Looking just the right amount of rugged, Ben Affleck stopped by a gas station in LA on Thursday afternoon to fill up his giant Lexus sedan -- that's gonna be a big gas bill! -- while showing off his new beard.

The Oscar winner has quite a busy week, throwing a star-studded fundraiser for former Obama aide Elizabeth Warren's senatorial campaign with BFF Matt Damon, which raised more than $250K for the candidate.

Warren, a former Obama administration aide, is fighting to reclaim Ted Kennedy's Massachusetts Senate seat for the Democrats, according to THR, and attendees who showed up to support included Jennifer Garner, Reese Witherspoon, Tobey Maguire, Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and Harvey Weinstein.

Ben loves politics so much, maybe he'll consider running for office someday!

Whatevs, we still think he's one delicious daddy!

Jennifer Garner took daughters Violet and Seraphina to the Farmers Market over the weekend, and after that, the trio met up with Ben Affleck for brunch. Though they left baby Samuel at home with the nanny, the happy family seemed to have a blast together. I guess this means the rumors of Ben and Jen's marital troubles can't be true, right?

Jennifer Garner and her girls Seraphina and Violet tasted the goods at the Pacific Palisades farmer's market, on Sunday.

The third-time mom left baby Samuel at home and took her daughters to buy some local produce, while dad Ben Affleck was off running errands (stay tuned to see our shots of Ben showing off his abs!).

Jen and the girls tried some raspberries and strawberries and bought a bunch of both. Perhaps there are some pies in the Affleck-Garner family's future??

What a wonderful way to spend your Sunday!

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner attended daughter Violet's ballet recital yesterday, and the happy family left baby Samuel with the nanny and spend the first half of the day with their darling daughters. Jen carried out a beautiful bouquet of flowers, and Ben was on hand to snap pictures of the family outing.

Not only is Violet kicking butt at karate, but it sounds like she's quite the accomplished dancer too!

Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner left baby boy Samuel and younger daughter Seraphina at home to watch Violet at an important karate belt promotion ceremony Friday.

Think V's a black belt now?

The newly-expanded family is set to celebrate Mother's Day this Sunday, no doubt. Wonder what Ben's got in store for his wifey, beyond THIS touching video tribute? (click here to watch)

Ben Affleck is wishing wife Jennifer Garner, his own mom and mom's around the world a Happy Mother's Day!

The daddy of two has posted a video from his recent trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo ... acknowledging the "sacrifices, selflessness and courage" of all moms.

Affleck founded the Eastern Congo Initiative back in 2009 ... a foundation that supports the people of eastern Congo.

Ben Affleck has become pretty proficient in the director's chair (see Gone Baby Gone, The Town) and he's giving us a glimpse into his latest effort, Argo.

The movie is based on a true story revolving around a 1979 Iranian hostage crisis, where six U.S. diplomats are rescued from Tehran thanks to a risky idea to make them location scouts part of a fake film crew for the fictional movie Argo. Affleck stars as CIA "exfiltration" expert Tony Mendez, the man behind the rescue attempt.

Jennifer Garner's scruffy-bearded hubby is also joined by Alan Arkin, Bryan Cranston, Kyle Chandler, Tate Donovan and Victor Garber for the riveting drama.

Argo is set to arrive in theaters October 12.

It's pajama party time!

Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck picked daughter Violet up from a comfy play date in LA on Saturday morning, and we're loving her cute Scooby Doo pj's!

The busy A-list parents have been venturing out quite a lot since the birth of baby Samuel in February, but Ben and Jen are still working hard on separate projects.

The Oscar winner has been busy finishing up his latest directorial and acting project, Argo, while Garner is gearing up to promote her film The Odd Life of Timothy Green, this summer.