Her Dream Realized! 64x40 Barn Build & Important Addition Update

[@taniadevilliers348]

The synergy between the visual beauty of your home, the animals, the music, and mostly the spiritual fusion of your family, make your story a masterpiece of artful perfection on multiple levels. Thank you for sharing.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Wow, thank you

[@naomibrooks5848]

Well said Amen👏💜

[@PatriciaBrown1711]

Couldn't have put it better myself. My dream life that will never happen but at least i can see someone live like this and it's amazing to see.

[@joanbrooks3276]

Melissa is one of the happiest person seeing her Barn being built. ❤❤ Blessed weekend to you guys

[@TheKathyhaynes]

Yes a real cowgirl that loves her horses and her animals.

[@cathybechtel4376]

The Summer of 2023 will certainly be one you will remember for a long time. Congratulations on GABBY and the new Horse Barn!

[@kylieharrison3782]

The horses look really delighted with their barn going up. Just imagine the conversations they are having about your activities.

[@kenc1800]

Wow that was a close call! Your family is so BLESS! I love your drone shots, sunsets and Melissa’s choice of music! I thoroughly enjoy your snapshots of your children play, chores and family time. The highlight is the window film removal humor!

[@kathleenmcginley4827]

All I care about right now is the barn build. I have too, been waiting years for this build with you! Loved the shot of the horses looking up at the trusses's being put on. Anyone who knows horses knows how nosey they are. They are probably saying "oh look at that big barn they are putting up for us NOT to go in:, LOL. (Lexon says, but hey Little Debbie, thats where the food & treats will be, so that part is worth investigating.)

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

The horses have been watching everything! They are so interested!

[@budoneof15]

I love your family. You all look so down to earth. I know I have said it before but when I see the kids playing outside it takes me back to life on the dairy. You are all truly blessed.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤️

[@mandy762]

I’m relieved that you will have others do the barn build! That’s a Major project to tackl. You two have your hands full as it is

[@ritafirestone761]

The build's are both going so quick. The barn is going to be beautiful. It is so big. The horses will sure have a beautiful place to stay now and especially if the weather is really bad. Loved seeing the kid's dancing. Jeremy wasn't to bad either.❤❤❤

[@SisGirl85]

It's so cute watching your horses! I think they know the barn is for them. They keep stretching their necks, bobbing their heads, testing the air as if to say," Look at our new home! " So excited for you guys! ❤

[@karenspeer7378]

Congratulations on your Horse Barn!! 🎉 It will be multifunctional and perfect for the Horses!! A gal I know in Rathdrum started with a barn and ended up having her husband build her a huge indoor Arena for the kids and she now teaches English and Western! God Bless You and Your Family and have a Wonderful Weekend!! 🌻❤

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

That would be incredible!!

[@katieallen3927]

So happy that the horse barn is going up. Congratulations

[@michaelwilliams7481]

Wow, that horse barn is huge, plenty of storage space for hay and other food for the horses. Window being installed. Love to you all, from Mike. ❤

[@marieratcliffe4804]

looks amazing. i bet it was lovely having the guys back and for the guys to see how far you have come since they erected the first pole barn. how lovely they are helping not only lending equipment but man hours too.

[@juliederry3719]

OMG you certainly don’t let the grass grow under your feet guys, what an amazing new build for the horses, tfs x Julie 🇬🇧

[@KeithandPamBilyeu]

Pam here….adorable to see the horse ‘watch’ their house go up! Wow! What a build! Nothing like an animal to make you build a BARN!! WOOT!!

[@tombaker6522]

So glad the barn build could get moved up a year. Your dream is getting finalized so kudos to you for a job greatly done! It has been great pleasure tagging along with your dream. Thank you for sharing this experience with all of us. I can’t speak for anyone else, but seeing the barn go up this week just put a huge smile on my face 😁

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@BobbyLC]

Incredibly happy for you Melissa. The tiny home, the beautiful home, the garage/apartment, the charity work are all you guys dreams for your wonderful family. The barn is yours! Well deserved and very happy you’ve chosen to bring horses and their daily discipline to your children as well. You all work so feverishly and deserve each of these dreams. May God always Bless you.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much! God bless you.

[@kimrichards5576]

Its so amazing to see new buildings being built on the Homestead. All the new changes and dreams coming true is just priceless. God Bless Ya'll 🙌 ❤

[@kathymazey1299]

For your daughter to finally feel comfortable enough to go out and brush her horse, spend time with her, and show her love for her horse is a beautiful sight. Are you putting some type of flooring down in the barn? Those guys allowing you to use their lift is a blessing plus they’re willing to help with the larger window will be a lot safer for you both! I can’t wait to see both finished!

[@LolaChacona]

Good Saturday morning Sousa family! Wow, knew the barn was coming but glad it'll be here to protect the horses. I'm also glad that you've hired someone to do it - you have enough on your plate to get Gabby finished before the first snow flies. Melissa, have you thought about what you're going to name your barn? Is there room in there for your sheep too when the weather is too bad? Hugs to all and extra treats to your 4 legged family from me! Until next week! ❤ (next to work breaks, your videos are the shortest minutes ever)

[@MikeC19100]

The barn looks huge and very functional at the same time. It's good to see that you all set the bar high for that build. So often I've seen people build something that they just settle for and then in a few years they add on and do it again a few years later and the structures look like they were piecemealed together. You're doing it right the first time and it will most likely meet all your needs for many years to come.

[@michellebeuter1871]

So cool to see the barn being built! Can't wait to see everything finished.

[@christinerakela1306]

Haha, these 2 will never be finished, they have an idea a minute !! Love them and all they do! ❤

[@kimowen3604]

Absolutely loved seeing the horses supervising the barn build.

[@gingercoffey9236]

Love the horse barn and all the progress you've made on your land. Your family deserves all the blessings ❤

[@moniquevelasco20]

That barn was s going to make such a difference. It’s big. And the horses are going to be so happy and safe. Great job guys. Love and be safe!😘🤗🌼🇻🇪

[@Dawn-pe5to]

Every structure gets better and better! The barn is huge and it just keeps looking bigger with every step..lucky horses! You guys are incredible..you never run out of steam, and the kids are so adorably cute..this is the perfect platform for your family, both this and the podcast channel are amazing.

[@olgabombard6277]

I can't hardly believe you all are younger than my " kids" . I love watching your videos, because it reminds me of my younger days when my husband and I did all that you are doing now. I wished we would have recorded our lives like you two, because as time goes by I'll forget some of those memories. At least you'll have all these videos for you and children to look back. Love to you and kids.

[@SillyMe2718]

Always excited to see your posting. Can’t get over how much the kids have grown over summer. So happy your able to get the barn built. ❤️❤️❤️

[@judyklein3221]

Wow! The horse barn is going up fast! They'll be so comfortable in Idaho's cold winter. I noticed the horses smiling when they saw the trusses going up.💕

[@dircia7754]

I noticed your site supervisor (Kenji) showed up before his workers. What a great work ethic he has. Love you Kenji don’t let those two workers sloth off.🐕❤

[@wendyhall1395]

We built our own horse barn here in Texas in 1991. It had 4 stalls, a tack room and a wash rack. We don't have ponies anymore and just recently filled in the last two stalls with concrete. One of which is now my crafting she-shed. We have a small wood shop, man-cave, she-shed and storage for our tractor and lawn mowers etc........ Love watching this build, I personally know the excitement it brings to a horsewoman!! BTW I drew our horse barn plans out on a bar napkin back in 1991. LOL I still have the napkin. :)

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Amazing!!

[@joelboloten2844]

Your narratives at the end of each episode helps wrap up all that we watched and closes off the video and inspires us to anticipate the up coming video. The reference to dreams of the future makes me relive the hard somewhat unknown period in my life when i separated from my wife and took on the responsibility of rising my two boys alone. Her choice was to mother an other child with a new partner and remove herself from her older boys. My dream at that time was teach them that everything is possible and never give up on working on your dream for the future Fast forward 30 years I am retired now one son lives in Myanmar director of culinary services, at first for 5 restaurants .and 3 resorts for 5 years and now the same position but for a hotel complex in the same country. Son two is involved with training the military that requires planning to a scale that needs hours to explain . His dream coming true years ago. Keep up the good work on your builds and telling your story for all to benefit from knowing what is possible

[@RuthAnne1961]

The fruits of your labour coming to pass. Well done, it's all coming together very quickly. I'm so pleased for you all. From over the pond 🇬🇧

[@carolynoquinn4573]

That's great for the horses! So glad you let them put up the barn you've got enough to do!!!

[@gramajulietreasureadventur1104]

Happy Happy Happy! Thank you, viewers...Awesome Family & wonderful progress...The Barn was a great surprise today!

[@suesavage9278]

So exciting to see the barn it will keep the animals warm,love seeing the kids playing outside keep up the great work 😊

[@lauraquigley6403]

Melissa, Congratulations on your Barn! As a former English rider.. I can appreciate the need for a barn w/ a tack room! The horses will be so happy 😀!Gaby look’s great! Happy you get the help with the windows!🙏🙏🙏Blessing’s

[@lorinawhiting9755]

The dream team doing a wonderful job again - happy to see windows going in at gabby - the surprise for the horse barn is enormous- dream team works to make dreams a reality good job guys - have a wonderful week - love ya all more !!

[@zooie2]

I held my breath when Melissa said “Oh Shite” I wouldn’t see a good outcome with the trusses. Had a flashback of the refrigerator!! So happy it all worked out!! I also can’t believe how fast the barn is going up!! A dream realized!! So happy for you guys!!❤❤

[@sherryschuman9299]

The Horse Barn is impressive! God bless you all!🐕🐈‍⬛🐣❤️🤍💙🇺🇸🐰🐑🐴🚜🥰

[@jerrilynhenson9024]

What makes watching your channel a lot of fun, is watching the way you two interact. I love channels that have fun couples. Warms my heart.

[@ireneromero5326]

What a fantastic job they are doing on the horse barn !! Great progress on the new addition 👏 👌 👍 💪! Looking forward to seeing more of it done ✔️ 😀 👏

[@olddawgdreaming5715]

What a blessing this is for all of your family and the farm animals. So glad the work is underway and will be done so you folks can fill it with your dreams with the talent you all have built together. Stay safe and keep up the great videos and all the fun you share with us. Fred.

[@jackrolfson312]

That's amazing what those guys did on the barn and that short of time. The window you got in look great. Stay healthy and safe till the next time.

[@michaelfrancis7072]

That barn is massive, you've definately got two happy horses there.

[@garyg2882]

Your barn is going to look great! The way those guys are going along at it sure shows that they know what they're doing. (And I'm sure the horses are going to love it!). The garage is looking good too, thanks for bringing us along!

[@freepress8451]

You certainly picked a winner, materials, equipment and a professional team, all in place ~ the barn construct is moving quickly

[@kristadhillon8519]

Omg that barn is going to be stunning. I love the progress of the homestead. Blessings to you all.

[@hazelatina]

Wow!!! This was a very productive week. It's wonderful & wondrous to see how much you have accomplished in only a few years... the energy you two have can move an army! I so look forward to seeing your progress each week. Thank you ❤

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much 💓

[@heidipustelniak652]

The barn I going to be wonderful! So nice to have a warm place for the horses in the winter up there!

[@vickyoakes4584]

That's going to be a really nice barn, a great addition to your homestead!

[@karenbrest187]

Good afternoon 🤗 The barn is going to be so nice for the horses & for storage for all they need 😉 Nice you're starting on the windows for Gabby ☺️ Have a blessed week 🙏🇺🇲🥰

[@maddieadams75]

I’m happy your horse barn is coming together before winter sets in. They need that shelter. ❤

[@donspence4190]

Once again Jeremy you and your family come together and achieve a goal. Much respect to you and and the wife. The pole barn is a nice addition to the place going to be good to see it finished.

[@MelissaNY-Reviews]

Woohoo more build!!!! I loved seeing the horse take interest, watching around the corner or looking up for the trusses. 🎉❤

[@janeschiffler5347]

It makes me so happy to see Keira and Little Debbie together.

[@jvan6360]

Enjoy your videos, love your family! Quick tip for Jeremy on how to use a charcoal chimney -the chimney is intended to avoid the use of chemicals/lighter fluid. Put charcoal in the top, and a page or two of crumpled paper in the bottom. Light the paper, and give it bit, dont wad the paper, it has to breathe. Just check for a little smoke once in a while, and wait for coals to get hot. Done. Such a great Dad coming to the rescue!!

[@MyBackyardScience]

The barn is going to be so awesome! Yoi are right, it's better to get it done before the winter. Maybe you can add another apartment in there as well eventually! 😉 😀

[@cindybuck8994]

Everything is coming together so nicely. I watch you and another homesteading family and it amazes me how much y'all must make from your videos to built so much. Like you they bought land, built a home and now they are building a 40 x 40 work barn. I'm so proud and happy for your young families. You have so much energy that it makes my old body hurt.

[@nothingbutthetruth7554]

Just love this family…as close to a perfect family example as you can get (I know, nothing is perfect, but these guys come close!)…love watching their lives❤️❤️❤️

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤️

[@SandraRodriguez-ff2rz]

It's always such joy to watch y'all's videos. So much is happening with y'all's build and the barn. It's so beautiful just watching it all come into action. The kids dancing and talking also. The horses are beautiful. I love y'all's place and it's so beautiful there. God's beautiful creation. Y'all have been so blessed by God. ❤

[@CCRider5312]

There goes Melissa’s famous touch leaving a “The Waltons” moment with her awesome short monologue at the end again. Just awesome 👏🏼😁

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤️

[@joycook6250]

The building of the barn is so exciting! Can’t wait to see the finished add-on to the garage! 💜💜

[@deborahrussell1899]

Wow!! Just amazing. To see how far you have come in what is really a short time is astonishing. You are truly blessed and two of the hardest working people I've ever seen . To say I have enjoyed watching your progress is putting it mildly. You are an amazing inspiration to anyone that needs to know what tenacity and hard work can do. May God continue to bless your family.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much! ❤️

[@Susan.I]

Glad you are building a barn for the horses before Winter!

[@simplicityathome_]

So happy to see your horse barn dream being realized, Melissa! Your words at the end really hit home. Truly inspiring, Souzas!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤️

[@peggybachler5952]

I have to say that when you were talking at the end and I saw what the barn is going to look like, I cried. I’m so happy for you guys. It’s hard enough in life to just make it through, but to walk through and be able to accomplish something and see your dreams come to fruition, is absolutely amazing!! ❤ good job!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤️ thank you so much 💓

[@MyBackyardScience]

Seeing Kenji with his name in chalk reminds me of all of the years our driveway was covered in sidewalk art and games by our kids! You guys are going to love it! 😀

[@MyBackyardScience]

As the video played on, we got to see the kids drawing with the chalk, just as we mentioned! That was awesome! 😀

[@earlaagaard8175]

So much fun watching you and the family, and remembering building our OWN house clear back in the''80s!! Much love - I pray for you all regularly!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much! Prayers are so appreciated 🙏

[@mamagotcrazy]

Yeah! A great, Deluxe, Barn! What a beautiful dream come true! So fast growing! Congratulations. Thanks again for sharing this with us. Your horses are lucky. Big hug from Montevideo Uruguay 🇺🇾🙋🏼‍♀️🫂🌸

[@edcianfarra7890]

You guys are great. I love watching your building projects.. Such a wonderful family. Thanks again for letting us be apart l

[@davidepool5884]

This new barn build is exciting. I knew you probably had a horse stable in your future plans but I didn’t expect it to be so soon or be such a big building. The extra space will come in handy.

[@karencone4973]

I loved watching the horse look up as the truss was being raised onto the barn. It’s almost as if they know what’s happening.

[@kimberlylockhart2379]

Wow…what another dream/blessing being realized in the barn! Amazing how quickly it’s going up, great barn crew! Love seeing the weekly progress on gaby… you all are such hard workers, along w/Kaimani(?) God Bless all of you… stay safe, until next time. 🙏🏻💜💕🐎🚜

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much 💓

[@alanm3438]

Love the dog and nature shots. Soon you will have the building dried in. That is a huge step. It would be nice if you got the siding on before winter...................if not in the spring. Horse barn, how nice. It will be good to have a place for the hay and shelter the horses.

[@lisaroberts8015]

🎉woohoo Melissa❤the horse barn is beautiful❤I know your heart is full and happy. The horses and you can rest easy for the winter😊Everything is coming along so nicely. God bless❤

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Yes! Thank you! God bless 💓

[@lieuwina]

I remember the day you filmed leaving your house you sold and came to the property with the RV in tow and you had the barn dominium you were living in and now look where you guys are and seeing you walk around the property you must feel a lot of pride in what you both have built with your own hands, house, chicken coop tiny house, garage, and apartment in process etc etc just blows ones mind. The people building the barn are very quick and efficient. Lexa's face when he saw those trusses going up was so comical his eyes nearly bulging out ha ha. Have a lovely week end.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

😆 🤣 he cracks me up!

[@gilbertmercado462]

Progress, progress and more progress! Bit by bit life's desires and dreams fall into place at their due time. Yes it can seem like a dream but look where you are at now. Home, horse barn, growing garden and Nevaeh, Khiamani, Eli and Kerah growing up and by the way Kenji still with us. Life is good may God continue to bless the work of your hands and until the video have a great week and be blessed.

[@janemcneill9966]

The barn is going up so quickly…then you pan back to the house and see the garage build - which looks fantastic. Life is moving ahead for your family…..

[@terrikopke3496]

So happy to see this Barn go up! I worried about them last winter and now they will have a much warmer place to be. Well done ❤

[@TLM52]

I’m always amazed at the dedication You ( Melissa) and Jeremy have in getting the projects done as quickly as possible!!! Great to see the Horses will have a great future Place for them to be protected during the winter months!! Fantastic work and Watching from Regina Saskatchewan 🇨🇦🇨🇦💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🙏🏻🌹😎

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thanks so much!

[@jeeps7913]

Happy Saturday Dear Sousa family, can’t wait to see what this week brings!🙏🤗

[@christinerakela1306]

My only suggestion is to make the videos longer!! It makes my day to see your family and your projects!! Been watching since day 1, you are amazing!

[@CML95018]

What a beautiful looking barn, even the horses look happy. Good job everyone 👏 👍 ❤

[@NuviaDentalImplantCenter]

Congrats on realizing your dream Melissa! It's inspiring to see you all working as a team to build not only structures but memories as well. This is truly an incredible space for a family to grow, work, and learn together - excited to see your next project! 🙏

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much!!

[@jamesnewell120]

Love the barn ! It’s going to be a great place for your animals and equipment to be out of the weather this winter 👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😊

[@marcusoreillius9966]

You've gone from one building to having a whole complex! Amazing. It's so nice to see the progress.

[@ginabell6064]

So happy to see the barn going up! Your winters are Brutal

[@patricialeet1851]

I look forward to Saturday morning’s video Melissa. It’s so refreshing to see the progress you guys are making. Plus it brings back memories of my childhood on my grandparents farm. Love how you are teaching your kids the value of hardwork.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you 😊

[@rkeefer58]

That Barn is going to be awesome! Great job everyone. 😊

[@stacyvose2489]

So happy to see the barn for the horses. Bravo!! Love watching all the builds. You guys and your family are so inspiring! ❤

[@jillra65]

Everything is coming together. I am so very happy for you guys. It is your little piece of heaven on earth there. Your hard work shows. Kimani(sp?) Is such a big help. I am amazed how fast the barn went up. The horses will love it...and so will you.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@notradeslodge4235]

Love watching your shows, you have such a great family. The pole barn is looking great. By the way the "perlins" on the walls are actually called a girt.

[@kaneraiser17]

Wasn’t that fun watching someone else do the work 😂 having horses, I was so excited for you to see that nice barn go up! Your horses are absolutely beautiful ❤ so fun watching all the achievements you get done, keep the videos coming!

[@rachelades518]

Hi guys, seeing how the builders build the barn, gives even more credit to your build of Gabi. You are just two and it went so quick. And they are much more guys. I can also feel that now building with much more experience is totally different for you. And your playfulness is so catching. Makes me smile and in a good mood. Thank you again and waiting already for Wednesday. As always love from Switzerland 🇨🇭, rachel

[@jimcamb1207]

Amazing what you two have accomplished in such a short period of time! You should be proud!

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@beckyholder1896]

I love 💕 the new horse barn. Can’t wait to see it finished. I’m living through you guys. I love ❤️ where your property is and all the gorgeous views that you get to wake up to every morning. You kids are so lucky to grow up at a place like this.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@lucianokn74]

Good vibes for the new barn!! Greatings from the soul of Brazil!! (Santa Catarina)

[@KevinWooten-r6v]

Love the videos! Wanted to mention that the wood slats on the sides are girts, not purlins. Purlins are on the roof. Thanks again for sharing your family's journeys.