What Valentine's Day Is All About

All too often, we tend to get caught up in the more commercialized aspect of Valentine's Day. The meaning of love tends to get watered down to physical objects (cards, candy, etc.), as opposed to really showing our loved ones how much we care and appreciate them.

This weekend, I had an opportunity to take some photos of two little girls, ages 3 and 1. During the shoot, their daddy, who is in the military, came home.

From that point forward, it was all about capturing the moments that were taking place in front of me. The love that this family has for each other was palpable, and it was amazing to be in their presence. There was no longer any posing required, and the smiles came completely naturally. IT.WAS.AWESOME!

Valentine's Day is not about presents; it is about love. Kids tend to show this love naturally, with no conditions required or needed. Anyone who spends time with children know this feeling of unconditional love, and many are blessed to be receivers of it.

Although Valentine's Day is now over for this year, I wanted to post these photos to make you smile. This, folks, is what life is all about!