A sweet picture of newborn Antonella smiling at her dad has become super popular online. It’s touching hearts all around the world. Let’s find out what’s behind this adorable photo.

Antonella’s parents are Tarsila Rosa Cordeiro and Flávio Dyego Vilela. Tarsila thinks Antonella recognized her dad’s voice because he talked and played with her every day before she was born. “When they placed her on my chest, sleeping, and he talked to her, Antonella opened her eyes and smiled!” said Tarsila.

“He always told her how much he loved her. He’d say ‘good morning’ when he left for work and ‘good afternoon’ when he got back. He’d caress my belly and reassure her that he’d always be there. Amazingly, at the same time every day, she’d start moving. And when Antonella was born, her dad said the same thing he always said when she was in my belly, ‘Hi kid, daddy is here!'” explained Tarsila.

Flávio said he felt really lucky when he saw his daughter smile. “I thought I knew what true love was, but when I saw her sincere smile, I realized what love truly means,” he said.