Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced Saturday that he and his husband, Chasten, have officially become parents of two children.

Buttigieg shared an endearing black and white photo him and his husband holding their daughter, Penelope Rose, and son, Joseph August, on Twitter.

"Chasten and I are beyond thankful for all the kind wishes since first sharing the news that we're becoming parents," Buttigieg tweeted alongside the photo. "We are delighted to welcome Penelope Rose and Joseph August Buttigieg to our family."