Baby love! Jennifer Hawkins carries her one-year-old daughter Frankie as she enjoys a family day at the beach with husband Jake Wall
Jennifer Hawkins looked every inch the doting mother as she enjoyed some bonding time with her one-year-old daughter, Frankie Violet, on Sunday.
The former Miss Universe, 37, cuddled her child while strolling along Foresters Beach on the Central Coast with her husband, property developer Jake Wall.
The family of three looked happy and relaxed as they soaked up the sun together.
Beach baby! Jennifer Hawkins enjoyed some bonding time with her one-year-old daughter, Frankie Violet, on the Central Coast on Sunday. Pictured with her husband, Jake Wall
Jennifer wore a black bikini top, which she paired with beige shorts and stylish sunglasses.
The mother of one pulled her long blonde hair into a bun and drew attention to her natural beauty going makeup free.
She carried her daughter, Frankie, who was bundled up in a blue-and-white striped towel and sported a pink rash vest.
![Doting: The former Miss Universe, 37, cuddled her child while strolling along Foresters Beach](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/29/00/37348652-9094163-image-a-23_1609200573439.jpg)
Doting: The former Miss Universe, 37, cuddled her child while strolling along Foresters Beach
![Idyllic: The family of three looked happy and relaxed as they soaked up the sun together](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/29/01/37348646-9094163-Jennifer_37_was_simply_glowing_in_a_black_bikini_top_that_she_pa-m-64_1609203623000.jpg)
![Beach chic: Jennifer wore a black bikini top, which she paired with beige shorts and stylish sunglasses](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/29/01/37348642-9094163-The_mother_of_one_pulled_her_long_blonde_locks_back_into_a_bun_a-m-66_1609203635325.jpg)
Beachy: Jennifer wore a black bikini top, which she paired with beige shorts and sunglasses
Jake dutifully carried a matching pink sun hat for Frankie as he strolled alongside his wife and daughter.
The builder, 37, opted for a pair of black boardshorts and showcased his buff physique by going shirtless for the stroll.
He completed the look with sunglasses and a black baseball cap, and also wrapped a beach towel around his neck.
![Handsome: Property developer Jake, 37, opted for a pair of black boardshorts and showcased his buff physique by going shirtless for the stroll](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/29/01/37348632-9094163-Hunky_Jake_wore_a_pair_of_black_board_shorts_and_flaunted_his_bu-m-67_1609203709889.jpg)
Handsome: Property developer Jake, 37, opted for a pair of black boardshorts and showcased his buff physique by going shirtless for the stroll
![Adorable: Jennifer carried her daughter, Frankie, who was bundled up in a blue-and-white striped towel and sported a pink rash vest](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/29/00/37348634-9094163-image-a-30_1609200643477.jpg)
Adorable: Jennifer carried her daughter, Frankie, who was bundled up in a blue-and-white striped towel and sported a pink rash vest
![Sweet: The couple appeared to be in good spirits as they chatted and doted on baby Frankie](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/29/00/37348648-9094163-image-a-31_1609200648685.jpg)
Sweet: The couple appeared to be in good spirits as they chatted and doted on baby Frankie
The couple appeared to be in good spirits as they chatted away and doted on baby Frankie.
They later walked to a grassy knoll, where they sat down and played with the youngster.
Jennifer changed into a pair of black shorts and put on an olive cap, while Frankie was protected from the sun in a pink sun hat and onesie.
![Relaxed: They walked to a grassy knoll, where they sat down and played with the youngster](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/29/00/37348602-9094163-image-a-32_1609201055342.jpg)
Relaxed: They walked to a grassy knoll, where they sat down and played with the youngster
![Outfit change: Jennifer changed into a pair of black shorts and put on an olive cap](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/29/00/37348592-9094163-image-a-36_1609201343840.jpg)
Outfit change: Jennifer changed into a pair of black shorts and put on an olive cap
The model announced she was expecting her first child back in May 2019, and she welcomed Frankie in October that year.
Jennifer recently hinted she’d struggled to become pregnant.
She said on The Kyle and Jackie O Show: ‘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.’
![Growing family: The model announced she was expecting her first child back in May 2019, and she welcomed Frankie in October that year](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/29/00/37348622-9094163-image-a-33_1609201194334.jpg)
Growing family: The model announced she was expecting her first child back in May 2019, and she welcomed Frankie in October that year
!['It took us a little bit to get there': The stunner recently hinted that she struggled to fall pregnant before finally welcoming her beautiful baby girl](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2020/12/29/00/37348638-9094163-_It_took_us_a_little_bit_to_get_there_The_stunner_recently_hinte-a-63_1609203441259.jpg)
Not easy: Jennifer recently hinted she’d struggled to become pregnant, telling KIIS FM: ‘I just feel so grateful to be in this moment, because it was not perfect leading up’