Congratulations are in order for Pete Buttigieg and his husband, Chasten, who became parents to twins Penelope Rose and Joseph August. "Chasten and I are beyond thankful for all the kind wishes since first sharing the news that we’re becoming parents," the U.S. secretary of transportation posted Saturday on Twitter. "We are delighted to welcome Penelope Rose and Joseph August Buttigieg to our family." Chasten Buttigieg also shared the news on Instagram. "Peter and I are beyond thankful for all the kind wishes since first sharing the news that we’re becoming parents. We are delighted to welcome Penelope Rose and Joseph August Buttigieg to our family." The couple first announced in August that they would become parents. "For some time, Chasten and I have wanted to grow our family," Buttigieg tweeted at the time. "We’re overjoyed to share that we’ve become parents! The process isn’t done yet and we’re thankful for the love, support, and respect for our privacy that has been offered to us. We can’t wait to share more soon." 📷: Kamil Krzaczynski, AFP/Getty Images