Why were we created?

Why did God create us? What made Him decide "I'm going to create a universe today, and populate it with people."? I've pondered this, heard other people, both believers and non-believers ask it, but never really came to a conclusion. But as I've studied the bible recently I've seen just how prevalent the theme of Love is, and I think I may have an answer to the question...

From my experience, it's not possible to engage in the act of love, or be loving, without having an object to love. I love my wife, parents love their kids, some people love football. All of these are objects. While we may have the capability to love, it is impossible for us to actually love without having an object to display that love for. So what does that have to do with God deciding to create the universe? Well, the bible says "God is Love" (1 John 4:16), and you can't love without something to love. Which is why I believe God created us - simply (although incredibly) so that he could love us! And when He made us, He made us in his image (Gen 1:26-27) so that by our very design, our very blueprint, we too could love.

Ponder that for a bit, the entire universe was made by the God of everything, simply so he could love us and that we could love Him.