Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden.Photo:Ricky Vigil M/GC

Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden

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Cameron Diazis loving life as a mom!

A source tells PEOPLE exclusively that the actress, 51, is thrilled to be part of a family of four with her husband,Benji Madden, and their two children — daughterRaddix, who wasbornin December 2019, and sonCardinal, whosebirth was announcedon Friday.

“For years, Cameron wanted to be a mom,” they add. “She gets very emotional when she talks about the long journey to motherhood. She feels beyond lucky to now have two children.”

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Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz.Noel Vasquez/GC Images

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 27: Benji Madden (L) and Cameron Diaz attend a basketball game between the Washington Wizards and the Los Angeles Lakers at Staples Center on January 27, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/GC Images)

“We are blessed and excited to announce the birth of our son, Cardinal Madden❤️🙏. He is awesome and we are all so happy he is here!” the post’s caption read. “For the kids' safety and privacy we won’t be posting any pictures - but he’s a really cute ☺️.”

Alongside their caption, Diaz and Madden shared an abstract drawing that included the words: “A little bird whispered to me.”

Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz.Donato Sardella/Getty

Benji Madden, Cameron Diaz

For the event, Diaz wore a black jacket over a black top, while Madden sported a black denim jacket and a black baseball cap.

A source tells PEOPLE that the rare night out for the couple was fun, though they typically prefer more low-key moments.

“They love spending time at home. They prefer to cook and have friends over instead of going out,” the insider tells PEOPLE. “And they love just hanging out with their children. They’re amazing parents.”

source: people.com