By Jessica Earnshaw For Mailonline
Published: 18:06 EST, 12 August 2014 | Updated: 18:06 EST, 12 August 2014
After retiring from football, David Beckham has often remarked on how much he's been enjoying spending more time with his children and doing normal activities with them that he has often missed out on.
And on Saturday the 39-year-old looked happy to be accompanied by his daughter and son for a trip to Santa Monica, to take their bulldog Coco to the groomers.
The heartthrob kept hold of the cute three-year-old, who remained barefoot, while Cruz held onto their pet pooch's collar.
Out with dad! David Beckham carried daughter Harper in his arms as he took his pooch Coco to a Santa Monica dog groomers with son Cruz on Saturday
Precious cargo: The retired footballer held onto the cute three-year-old while looking casual in black
The former athlete displayed his numerous tattoos after opting for a sleeveless look, as he lifted Coco out of the car.
Cruz, nine, assisted his father as they walked towards the salon after stepping out in striped shorts and a black Tee.
Meanwhile David looked casual in an Adidas baseball cap, vest, loose-fitting shorts and matching flip-flops.
And, lift! The 39-year-old was seen lifting the bulldog out of the car with help from his youngest son
Distractions: David teamed his Adidas baseball cap with a vest and loose-fitting shorts, as well as a simple pair of flip-flops
Keeping his sunglasses firmly on, David looked relaxed as he looked after two of his children minus his wife Victoria, 40.
Harper held on tightly to her dad after being dressed in summery pink shorts and a grey top, while her long hair was tied back in a ponytail.
The famous family are currently spending time in the US while the children are on their summer break from school.
Running errands: There was no sign of designer Victoria, 40, for their outing while Harper was dressed in pink shorts and a grey top
Sitting pretty: David's tattoos were impossible to miss after he stepped out of his large motor
Keeping up with Coco! Cruz, who was dressed in striped hsort and a black Tee, kept hold of his pet's collar as they headed for the groomers
The group's outing comes just days after Victoria insisted she and her husband will never co-ordinate their outfits again.
The former Spice Girl, who is selling over 600 items from her wardrobe in aid of the mothers2mothers charity, admitted that some of their fashion choices will not be repeated.
Talking about the clear-out she said: 'It brought back a lot of happy memories, like the dress I wore years ago to the MTV awards, which was especially created for me by Dolce & Gabbana.
'This was when David and I were co-ordinated because that's what we did in those days. We wouldn't do it now, but it was fine at the time.'
Shady customer: David, who kept his sunglasses on, is currently enjoying an extended stay in the US during his childrens' school holidays
Turning heads: Their outing comes days after Victoria insisted she and her husband will never co-ordinate their outfits again
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