Making waves: Reese Witherspoon joins her children Ava and Deacon for a surf lesson during their Hawaiian getaway yesterday

Reese Witherspoon has always been an active and hands on mother.

So it came as no surprise to see the Oscar winning actress jumping in head first to join her children for a vigorous surfing lesson during the family's Hawaiian getaway this week.

The 35-year-old star appeared perfectly comfortable as she cruised into the shore, displaying her athleticism by standing and balancing like a pro aboard the long surf board.


Easy does it: The actress seems adept on her board managing to keep her balance as she cruised to shore


Fit and healthy: The petite actress appears to have gotten curvier in recent months


The actress may be taking advantage of the children's free time before their imminent return to school.

Following their March wedding this year, Reese and Jim took Ava and Deacon to Belize for a holiday before heading to Europe where they spent some romantic time in Italy and Paris.


Making a splash: Reese watched son Deacon as he plays in the surf


After spending time taking instruction from a surf coach, Reese watched as her kids cooled off in the waves and splashed around in the surf.

Just like their famous mother, they both appeared to get the hang of surfing and were enjoying splashing around in the water.

Reese recently talked candidly about her new husband.


Hang time: Reese's daughter Ava seemed to be getting the hang of the sport


'What I’m finding out is that it’s very comfortable to be with somebody who understands my career, but doesn’t do what I do,' she told Glamour magazine in December 2010. 'He’s a great guy. He’s wonderful.

'I’m a very, very optimistic person, and I feel very lucky to have the chance to try again, you know?' she added.

And the actress didn't rule out adding more children to her family.


Beach chic: Reese kept herself protected by wearing a black rash vest


Stretch: The following day Reese slipped into a black one piece as she hit the beach again


'Sure, I would love to have more kids,' she told the magazine. 'Kids are the best part of my day. I don’t wake up to make movies. I wake up to hang out with my family.'

Reese has just completed filming This Means War, a romantic comedy co-starring Chris Pine and Tom Hardy about two CIA operatives who fall for the same woman, played by Reese.

The film is likely to be released in February next year.



Family time: Reese and her daughter Ava were joined by the actress' husband Jim Toth


source: dailymail