She can't catch a break! Jennifer Garner is ambushed by parking ticket after

It seems even Jennifer Garner isn't above the law.
The actress, whole turned 41 on Wednesday, capped off her birthday week with a parking ticket in Los Angeles on Friday morning.

Rough day? Jennifer Garner finished a frustrating Friday in Los Angeles by finding a parking ticket attached to her windshield

Before finding the unwanted gift, Garner struggled on the sidewalk with an unwieldy bag, proving that even most Hollywood mothers could use a little help. 
The Alias star trudged down the street holding a cumbersome plastic bag and a set of cardboard gift boxes.
She dressed casually in fitted grey jeans, a pale pink button-up shirt and cream slippers.

Incognito: The actress, 41, dressed down in jeans and a loose button-up shirt to run a series of errands

Quite a haul: The mother of three appeared to struggle beneath the weight of a large plastic bag

The mother-of-three revealed her flawless skin in minimal makeup but made sure to protect herself from sun damage with black shades and a white hat with a wide brim.
The Odd Life of Timothy Green actress appeared to be using a brief moment away from husband Ben Affleck and their three children, Violet, seven, Seraphina, four, and Samuel, one, to run errands.

Heavy load: Garner could've used the helping hands of husband Ben Affleck, who was absent from the outing along with children Violet, 7, Seraphina, 4, and Samuel, 1

Quick stop: The star paused on the sidewalk to collect her strength

She paused several times while lugging the over-sized bag before a helpful onlooker intervened to assist.
Still, the situation hardly improved when Garner reached her car only to find a parking ticket affixed to her windshield.

Kindness: A helpful onlooker intervened to assist Garner in carrying the parcel to her car

Unhappy ending: The brunette beauty collected a parking ticket from her windshield at the end of her outing

Later Jennifer was spotted grabbing dinner with husband Ben Affleck in Hollywood.
The pair left their children behind at their Brentwood digs, instead opting to head out for a couple's only date night.
Garner next will appear in Dallas Buyers Club opposite Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto.

Fixing up: Ben Affleck adjusted his attire as he and wife Jennifer went out for a date night on Friday

Playing it safe: Ben opted to leave the parking to a valet, perhaps to avoid another ticket

The actress will portray Eve Saks, a benevolent doctor who helps AIDS patients access alternative forms of treatment in the 1980s. 
She also is attached to Ivan Reitman's Draft Day alongside Kevin Costner, Denis Leary and Ellen Burstyn.
The film, centering on the National Football League's 24-hour draft period, will begin filming next week.

Tight walk: Jennifer kept a few steps behind Ben as they traversed the packed sidewalk

Little laugh: But despite being in her own world, Jen seemed to be enjoying a laugh

The actress will portray Eve Saks, a benevolent doctor who helps AIDS patients access alternative forms of treatment in the 1980s. 
She also is attached to Ivan Reitman's Draft Day alongside Kevin Costner, Denis Leary and Ellen Burstyn.
The film, centering on the National Football League's 24-hour draft period, will begin filming next week.

Date night: The couple piled into their car after the romantic evening together

Ooh la la: Ben and Jennifer had enjoyed an amorous evening at La Poubelle in Los Feliz