Galley cabinet, finishing touches, bike rack, and more!

Well, the amazingness continues! And (amazingly) it's getting finished up. I'm sure at times Adam wondered if these days would ever come....

First off, the galley cabinet. It hangs on one of the side doors (and is removable). See the step-by-step photos below. It will hold our silverware, cups, and other cooking necessities. 

Can open either door when it's all folded up. The silverware is now in a sliding holder (pulls out like a drawer) and the cups will fit below that in this top door. Below, we're not sure yet, but probably plates and bowls. 

Unlatch the side, swing it out...

Unlatch and pull down the back..

Can have the front open as well as shelves for cooking

Holds the stove! 

Pretty neat, huh? 

Also a couple of pictures I took of the inside of the van while sitting on the back seat:

The galley cabinet is really not in the way when you sit on the back seat (hard to take a picture that shows that) and it's nice when the van is parked, perfect place to put a drink or book!

Also, some pictures of the water tank under the back of the van, where the spare tire used to be. AND, I'm told that these pictures also show the sway bar that Adam installed to keep the van more steady during turns. We actually really do notice a difference--before the sway bar was installed it felt really roll-y back there, now it's much more stiff/steady feeling. 

THE BIKE RACK! It's coming along. Adam ordered a rack that goes on the back of the van to hold 2 extra bikes, and he's still working on adding a rack feature into the bumper. Here are some photos of the new "extra" rack that he ordered, plus 1 bike on the bumper (the one on the bumper is just temporarily affixed, but that's how it will look except it will be 2 bikes deep on the bumper plus 2 bikes on the extra rack). 

It all looks so orderly, unlike some bike racks with bikes hanging off at all angles...

And, check it out: All of the bikes (on the bumper and on the extra rack!) swing out easily as a unit (with the spare tire) so you can open the back of the van up!!

Pretty dang neat. There are no photos, but yesterday I made patterns for all of the windows so I can make curtains! Finally contributing something tangible. :) 

Unrelated, I had a fantastic weekend: two friends threw a wonderful bridal shower for me. Here are a couple of pictures!

Opening gifts! We also played amazingly fun (not super cheesy or embarrassing) games...most of them were baking themed...right up my alley (and my baking hobby also showed through in the gifts!).

And the fabulous hosts made favors for everyone: chocolate chip cookie kits (With all of the dry ingredients for cookies inside)--I got 2 jars worth and already made 1...delish!

Lastly, Adam and I spent a little cash a couple of weeks ago and bought ourselves a table and chairs set for the van! Check it out:

The chairs fold super flat and are really comfy (for me with all of my back issues..) and the table comes apart and folds into a really small/skinny rectangle. Fits right in the van's crevices! Very useful and sturdy. We're ready for good weather....

....speaking of weather, can someone remind me what month it is?! Yesterday we had hail:

And all day today we have had clouds and lots and lots of rain...at least the van has an awning!