KATIE HOLMES AND SURI CRUISE

At seven-years-old she is certainly old enough to walk on her own.

But like all youngsters, Suri Cruise likes the odd piggyback from their mother every now and then.

While walking with Katie Holmes on Sunday in New York, Suri grew tired and let her actress mother scoop her up and carry her.

Nice ride! Little Suri Cruise hops a ride on the back of her mother, actress Katie Holmes in New York on Sunday

I've got you: Doting mother Katie has strong arms to carry her daughter

The youngster appeared sleepy after the pair had enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon out with some of Suri's friends.

But after a bit of tenderness from her mother and some time off her feet, Suri visibly perked up.

The privileged youngster, clad in a pretty pink shirt and green skater skirt, smiled after finishing a refreshing drink.

Cute shoes: Suri wore fashionable pink sandals for the outing

And the little girl proved she is growing up to be a fine citizen.

Once finished with her drink, she marched over to the trash can and proudly tossed in the used plastic cup.

Suri's 34-year-old mother was at her
daughter's side in a fuss-free outfit of baggy blue jeans, a white
buttoned-down shirt and a beige sun hat.

No litter bug: Suri knows how to pick up after herself

La poubelle: Miss Cruise looks dainty even while throwing out a piece of trash

It's been a year since the Batman Begins actress divorced her 51-year-old ex-husband.

However, Holmes is still not ready to date - according to a producer who has worked with her before.

'She’s lying low on the romantic side of
things. She doesn’t need that right now. Her focus is on Suri,' the
producer revealed in People magazine.