So in love! Ben Affeck and Jennifer Garner engage in rare public display of affection on day out with their girls

By Daily Mail Reporter

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They have one of the strongest marriages in Hollywood, but it's rarely a showy one.

We see Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner looking after their children, and often working hard on other projects... but rarely do they court attention as a couple.

They don't engage in PDAs for the camera, or appear together on candidly shot beach shoots but on Saturday the couple's love for one another shone through as they enjoyed a day out with their girls.

Getting cosy! Ben got close to Jen to whisper something in her ear

Getting cosy! Ben Affleck got close to his wife Jennifer Garner to whisper something in her ear

It was almost a full family affair on Saturday for the Affleck/Garner clan, except for little Samuel being absent.

Affleck and Garner took their kids Violet, 7, and Seraphina, 4, for an exciting outing in the Pacific Palisades, California on Saturday, that even included balloons.

The 40-year-old actors patiently waited in line for someone in a large yellow and orange balloon hat to make their daughters some special gifts.

Snuggled up! Jennifer fit nicely under her husband's arm for a little nuzzle in the afternoon

Snuggled up! Jennifer fit nicely under her husband's arm for a little nuzzle in the afternoon

Love and affection! The Argo director was spotted amusing his wife in the Pacific Palisades on Saturday

Love and affection! The Argo director was spotted amusing his wife in the Pacific Palisades on Saturday

Family fun: Ben Affleck was seen with his wife Jennifer Garner and daughters Violet and Seraphina around Pacific Palisades, California on Saturday

Family fun: Ben Affleck was seen with his wife Jennifer Garner and daughters Violet and Seraphina around Pacific Palisades, California on Saturday

Balloon magic: The foursome waited in line to get some balloon gifts made

Balloon magic: The foursome waited in line to get some balloon gifts made

Both parents were wearing blue, collared shirts and loose-fitted trousers.

But Jennifer opted to be a bit more casual, sporting white sneakers, as Ben was seen in leather flats.

While they waited, the actress held onto her daughter Seraphina, who sat on her knee for support.

Matching couple: The 40-year-old actors were both seen in collared blue shirts
Matching couple: The 40-year-old actors were both seen in collared blue shirts

Matching couple: The 40-year-old actors were both seen in collared blue shirts

The happy couple! Jennifer threw her head back with laughter at something her husband said

The happy couple! Jennifer threw her head back with laughter at something her husband said

She appeared to be in a conversation with her hubby who was standing nearby, turning her head to look at him.

The Argo actor/director even got affectionate with his wife, leaning in towards her neck and resting his hand on her shoulder.

After some time passed, little Seraphina was seen holding a braid of yellow, orange, and red balloons in front of her, as her sister Violet watched in awe.

Affectionate couple: The Argo star leaned in and held his wife by the shoulder

Affectionate couple: The Argo star leaned in and held his wife by the shoulder

Seeming to be a tad jealous, Violet grabbed onto the balloons, possibly wanting some for herself, as Ben stood close behind.

But whether or not Violet got some balloons of her own, she least she got to spend some alone time with her father, as the twosome were snapped standing together.

Violet was wearing a printed pink tee under a blue athletic jersey that she teamed with matching  shorts, as well as gym shoes.

Seraphina also showed her love of pink, donning pink sweatpants beneath her red and white striped dress that she also paired with gym shoes.

Daddy's girl: Violet, 7, was seen spending some alone time with her father

Daddy's girl: Violet, 7, was seen spending some alone time with her father

Muscle man: Ben used his strength to put his daughter into the car on their way out

Muscle man: Ben used his strength to put his daughter into the car on their way out

That's an armful! Just like many mothers, Jennifer balanced an upset child and her purse in one arm while carrying a couple bags and a bottle in the other That's an armful! Just like many mothers, Jennifer balanced an upset child and her purse in one arm while carrying a couple bags and a bottle in the other




 

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Why have you singled out the family. They appear to be followed even more than any other family. DM has article on them nearly every day. How intrusive. Please try to give them a little bit of privacy. We would really be appreciative.

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I like them, they seem normal.

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I love a couple in Hollywood that is grounded in their life and knows that things are worth working for in family and career. Jen never worries about decking out to go on errands, yets she is so pretty and natural. Same with Ben. Way too often people in Hollywood think that are so above the fray and need to glam every moment of the day, but most of the time these people are severly insecure and don't have the talent so they try other means to keep the paps taking their picture -all of the Kardashians, especially Kim is one of these offenders. You would never see Reese or Jen step out in full photoshoot mode to go the store or run errands. Nor would their spouses expect this.

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@CHAVA and @ME.....both of you are BIG HATERS!!! Jealous MUCH??? Go away!!

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Chava, I agree with you. He's a very good actor. I think he's going to eventually break her heart.

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I think Ben loves his wife and children very much. Some people have to step back and realize just what they have here. Whats the most important thing in life to them. It's true what they say, you leave with the one you brought to the dance. Later in life you'll have no regrets about crushing someone's heart, your children, treating people how you'd like to be treated yourself. Being satisfied when your older that you took the high road and not the low one. That's something money can't buy. It's sad because some people try to buy it and guess what they are never satisfied.

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He looks SO much better with the shorter haircut. Now if he'd only shave that beard. He doesn't have the face to pull that off.

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Ben looks very much like Scott Peterson, the man who killed his wife and unborn child in CA back in 2002. Also...I dont know what it is about Ben... but something tells me he is hard work to please at home... I think Jennifer is the one who keeps the whole marriage together with her passive and easy going nature. He looks like a self absorbed man and the pic with him kissing her and his eyes are elsewhere... I sort of agree with another comment made on here...I dont think he is 100% into Jen... its more vice versa. Just a feeling.. red arrow away! :)

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Ben and Jen are wonderfully refreshing for a celebrity couple. What a lovely family, their children look so happy and it seems they are actually trying to let them have a normal childhood. Shame the paps don't ever leave them alone.

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Where is Sam? Probably home with the nanny. Why aren't people then attacking Jennifer for having a nanny like you do with Angelina Jolie? Also Seraphina is crying in thd last picture that means Jennifer is a bad mother. why not attack Jennifer for her daughter crying and use her children for photoups. Double standard that's why... - Shreya, London, United Kingdom, 24/3/2013 11:11>>>>>>>>............................ what a load of tosh, a crying child does not make a bad mother, maybe baby Sam was with his grandparents or he may be asleep in the car next to the balloon stand, or they may indeed have a nanny but you see a lot of photo's of this family together enjoying themselves and looking normal. I know what you are trying to say, but slating this family as a comparison isn't fair

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