My boys and I have a saying that we repeat regularly: "We do it right because we do it twice!" Sometimes, occasionally "thrice". It's all part of the journey and you'll look back and have a good laugh.

Every day is a new learning experience. I love how you captured all your animals (furred and feathered loved ones) in almost all your shots.

Making mistakes through are lives makes us wiser! You learn from them. It always seems cold there. It's beautiful but I don't think I could take the cold all the time . Illinois is bad enough. Love watching your journey. Someday you will be looking back wondering how you ever did it.

I absolutely love seeing the kids outside with the animals and being creative with their time. What a blessed life they have, with wonderful parents to guide them. You are truly so inspiring. Thank you for sharing 💗

The yellow kitty playing with and crawling over Eli is precious.

Your pump house looks so good. You guys always make your work look so perfect. Good job guys on all your hard work!

It is not unusual to make a mistake when doing something for the first time. The second time, you will not make the same mistake again. It's the end result that count. - I hope you all stay safe, including your animals. Best wishes from Mike. ❤

I have a set of drawings that are similar to your setup with the garage. My plans also have a closed in breeze way from the house to the garage that subs as a greenhouse. Made mostly of glass for full sun. Great way to have veggies all year round.

Yea, it's Saturday! Time for "Good Simple Living." I'm in my senior years like Kenji. Growing up Saturday mornings watching cartoons was the best thing ever!! I get just as excited when it's Saturday. I know it's time to watch "Good Simple Living " cheerhuuu. You guys are awesome 🤙🏽

The hand is quicker than the eye and that taco chip disappeared. Doing project together always brings out the best in our lives. It's fun watching you two do so building your family home.

These shots of Kenji at 13 will be treasured as his time runs out as an old man. You treat your animals well and they love you in return as is so easily seen. Any animal that wins the lottery to live at your home is lucky indeed.

I used to have a wall plaque in my office 30+ years ago that read 'If you don't have time to do it right, when will you have time to do it over?" That concept is always on my mind when I am doing a project :)

I love the bonds that your kids have with one another, with the animals and with you. It gives me a nice heap of hope for the future!

That looks so awesome - and you are absolutely right - do it right - that will alleviate the disappointment later on - Kenji is looking so good and so is Manny and the two horses - love watching the two younger kids happily playing together - one big happy family - have a great week - love ya all more !!!

You are so right! Always choose to do what's right over what is easy. I waited for that nugget of wisdom at the end and you didn't disappoint. Love your story and videography. What a backdrop! The littles are growing and I'm so enjoying the process. Thanks for the fake but what feels like a true connection. If it's not love for you guys that I feel, I don't know what to call it. I am hooked on Good Simple Living!

The Supervisor is really on the job, watching over the kids and watching over you and protecting all.

Way to go Team Leaders. Proper decision makes things last so much longer and you chose the right path, not the path of least resistance. The animals in your family are so happy and content and enjoy the life they have around there and they are so blessed. Stay safe and continue the fun around there. Fred.

I don't know how many times I've put something together and come to find out that I put a piece on wrong and had to re-do it. Jeremy, you handled it with grace and sophistication. Keep up the good work :-)

It’s a pain backing up to fix the problem but one step back now provides three steps forward for the future. Love the Saturday morning videos. Look forward to each week

It's not the first time that an oopsy happened so as always you backtracked and did what was necessary to fix that oopsy. You both are great at understanding things and when necessary fix them so you can get the outcome you want. Great to see Kenji getting not only what he likes but what is healthy. He looked so happy to munch down on that food. LOL. Love to see the kids enjoying activities together and the garage and apartment above it in process. God bless you all until the next video.

Glad that Kenji still looks happy and healthy! Manny and the bunnies are adorable too! Getting that pump house sided is a great way to start your upcoming busy season!👍🏻

The pump house looks so nice with the two colors. Learn something new everyday...had no idea regarding the trim pieces are different...thanks for sharing this with us. Also, so enjoy all the farm animals and extras you add to your video.... definitely makes my day to see your video. Have a wonderful weekend and blessings 💞

Glad we got to see Manny and Kenji. Hated you had to do all the rework but sometimes we have to stop, take a deep breath and realize it saves us in the long run by sucking it up and fixing our mistakes instead of letting it slide. We're here for your journey so we share your pain. Remember what that little famous fish said, "Just Keep Swimming,". Thanks for the great video. I needed this today.

The sceenery around your home is so remarkable, stunning, breathtaking!!! I can't say enough heartwarming marvelous things about ALL Your FANTASTIC Animals!!!! 🐰 🐕 🐑 🐎 🐔 😺❤! And the kids 🙌💗💙!!! Melissa you have SO MANY talents, the Teacher in you!!! Your marriage is inspiring, you keep it loving, fun, sexy, serious, and more... all the good things 💕!!! It's just such a pleasure watching the Two Of You Together!!! Jeremy is one hell of a guy and you're both incredibly wonderful parents!!! Children Live What They Learn and They Learn From Observing 👍👍!!! My Parents worked very hard away from the home and at home and they ALWAYS told us if we wanted things in life then we had to work for them, and all 3 of us have. Same with my 37 and 25 year old Daughter and Son. Once again Blessing Kenji, Love You *~* You Sweet Precious Handsom Old Man 💙☀!!! Western Upstate New York here 💚💜💙🖤💛❤🌲

Hey y'all! I feel your pain in having to redo things. I jumped the gun when framing up the roof on my house. Created a problem for myself to where I had to disassemble it and start over it wasn't too bad since everything was screwed together, but it did set me back a good bit. I love what you guys are creating! You will enjoy the rewards of doing it right! ❤

It’s Saturday go time with the best family.

The building looks so good! We learn so much from our mistakes! Love and Prayers Always

"Do what's right instead of what's easy. " I needed to hear that. Thank you for your inspiration 👏

Hello, Idaho, from Central New York. Always look forward to your Saturday adventures...

Looks good! Can't wait to see the garage build. You're getting snow like we're getting in Minnesota, it never ends!😅 Have a blessed day.

Kkeeeennnnjjjjeeeee!!!!! Whenever I see Kenji in a video it makes me happy. 🎊🎉

I love watching your videos! Thank you for sharing your life with us. You and Jeremy are so patient! I'm sorry you had to tear all your work down, but it was so worth it. I'm looking forward to seeing you build your next project. Blessings! ❤

Over the years I have grown to love you and your beautiful family.

I guess there’s always the old coulda, shoulda, woulda” & yet you always manage to find a way through. ✅✅✅ your teamwork is phenomenal. I love how you acknowledged Eli’s creativity. Good job. The pump house really does look much better. Big loves from Adelaide, Australia ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Good afternoon! The pump house is going to look really great, and I know you will be so happy to have a garage for your vehicles. No more clearing off snow and ice in frigid temps. Hugs from N.C..❤️

all of your vids are awesome, the kids are great, and little Kira is looking so much like her mom, love your vids, God bless you

Good Saturday Morning to all of you from Michigan ❤

bless your hearts,most people would have just leave it wrong,including professionals,so I love your work ethics

I like how you build things with those metal propanels and using those for your roofs, it's very nice.

Honestly, you guys are RAD!! I can't help but believe you both would win something like a Survival or Alone competition together! Such great team work💞

This winter has been long this year, nice sunny days, then cold snowy days, over and over. Pump house looks great, so excited to see the build of the garage and apartment. I loved seeing all the animals and kids out enjoying the sunny day! 😀🐑

FYI you can also cut metal or tin by turning a regular circular saw blade backwards. It doesn't have to be a metal cutting blade. Blade will not be any good for wood anymore. You guys are doing a great job, with the house and kids!

Blame is a meaningless word, fault is a crack in the Earth’s surface, mistakes are actually learning opportunities. You’re doing great!

There's always lessons to be learned on any project! You guys are doing great! 🙂

Pump house is looking great. God bless y'all 😊.

Every day is a New Learning experience 👍🏼 you are both very patient and conscientious.. the end work will show and be Just Perfect 🎉 I look forward to your new videos every Saturday morning 😊 ❤

Manny is so precious.

I love your can do attitude. I would be crying like a baby as I undid my work. Thanks for showing me another way.

Good morning Family 🤗 pump house looking nice-good job 👌 garage & apartment will be very useful 😊 nice to see the kids playing outside & enjoying the animals & fresh air 🥰 good idea to keep eye on the bears 😉 have a good weekend & take care 🙏🇺🇲

Another great video from you and Jeremy your kids and your beautiful animals. Looking forward too next Sat.

Good job...😊...it went ok! You still got it done n it looks amazing!! In particular, working with metal, just take it easy, or, get ready to head to the doctors...27 stitches, taught me that!!! You are on a good trak...keep up the good work👍🤙!!! 👍🦊🧙‍♂️🐺👍

Happy Saturday from central Texas where it’s cool today with Mother Nature sending us another bit of winter in case we forgot what time of year it is. Great video and always good to fix the issues now vs deal with the consequences later.

Nice to see Kenji ! ❤ Life throws you curve balls , mistakes get made ! But you learn from those mistakes you'll get it right ! God Bless ❤

Wow I didn't realize how big that house is all the rooms are such a beautiful size and space with beautiful lighting. And I say definitely a dining banquet

May the Lord bless and protect you and your family and getting the shed done

Sometimes mistakes are made but getting it done right is even better. Thanks for sharing. Hafa adai and love from the island of Guam 🌴❤🌴

The fact that you choose to share your mistakes with us is what keeps us tuned in. Your honesty and humility touch my heart.

This is a perfect example of building is not just about know how but also patients. It’s awesome how you guys handled this.

I'm glad you heard me yelling at the computer when you put up the first set of z channel. Stay safe.

Another great example of fixing a mistake. You're showing your children that even parents can and do make mistakes and admit it and then correct the problem. Life lessons like this will help your children to be responsible adults. Not afraid to say that they goofed and be able to fix problems. Your world looks almost perfect from this side of the camera. I'm glad you show that we all make mistakes. Thanks you again for another life lesson.

I've always thought Manny to be a real star. The pro knows just when the camera is ready for his close-ups--he must be watching Clint Eastwood in his spaghetti westerns! 🤩 However, you are also good with the camera! If it hasn't been said enough, It's a joy to see the kids and farm animals out playing in the early, cold, spring weather! All the best to your project build and re-build!🌞🥰

Greetings and blessings to all of you 🤗 That backdrop of the mountains framing your property is just so beautiful 😻 It’s something you could never tire of looking at. I wish all of you all the best.

I loved the analogy Melissa. So true!

Looking good y'all. Excited to see your next build. Thank you for sharing the journey

Yay Kinji 13 th birthday way to go love watching you and all of the other animal friends on the farm!

Love and hard work pays off❤

I am in Awe of how you two tackle these projects on your own... Always learning and persevering no matter the process or problem with the build. Jeremy and Melissa you two are SO INSPIRING TO ME! Keep up the great work you two, you are the dynamic duo, together you can Accomplish Anything.... Blessings and Love to you and Your Family 🙏❤️🙏♥️

I truly love watching your channel, if I’m stressed, and put your channel on the peace that overcome me is amazing. Your family is truly a blessing to me! ❤

Yay for finishing projects, and yay for starting new ones! ❤

Thank you for always sharing ☺️ May God continue to bless y'all in body, mind and spirit 🙏❤️

It's lovely seeing all of your animals❤❤

What ever you two have done turns out fantastic. For never doing it before you should both be very proud of yourselves. Love your videos and content. 👍👍❤️❤️🇨🇦

Your view is a million dollar view. Thanks for sharing it, you hard work and even your shenanigans with all of us.

everything you do turns out so beautiful. im sure the new addition will look fantastic also. loving the vlogs.

I can see that both of you hard work is paying off and I am so proud of you both👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾👍👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️🥙🥘🍲🍛❄️🌨❄️🌨🏠🏡

Fantastic job with the pump house it’s so nice to see kenji is getting fed the good stuff he needs good idea to put up cameras for the bears great episode as always I look forwards to next weeks video much love from tenerife ❤❤❤❤❤❤

I just wanna drive to Idaho to give Manny & Kenji a hug. Pumphouse looks great. Simple little missed thing, you'll be back on track in no time

So happy you were able to fix the siding on the pump house! Anxiously awaiting the Garage build,

Such beautiful sun rise pictures . Thank you!!

Love the siding! Can’t wait for y’all to start the garage. ❤️❤️❤️❤️

I'm grateful that you all decided to show the "mistake" along the way. It shows a great life lesson. Often social media has a way of just showing the polished version of life. I appreciate the great example you live for your children and the world. Peace and blessings to you all.

I love how you said make it right for your FUTURE SELF. Love from AU. I've watched you build over years now and get excited each weekend to have breakfast with your family!

Spring is very near and soon another big building project awaits. Time flies by as you have said many times. With regard to you oldest son. He has approximately 200 weeks before he becomes a man. I'm very impressed with your parenting and loving approach. Equipping your son with the tools to build, fix, and create as a future man should not be overlooked. Teach him what you know by involving him in every aspect of the next build. Boys learn by doing and you have a golden opportunity to equip him with many skills in the short time he has left in his childhood. There are no 'Mulligans' when it comes to parenting. Bless you.

Great video ! Just a note ..I met a family in Montana who live rural as you do. They also were aware of the animals that live in their area ( bear, mountain lion). They have a CATAHOULA DOG....which he said was bred to protect against large animals. ( he also had small children and the dog was their companion). Anyway, might be fun for you guys to check it out. ❤❤❤

You give great advice about doing what's right versus what's easy.

Always love your take on when things go wrong. Nice job on the build.

I so enjoy how transparent you are. Cheers for a job well done! Thanks for shaeing.

So happy to see Kenji enjoying his role as sleeping supervisor of this project.

When Jeremy was walking the ladder back, I thought what a beautiful view! Everywhere you look it’s just breathtaking! How blessed y’all are to live in such a majestic place! 😍

Love the animal shots!! So incredibly sweet!!

Reminds me of when I sewed the yoke of a nightie on the wrong way SIX times before I finally got it right. You will be glad you fixed it.

HI I believe that reversing the direction of the saw blade makes cutting easier and gives a better finish . I haven't tried it so check on a spare piece first . Hope it works

🤣🤣 Our family built houses and my dad would meet with a client, draw up a rudimentary plan on a napkin, the take to our HS drafting class and they'd draw up the plan! So funny, Jeremy!!!

🤗 The new project is looking nice... 🥳 Hugs n prayers. Stay well and safe. 💖

Hello Sosa family. I love how the siding looks. That is just awesome. One of the things I enjoy about your channel is the time you take to explain how you do things. Watching your youngest playing together is so sweet. They explore and invent. Love to watch you and your family grow and love.❤❤❤

Looks amazing, and I love your determination and words of wisdom at the end- so true‼️

What are you using your first place in a garage used for now.? You guys are so smart to you all these while your young. I am so impressed on the team work you have and can involve your children.

I know it's a pain in the bum, but you did the right thing by taking it all down and starting over again. It does look better!! Great videos of sunset and sunrise 🌄🌅!! Gorgeous!! Hopefully if the bear come out by your property again, they go right on by!! 🙏🙏🤗🤗❤️❤️🙏🙏. So beautiful with the snow!! Stay warm and safe!! God bless you all!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏. Love you all!! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗.

You guys are absolutely wonderful. You never cut corner to get the job done and you fix you mistakes. I watch all you vlogs and always want to see more. When the weather gets much better please take us on a horse ride on some beautiful scenery trails near you. It would be nice to see the scenery and maybe a float trip. We all love to admire you surroundings. You live in gods country and you are a very blessed family. 😁🌈❄️🌞🏔️

I remember the first time I worked with metal. A little trial and error. LOL. Think how good you'll be at it next time. Stay warm.