It's Christmas Time...

I. absolutely. love. Christmas.

These are a few of my favorite things:

Christmas lights and trees
Fireplaces
Nativity scenes

Warm spicy drinks

Rainbow candy canes
Christmas movies
Onesies
Giddy children
Santa's knee

The Rockettes

Snowfall

Sweet Potato pie
Christmas songs (Have you gotten your copy of "God Bless Us Everyone" yet?) ;-)
Family and friends that are like family
The spirit of giving

I have so many more, but I want you to finish the list for me. What do you love about Christmas?

One word...WONDERFUL!

I really don't have words to describe how amazing last night was! Not only did I get to share a stage with some of my favorite legends, I got to do this while honoring the Queen of Soul, Dr. Aretha Franklin! (She also received an honorary doctorate) I owe a HUGE thank you to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for offering me this opportunity and for making a dream come true. Here are some pics of the night since I can't find any more words. Plus, you can click here for even more behind the scenes photos!

The incomparable Queen of Soul!!!

Chaka Khan, Dennis Edwards (of the Temptations) and Mrs. Ronald Isley

Drummer Extraordinaire, Bernard Purdie

Dennis Edwards and Ron Isley

 The Attorney General was there!!! Mr. Eric Holder

The sweetest lady in the world, Ms. Cissy Houston

WHAT A NIGHT!!!!