Jennifer Garner: Santa Monica Mommy

Always making sure to fit in as much family time as possible, Jennifer Garner was spotted out with her two lovely daughters in Santa Monica on Thursday (December 31).

The "Juno" actress was helped out by a nanny during the day's outing, with the happy family strolling along Montana Avenue ahead of the night's New Year's celebration.

Opting for a little artsy action, Jen escorted her little ones over to Scribble Press, which happens to be the first ever make your own book store.

Meanwhile, when it comes to future endeavors, Jen says she’s not looking for another Broadway gig as it took away from her time with her family.

Speaking of her “Cyrano de Bergerac” role she explained, “It was just my favorite thing I’ve ever done, but it’s hard on my family. You can’t tell your kids, ‘I’m exhausted. Wake up with someone else today.’”

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Enjoy the pictures of Jennifer Garner out with the girls (December 31).