I love the way Kenji and the cats seem to enjoy hanging out with you while you build 🥰

Mellisa, your narration voice-over at the end of each video is both encouraging and inspirational. Not only do they solidify your story, your journey...they tend to make the casual viewer have hope that we could possibly do something like this ourselves.

For Koda, make him move his feet. His reward is when he gets to rest (which, lets be honest, is a horses sole goal in life to rest and eat,lol). So before the farrier comes, do work with him in the round pen making him move. Then let him rest and have him pick up a foot. If he moves or tries to run, make him move again (lunging left and right at a walk, trot and canter). He should pick up very soon that if he remains in one place, he is rewarded by not having to work. For a better explanation you can look up the Clinton Anderson natural horsemanship training method. You can do it. I trained my skittish horse this way and she ended up being a dream of a horse and a barn favorite. It sounds like he has just gotten rusty on his manners and he’s taking advantage of you. Love your family and love your videos. I should also add I have no background in wild mustang tendencies so maybe you’ve already tried these things and it’s not working for him.

That mountain view takes my breath away EVERY SINGLE TIME! You guys never cease to amaze me.

I am so glad you are constructing again. It's a real treat to watch you guys, the labor, the humor and the progress!! Congrats and look forward to the new video's!! 💪🏠🛠🪛🔨

Kenji looks so well, and I can’t wait for the progress on ‘Gabby’. Hope the kids are feeling better. Lots of love from the UK 🇬🇧😘😘

If Koda is slipping backwards in behavior it means his training is lacking, which I get during Winter. He should get lounged in the round pin until he's tired before every farrier visit. You might do the same before every saddling. He just needs to be retrained. You also might consider tying him up in the loafing shed head in on a cross-tie and have the farrier working on him in there. Out in the round pen gives him too much freedom to bolt. Just some ideas. Maybe down the line a covered small arena so you can train and exercise them during inclement weather. Great video!

Kenji head to head Jeremy so sweet . The mountain is absolutely gorgeous. Great jobs on first wall . Hope the kids feel better 😊

Exciting times! Good to see your new build starting. ❤ Kenji looks happy to have his people outside. Hope the kids feel better soon.

My father played basketball and ran track in college... and was much more successful in track. This video brings back memories of all the times we'd run together... can't help but smile. So glad to see you finally start this garage/apartment project. I've been eager to see you guys work your magic some more... and I especially like the closing monologues you put together. You just have a way with words. Thanks for sharing.

This is so exciting! Many years ago I acquired a property that I constructed my own 2 car garage addition. I installed 3 windows and 2 doors plus wired the entire structure. I hired out the concrete flooring and garage door installation. I was in my early 30's at the time. I'm now in my late 60's and your series brings back fond memories of when I had ambitions such that you have now. I pray everyone is well and that the build goes smoothly. God Bless!

I love how your dog wants to be a part of your build. Your property is beautiful.

Koda was so calm and compliant when you first got him. From his training videos, it seems a lot of time was spent on him and maybe that's what he needs now: more time spent on him. I hope you don't have to give him up. I think that the less handling they have, horses will tend to become more skiddish and willful.

Love watching the two of you work together, it’s like a synchronized dance. I live seeing Kenji keeping watch. He looks fabulous and well loved. Nice walls guys! You two had a good run. I never thought of horses being a prey animal, he’s lovely, but seems like a handful. I admire not only your tenacity in working with him but also your realistic view regarding your kids safety and how that comes first. Hard decisions come with parenting. Your back wall looks great! Glad the sun is shining on your work. Here in MN we had a blizzard last night, got 9+ inches last nite and that’s no April fools joke!!

What's not to love about watching your video's!? Sad about Koda, but safety first ! And the kiddos being sick 😢. Kenji and kitty supervising the build😊. Family working together with one goal in mind. I could go on and on. Thank you for bringing us along! Love,hugs and prayers from a Kansas Great Grandma 💞❤🙏🏻👵

Love seeing y'all "at it again"! I found myself smiling watching y'all , Nevaeh and Kaimani raise that wall together. When y'all were doing the house only Nevaeh was really big enough to help much, now you've got a full crew! Y'all will make so many family memories together building the "Gabby" that just weren't possible with the house. Anyway, super excited for y'all on the new build. Prayers that the kids recover from their sickness quickly. God bless Souzas' and have a great week!!

Blessings to Kenji. He is still looking great. Now that winter is easing off, wishing him another happy summer!❤️

It’s mind blowing watching you work,and looking at the scenery around you in gods country,you must feel very blessed to have built a beautiful stunning home in this area ❤

Wonderful video of family, loving pets, build projects, music, and lovely camera shots! You all are amazing and rock the Tube!! 🥰❤🤓

Can’t wait to see how Gabby transforms. I ❤ watching your channel and hope the little ones feel better.

So cool to see the horses running with there tails up excited wondering why Jeremy and Kalani were running ! 😆 Kengi is looking good ! ❤

We already know y’all can do it .y’all build amazing house. ❤

What a beautiful, heavenly, place, and idyllic upbringing you have created for your children. I am so happy for you all!!

I remember when you raised your 1st wall on the house, can't believe it's been 2 years. Can't wait for this build & more family time, just makes me so happy, like everything you do. Love your family, thanks for sharing with us!!!

Back at it again... Good to see Jeremy and Kaimani hitting the track together... both looking good. You can see you have lost weight Jeremy and Kaimani is starting to show signs of what is to come... well done both of you.. Sad about Koda, but I can understand what you are saying... the kids need to be safe around the animals... I hope you can quieten him down.... Love it when you are building.. see you next time...

After building train cars all day it is so relaxing to watch you guys get back at it again. Good to see Manny and Kenji as well. I need the peace you supply. Thank you.

Im so excited to see you guys building again and sharing your acomplishements with Gabby. She's gonna be beautiful. Praying for your children's quick recovery. I love the animals. I feel so sorry for Koda. Thank you again, for your sentiments at the end. I still think you need to write a book or devotional of your encouragements.

I'm envious of that view that your both able to take in while working and you get free daycare for the little ones . Plus you can take breaks whenever you want to . Count your blessings .😇👍

Nice to see sunshine and start to GABBY (love the name) Glad you seem to be taking it slower on this build and enjoying the kiddos. Kenji is the best, he seems to be doing good. It will be interesting watching the new adventure building 2 levels. I don't know if you thought of this, but if you have a place to put a utility sink in the garage area you will love it. So nice to have that extra place to wash up dirty things and not dragging it in the house.

Love seeing a new build..and the kids helping! Your snow is all gone! Hope the kids are feeling better soon. Kenji is looking good also. I see he's helping along with the cat...lol. Have a great weekend.

Try feeding him carrots throughout the trimming. We had a horse that was fine with trimming and then he changed and it was horrible to trim him. So being determined to help him through it we fed him small chunks of carrots the whole time and he was focused on carrots the whole time. After that we gave him one before and one after and he was good.we had a great farrier so we know he had not gotten hurt or had been mistreated, we also found he liked to be trimmed facing the woods with the barn at his back.

Crazy to see Kaimani in shorts. We just got 10 more inches of snow overnight! Excited to see this build.

It’s good to see the new build going up. All of the animals love being around it. It must be nice to have a good shower at the end of this build.

Great to see the first wall go up. you have such a wonderful working relationship and the help from the little ones is always a joy to see.

Great start on Gabby guys. Melissa try using a a horse lick for Coda. It will take two people at first. One to hold and use the lick when picking up the feet. Use a rope to bring the foot up to you. If he moves wrong take the lick away immediately. When he lifts the foot , immediately give the lick. Same with Saddling. Short periods daily and always end on a good note, Make the idea of lifting his feet or saddling his idea. Works every time. By the time The farrier comes again, he should be comfortable lifting his feet and enjoying a great treat. Watch " Steve Young Horsemanship" to better explain this procedure. Best of luck. Kingi looks great!

I will forever think of a garage as Gabby now....lol. So awesome to see you guys back in building mode. Can't wait to see it come together. We are hopefully starting on our mountain property this summer. I have learned tons watching you build yours so thank you for the lessons and inspiration. Hope the kids are feeling better!

I’m glad to see you doing construction again and seeing those adorable animals are a plus! I hope the kids feel better soon.🙏☮️💜

It’s actually nice to see you all working together again. It was nice to see the guys running and to see the horses running too. So sorry that all the children became ill. That virus had to be in the air. I am looking forward to watching you build this new structure. Have a good week.

Exciting to see new framing going up. I'm looking forward to how the second floor will span the width of the garage. The shot of the night sky above your house is breathtaking. "My God, it's full of stars"

Well you did it again. Watching your beautiful family brings joy. Love seeing the relationships with your children The way you teach them and nurture your children is magical to watch. Thank you for sharing. you help me beat the winter blues . Blessing upon you all.

Melissa. You need to watch some of Steve Young Horsemanship. You can fix him very easily by some of Steve’s practices. His training is very easy and it all starts with the correct groundwork. I’ve watched him cure or train a wild horse in an afternoon. Really worth the watch and it’s good for the whole family to watch. Good luck with that young boy. He can be trained by yourself you just need the correct information to do it. 🎉🎉❤❤

Just love this family!! I saw momma bear standing up for her cubs on C-span, so glad there are people standing up against spiritual wickedness in high places!! God bless your family always!! ❤

I hope you understand that the bottom floor needs 2×6 to support another floor above it at the minimum

You both are an inspiration to new homesteaders on how together you can conquer anything. Hope the kids feel better soon.❤❤❤

Praying for good health all around. Great start guys, well done. Great to see Kenji and cats interacting with you. Praying for the right decision in regards of Koda and his plight. God Bless you all.

Hope everyone feels better! Gabby is going to be great fun to watch. I love Saturday morning ❤️

Your oldest son is getting so big he’s becoming a man so fast, I know you’re very proud of him. I’m just so amazed at how well you work together as a team and a family. Good luck with everything you do

Jeremy is doing fantastic with his exercise regime! Love to see Kalani and Jeremy running together. I used to run with my brothers and it was fun and bonding. So many things going on in this video but my favorite is seeing Melissa and Jeremy working together as a team.

I’m so excited to watch the gabby be built. I love watching your channel. Sorry the kids are feeling under the weather 🤢. Hope they’re feeling better now. Love from Ohio.

Your view is just breathtaking. I imagine it never gets old. I am so excited for this build. Speedy recovery prayers for Kira, Eli, and Kimani.

Ahhhh that night sky is magnificent, it’s just like that (sort of) in the outback of Australia, of course different stars are visible here. I love the way you interact with the animals, you show your love through every action. Once again you blow me away with your quiet & diligent enthusiasm. Thank you ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Here, here. Gabby it is! Well done as always guys. Just a side note. You have been more than patient and done so much with Koda. If it doesn't work out we're sure the good Lord will find him the best place for him and have another horse that is safer for the kids. Not easy but it will work out fine! Take care. 🤠👱🌲🌲🌲 🎼

You should call the addition "Addie" to make it easier. Love how Kira just has to be out in the sun. Love it!

YAY! It has begun again! Looking good Souzas! Welcome into existence GABY!

Those stars are amazing I live in the city so we never see that many stars. Hope the kids feel better soon. The build looks great.

I’m so intrigued by all your endeavours that turns out so great. Kenji looks so well. And thank you for your kind words about my Luna’s passing. It really meant a lot to me. ❤

Love watching you and the family working together! You have to sometimes make some hard decisions with your animals, but when it comes to your children, I know you will do what’s best for them. Great start for the Gabby Build!

Wow! Jeremy, you can really see all of your hard work is paying off! Good job getting fit with your son… building great memories.

Kenji looks great and going to enjoy another building going up well done xx

Melissa, you are so amazing at editing your videos! The perfect music, the perfect shots, just perfection! 💗

It's good to see you and Jeremy building something again.

I'm so excited to see the progress. I enjoy watching you build and your wonderful family.

Awesome, off too a good start. On those studs that fall on the anchor bolt/s you can also cut a inverted V notch and tack the stud in offset. The tap it into place once the bolt is tighten, and then toe nail it. Also if they pulled layout of the anchor bolts from left to right: then you would want to pull; layout right to left. Once you have the walls up use a string line, from end too end: hooked to nails; and use a small block from ½to ¾" as a spacer. Then go along the length of the wall: and use bracing; adjusting them in and out as needed. Leave them on until you have put the TJI's in place and secured them. 🙂👍 It saves a lot of little headaches down the road. 👍👍 Have a good palm Sunday tomorrow and God bless amen. See you at the next build date.😊👍👌✌️👋

It's looked like Kinji wanted to hang with his humans. I not only love my KZfaq families, but I love their fur babies also and worry about them. It's not going to take you long to knock out, gabby. If that's what you are naming it.😊 Love to the family!

Getting with the program again is going to be another great time for you all. I do hope everything works out with the horses once you get to spend more time with them. Stay safe and keep up the good work and videos and keep the fun into each also. Fred.

Yay!🎉 Happy to see new walls going up!💪👍 Good luck to you, Jeremy and Melissa!

"Back at it again" - looking forward to this new project. GREAT photography! Love the starry night sky over the house! Bless your week.

Congratulations on Gabby, Getting it started is always fun And where you've had the experience makes things I think a little easier. Kenji looks great, Always a beautiful part of your family. Thank you for sharing this Small part of time with Us. Also for The time it takes To edit these videos, Plus taking care of the family and the farm animals of course. Your time Is appreciated, Thanks for giving some of it to us! I hope you can stay safe And healthy Until next time take care!

So happy to see this, excited to watch it come together!!👏

Houses blow over from the wind by uplift. Like going over an airplane wing, fast air causes a partial vacuum that sucks the roof up. Nails only work on studs and top/plates because gravity pulls things downward. Uplift pulls it all apart. You need a continuous load path from the foundation to the roof. Add Simpson strong tie hurricane connectors and brace the corners laterally. Should resist earthquakes as well. PS screws beat nails; ring shank nails beat smooth shank nails.

Coda is just young and feeling the spring time. A little work on him and some riding will remind him of his purpose. Handle his feet daily. With winter almost over you will have more opportunity to work with him.

You guys are awesome and a bit crazy doing another big build. Good luck and stay safe!! Hope the kiddos feel better and I'm sorry to hear about Koda.

I bet you have both been longing for the spring weather to make a start on your new build. You have made a good start. - I think the person that invented the nail gun needs to be congratulated. Love to you all from Mike. ❤

Let’s go! What a way to start the weekend… grabbed a coffee, new GSL video, new build. Today is a good day ;)

HORSES ARE SO BEAUTIFUL RUNNING!!

Me encanta verlos tan unidos en un nuevo proyecto 👏👏💪 son increibles y siempre tienen custodia 🐩🐈😍👏👏👉 desde argentina 🇦🇷💝💞🤗.

Eu amo ❤️ quando os seus pets aparecem no vídeo .

So glad to see Kenji. He's a wonderful companion.

Mr Kenji on the job n looking fit!! Good to see!! Orange kitty checking for " shake " in any of the frame pieces..!! Check ! The build continues well n awesome for you to have " your own " tutorials,on what ( to do), n , what [not to do]!! Totally amazing and cool!! Great to see the " big kids" helping lift the wall sections.. I enjoyed the visit..Great job team!! C ya on the next video!! THANKS !! 🐺🧙‍♂️🦊

Have followed you guys forever! Just watching the first five minutes of this episode, I thought I recalled that your next build was going to be a bigger barn for the horses. Did I miss some pertinent information or are you going to have two projects to juggle..... or am I just losing my memory?!!? Thanks guys!

It's kinda fun watching you build walls again. I surely pray the kids are feeling better!

Kenji looks great! And your building is going to go up so much faster than to believe.

Thank you Melissa and Jeremy 😊❤🙏 always love watching you two working on different projects. Much love to everyone 🤗❤😘

You get more proficient with each build! It is also nice to see the kids brought into the projects in a more hands-on way; now that you are in a more relaxed build mode. Even if they feel it is "not their thing," they will be amazed when years pass, and they find themselves drawing from those skills learned.

I woke up brutally early this morning to help dig out of our latest blizzard. Afterward, sat down with a cup of tea and watched this video....not jealous at all to see you in shorts, bare feet and T shirts. Nope. Not jealous at all! LOL! Seriously, it was really fun to watch you back in building action. Looking forward to seeing "Gabby" being built. Love from MN!

You framed that tree very nice with the ladder

You might want to check out Steve Young in the U.K. videos in his methods of horses picking up their feet.

You both are truly awesome and blessed with each other and immediate family. You are rare in todays America where divide seems to be the norm. Bless you from your neighbour to the north... yes a real canadian.

Sweet, lovable kenji is the Ultimate Construction Supervisor!🐶He is such a dear and I look so forward to seeing him overseeing every days’ work!♥️

Awesome as always. Hope the kiddos feel better soon. ❤❤❤

Love watching you achieve your goals and the interaction between your family. It’s heartwarming

It is so nice having both older children helping you both now. Makes the tasks a little earlier. Hopefully you are going to put the same siding on as the house.

Happy building God bless and be safe...nice to see the animals thriving!! Kathy

When I bought my OTTB in July 2021 he was so quiet and didn't seem to have a spook in him. I was shocked since he was fresh off the track! It wasn't until he settled in that he started to become more skittish and fresh. It can definitely be a safety concern or even just nerve-wracking to be around, especially for kids. I've noticed great improvement through consistent ground work and getting help & lessons from my coach and other equine professionals. I'm not sure if you have anyone near you that could come out to help you or if you'd have to send Koda away for training, but I would definitely recommend getting some professional help before selling him if it comes to it.

I've been looking forward to this new build. Can't wait to see the lay out of the apartment. God grant you strength and peace during this time !! Greetings from El Paso, Texas

Good morning. So excited for the new build. ❤

Love seeing y’all starting the build! Praying the kids are better soon! Love and Prayers Always

"🎶Thanks for the Memories" 🎶.... Hehe. Deja Vu, All over again! LoL. Jeremy and Melissa, you two are not only truly amazing!, But so talented, funny, and the best parents!! Yes, you are blessed. But we are also. For joining your channel years ago was a great decision on my part! I've learned so much!! I've made new friends!!💜🙏. Plus, I've enjoyed myself every time I've watched your videos!! And you've helped me through some very difficult times. 🤗🤗🙏🙏. Keep up the great work and Kaimani and Nevaeh, so glad you came to help!! Love you all!! God bless always!!🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶.

So excited for this build, something I’ve always dreamed of having on my own land! Looking to this series! Let’s go! Hope the kids are feeling better! ✌🏼❤️🙏🏼

Amaaaaaaaaaazing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 I look forward seeing the process and the finishing video!!!! Thank you so much!!! GOD, please bless this build again and bless the builders. Give them the joy and fun, so I can get the same from watching them. Bless the kids and the animals as well. In the mighty name of Jesus, Amen