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

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[@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!

[@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.❤❤❤

[@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!

[@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.

[@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]

❤️

[@kylieharrison3782]

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

[@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

[@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. ❤

[@donnavickery9623]

So glad your horses are going to have a warm barn. That will also provide a warm place for the cats and the sheep if you need to do that.

[@larryorr3571]

Keep it up,,what a great Family. And a Great Building to Protect Your Pet's ❤❤❤❤

[@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!

[@katieallen3927]

So happy that the horse barn is going up. Congratulations

[@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!!

[@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 🇬🇧

[@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!

[@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.

[@momtoone93]

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! ❤

[@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)

[@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.

[@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!😘🤗🌼🇻🇪

[@gingercoffey9236]

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

[@sherryschuman9299]

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

[@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 🙌 ❤

[@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!!

[@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!!

[@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.🐕❤

[@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!!❤❤

[@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

[@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 🙏🇺🇲🥰

[@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 🇬🇧

[@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 ✔️ 😀 👏

[@starrmcurry2718]

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. ❤️❤️❤️

[@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.

[@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! ❤

[@suesavage9278]

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

[@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! 😉 😀

[@CCRider5312]

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

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤️

[@kimowen3604]

Absolutely loved seeing the horses supervising the barn build.

[@gramajulietreasureadventur1104]

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

[@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.

[@MARION55555]

Great video - again! For more than 3 years we watch your show with so much pleasure. And your barn!! Wow, so awesome. Brings back memories. As a 8 year old I liked to nap in the hay, next to the horses, in the barn of our neighbours... Your love for animals is heartwarming ❤️

[@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! 😀

[@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.

[@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.

[@vickyoakes4584]

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

[@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.

[@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]

❤️

[@kristadhillon8519]

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

[@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 🇺🇾🙋🏼‍♀️🫂🌸

[@heidipustelniak652]

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

[@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.

[@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! ❤️

[@carolynoquinn4573]

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

[@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 !!

[@Susan.I]

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

[@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.💕

[@michaelfrancis7072]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 💓

[@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 💓

[@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!

[@greywolfwalking6359]

W O W!!!!! WHAT AN AMAZING DAY!!!!!! So cool to have a new " barndominium" for the horses n other " stead " stuff! Kudos to your building team!! AMAZING how capable they are!! C ON G R A T S !! 👍🐺🧙‍♂️🦊🤙

[@simplicityathome_]

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

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

❤️

[@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.

[@freepress8451]

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

[@edcianfarra7890]

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

[@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 👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😊

[@MelissaNY-Reviews]

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

[@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 🙏

[@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. ❤

[@janeschiffler5347]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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 💓

[@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.

[@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.

[@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 😊

[@jimcamb1207]

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

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you so much!

[@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!

[@maddieadams75]

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

[@stumpy2816]

The ɓarn is going to be a great addition. Very handy to put stuff in. Then you accumulate more stuff and need more room to put stuff and it goes on and on😂. Really though it has been fun to get to tag along on this journey. My heart is so happy for you. Thank you👍👍

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Truly appreciate you 🙏

[@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.

[@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 💓

[@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 ❤

[@bubbakemp5817]

HUGE barn! Yay! The horses are going to be loving it! Y'all are awesome! Keep living your dreams! God bless!🙏🙏

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thanks so much!! God bless 💓

[@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…..

[@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!

[@CML95018]

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

[@joycook6250]

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

[@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!!

[@jeeps7913]

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

[@rkeefer58]

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

[@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!

[@Blaizeria]

I'm glad you made the decision for the horses your slowly turning into a homestead and it looks wonderful.

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thank you!

[@ginabell6064]

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

[@trinashepherd7636]

Awesome 😎 to see every thing coming together for your family, Horses 🐴 and all livestock Blessings continue 💕☦️🙌

[@GoodSimpleLiving]

Thanks so much

[@marcusoreillius9966]

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

[@ModernMountainLiving]

That's big! Our 30x40 shop we are building ourselves and it takes more than 2 weeks with concrete and insulated panels. Your horses will love it!