I remember when I found out that Morgan was a huge Trans-Sibirian Orchestra fan I literally laughed at him. I always thought old-fashioned women who listen to Christmas music all year long listen to them really super loud while they vaccuum during the day or something... but apparently I was wrong... :) Anyway, for Christmas I tried to surprise him with some tickets, but he pretty much ruined that when he asked if I wasn't going to be traveling on a job if he could get us tickets... but even though it wasn't a surprise it was an awesome night. Dinner was great, TSO was phenomenal, and the company was the best part :)
So Morgan went on his mission to the Dominican Republic and so of course with him being a food lover I have heard lots of stories about the cuisine down there... well I was at the grocery store one night and while I was buying some bananas I saw they had some plantains in stock, so I bought some for him! He let them get to his desired ripeness and then made them as our dessert one Sunday night... I won't lie, I think they are a acquired taste, but they weren't all that terribly bad... I just feel like they should taste like bananas because they look like them, but they sure as heck don't! Either way, it was not only nice to see Morgan cooking (in that outfit, no less) but hear him reminiscing about his time there too. :)
At the beginning of December Morgan had his first powerlifting competition... just a local one here in Bartlett. It was actually a larger turn-out than he (or I) expected, and it was a really entertaining day! Although he didn't hit his exact weight goals, he did amazing for his first meet and well, just amazing for a human being at all! I think its safe to say he never ceases to amaze me!
After the meet we all went to Buffalo Wild Wings to celebrate their success... And an end to their diet!
Best friends Morgan and Dave with their winnings! Morgan got 1st place in benchpress (340 lbs, state record!) and 2nd place in deadlift (495lbs!)
So this is what they call a "deadlift" - it scared the living hell out of me. 
