Shall we head home to Mummy? Orlando crouches down to talk to his little lad....

... before they took one last look at the water

Flynn was back in his mother's arms as they left Orlando behind and boarded a plane to Sydney and were met at the airport by Miranda's mother Therese and grandmother Anne who instantly doted on their grandson.

Orlando is reprising his role as elf archer Legolas in Peter Jackson's The Hobbit.

Day off: While her boys were down on the beach, Miranda was enjoying some alone time

But he has not finished his filming just yet even though he is only in the film for less than two minutes.

Filming continues until July and Bloom is believed to have earned $1million for his brief appearance.


Homeward bound: Miranda beamed at her son as they jetted into Sydney


Here come the Kerrs! Miranda and Flynn were met by her mother Therese and her grandmother Ann



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By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Handful: Miranda Kerr held on tight to her little treasure Flynn as she left a hair salon in West Hollywood today

It looked like Miranda Kerr had been left holding the baby yet again as she left the hair salon with her baby Flynn.

But chivalrous Orlando Bloom made sure he took his turn so she could have some time to herself in plush Beverly Hills today.

Victoria's Secret model Miranda, 28, took the rapidly growing infant with her when she got her hair done at a fancy West Hollywood salon


Your turn: Orlando Bloom is left holding the baby for a change as Miranda Kerr gets the chance to stretch her legs


But Lord of the Rings actor Orlando made sure she got the time to enjoy some quiet time alone when he took his boy while she ran some errands.

And it looks like the Calcium Kid star is feeding his son plenty of milk as the baby, who weighed almost 10 pounds when he was born in January, continues to grow at a rapid pace.

Miranda took advantage of the opportunity to make a phone call and looked stunning in a flowing ankle length floral dress which showed off her enviable post-baby figure.


Hold on: Miranda makes sure she holds on to her rapidly growing son as she leaves the hair salon


Dressed to impress: Miranda wore a stunning black floral gown as she went about her business


Orlando was returning the favour after kind Miranda looked after the baby while he had a laid-back day of fun yesterday.

The 34-year-old was spotted riding his motorbike in the Brentwood area of Los Angeles.

And he was spotted the night before enjoying a slap-up meal with chums at a local restaurant.

It was recently been confirmed that Orlando will be reprising his role as the elf Legolas in The Hobbit: An Unexpected journey, which is currently shooting in New Zealand.



Hands free: Miranda takes advantage of the fact Orlando is holding the baby to make a phone call


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By Andrea Magrath


Painful for some: Miranda Kerr has revealed that her husband Orlando Bloom asked if he could get an epidural during the birth of their son Flynn


For many soon-to-be fathers, watching their partners go through labour and feeling helpless is tormenting.

Miranda Kerr has revealed that her husband Orlando Bloom came up with a novel way for him to be able to deal with seeing her in so much pain during the birth of their baby Flynn.

As his wife had refused drugs, the actor suggested that he could perhaps have an epidural instead.

Big baby: Miranda says she didn't expect Flynn, who weighed in at over 10lbs, to be such a big baby and admits she was 'crazy' to go without an epidural


In a revealing interview with Australian television program Sunday Night, the supermodel discussed her previously revealed stance on having a natural birth.

'I had made the decision to not have any drugs, no epidural, nothing,' the 28-year-old said.

'Each to their own. I'm crazy for doing that! A lot of my friends who have had epidurals have said, "Oh (labour) was so great".'

Give me the drugs! The supermodel reveals that husband Orlando joked that he should be allowed to have the epidural as it pained him to see Miranda in turmoil


Asked if her resolve wavered at any point during the labour, she admitted: 'I remember looking at Orlando and saying "Oh honey."'

'And he said, "Give me the epidural! Seriously, if you don't want it I'll take it because right now I'm dying watching you go through this pain".'

'I didn't realise (Flynn) was going to be such a big baby.'

Not love at first sight: Miranda says it was Orlando's 'persistence' that finally won her over, and that she was reluctant to date a movie star


Miranda also revealed that it was not love at first sight when she met Orlando, 34.

'I think it was his persistence,' she said. 'Maybe he wanted me because he thought he couldn't have me.'

Asked if his movie star status put him off, she admitted: 'I was reluctant - not about him, but the idea of that (him being a movie star).'

It was during the Sunday Night interview that Miranda revealed the tragic inspiration behind Flynn's middle name.

Growing brood? She says she 'always thought I'd have three children,' but wants to focus on Flynn for now


Close to tears, the Australian model as she discussed her teenage boyfriend Christopher, who died in a car accident shortly after Miranda moved to Brisbane from their country town of Gunnedah.

Miranda said: 'He was my first love. We were young and we talked about everything; having kids and getting married.

'He died so instantly. It was quite a shock.

'I wrote him a letter after he died, saying I would name my first child after him and that is what I have done. 'Orlando was very kind and understanding. He said if you want, you can do that.'

Tragic love: Miranda tearfully discussed her teen boyfriend Christopher, who died in a car accident when they were 15

Tribute: Miranda named Flynn after him, giving the baby Christopher as a middle name


She said she thought Christopher would be proud of her if he were still alive.
Right now, Miranda rates her life as: 'ten-out-of-ten happy.'

As to having more children, Miranda said: 'I always thought I would have three. Right now I'm just trying to enjoy Flynn.

'They say the first three years are the most important, so I want to make sure that he gets the attention and the nurturing and love that he really needs. so we'll see what happens.

Reunion: The program surprised Miranda by flying her grandparents out to LA to meet Flynn for the first time

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White swan: Model Miranda Kerr looks ballet ready as she and actor Orlando Bloom arrive at the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Costume Institute Gala in New York this evening


Orlando Bloom recently described his wife Miranda Kerr as his 'lioness.'

But she looked more like a prima ballerina as she arrived at the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty Costume Institute Gala in New York City this evening.

With her brown hair pulled back into a neat chignon, the 28-year-old Victoria's Secret model resembled a cast member for the ballet Swan Lake in a white strapless tulle and lace creation which flared outwards at the waist.


Dressed for success: Miranda posed in a white lace and tulle ballet style dress, complete with matching purse and ornate lace shoes


A matching jewelled purse and ornate laced shoes completed her look.
They couple seemed happy and relaxed as they posed for photographs on the red carpet.

Perhaps they were looking forward to a night off from looking after their baby son Flynn who was born in January.

Miranda has already returned to work as a model, much to the surprise of her husband.


All smiles: The proud parents of four-month-old Flynn looked relaxed as they enjoyed a night off from baby duty


'She is a little insane,' he recently told Ellen DeGeneres. 'She’s of her own mind.'
He also paid tribute to the model's svelte appearance following the birth of Flynn.

'It’s genetics. It’s amazing,' he said. 'She looks incredible, a lot of breast-feeding.'

Meanwhile, the 34-year-old star is also returning to work after a four year break from the big screen.

He stars alongside Mark Ruffalo and Laura Linney in Sympathy for Delicious.

The film is about an actor who lost the use of his legs after a rock-climbing accident, in which Orlando plays a potty-mouthed punk rocker appropriately called, The Stain.


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